Question

Which of the following defines a tailored software:

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• A. The expected level of secrecy is low.
• B. No training is required.
• C. The number of users and their interface are limited.
• D. The cost of installation and maintenance is very high.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The cost of installation and maintenance is very high.

Tailored accounting software is generally designed for large corporate organisations with multiple users and geographically dispersed locations. This software requires special user training. Tailor-made software is tailored to specific user requirements and forms an important part of the organisational MIS. The confidentiality and authenticity controls are robust in such softwares and offer a high degree of flexibility with regard to the number of users.