Question 1

The functions of an entire data center can be replaced by which one of the following cloud computing providers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Software as a Service (SaaS) 
B)  Application Service Provider (ASP) 
C)  Platform as a Service (PaaS) 
D)  Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) 
E)  Outsourcing as a Service (OaaS) 
A)  Software as a Service (SaaS) 
B)  Application Service Provider (ASP) 
C)  Platform as a Service (PaaS) 
D)  Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) 
E)  Outsourcing as a Service (OaaS)

Question 2

Of the following list, the newest sourcing option for today's IT organizations is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Outsourcing 
B)  Insourcing 
C)  Farshoring 
D)  Cloud computing 
E)  Onshoring 
A)  Outsourcing 
B)  Insourcing 
C)  Farshoring 
D)  Cloud computing 
E)  Onshoring

Question 3

An outsourcing organization may not recommend the use of newer technologies. Why not?

Accepted Answer

An outsourcing organization may not reco

Question 4

What is it called when a company brings IS capabilities that were previously outsourced back in-house?

Accepted Answer

A)  Backsourcing 
B)  Insourcing 
C)  Software as a Service 
D)  Nearshoring 
E)  Cloud computing 
A)  Backsourcing 
B)  Insourcing 
C)  Software as a Service 
D)  Nearshoring 
E)  Cloud computing

Question 5

The reasons given for backsourcing are similar to the reasons given for outsourcing in the first place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of the following are risks associated with IS outsourcing EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Loss of control 
B)  Dependency on outsourcing providers 
C)  Inadequate adaption of newer technologies 
D)  Requiring more training of in-house staff 
E)  Potential loss of competitive secrets 
A)  Loss of control 
B)  Dependency on outsourcing providers 
C)  Inadequate adaption of newer technologies 
D)  Requiring more training of in-house staff 
E)  Potential loss of competitive secrets

Question 7

To provide potential customers an idea of an outsourcing provider's development capabilities, the Software Engineering Institute developed this rating.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tier * 
B)  IaaS 
C)  ISO9001 
D)  CMM 
E)  Six Sigma 
A)  Tier * 
B)  IaaS 
C)  ISO9001 
D)  CMM 
E)  Six Sigma

Question 8

Match the decision made to mitigate outsourcing risk with the major decision area it represents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the decision made to mitigate outsourcing...

Question 9

How can an organization benefit from outsourcing an IS capability for which it internally has no skills or experience?

Accepted Answer

An organization can benefit from outsour

Question 10

Match the scenario with its sourcing option.

Accepted Answer

Offshoring:-

A German based firm has de

Question 11

This is the formal contract between clients and an outsourcing provider that describes the expected performance of the service.

Accepted Answer

Service Le

Question 12

From the perspective of outsourcing clients, one of the best things about outsourcing are the 10-year long-term agreements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Compare and contrast cloud computing with offshore outsourcing.

Accepted Answer

Cloud computing and offshore outsourcing

Question 14

Match the work activity as something that a company would ideally either outsource or insource.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the work activity as something that...

Question 15

Outsourcing an IT infrastructure will always save an organization money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Outsourcing providers have more experience dealing with a large number of IS staff and as a result, are often good at doing all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Marketing IS talent 
B)  Providing relevant technical training 
C)  Retaining IT workers for short-term employment 
D)  Hiring good IT professionals 
E)  Developing and sharing best practices 
A)  Marketing IS talent 
B)  Providing relevant technical training 
C)  Retaining IT workers for short-term employment 
D)  Hiring good IT professionals 
E)  Developing and sharing best practices

Question 17

To manage control yet realize the financial benefits that come with outsourcing, firms have created these subsidiaries to operate on their behalf and provide services.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To manage control yet realize the financial...

Question 18

Cloud computing is a form of outsourcing in which IT services are provisioned over the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cloud computing is a form of outsourcing...

Question 19

Match the various cloud computing forms with their definition.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the various cloud computing forms with...

Question 20

The initial reason organizations outsourced IT was which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Downsizing 
B)  Innovation 
C)  Cost reduction 
D)  Standardization 
E)  Capacity 
A)  Downsizing 
B)  Innovation 
C)  Cost reduction 
D)  Standardization 
E)  Capacity

The functions of an entire data center can be replaced by which one of the following cloud computing providers?

Of the following list, the newest sourcing option for today's IT organizations is:

An outsourcing organization may not recommend the use of newer technologies. Why not?

What is it called when a company brings IS capabilities that were previously outsourced back in-house?

The reasons given for backsourcing are similar to the reasons given for outsourcing in the first place.

All of the following are risks associated with IS outsourcing EXCEPT:

To provide potential customers an idea of an outsourcing provider's development capabilities, the Software Engineering Institute developed this rating.

Match the decision made to mitigate outsourcing risk with the major decision area it represents.

How can an organization benefit from outsourcing an IS capability for which it internally has no skills or experience?

Match the scenario with its sourcing option.

This is the formal contract between clients and an outsourcing provider that describes the expected performance of the service.

From the perspective of outsourcing clients, one of the best things about outsourcing are the 10-year long-term agreements.

Compare and contrast cloud computing with offshore outsourcing.

Match the work activity as something that a company would ideally either outsource or insource.

Outsourcing an IT infrastructure will always save an organization money.

Outsourcing providers have more experience dealing with a large number of IS staff and as a result, are often good at doing all of the following EXCEPT:

To manage control yet realize the financial benefits that come with outsourcing, firms have created these subsidiaries to operate on their behalf and provide services.

Cloud computing is a form of outsourcing in which IT services are provisioned over the __________.

Match the various cloud computing forms with their definition.

The initial reason organizations outsourced IT was which one of the following?

Introduction

The Information Systems Strategy Triangle

Strategic Use of Information Resources

Organizational Strategy and Information Systems

Information Systems and the Design of Work

Information Systems and Business Transformation

Architecture and Infrastructure

Security

The Business of Information Technology

Governance of the Information Systems Organization

Managing IT Projects

Business Intelligence Knowledge Management and Analytics

Privacy and Ethical Considerations in Information Management

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Exam 11: Information Systems Sourcing

The functions of an entire data center can be replaced by which one of the following cloud computing providers?

Of the following list, the newest sourcing option for today's IT organizations is:

An outsourcing organization may not recommend the use of newer technologies. Why not?

What is it called when a company brings IS capabilities that were previously outsourced back in-house?

The reasons given for backsourcing are similar to the reasons given for outsourcing in the first place.

All of the following are risks associated with IS outsourcing EXCEPT:

To provide potential customers an idea of an outsourcing provider's development capabilities, the Software Engineering Institute developed this rating.

Match the decision made to mitigate outsourcing risk with the major decision area it represents.

How can an organization benefit from outsourcing an IS capability for which it internally has no skills or experience?

Match the scenario with its sourcing option.

This is the formal contract between clients and an outsourcing provider that describes the expected performance of the service.

From the perspective of outsourcing clients, one of the best things about outsourcing are the 10-year long-term agreements.

Compare and contrast cloud computing with offshore outsourcing.

Match the work activity as something that a company would ideally either outsource or insource.

Outsourcing an IT infrastructure will always save an organization money.

Outsourcing providers have more experience dealing with a large number of IS staff and as a result, are often good at doing all of the following EXCEPT:

To manage control yet realize the financial benefits that come with outsourcing, firms have created these subsidiaries to operate on their behalf and provide services.

Cloud computing is a form of outsourcing in which IT services are provisioned over the __________.

Match the various cloud computing forms with their definition.

The initial reason organizations outsourced IT was which one of the following?

Introduction

The Information Systems Strategy Triangle

Strategic Use of Information Resources

Organizational Strategy and Information Systems

Information Systems and the Design of Work

Information Systems and Business Transformation

Architecture and Infrastructure

Security

The Business of Information Technology

Governance of the Information Systems Organization

Managing IT Projects

Business Intelligence Knowledge Management and Analytics

Privacy and Ethical Considerations in Information Management

Filters