CMSC 243 Ch 7 Development Strategies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IBM describes WebSphere as a software platform for _____ environments. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

​Identify a major web-based development environment.

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

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

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

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

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

A firm that offers outsourcing solutions is called a _____.

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

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

There are two representative web-based development environments

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is a system development strategy?

The main reason for offshore outsourcing is to _____.

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

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

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

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

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