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What is the relationship between better initial development and lower maintenance costs?

a.

Better initial development automatically results in lower maintenance costs

b.

Better initial development does not automatically result in lower maintenance costs

c.

Better initial development results in higher maintenance costs

d.

None of the above

Answer: (b).Better initial development does not automatically result in lower maintenance costs Explanation:Development projects with a logical presentation of the system's function may incur higher maintenance costs as users will expect enhancements to be asked for and realized.

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