Question 1

An example of when a software-defined architecture is most appropriate:

Accepted Answer

A)   A firm can't make the decision and wants software to do it
B)   Resources need to be re-allocated dynamically depending on the situation or time of day
C)   Sales are expected to be very high
D)   Sales are expected to be very low
E)   BYOD is discouraged in a firm B

Question 2

Using a cloud service from Amazon.com, the New York Times was able to

Accepted Answer

A)   Establish a strong social media presence.
B)   Virtualize its mobile application.
C)   Quickly digitize old articles without needing to purchase additional infrastructure components.
D)   Build a web-based application to search past articles for keywords
E)   Standardize its virtualization infrastructure. C

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

An organization would use cloud computing for its IT infrastructure needs because Cloud computing saves time and money by increasing productivity, improving collaboration, and driving innovation. Businesses use cloud computing to access information everywhere with compatible devices. Instead of storing information on your computer or server in your office, cloud computing stores data online. It works by providing information from Internet-based centers that authorize anyone with a valid credentials from anywhere with an Internet connection. Claude Calculator also synchronizes data for all cloud-connected devices, updating it with time information. In the cloud, users can access all kinds of files, use applications like they do in the office, and even collaborate remotely when working on the same project or display on their device like anyone else in the world . Even if you are away from work or your office server is inaccessible, cloud data is always up to date and accessible anywhere, anytime. Cloud computing services can range from data storage to functional applications, including accounting, customer service tools, and remote desktop hosting.

Question 4

Explain how cloud computing services benefit from virtualization.

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Question 5

The IT infrastructure components should be evaluated based on their expected financial value. All of the following are used to quantify the financial value of IT components EXCEPT for the:

Accepted Answer

A)   Usability
B)   Risks
C)   Benefits
D)   Costs
E)   Maintenance

Question 6

Mary from sales is asking about the plan to implement Salesforce.com's application. You explain to her that you are in the process of getting technical specifications and pricing so that you can move forward with the rollout. This would be part of which of the following plans?

Accepted Answer

A)   IT architecture
B)   IT infrastructure
C)   System architecture
D)   Server upgrade program
E)   IT strategy

Question 7

The architecture that the large paper company Mohawk adopted enables the company to scale technology services up and down instantaneously according to its needs. The architecture is called:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Match the term to the right that best describes the IT architecture on the left.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term to the right that...

Question 9

A small company in Des Moines wants to set up an IT infrastructure for its workforce. The company recently moved to an older building that has solid walls and ceilings. Furthermore, most of the staff likes the flexibility of moving around the open office space to perform work on their laptops. Which communication infrastructure makes most sense for this company?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mainframe
B)   Web-services
C)   Peer-to-peer
D)   Wireless
E)   Server-to-server

Question 10

"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

Question 11

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

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Question 12

Rigid architectures and organizational models are known to hamper the agility needed to grow a business it today's hypercompetitive environment. Which one of the traditional IT architectures do you consider to be "rigid"?

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The answer of Rigid architectures and organizational models are known...

Question 13

An organization should translate its 
1. _________ into a(n) 
2._____________ and then translate the later into the 
3. ______________.

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The answer of An organization should translate its 
1. _________...

Question 14

Marketing has repeatedly asked the IT department about the possibility of aligning the new marketing plan with the company's web site. They would like the new web site to be able to support more active content and permit customers to query an online catalog. You let them know that this is currently being considered and that you're determining if this new business strategy can be translated into a viable plan of action. This would be part of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   IT architecture
B)   IT infrastructure
C)   System architecture
D)   Server upgrade program
E)   IT strategy

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a result of social business, companies...

Question 16

A legacy system is all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Usually found on a mainframe
B)   A system that is already in place, from the past
C)   A system that often holds the middle tier of a multiple-tier system.
D)   Old systems that often require hard-to-use command languages
E)   Systems that most often have detailed information that can be accessed by a system at a higher tier.

Question 17

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 18

As a small, newly formed organization, which IT architecture do you think you would choose and why?

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a small, newly formed organization, which...

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

This provides a blueprint for translating a business strategy into a plan for IS.

Accepted Answer

A)   IS infrastructure
B)   IS architecture
C)   ERP systems
D)   Centralized architecture
E)   SOA

Exam 7: Architecture and Infrastructure

An example of when a software-defined architecture is most appropriate:

Using a cloud service from Amazon.com, the New York Times was able to

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

Explain how cloud computing services benefit from virtualization.

The IT infrastructure components should be evaluated based on their expected financial value. All of the following are used to quantify the financial value of IT components EXCEPT for the:

Mary from sales is asking about the plan to implement Salesforce.com's application. You explain to her that you are in the process of getting technical specifications and pricing so that you can move forward with the rollout. This would be part of which of the following plans?

The architecture that the large paper company Mohawk adopted enables the company to scale technology services up and down instantaneously according to its needs. The architecture is called:

Match the term to the right that best describes the IT architecture on the left.

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

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

Rigid architectures and organizational models are known to hamper the agility needed to grow a business it today's hypercompetitive environment. Which one of the traditional IT architectures do you consider to be "rigid"?

An organization should translate its 1. ___ into a(n) 2._ and then translate the later into the 3. ________.

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

A legacy system is all of the following, except:

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.

As a small, newly formed organization, which IT architecture do you think you would choose and why?

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

This provides a blueprint for translating a business strategy into a plan for IS.

Exam 7: Architecture and Infrastructure

An example of when a software-defined architecture is most appropriate:

Using a cloud service from Amazon.com, the New York Times was able to

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

Explain how cloud computing services benefit from virtualization.

The IT infrastructure components should be evaluated based on their expected financial value. All of the following are used to quantify the financial value of IT components EXCEPT for the:

Mary from sales is asking about the plan to implement Salesforce.com's application. You explain to her that you are in the process of getting technical specifications and pricing so that you can move forward with the rollout. This would be part of which of the following plans?

The architecture that the large paper company Mohawk adopted enables the company to scale technology services up and down instantaneously according to its needs. The architecture is called:

Match the term to the right that best describes the IT architecture on the left.

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

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

Rigid architectures and organizational models are known to hamper the agility needed to grow a business it today's hypercompetitive environment. Which one of the traditional IT architectures do you consider to be "rigid"?

An organization should translate its 1. _________ into a(n) 2._____________ and then translate the later into the 3. ______________.

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

A legacy system is all of the following, except:

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.

As a small, newly formed organization, which IT architecture do you think you would choose and why?

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

This provides a blueprint for translating a business strategy into a plan for IS.

An organization should translate its 1. ___ into a(n) 2._ and then translate the later into the 3. ________.