A group decision system is being built over a network, which has inherent delays due to network lag. Suggest the longest acceptable amount of time the delay could last without affecting the user negatively. Provide an argument for the time you selected. Synchronous group editing of a document.

What will be an ideal response?

Some caution is wise when group editing of anything done synchronously. One user should to be in control of the document, with others providing inputs. If this is a collaborative development activity, a document version control process must be put into place and followed. Assuming that is done, one author should be owner of the document.