Question

software programming quiz - tia chapter 10
started: nov 30 at 1:28pm
quiz instructions
this quiz will assess your understanding of the assigned reading. quizzes are intended to be formative assessment assignments that help you understand the material as you are learning. therefore, you can retake quizzes over technology in action chapters, and only your highest score will be recorded in the grade book.
be aware that you will not be allowed multiple attempts on the unit exam and final exam that each include questions over this chapter.
question 3
2 pts
before its final commercial release, a ______ version of software may be offered to certain test sites or to interested users free or at a reduced cost.
gamma
release to manufacturers (rtm)
beta
general availability (ga)

Explanation:

Beta version software is released to a limited number of users (test sites or interested users) before final commercial release for testing. Gamma is not a common software release term. Release to manufacturers (RTM) is more about providing to manufacturers for bundling. General availability (GA) is the final commercial release.

Answer:

C. beta