chapter 9 Flashcards
1
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What is outsourcing?
A
Turning over responsibility some or all system operation to an outside firm.
2
Q
What to outsource?
A
- cost
- free up resources
- lack of in-house knowledge
3
Q
What are the sources of software?
A
- IT services firms
- Packaged software providers
- Enterprise software solutions
- Cloud computing
- Open sources
- In-house development
4
Q
What is IT services firms?
A
- helps company to development customs
- develop, host, & run application
- provide other services
5
Q
What is packaged software provider?
A
- provide pre-package or off-the-shelf-software
- ranging from broad packages to niche packages
- not customizable
- runs from microcomputers to mainframes
6
Q
What to look out for when selecting off-the-shelf-software?
A
- Cost
- Vendor support
- Viability of vendor
- Functionality
- Flexibility
- Respond time
- Ease of installation
7
Q
What is Enterprise solution software?
A
- satisfy needs of organization rather than individual user.
- an integral part of a system, a group called enterprise system.
- provided services like online payment, billing system, & etc.
8
Q
What is Cloud computing?
A
- providing computer resources like application over the internet
- users do not need infrastructure & resources to run the system
- concerns like security & reliability.
9
Q
What is open sourcing?
A
- freely available including source code
- same performance as commercial
10
Q
What is in-house development?
A
- building system by expert staffs within the organization.
- available resources
- use both purchase & in-house components
