Vendor Lock-in and Cloud Diversification Quiz
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What is a downside of large risk registers according to the text?

  • Risk registers are not useful in organizations.
  • All risks can be easily identified.
  • Management may become complacent about risks. (correct)
  • Risks become easier to manage.

    • Why can vendor lock-in be challenging for organizations in the cloud?

  • Switching vendors becomes difficult due to proprietary hardware and software. (correct)
  • Cloud computing does not involve vendor lock-in.
  • Leading vendors avoid using proprietary hardware and software.
  • Open standards make switching vendors easy.

    • What strategy should organizations adopt to mitigate the risk of vendor lock-in?

  • Embracing open source solutions. (correct)
  • Accepting vendor lock-in as an inevitable consequence.
  • Avoiding cloud services altogether.
  • Choosing vendors with the most proprietary hardware and software.

    • Why do leading vendors in the industry utilize proprietary hardware and software?

    <p>To protect their intellectual property (IP).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a false sense of security develop in organizations with large risk registers?

    <p>By believing that all risks are accounted for.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario does tunnel vision typically occur in organizations?

    <p>When management only focuses on identified risks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does IP play in making vendors industry leaders?

    <p>It secures their position through proprietary innovations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might organizations choose to embrace open source solutions in recent years?

    <p>'Open Source' aligns better with current organizational strategies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary consequence of vendor lock-in for organizations?

    <p>Dependency on a single vendor's proprietary hardware or software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does embracing open source solutions relate to vendor lock-in?

    <p>It helps mitigate vendor lock-in by promoting data portability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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