1) Which statement is true regarding canned software and the systems development life cycle (SDLC)? A) Canned software cannot be modified to meet unique user needs. B) Companies that buy, rather than develop, AIS software can still follow the systems development life cycle (SDLC) process. C) Most canned software meets all of a company's information or data processing needs. D) The systems development life cycle (SDLC) process does not apply to purchasing canned software. 2) Information provided to potential vendors on a Request For Proposal (RFP) should include A) a budget for software and hardware. B) detailed specifications for the AIS. C) a timeframe required for completion of the project. D) a high level needs for the AIS. 3) What is the first step a company should take when evaluating requests for proposals? A) Carefully compare proposals against the proposed AIS requirements. B) Determine how much of a given proposal meets the desired AIS requirements. C) Eliminate proposals that are missing important information or fail to meet minimum requirements. D) Invite vendors to demonstrate their systems. 4) Which of the following is not a guideline that should be used to select an outside, custom- system developer? A) The outside developer should have an in-depth understanding of how the company conducts its business. B) The outside developer should have experience in the company's industry. C) The outside developer should possess a good understanding of business in general. D) The outside developer should be able to complete the system independently, without requiring frequent contact to ask questions. 5) Why does Pepsi create most of the software it uses in business operations? A) Pepsi does not trust canned software. B) Using canned software actually cost Pepsi more than using custom software. C) Pepsi could not find canned software sophisticated enough to meet its needs. D) There is no canned software available in Pepsi's industry