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rosent76

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Using data to predict events is an example of predictive analytics.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The practice of turning over responsibility of some or all of an organization's information systems applications and operations to an outside firm is referred to as:
 
  A) realignment.
  B) downsizing.
  C) outsourcing.
  D) time sharing.
  E) system reassignment and deployment.


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Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: C) Outsourcing is defined as the turning over responsibility for IS functions to an outside firm. The only other choice that is even remotely close is time sharing, the idea that one would share resources (such as a mainframe) with another organization.



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