Software engineering firms don't retain computer programmers who do not document their work because they know that 80% of the cost of software projects is ____.
A)documentation
B)debugging
C)testing
D)maintenance

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement indicates that documentation is important, but it does not state that it comprises 80% of software project costs. Debugging and testing are also important but are not necessarily the majority cost. Maintenance, however, encompasses ongoing work to update and improve software after its initial release, and can often make up a significant portion of project costs. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Software Engineering Firms Don't Retain Computer Programmers Who Do Not