Business Functions Essentials

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Which of the following is true about technology systems in architectural practices?

Technology systems can enhance the speed and accuracy of practice processes (correct)

Technology systems are not necessary for architectural practices

Technology systems are only used for project management

Technology systems are limited to new software and hardware

What is the purpose of a business process accelerator in technology systems?

To specify the requirements and scope of work

To identify the business needs

To slow down the practice processes

To enhance the speed and accuracy of practice processes (correct)

What is the software development life cycle (SDLC) used for?

To develop new software and/or hardware

To decide that a business process needs to change

To identify that current practice/business processes are unsatisfactory

To build technology systems within the firm (correct)

Which type of requirements are important to the business but not detrimental if unavailable?

Nice-to-have requirements Signup and view all the answers

What do functional requirements relate to?

What a software allows a user or the firm to do Signup and view all the answers

What do technical requirements typically refer to?

System requirements of the computer Signup and view all the answers

What is the total cost of ownership (TCO) used for?

Comparing different options when analyzing technology systems Signup and view all the answers

Which phase involves developing a design to meet the requirements and choosing products, services, and/or vendors to enable them?

Design Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of information gathering in the process of developing technology system solutions?

To gather information about existing processes and proposed innovations Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to analyze the root causes of problems and develop a list of requirements for technology systems?

To analyze root causes and develop a list of requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of categorizing requirements into 'must-have' and 'nice-to-have' lists?

To prioritize solutions and categorize requirements Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the key reason for maintaining technology systems?

To protect against flood, fire, and break-in Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a data backup system?

To provide short-term availability of data Signup and view all the answers

Why are access controls important in information compartmentalization?

To protect proprietary information Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an archiving/retrieval system?

To comply with legal and professional requirements Signup and view all the answers

Which approach allows a firm to have greater control over operations and create custom solutions for their unique challenges?

Insourced Signup and view all the answers

Which approach allows a firm to focus on its core business while specialists and experts manage system and application maintenance?

Outsourced - Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Signup and view all the answers

Which approach requires a firm to hire a company to manage their technology systems, including designing, procuring, implementing, and maintaining them?

Managed Services Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the technology systems process requires hardware, software, and infrastructure, including space, heating and cooling, and power requirements?

Build/Deploy Signup and view all the answers