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Definition of Business Value
publish date: 2026/06/24 21:07:16.267914 UTC
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How is the business value of a legacy system defined?
Correct Answer
A measure of how much time and effort the system saves compared to manual processes or the use of other systems
Explanation
The business value of a system is a measure of how much time and effort it saves compared to manual processes or the use of other systems. This is distinct from the original development cost or the system's age, both of which are poor indicators of ongoing value.
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 10th edition