ECON 3303 - Possible Quiz Questions Chapter 4: Computer Software. Questions and Answers.

ECON 3303 - Possible Quiz Questions Chapter 4: Computer Software. Questions and Answers. Multiple Choice Questions 1. Which of the following is true of off-the-shelf software? A. It is developed with the intent to sell multiple copies B. The company buying the software has no control over the specifications, schedule, or evolution of the software C. The company that develops the software is not the intended audience D. All of the choices are correct. 2. Software is considered the is considered the A. expensive, inexpensive B. inexpensive, expensive C. variable, invariable D. invariable, variable part. part of the computer, whereas the hardware 3. The two general classifications of software are: A. Systems and application B. Programming and CASE C. Commercial and custom D. Programming languages and development tools 4. Application software can be subdivided into two categories: A. COTS and POTS B. First generation and second generation C. Custom and commercial D. General purpose and function specific 5. COTS software stands for: A. Custom off-the-shelf software B. Commercial off-the-shelf software C. Combined off-the-shelf software D. Contaminated on-the-surface software 6. According to the Real World Case, GE spends $150 million each year to purchase all of its desktop and laptop computers from how many vendors? A. Two B. One C. Ten D. Nobody is certain 7. According to the Real World Case, GE spends $150 million each year to purchase all of its desktop and laptop computers from which vendor? A. Dell B. Hewlett-Packard C. Gateway D. None of the above