What is outsourcing in the context of software development?

• Selling software to third-party vendors

• Assigning software development and operations to an external firm

• Developing all software in-house

• Hiring new employees for software development

Which of the following is NOT a source of software?

• Packaged software producers

• Information technology services firms

• Digital transformation specialists

• Open-source software

Which type of software is pre-built and sold to multiple users with minimal customization?

• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

• Open-source software

• Packaged software

• In-house development

Which of the following is a benefit of cloud computing?

• Increased hardware costs

• Reduced access to applications

• Faster access to applications

• Decreased security concerns

Which approach to software reuse mandates that developers must use predefined reusable assets?

• Ad-hoc

• Facilitated

• Managed

• Designed

What is the primary purpose of using version control systems in software development?

• To automate testing processes

• To manage software licenses

• To enhance software performance

• To track changes and collaborate on code

Which of the following best describes agile software development?

• A method that emphasizes extensive documentation

• A strategy that requires long-term planning

• A methodology focused on iterative progress and flexibility

• A linear approach to software development

What is the main advantage of using open-source software?

• Limited community support

• Access to source code for customization

• Higher costs for users

• Exclusive licensing agreements

Which of the following is a key characteristic of component-based software development?

• Each application is developed from scratch

• Reusable software components are used to build applications

• Only open-source components can be reused

• All components must be purchased from a third party

Which of the following is NOT a major approach to software reuse?

• Ad-hoc
  

• Managed
  

• Reverse engineering
  

• Facilitated