Hiring an outside company to perform some or all of a systems development project is called _____.
A) virtual reality
B) offshoring
C) systems investigation
D) outsourcing

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Outsourcing involves hiring an outside company to perform some or all of a systems development project. A is incorrect as virtual reality refers to a computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional image or environment. B is incorrect as offshoring involves relocating a business process from one country to another. C is incorrect as systems investigation refers to the process of gathering information to identify and solve problems with an existing system.

Hiring an Outside Company to Perform Some or All of a Systems