When you purchase software from a vendor, what is the typical support arrangement?

• A. Vendor provides support
• B. In-house only support
• C. No support available
• D. Support only during initial launch

Answer: (A)

When you purchase software from a vendor, the vendor typically provides support as part of the purchase. The vendor owns the product, fixes defects, releases updates, and offers guidance as you install, deploy, and operate the software. This support is usually included with a maintenance contract or a subscription, and it may offer different service levels or response times.

Other arrangements aren’t standard: relying on in-house only support means the organization handles all issues without vendor help, which isn’t typical for commercial software. No support available would leave you with unresolved problems, which is impractical for a product you’ve bought. Offering support only during the initial launch ignores ongoing maintenance and updates that vendors commonly provide.