What are some characteristics of an application? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.

Question

Options

• AClear technical ownership
• BRelies on IT components to function
• CProvides hosting information
• DSupports business capabilities

• A
  4% (1)
• B
  87% (20)
• C
  9% (2)

Explanation

Applications are defined by their dependency on underlying IT components (hardware, networks, databases) to operate - they cannot function in isolation, making B correct. They also exist specifically to support business capabilities (e.g., processing orders, managing HR data), which is their core purpose, making D correct.

A (Clear technical ownership) is wrong because ownership is an organizational/governance attribute that applies broadly to many IT objects, not a defining characteristic of an application itself.

C (Provides hosting information) is wrong because hosting details belong to the infrastructure layer (servers, platforms) - an application uses hosting, it doesn't define or provide it.

Memory tip: Think of an application as a business tool built on tech. It always needs something (IT components) and always does something (supports business). If the choice describes the application's environment or management structure instead of its nature and purpose, eliminate it.

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