The total cost of ownership of a system refers to ________.
A) all non-recurring costs associated with a system
B) all costs associated with ongoing use and maintenance of a system
C) the total cost of acquisition of a particular system
D) the total cost of acquisition and all costs associated with use and maintenance of a system
E) the recurring costs associated with a system

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The total cost of ownership includes the cost of acquisition as well as ongoing use and maintenance costs, making D the correct choice. Choices A, B, and E only cover specific aspects of the total cost of ownership, while C only covers the acquisition cost.

The Total Cost of Ownership of a System Refers to ________