Question 1

Match each term below with its definition.

Accepted Answer

Not Answer

Question 2

Valero's growth required a change to its IT architecture.SOA was chosen by Valero because Valero:

Accepted Answer

A)  Needs flexibility to efficiently integrate new applications with existing independent systems 
B)  Wants to eliminate the dependency on its ERP system. 
C)  Needs to upgrade its infrastructure components to meet the increased IT demands. 
D)  Believes that SOA provides the appropriate level of security it did not have with its original architecture. 
E)  Benefits from standardizing on the SAP suite of products and reducing its reliance on multiple vendors. 
A)  Needs flexibility to efficiently integrate new applications with existing independent systems 
B)  Wants to eliminate the dependency on its ERP system. 
C)  Needs to upgrade its infrastructure components to meet the increased IT demands. 
D)  Believes that SOA provides the appropriate level of security it did not have with its original architecture. 
E)  Benefits from standardizing on the SAP suite of products and reducing its reliance on multiple vendors. A

Question 3

An IT architecture with a high level of flexibility and agility will be in a position to support changing business needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The functional specifications such as hardware,software and storage specifications are all part of this.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The functional specifications such as hardware,software and...

Question 5

During an ice storm,JetBlue Airlines had an IT infrastructure that demonstrated which one of the following technical issues?

Accepted Answer

A)  Security 
B)  Scalability 
C)  Adaptability 
D)  Maintainability 
E)  Standardization 
A)  Security 
B)  Scalability 
C)  Adaptability 
D)  Maintainability 
E)  Standardization

Question 6

The idea of concurrently designing IT and business processes is outdated.Instead,IT should be aligned with existing business processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Why would an organization use cloud computing for its IT infrastructure needs?

Accepted Answer

An organization might choose to use clou

Question 8

A manager must know enough about the IT architecture and IT infrastructure so that he or she can:

Accepted Answer

A)  Select the correct wireless provider. 
B)  Make realistic use of IT and know what to expect from IT. 
C)  Choose the appropriate IT infrastructure components. 
D)  Limit future business options. 
E)  Ensure a rigid IT structure. 
A)  Select the correct wireless provider. 
B)  Make realistic use of IT and know what to expect from IT. 
C)  Choose the appropriate IT infrastructure components. 
D)  Limit future business options. 
E)  Ensure a rigid IT structure.

Question 9

Architectural principles are applied to the design of an IT architecture.Match the architectural principle below to a question that would be asked to define that principle for a given company.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Architectural principles are applied to the design...

Question 10

An enterprise architecture is a complex framework for establishing an IT architecture and infrastructure by defining how IT supports the business processes of the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following best describes cloud computing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Virtual desktop computing 
B)  Lightweight software that takes up little storage space 
C)  Computing services that can be accessed on demand across the Internet 
D)  The World Wide Web 
E)  Mobile-based social IT 
A)  Virtual desktop computing 
B)  Lightweight software that takes up little storage space 
C)  Computing services that can be accessed on demand across the Internet 
D)  The World Wide Web 
E)  Mobile-based social IT

Question 12

Google Maps is a web mapping service that provides street maps and directions. A Google Maps component can be added to a business's web site to provide customers directions to the business location.This use of Google's service by a business is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Centralized architecture 
B)  Decentralized architecture 
C)  Service-oriented architecture 
D)  Internet-based architecture 
E)  Enterprise architecture 
A)  Centralized architecture 
B)  Decentralized architecture 
C)  Service-oriented architecture 
D)  Internet-based architecture 
E)  Enterprise architecture

Question 13

Designing an IT infrastructure requires an understanding of technical issues.Match the technical issue below with the questions that will be asked about it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Designing an IT infrastructure requires an understanding...

Question 14

The primary reason to base an organization's architecture on its strategic goals is to prepare for inevitable changes in the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The primary reason to base an organization's...

Question 15

"Reuse" is a benefit of service-oriented architecture because it supports:

Accepted Answer

A)  Using sensitive data again and again 
B)  The breaking apart of functionality into small services that can be used by many different systems 
C)  Access to servers from many locations. 
D)  The selection of a specific computing device by each employee. 
E)  Reliable capacity-on-demand 
A)  Using sensitive data again and again 
B)  The breaking apart of functionality into small services that can be used by many different systems 
C)  Access to servers from many locations. 
D)  The selection of a specific computing device by each employee. 
E)  Reliable capacity-on-demand

Question 16

Risks associated with cloud computing include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased dependency on third-party suppliers 
B)  Security 
C)  Lack of standards for virtual infrastructures 
D)  Retooling existing applications to move to the cloud 
E)  Scalability 
A)  Increased dependency on third-party suppliers 
B)  Security 
C)  Lack of standards for virtual infrastructures 
D)  Retooling existing applications to move to the cloud 
E)  Scalability

Question 17

The enterprise architecture ensures the appropriate linkage between IT investment and business needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

This type of architecture is popular in many organizations where a high level of security is required to protect the infrastructure assets.

Accepted Answer

Mainframe

Question 19

All of the following are reasons why a company may choose to use cloud computing for its IT infrastructure EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost savings 
B)  Speed to provision additional capacity 
C)  Reduce dependency on third-party suppliers 
D)  Consolidation of servers and even the elimination of a data center 
E)  Reduce server maintenance costs 
A)  Cost savings 
B)  Speed to provision additional capacity 
C)  Reduce dependency on third-party suppliers 
D)  Consolidation of servers and even the elimination of a data center 
E)  Reduce server maintenance costs

Question 20

As a result of social business,companies are being asked to include _______ in thier architecture.

Accepted Answer

mobile or

Match each term below with its definition.

Valero's growth required a change to its IT architecture.SOA was chosen by Valero because Valero:

An IT architecture with a high level of flexibility and agility will be in a position to support changing business needs.

The functional specifications such as hardware,software and storage specifications are all part of this.

During an ice storm,JetBlue Airlines had an IT infrastructure that demonstrated which one of the following technical issues?

The idea of concurrently designing IT and business processes is outdated.Instead,IT should be aligned with existing business processes.

Why would an organization use cloud computing for its IT infrastructure needs?

A manager must know enough about the IT architecture and IT infrastructure so that he or she can:

Architectural principles are applied to the design of an IT architecture.Match the architectural principle below to a question that would be asked to define that principle for a given company.

An enterprise architecture is a complex framework for establishing an IT architecture and infrastructure by defining how IT supports the business processes of the firm.

Which of the following best describes cloud computing?

Google Maps is a web mapping service that provides street maps and directions. A Google Maps component can be added to a business's web site to provide customers directions to the business location.This use of Google's service by a business is an example of __________.

Designing an IT infrastructure requires an understanding of technical issues.Match the technical issue below with the questions that will be asked about it.

The primary reason to base an organization's architecture on its strategic goals is to prepare for inevitable changes in the __________.

"Reuse" is a benefit of service-oriented architecture because it supports:

Risks associated with cloud computing include all of the following EXCEPT:

The enterprise architecture ensures the appropriate linkage between IT investment and business needs.

This type of architecture is popular in many organizations where a high level of security is required to protect the infrastructure assets.

All of the following are reasons why a company may choose to use cloud computing for its IT infrastructure EXCEPT:

As a result of social business,companies are being asked to include _______ in thier architecture.

Linking Systems Strategy and the Organization

Strategic Use of Information Resources in a Global Economy

Organizational Strategy: Managerial Levers

Work Design: Enabling Global Collaboration

Building and Changing Global Business Processes

Cost Recovery of Information Systems

Governance of the Information Systems Organization

Sourcing Information Systems Around the World

Managing Projects in a Global Ecosystem

Business Analytics and Knowledge Management

Ethical Guidelines for Information Use

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Exam 6: Information Systems Strategy: Architecture and Infrastructure

Match each term below with its definition.

Valero's growth required a change to its IT architecture.SOA was chosen by Valero because Valero:

An IT architecture with a high level of flexibility and agility will be in a position to support changing business needs.

The functional specifications such as hardware,software and storage specifications are all part of this.

During an ice storm,JetBlue Airlines had an IT infrastructure that demonstrated which one of the following technical issues?

The idea of concurrently designing IT and business processes is outdated.Instead,IT should be aligned with existing business processes.

Why would an organization use cloud computing for its IT infrastructure needs?

A manager must know enough about the IT architecture and IT infrastructure so that he or she can:

Architectural principles are applied to the design of an IT architecture.Match the architectural principle below to a question that would be asked to define that principle for a given company.

An enterprise architecture is a complex framework for establishing an IT architecture and infrastructure by defining how IT supports the business processes of the firm.

Which of the following best describes cloud computing?

Google Maps is a web mapping service that provides street maps and directions. A Google Maps component can be added to a business's web site to provide customers directions to the business location.This use of Google's service by a business is an example of __________.

Designing an IT infrastructure requires an understanding of technical issues.Match the technical issue below with the questions that will be asked about it.

The primary reason to base an organization's architecture on its strategic goals is to prepare for inevitable changes in the __________.

"Reuse" is a benefit of service-oriented architecture because it supports:

Risks associated with cloud computing include all of the following EXCEPT:

The enterprise architecture ensures the appropriate linkage between IT investment and business needs.

This type of architecture is popular in many organizations where a high level of security is required to protect the infrastructure assets.

All of the following are reasons why a company may choose to use cloud computing for its IT infrastructure EXCEPT:

As a result of social business,companies are being asked to include _______ in thier architecture.

Linking Systems Strategy and the Organization

Strategic Use of Information Resources in a Global Economy

Organizational Strategy: Managerial Levers

Work Design: Enabling Global Collaboration

Building and Changing Global Business Processes

Cost Recovery of Information Systems

Governance of the Information Systems Organization

Sourcing Information Systems Around the World

Managing Projects in a Global Ecosystem

Business Analytics and Knowledge Management

Ethical Guidelines for Information Use

Filters