When selecting software, which of the following business and
technical issues is the MOST important to be considered?
A. Vendor reputation
B. Requirements of the organization
C. Cost factors
D. Installed base
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Answer: B
Establishing the requirements of the organization is a task
that should be completed early in the process. Cost factors
are a part of the analysis in the evaluation of software
alternatives. A vendor's reputation and the installed base
become important only after the requirements are met.
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