Question 1

Which of the following best describes the IT process in which the Application Portfolio Matrix and the Application Prioritization Matrix would most likely be used?

Accepted Answer

A)   System planning
B)   Application planning
C)   Data planning
D)   Project planning B

Question 2

Each of the following is a category of the Application Portfolio Matrix except:

Accepted Answer

A)   turnaround applications.
B)   warehouse applications.
C)   strategic applications.
D)   support applications. B

Question 3

List and briefly describe the two types of planning addressed at the strategic level of the organization.

Accepted Answer

The principal types of planning addressed at the strategic level of the organization are business strategic planning and IT strategy planning.

The  business strategic planning process assists senior management by defining the enterprise demands of its IT function through the strategic plan period and the freedom IT has in meeting these demands.

For this process to be successful, it must use all available inputs from the
enterprise (both formal and informal) to be able to arrive at accurate definitions.

The IT strategy planning process is based on the goals of information systems and the constraints of the enterprise and provides the general direction on how to attain these goals, via an information systems strategic plan. It specifies the sequence in which the key activities of the enterprise will be addressed and how the existing services provided will evolve. The plan also ensures coherence and consistency of this direction against tactical achievements

Question 4

A translation of the enterprise's strategic goals and directions into a planned update of the enterprise's hardware, systems software, network, and related IT infrastructure facilities in order to enable applications to meet strategic goals, best defines which of the following IT processes?

Accepted Answer

A)   System planning
B)   Network planning
C)   Data planning
D)   Project planning

Question 5

The_________________ process builds an overall plan to ensure that the agreed levels of audit and compliance for systems, applications, and services will continue to be met.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The_________________ process builds an overall plan to...

Question 6

The tactical level of IT planning is focused on the external environment to address short-to-medium timeframe organizational responses to competitive threats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Enterprise Resource Planning systems such as JD Edwards and SAP best describe which category of the Application Portfolio Matrix?

Accepted Answer

A)   Turnaround applications
B)   Factory applications
C)   Strategic applications
D)   Support applications

Question 8

Amazon.com's "one-click" technology best exemplifies an application in the support category of the Application Portfolio Matrix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Applications that are high on business impact and high on ease of execution best describes which category of the Application Prioritization Matrix?

Accepted Answer

A)   Low-hanging fruit
B)   Money pits
C)   Must haves
D)   Quick wins

Question 10

According to the Balancing IT Skills model, in developing an IT skills management plan organizations need to achieve a balance between each of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   leadership skills.
B)   business knowledge.
C)   technology skills.
D)   planning skills.

Question 11

It is best to have multiple contingency plans rather than one single plan to address potential disaster scenarios.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following best describes an IT process that most likely results in an end product that is an agreed-upon set of architectural principles and a course of action for the firm's telecommunications infrastructure and applications?

Accepted Answer

A)   System planning
B)   Network planning
C)   Data planning
D)   Project planning

Question 13

___________best describes the formal activities and processes associated with the allocation of organizational resources and time as they relate to the accomplishment of specific business and IT objectives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________best describes the formal activities and processes...

Question 14

The operational level of IT planning is focused on day-to-day concerns of running the IT infrastructure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The strategic level of IT planning is focused on the external environment and making decisions about the allocation of resources for competitive advantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The _______ process works towards a way to ensure that there will be a continuation of business operations in the event of failure or disaster.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _______ process works towards a way...

Question 17

The tactical level of IT planning is focused on the external environment and making decisions about the allocation of resources for competitive advantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The senior IT managers should be the owners of the IT strategy planning process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Recovery and management plans should be tested at least  _______, with performance gaps identified and actively managed for remediation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Recovery and management plans should be tested...

Question 20

IT plans need to accommodate both the business and IT environments if IT is to be effectively aligned with the business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: IT Planning

Which of the following best describes the IT process in which the Application Portfolio Matrix and the Application Prioritization Matrix would most likely be used?

Each of the following is a category of the Application Portfolio Matrix except:

List and briefly describe the two types of planning addressed at the strategic level of the organization.

A translation of the enterprise's strategic goals and directions into a planned update of the enterprise's hardware, systems software, network, and related IT infrastructure facilities in order to enable applications to meet strategic goals, best defines which of the following IT processes?

The_________________ process builds an overall plan to ensure that the agreed levels of audit and compliance for systems, applications, and services will continue to be met.

The tactical level of IT planning is focused on the external environment to address short-to-medium timeframe organizational responses to competitive threats.

Enterprise Resource Planning systems such as JD Edwards and SAP best describe which category of the Application Portfolio Matrix?

Amazon.com's "one-click" technology best exemplifies an application in the support category of the Application Portfolio Matrix.

Applications that are high on business impact and high on ease of execution best describes which category of the Application Prioritization Matrix?

According to the Balancing IT Skills model, in developing an IT skills management plan organizations need to achieve a balance between each of the following except:

It is best to have multiple contingency plans rather than one single plan to address potential disaster scenarios.

Which of the following best describes an IT process that most likely results in an end product that is an agreed-upon set of architectural principles and a course of action for the firm's telecommunications infrastructure and applications?

___________best describes the formal activities and processes associated with the allocation of organizational resources and time as they relate to the accomplishment of specific business and IT objectives.

The operational level of IT planning is focused on day-to-day concerns of running the IT infrastructure.

The strategic level of IT planning is focused on the external environment and making decisions about the allocation of resources for competitive advantage.

The _______ process works towards a way to ensure that there will be a continuation of business operations in the event of failure or disaster.

The tactical level of IT planning is focused on the external environment and making decisions about the allocation of resources for competitive advantage.

The senior IT managers should be the owners of the IT strategy planning process.

Recovery and management plans should be tested at least _______, with performance gaps identified and actively managed for remediation.

IT plans need to accommodate both the business and IT environments if IT is to be effectively aligned with the business.