CMSC 243 Ch 7 Development Strategies

Which of the following is an example of a horizontal application?

Traditional model of software acquisition still accounts for more software acquisition a new model called___is changing

The __ must include users who will participate in the selection process and feel a sense of ownership in the new system.

​Identify a major web-based development environment.

the choice between developing versus purchasing software often is called a _____ decision.

Some firms offer _____, which provide powerful web-based support for transactions such as order processing, billing, etc

When companies acquire web-based software as a(n) _____, they can limit in-house involvement to a minimum.

The___ of a project is total value of the benefits minus the value of the costs adjusted to the point in time they occur

Systems analyst must consider whether development will take place in a traditional environment or in a web-centric frame

What is a system development strategy?

Building an application in a _____ environment can offer greater benefits, and sometimes greater risks

A _____ measures the time a package takes to process a certain number of transactions.

Which of the following is true of a traditional systems development environment?

Web-based software usually requires additional layers called____to communicate with existing software and legacy systems

A software package that can be used by many different types of organizations is called a vertical application.

A firm that offers outsourcing solutions is called a _____.

__ is an example of a nonprofit organization that publishes standards and reports for its members and the general public

A company considering outsourcing must realize that the solution can be as good as the firm that provides the service.

A _____ describes the actual processes of entering, verifying, and storing data; the physical layout of data files and

There are two representative web-based development environments

A____is a firm that delivers a software application, or access to an application by charging a usage or subscription fee

_____ is the transfer of information systems development, operation, or maintenance to an outside firm

The _____ environment enhances interactive experiences, including wikis and blogs, and social networking applications.

Many firms feel that in-house IT resources and capabilities provide a competitive advan because the team respond quickly

When determining outsourcing fees, a _____ uses a set fee based on a specified level of service and user support.

___ determines how long it takes an information system to spend for itself through reduced costs and increased benefits.

A request for quotation (RFQ) is less specific than a request for proposal (RFP).

​A(n) _____ is a technique that uses a common yardstick to measure and compare vendor ratings.

An (ASP) provides more than a license to use the software; it rents an operational package to the customer.

IBM describes WebSphere as a software platform for _____ environments. 

A __ is a document that describes a company lists the IT services or products needed and specifies the features required

A subscription model charges a variable fee based on the volume of transactions or operation performe by the application

Nearly _____ percent of total costs occur after the purchase of hardware and software.

____ is a percentage rate that compares the total net benefits received from a project to the total costs of the project

Regardless of interest, there are one or more _____, where people gather to meet, offer support, and exchange ideas.

The software that a company’s IT department makes, builds, and develops is called _____.

A software package that can be used by many different types of organizations is called a(n) _____.

In the context of in-house software development options, companies that develop software for sale are called _____.

Typically, customers purchase licenses that give them the right to use the software under terms of the license agreement

___is a model of software deployment where an application is hosted as a service provided to customers over the Internet

Which of the following is a software collection obtained from a vendor or application service provider?

In most large and medium-sized companies, a(n) _____ within the IT department is responsible for providing user support.

Mergers and acquisitions typically have no impact on clients and customers of large, financially healthy firms.

A _____ utilizes standard business software, such as Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel,

​In addition to configuring software, the IT staff can create a _____, which includes screens, commands, controls, and

The main reason for offshore outsourcing is to _____.

A _____ defines what must take place, not how it will be accomplished.