An outside supplier used to provide computer and application support for managing an information system is known as ________.
A)an application service provider
B)an application maintenance provider
C)utility computing
D)on-demand computing

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An application service provider (ASP) is an outside supplier that provides computer and application support for managing an information system. ASPs typically provide their services over the internet and can provide access to software and computing resources on a subscription basis. Option B is incorrect because application maintenance provider refers to a supplier providing only maintenance for an application and not entire computer and support services. Options C and D are incorrect because utility computing and on-demand computing refer to models of computing resource delivery and not specifically to application support services.

An Outside Supplier Used to Provide Computer and Application Support