Question 1

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

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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 costsF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

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

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Question 3

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

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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)   ScalabilityF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

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

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Question 5

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 __________.

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

Question 6

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

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mobile or ...

Question 8

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.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following best describes cloud computing?

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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 ITF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 10

Match each term below with its definition.

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Question 11

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

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Question 12

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

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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-demandF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

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

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 14

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.

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

Question 15

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 16

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

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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.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

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

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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.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D) A

Question 18

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

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An organization might choose to use clou...

Question 19

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

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Question 20

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)   StandardizationF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Exam 6: Information Systems Strategy: Architecture and Infrastructure

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

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

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

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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 __________.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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