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

Design development

Schematic design

Contract document production

Construction management (correct)

What is the purpose of a technology system in an architectural firm?

To accelerate business processes (correct)

To increase downtime

To slow down business processes

To eliminate the need for human intervention

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

To enhance communication within the firm

To identify unsatisfactory business processes

To develop new software and/or hardware (correct)

To manage project timelines

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

What is the main goal of the analysis phase?

To break down issues and find root causes Signup and view all the answers

How can a 'digital first' approach impact the outcome of reimagining business processes?

It can result in a significantly different outcome than adapting traditional processes Signup and view all the answers

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

Nice-to-have Signup and view all the answers

What do functional requirements relate to?

User-driven operational functions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a centralized backup and verification system?

To protect against loss of data Signup and view all the answers

What is the total cost of ownership (TCO)?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

To ensure business continuity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a data backup system?

To provide short-term availability in case of issues 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

What is one advantage of using a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider?

Reduced response times in the event of urgent need Signup and view all the answers

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

Time and expense of human resources committed to build technology systems Signup and view all the answers

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

Responsibility for designing and procuring hardware and software Signup and view all the answers

What is one requirement for building and deploying technology systems?

Infrastructure for desktop, network, server, and backup equipment Signup and view all the answers