Question 1

Each of the following is a factor of Henderson's Partnership in Action concept except:

Accepted Answer

A)  shared knowledge. 
B)  distinctive competency and resources. 
C)  mutual benefits. 
D)  organizational linkage. 
A)  shared knowledge. 
B)  distinctive competency and resources. 
C)  mutual benefits. 
D)  organizational linkage. C

Question 2

The_________________ of alignment focuses on the level of mutual understanding and commitment to business and IT mission, objectives, and plans by organizational members.

Accepted Answer

social dimension

Question 3

Briefly discuss why it is important for business partners to understand the IT function.

Accepted Answer

From an IT organization point of view, it is equally important for the business functions to understand the language and terminology used by the IT function. If only the IT function alone were encouraged to learn their partners’ activities, that would limit the possible improvement in communication and could prove to be a handicap to communication. Business must learn the language of IT to be equipped to converse in a language familiar to IT developers. Understanding IT can enhance communication by reducing the confusion that many business people have regarding technology. IT is well-known for having many acronyms, special terms, special meanings for commonterms, and even different definitions for identical terms

Question 4

Project teams existing only for the duration of a specific project, providing a mechanism for more effective communication flow, best describes_________________

Accepted Answer

temporary

Question 5

Pull communication occurs when information is requested and normally implies the immediate availability of the information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Managerial linking roles are most likely found in a matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Relationships that are defined by rules, policies, and procedures best describe a_________________ relationship.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Relationships that are defined by rules, policies,...

Question 8

Each of the following is a way to continuously improve IT communications except:

Accepted Answer

A)  static Intranet. 
B)  implement specific new technologies. 
C)  conduct a strategic alignment maturity assessment. 
D)  training. 
A)  static Intranet. 
B)  implement specific new technologies. 
C)  conduct a strategic alignment maturity assessment. 
D)  training.

Question 9

Ad-hoc meetings, electronic mail, and written communication are all considered forms of direct communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following best describes a standardized way of integrating Web-based applications using open standards such as XML, WSDL, and UDDI over an IP backbone?

Accepted Answer

A)  SOAP 
B)  Web services 
C)  UDDI 
D)  Web services description language 
A)  SOAP 
B)  Web services 
C)  UDDI 
D)  Web services description language

Question 11

The determinants in partnership in context are mutual benefits, commitment, and predisposition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An individual who is delegated the role and responsibility of facilitating the communication channels among business and IT functions best describes a(n)_________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of An individual who is delegated the role...

Question 13

A detailed understanding of the intricacies of each other's work is a basic element of developing mutual understanding between IT and business partners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Ad-hoc meetings, electronic mail, and written communication are all considered _________________mechanisms for increasing communication across business units.

Accepted Answer

direct com

Question 15

A Web-based distributed directory that enables businesses to list themselves on the Internet and discover one another best describes SOAP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The technique of assigning a leader from an outside function to manage a team, for example an IT person might lead a business quality team, best describes integrating roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Adjusting communication or the vision being communicated as a result of feedback best describes the_________________ element for effective communications of vision.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Adjusting communication or the vision being communicated...

Question 18

List and briefly describe the two dimensions of Henderson's partnership style relationships.

Accepted Answer

Partnership style of relationships consi

Question 19

A specification developed by the World Wide Web Consortium to tag data best describes_________________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of A specification developed by the World Wide...

Question 20

Each of the following is an IT acronym that may be useful for business partners to know the meaning of except:

Accepted Answer

A)  FUBAR. 
B)  XML. 
C)  WSDL. 
D)  UDDI. 
A)  FUBAR. 
B)  XML. 
C)  WSDL. 
D)  UDDI.

Each of the following is a factor of Henderson's Partnership in Action concept except:

The_________________ of alignment focuses on the level of mutual understanding and commitment to business and IT mission, objectives, and plans by organizational members.

Briefly discuss why it is important for business partners to understand the IT function.

Project teams existing only for the duration of a specific project, providing a mechanism for more effective communication flow, best describes_________________

Pull communication occurs when information is requested and normally implies the immediate availability of the information.

Managerial linking roles are most likely found in a matrix structure.

Relationships that are defined by rules, policies, and procedures best describe a_________________ relationship.

Each of the following is a way to continuously improve IT communications except:

Ad-hoc meetings, electronic mail, and written communication are all considered forms of direct communication.

Which of the following best describes a standardized way of integrating Web-based applications using open standards such as XML, WSDL, and UDDI over an IP backbone?

The determinants in partnership in context are mutual benefits, commitment, and predisposition.

An individual who is delegated the role and responsibility of facilitating the communication channels among business and IT functions best describes a(n)_________________

A detailed understanding of the intricacies of each other's work is a basic element of developing mutual understanding between IT and business partners.

Ad-hoc meetings, electronic mail, and written communication are all considered _________________mechanisms for increasing communication across business units.

A Web-based distributed directory that enables businesses to list themselves on the Internet and discover one another best describes SOAP.

The technique of assigning a leader from an outside function to manage a team, for example an IT person might lead a business quality team, best describes integrating roles.

Adjusting communication or the vision being communicated as a result of feedback best describes the_________________ element for effective communications of vision.

List and briefly describe the two dimensions of Henderson's partnership style relationships.

A specification developed by the World Wide Web Consortium to tag data best describes_________________ .

Each of the following is an IT acronym that may be useful for business partners to know the meaning of except:

Introduction

Achieving Strategic Alignment

Assessing Strategic Alignment Maturity

The Role of the Cio

Strategic, Tactical Operational IT Processes

IT Planning

Managing Emerging Technologies

Organizing IT

Human Resource HR Considerations

Managing IT Change

IT Governance

Measuring, Reporting, and Controlling

The Value of IT

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Exam 12: IT-Business Communications

Each of the following is a factor of Henderson's Partnership in Action concept except:

The_________________ of alignment focuses on the level of mutual understanding and commitment to business and IT mission, objectives, and plans by organizational members.

Briefly discuss why it is important for business partners to understand the IT function.

Project teams existing only for the duration of a specific project, providing a mechanism for more effective communication flow, best describes_________________

Pull communication occurs when information is requested and normally implies the immediate availability of the information.

Managerial linking roles are most likely found in a matrix structure.

Relationships that are defined by rules, policies, and procedures best describe a_________________ relationship.

Each of the following is a way to continuously improve IT communications except:

Ad-hoc meetings, electronic mail, and written communication are all considered forms of direct communication.

Which of the following best describes a standardized way of integrating Web-based applications using open standards such as XML, WSDL, and UDDI over an IP backbone?

The determinants in partnership in context are mutual benefits, commitment, and predisposition.

An individual who is delegated the role and responsibility of facilitating the communication channels among business and IT functions best describes a(n)_________________

A detailed understanding of the intricacies of each other's work is a basic element of developing mutual understanding between IT and business partners.

Ad-hoc meetings, electronic mail, and written communication are all considered _________________mechanisms for increasing communication across business units.

A Web-based distributed directory that enables businesses to list themselves on the Internet and discover one another best describes SOAP.

The technique of assigning a leader from an outside function to manage a team, for example an IT person might lead a business quality team, best describes integrating roles.

Adjusting communication or the vision being communicated as a result of feedback best describes the_________________ element for effective communications of vision.

List and briefly describe the two dimensions of Henderson's partnership style relationships.

A specification developed by the World Wide Web Consortium to tag data best describes_________________ .

Each of the following is an IT acronym that may be useful for business partners to know the meaning of except:

Introduction

Achieving Strategic Alignment

Assessing Strategic Alignment Maturity

The Role of the Cio

Strategic, Tactical Operational IT Processes

IT Planning

Managing Emerging Technologies

Organizing IT

Human Resource HR Considerations

Managing IT Change

IT Governance

Measuring, Reporting, and Controlling

The Value of IT

Filters