IMS606_Chapter 2

What is the main focus of modern software development?

• Combining different pieces and components into an application

• Outsourcing all development tasks

• Developing software for personal use only

• Creating software from scratch

What is the purpose of outsourcing in software development?

• To increase the revenue potential of the organization

• To reduce time to markets

• To outsource all IT services

• To eliminate the need for internal resources

Which of the following is not a source of software?

• Open-source Software

• Hardware Manufacturers

• Enterprise Solutions Software

• Information Technology Service Firms

What is the benefit of using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems?

• Higher costs for the organization

• Increased maintenance needs

• Less consistent and accurate data

• Integration of traditional business functions into a single system

What is cloud computing in software development?

• The provision of computing resources over the phone

• The use of physical servers for all computing needs

• The provision of computing resources over the Internet

• The development of software in a physical cloud environment

Which software is an example of open-source software?

• Salesforce.com

• QuickBooks

• Linux

• Microsoft Word

What is the main purpose of in-house development of software?

• To reduce the need for internal staff

• To eliminate the need for purchased components

• To increase costs for the organization

• To create systems using the organization's staff

What is a key criterion to consider when choosing off-the-shelf software?

• Vendor's popularity

• Color scheme of the software

• Flexibility of the software

• Number of features in the software

What is a Request for Proposal (RFP) in software development?

• A document outlining the organization's internal policies

• A document detailing the company's financial status

• A document requesting free software from vendors

• A document asking vendors to propose hardware and system software

What is the main goal of software reuse?

• To create unique software for each project

• To increase development time

• To eliminate the need for skilled developers

• To use previously written software resources in new applications