Question 1

Which stage of IT architecture maturity is characterized by individual applications designed for separate business units without enterprise standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  Application Silos 
B)  Standardized Technology 
C)  Rationalized Data and Process 
D)  Modularity 
A)  Application Silos 
B)  Standardized Technology 
C)  Rationalized Data and Process 
D)  Modularity A

Question 2

Operational IS plans include plans for projects,such as:

Accepted Answer

A)  expected benefits. 
B)  due dates. 
C)  priorities. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  expected benefits. 
B)  due dates. 
C)  priorities. 
D)  all of the above D

Question 3

According to the process described in the textbook,which of the following steps in the information resources planning process would come first?

Accepted Answer

A)  vision for the business 
B)  IT architecture 
C)  strategic IS plan 
D)  assessment of current information resources 
A)  vision for the business 
B)  IT architecture 
C)  strategic IS plan 
D)  assessment of current information resources D

Question 4

The strategic IS plan contains a set of short-term objectives that represent measureable movement toward the intended performance metrics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A(n)________ is a written expression of the desired future about how information will be used and managed in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  information resource assessment 
B)  information vision 
C)  IT architecture 
D)  strategic IS plan 
A)  information resource assessment 
B)  information vision 
C)  IT architecture 
D)  strategic IS plan

Question 6

The strategic IS planning process consists of all of the following steps except:

Accepted Answer

A)  setting objective or goals. 
B)  conducting internal and external analyses. 
C)  defining the IS mission statement. 
D)  establishing strategic initiatives. 
A)  setting objective or goals. 
B)  conducting internal and external analyses. 
C)  defining the IS mission statement. 
D)  establishing strategic initiatives.

Question 7

In the value chain of Porter and Millar,which of the following are support activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  inbound logistics 
B)  information technology 
C)  human resources 
D)  both B and C 
A)  inbound logistics 
B)  information technology 
C)  human resources 
D)  both B and C

Question 8

The ________ contains a set of longer-term objectives (often three to five years)that represent measurable movement toward the information vision and IT architecture and a set of associated major initiatives that must be undertaken to achieve these objectives.

Accepted Answer

A)  business strategic plan 
B)  operational IS plan 
C)  strategic IS plan 
D)  information resource assessment 
A)  business strategic plan 
B)  operational IS plan 
C)  strategic IS plan 
D)  information resource assessment

Question 9

According to the textbook,which of the following is not a potential benefit of information resources planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  provides a context for IS resource decisions 
B)  aligns IS and business goals 
C)  balances tradeoffs between standardization and agility goals 
D)  makes products/services more desirable than those of current competitors 
A)  provides a context for IS resource decisions 
B)  aligns IS and business goals 
C)  balances tradeoffs between standardization and agility goals 
D)  makes products/services more desirable than those of current competitors

Question 10

The information technology architecture depicts how the technological and human assets of the IS organization should be organized to support the organization's operating model and its information vision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is not a typical approach for formulating a strategic IS plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  value chain analysis 
B)  SWOT analysis 
C)  setting forth project budgets and schedules 
D)  translating the organization's vision into a set of major initiatives that describes how to accomplish the organization's vision of its future 
A)  value chain analysis 
B)  SWOT analysis 
C)  setting forth project budgets and schedules 
D)  translating the organization's vision into a set of major initiatives that describes how to accomplish the organization's vision of its future

Question 12

While conducting internal and external analyses,a firm may develop a series of four statements that together make up a SWOT analysis.SWOT stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  strategies, weaknesses, objectives, and targets. 
B)  systems, weaknesses, opportunities, and targets. 
C)  strengths, weaknesses, objectives, and threats. 
D)  strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. 
A)  strategies, weaknesses, objectives, and targets. 
B)  systems, weaknesses, opportunities, and targets. 
C)  strengths, weaknesses, objectives, and threats. 
D)  strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

Question 13

In a value chain analysis,which is not a method of establishing a competitive advantage in an industry?

Accepted Answer

A)  make products/services more desirable by offering unique features 
B)  establish stronger links with suppliers to obtain lower-cost, higher-quality materials 
C)  replicate other successful companies' IT architectures 
D)  inhibit the entry of competitors by raising the stakes for competing in the market 
A)  make products/services more desirable by offering unique features 
B)  establish stronger links with suppliers to obtain lower-cost, higher-quality materials 
C)  replicate other successful companies' IT architectures 
D)  inhibit the entry of competitors by raising the stakes for competing in the market

Question 14

An IS operational plan is usually created for what time period?

Accepted Answer

A)  monthly 
B)  for a 6-month or less time period 
C)  for a 1- to 2-year time period 
D)  for a 3- to 5-year time period 
A)  monthly 
B)  for a 6-month or less time period 
C)  for a 1- to 2-year time period 
D)  for a 3- to 5-year time period

Question 15

Which of the following is not a part of the initial IS assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  compare current actual performance against previous goals 
B)  envision an ideal or intended state at some point in the future 
C)  collect IT operational data 
D)  benchmark performance against competing organizations 
A)  compare current actual performance against previous goals 
B)  envision an ideal or intended state at some point in the future 
C)  collect IT operational data 
D)  benchmark performance against competing organizations

Question 16

All of the following are primary value chain activities except:

Accepted Answer

A)  inbound logistics. 
B)  human resource management. 
C)  operations. 
D)  service. 
A)  inbound logistics. 
B)  human resource management. 
C)  operations. 
D)  service.

Question 17

Which is a source for measuring current IS performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  annual performance data based on established metrics 
B)  comparing annual objectives with actual performance metrics 
C)  matching the IS mission statement with its achievements 
D)  all of the above 
A)  annual performance data based on established metrics 
B)  comparing annual objectives with actual performance metrics 
C)  matching the IS mission statement with its achievements 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  An information vision is the same as an IT architecture. 
B)  Operational IS plans precede strategic IS planning. 
C)  A Critical Success Factor (CSF) technique is a tool to support strategic IS planning. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  An information vision is the same as an IT architecture. 
B)  Operational IS plans precede strategic IS planning. 
C)  A Critical Success Factor (CSF) technique is a tool to support strategic IS planning. 
D)  none of the above

Question 19

A critical success factor (CSF)approach is a well-known method for identifying strategic IT opportunities by eliciting input from key managers about information needs and processes most important to the success of a business function or to the entire organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is a goal of a portfolio approach to managing IS projects?

Accepted Answer

A)  implement only low risk IS systems 
B)  implement only IS systems that can offer a high business return 
C)  balance the risks and returns of IS projects 
D)  avoid implementing any high risk IS systems 
A)  implement only low risk IS systems 
B)  implement only IS systems that can offer a high business return 
C)  balance the risks and returns of IS projects 
D)  avoid implementing any high risk IS systems

Which stage of IT architecture maturity is characterized by individual applications designed for separate business units without enterprise standards?

Operational IS plans include plans for projects,such as:

According to the process described in the textbook,which of the following steps in the information resources planning process would come first?

The strategic IS plan contains a set of short-term objectives that represent measureable movement toward the intended performance metrics.

A(n)________ is a written expression of the desired future about how information will be used and managed in the organization.

The strategic IS planning process consists of all of the following steps except:

In the value chain of Porter and Millar,which of the following are support activities?

The ________ contains a set of longer-term objectives (often three to five years)that represent measurable movement toward the information vision and IT architecture and a set of associated major initiatives that must be undertaken to achieve these objectives.

According to the textbook,which of the following is not a potential benefit of information resources planning?

The information technology architecture depicts how the technological and human assets of the IS organization should be organized to support the organization's operating model and its information vision.

Which of the following is not a typical approach for formulating a strategic IS plan?

While conducting internal and external analyses,a firm may develop a series of four statements that together make up a SWOT analysis.SWOT stands for:

In a value chain analysis,which is not a method of establishing a competitive advantage in an industry?

An IS operational plan is usually created for what time period?

Which of the following is not a part of the initial IS assessment?

All of the following are primary value chain activities except:

Which is a source for measuring current IS performance?

Which statement is true?

A critical success factor (CSF)approach is a well-known method for identifying strategic IT opportunities by eliciting input from key managers about information needs and processes most important to the success of a business function or to the entire organization.

Which of the following is a goal of a portfolio approach to managing IS projects?

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Exam 12: Planning Information Systems Resources

Which stage of IT architecture maturity is characterized by individual applications designed for separate business units without enterprise standards?

Operational IS plans include plans for projects,such as:

According to the process described in the textbook,which of the following steps in the information resources planning process would come first?

The strategic IS plan contains a set of short-term objectives that represent measureable movement toward the intended performance metrics.

A(n)________ is a written expression of the desired future about how information will be used and managed in the organization.

The strategic IS planning process consists of all of the following steps except:

In the value chain of Porter and Millar,which of the following are support activities?

The ________ contains a set of longer-term objectives (often three to five years)that represent measurable movement toward the information vision and IT architecture and a set of associated major initiatives that must be undertaken to achieve these objectives.

According to the textbook,which of the following is not a potential benefit of information resources planning?

The information technology architecture depicts how the technological and human assets of the IS organization should be organized to support the organization's operating model and its information vision.

Which of the following is not a typical approach for formulating a strategic IS plan?

While conducting internal and external analyses,a firm may develop a series of four statements that together make up a SWOT analysis.SWOT stands for:

In a value chain analysis,which is not a method of establishing a competitive advantage in an industry?

An IS operational plan is usually created for what time period?

Which of the following is not a part of the initial IS assessment?

All of the following are primary value chain activities except:

Which is a source for measuring current IS performance?

Which statement is true?

A critical success factor (CSF)approach is a well-known method for identifying strategic IT opportunities by eliciting input from key managers about information needs and processes most important to the success of a business function or to the entire organization.

Which of the following is a goal of a portfolio approach to managing IS projects?

Managing IT in a Digital World

Computer Systems

Telecommunications and Networking

The Data Resource

Enterprise Systems

Managerial Support Systems

E-Business Systems

Basic Systems Concepts and Tools

Methodologies for Custom Software Development

Methodologies for Purchased Software Packages

IT Project Management

Leading the Information Systems Function

Information Security

Social, Ethical, and Legal Issues

Filters