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A(n) ____ is a firm that delivers a software application, or access to an application, by charging a usage or subscription fee.

ASP

Outsourcing a basic business process is often called ____.

BPO

____________________ policies and procedures protect data from loss or damage, which is a vital goal in every organization.

Data security

A ____ workstation is a network terminal that supports a full-featured user interface, but limits the printing or copying of data, except to certain network resources that can be monitored and controlled more easily.

Diskless

____________________ includes the necessary measures to ensure that input data is correct, complete, and secure.

Input control

When companies use a ____, they already know the specific products or service they want and need to obtain price quotations or bids from vendors.

Request for Quotation

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

SaaS

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

TPC

The evaluation and selection of alternatives is not a simple process; the objective is to obtain the product with the lowest ____________________, but actual cost and performance can be difficult to forecast.

Total Cost of Ownership

A firm that enhances a commercial package by adding custom features and configuring it for a particular industry is called a(n) ____.

VAR

Buyers can customize a software package by ____.

all of the above

If a company uses a(n) ____________________ to supply a data management package, the company does not have to design, develop, implement, or maintain the package.

application service provider

On a form, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, the ____________________ is the zone that contains any required signatures.

authorization zone

what a bunch of

bullfuk

A(n) ____________________ control allows a user to select a date that the system will use as a field value.

calendar

In a data entry screen, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, a ____ is a control feature that is used to select one or more choices from a group.

check box

An ultimate form of SaaS would be ____________________ computing, which would deliver services and data to users who would need only an Internet connection and a browser.

cloud

Some advantages of purchasing a standard software package disappear if the product must be ____________________.

customized

A(n) ____________________ improves input quality by testing the data and rejecting any entry that fails to meet specified conditions.

data validation rule

In ____ prototyping, systems analysts use a prototype to verify user requirements, after which the prototype is discarded and implementation continues.

design

A(n) ____ produces one or more lines of output for each record processed.

detail report

If variable input data is needed, provide a(n) ____ that explains what is needed.

dialog box

When selecting hardware and software, systems analysts often work as a(n) ____________________, which ensures that critical factors are not overlooked and that a sound decision is made.

evaluation and selection team

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

evaluation model

A(n) ____ displays only those records that meet a specific condition or conditions.

exception report

On a form, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, insufficient space, confusing instructions, or poor organization, all would be symptoms of incorrect ____________________.

form layout

No matter what topics interest you, there are sure to be one or more ____________________, as shown in the accompanying figure, where people gather to meet, offer support, and exchange ideas.

forums

Offshore outsourcing is also called ____________________ outsourcing.

global

Centralized IT departments no longer produce reams of printed ____ reports.

greenbar

Batch control totals often are called ____________________, because they are not meaningful numbers themselves, but are useful for comparison purposes.

hash totals

An accounting package is a good example of a(n) ____________________ application because it can be utilized by many different businesses, for example.

horizontal

A reasonableness check is a data validation check that ____.

identifies values that are questionable, but not necessarily wrong

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

information center

On a form, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, the ____________________ is the zone that usually contains instructions for completing the form.

instruction zone

A combination check is a data validation check that ____.

is performed on two or more fields to ensure that they are consistent or reasonable when considered together

Initial screen designs can be presented to users in the form of a(n) ____, which is a sketch that shows the general screen layout and design.

storyboard

When designing an opening screen, the starting point can be a(n) ____________________ with well-placed command buttons that allow users to navigate the system.

switchboard

The ____________________ contains the requirements for a new system, describes the alternatives that were considered, and makes a specific recommendation to management.

system requirements document

Design prototyping is also known as ____ prototyping.

throwaway

When a company considers outsourcing, it should estimate ____________________ characteristics to determine which fee structure would be most desirable, and then attempt to negotiate a service provider contract based on that model.

usage

A(n) ____________________, which also is called referential integrity, is a data validation check used for items that must have certain values.

validity check

Both of the businesses shown in the accompanying figure need ____________________ applications to handle their unique business requirements.

vertical

Microsoft's ____ is one of the major Web-based development environments.

.NET

A(n) ____________________, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, is a form used to request and collect input data, trigger or authorize an input action, and provide a record of the original transaction.

source document

When a validation check involves a minimum or a maximum value, but not both, it is called a(n) ____________________

limit check

When a validation check involves a minimum or a maximum value, but not both, it is called a(n) ____________________.

limit check

In ____________________ hosting, system operations are managed by an outside form, or host.

managed

In a ____ design, you create individual components that connect to a higher-level program or process.

modular

The individual components in modular design are called ____________________.

modules

A ____ language feature allows users to type commands or requests in normal text phrases.

natural language

Typically, companies choose in-house software development for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to ____.

obtain input from other companies who already have implemented the software

Traditionally, firms ____________________ IT tasks as a way of controlling costs and dealing with rapid technological change.

outsourced

Several years ago, Gartner predicted that ____________________ would evolve from labor-intensive maintenance and support to higher-level systems development and software design.

outsourcing

____ is the transfer of information systems development, operation, or maintenance to an outside firm that provides these services, for a fee, on a temporary or long-term basis.

outsourcing

A(n) ____________________ is a specially formatted digital audio file that can be downloaded by Internet users from a variety of content providers.

podcast

Some user applications have powerful ____________________ that allow users to design their own data entry forms and reports.

report generators

Based on a(n) ____________________, vendors can decide if they have a product that will meet your needs.

request for proposal

Advantages of purchasing a software package over developing software in-house include all of the following EXCEPT ____.

satisfaction of unique business requirements

When users purchase software, what they are buying is a(n) ____________________ that gives them the right to use the software under certain terms and conditions.

software license

A popular online input method is ____________________, which combines online data entry and automated data capture using input devices such as magnetic data strips or RFID tags.

source data automation