Business Functions Essentials
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During which phase are the goals of new or modified processes established?

  • Information Gathering
  • Analysis
  • Build/Deploy
  • Design (correct)

    • What is the purpose of the Analysis phase?

  • To gather information about existing processes
  • To build and deploy system components
  • To break down issues and find root causes (correct)
  • To develop a design to meet requirements

    • Which phase involves developing a design to meet the requirements?

  • Design (correct)
  • Build/Deploy
  • Information Gathering
  • Analysis

    • What is the purpose of the Build/Deploy phase?

    <p>To build and deploy system components (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Maintain phase?

    <p>To perform ongoing maintenance activities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Information Gathering phase?

    <p>To gather information about existing processes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Nice-to-have requirements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do functional requirements relate to?

    <p>What a software allows a user or the firm to do (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do technical requirements typically refer to?

    <p>System requirements of the computer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important consideration when rolling out technology systems?

    <p>Training (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total cost of ownership (TCO)?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the risks and consequences of implementing new technology systems?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach requires the hiring of an IT professional to plan, procure, implement and maintain technology systems?

    <p>Insourced (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers?

    <p>Focus on core business (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of the insourced approach for technology systems?

    <p>Higher costs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach requires a firm to hire a company to manage their technology systems?

    <p>Managed Services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a cost disadvantage of using Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers for large corporations?

    <p>Increased costs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using managed services for technology systems?

    <p>Access to expertise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key system in a firm that can be enhanced with technological solutions?

    <p>Construction management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a technology system in architectural practices?

    <p>To enhance the speed and accuracy of practice processes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the software development life cycle (SDLC) methodology involve?

    <p>Identifying unsatisfactory business processes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a phase in the software development life cycle (SDLC)?

    <p>Implement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'digital first' approach to technology system development?

    <p>Enhancing existing systems with technological solutions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of specialized expertise in technology systems?

    <p>To minimize downtime in technology systems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To ensure business continuity in all situations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a data backup system?

    <p>To make copies or snapshots of data for short-term availability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are access controls important in information compartmentalization?

    <p>To protect proprietary information based on need (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an archiving/retrieval system?

    <p>To provide organization, searchability, and outputting of data for legal and professional requirements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes computer system performance to decrease over time?

    <p>Web surfing, program installation and uninstallation, deteriorating physical drives, and bloatware (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to keep a computer clean, stable, and functioning properly?

    <p>Maintenance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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