Q). Which of the following should be performed FIRST when acquiring software?

A. Identify data processing requirements
B. Compare delivery schedules to requirements
C. Negotiate price
D. Establish business needs

Answer: The correct answer is "A". Before an organziation acquires a software, the first thing is to identify data processing requirements. Delivery schedules, price negotiations and establishing business needs are done much later in software acquisition.

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