Which of the following statements is true?

a. Because the AIS is so crucial, companies never outsource parts of the AIS.

b. Most mainframe outsourcing contracts are for two to three years and cost thousands of dollars a year.

c. Outsourcers often buy the client’s computers and hire all or most of its information systems employees.

d. Only companies struggling to survive and wanting a quick infusion of cash from selling their hardware use outsourcing.