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Accountancy · 2023 · 3 marks
CBSE 2023 · Region 3 · Set 3 · Q31
Diffe rentiate between 'Generic software' and 'Specific software' on any three bases.
Marking-scheme solution
Difference between ‘Generic software’ and ‘Specific software’ (any three):
Bases Generic software Specific software
(i)
Nature of business Small, conventional Large and medium business
business
(ii)
Cost of installation Low Relatively high
(iii)
Expected level of secrecy Low Relatively high
(iv)
No. of users and their Limited As per specification
interface
(v)
Linkage to other Restricted Yes
information system
(vi)
Adaptability High Relatively high
(vii)
Training requirements Low Medium
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