Custom made & Off-the-shelf software

What is the command word? Describe As the question asks for two advantages there will be 2 marks per advantage and you will have to give some detail. Answers: Off-the-shelf software is available immediately so the shopkeeper can benefit straight away from the money spent on the software. Off-the-shelf software is tried and tested and therefore is less likely to have bugs and errors than custom made software. Development costs are shared by all the people / businesses that buy it so it cost much less than commissioning custom made software. There is more support available for example from other users a help book

Note that for each point a mark is given for the answer And a further mark for giving more detail Answers: Off-the-shelf software is available immediately so the shopkeeper can benefit straight away from the money spent on the software. Off-the-shelf software is tried and tested and therefore is less likely to have bugs and errors than custom made software. Development costs are shared by all the people / businesses that buy it so it cost much less than commissioning custom made software. There is more support available for example from other users a help book