3943406
Frage 1
Frage
The main functions of an IS department are
Antworten
-
plan how to use IS to accomplish organizational goals and strategy
-
manage outsourcing relationships
-
protect information assets
-
develop, operate and maintain the organization's computing infrastructure
-
develop, operate and maintain enterprise applications
Frage 2
Frage
CIO stands for [blank_start]Chief Information Officer[blank_end]
Antworten
-
Chief Information Officer
Frage 3
Frage
In many organizations, the CIO reports directly to the CEO
Antworten
- True
- False
Frage 4
Frage
Under the CIO,, there are often four managers or directors of
Antworten
-
technology
-
operations
-
development
-
outsourcing relations
Frage 5
Frage
The CIO is responsible to
Antworten
-
align information systems with organizational strategy; maintain the alignment as the organization changes
-
communication IS/IT issues to the executive group
-
develop/enforce IS priorities within the IS department
-
sponsor steering committees
Frage 6
Frage
Outsourcing is the process of hiring another organization to perform services
Antworten
- True
- False
Frage 7
Frage
Any business activity in the value chain can be outsourced
Antworten
- True
- False
Frage 8
Frage
The three most popular reasons for outsourcing IS services are
Antworten
-
management advantages
-
cost reduction
-
risk reduction
Frage 9
Frage
Examples of management advantages are
Antworten
-
obtain expertise
-
avoid management problems
-
free management time
Frage 10
Frage
Examples of how outsourcing can reduce costs are
Antworten
-
obtain part-time services
-
gain economies of scale
Frage 11
Frage
Examples of risk reduction are
Antworten
-
cap financial exposure
-
improve quality
-
reduce implementation risk
Frage 12
Frage
Popular countries to outsource to are
Antworten
-
india
-
china
-
philippines
Frage 13
Frage
Outsourcing of hardware can be accomplished by using Infrastructure as a Services (IaaS)
Antworten
- True
- False
Frage 14
Frage
Outsourcing the acquisition of software can be achieved by using licensed rather than home-grown software and also by outsourcing software development
Antworten
- True
- False
Frage 15
Frage
Outsourcing hardware and software can be achieved by using Software as a Service (SaaS)
Antworten
- True
- False
Frage 16
Frage
When you outsource hardware, software and data, you are using SaaS.
Antworten
- True
- False
Frage 17
Frage
Three common risks to outsourcing are
Antworten
-
loss of control
-
benefits outweighed by long-term costs
-
no easy exit
Frage 18
Frage
Examples of loss of control include
Antworten
-
vendor setting technology direction
-
potential loss of intellectual capital
-
changing priorities
-
making the CIO superfluous
Frage 19
Frage
Long-term costs of outsourcing may be high because
Antworten
-
promised cost savings never materialize
-
the vendor becomes your sole source over time...no room for negotiating
Frage 20
Frage
If an outsourcing contract is based on unit fixed costs, there should eventually be economies of scale.
Antworten
- True
- False
Frage 21
Frage
As an IS employee, it is reasonable for you to expect to be supplied with a computer and software that allows you to perform your job efficiently.
Antworten
- True
- False
Frage 22
Frage
It is not an IS employee's responsibility to apply patches and fixes.
Antworten
- True
- False
Frage 23
Frage
BYOD increases a company's risk of data loss
Antworten
- True
- False
Frage 24
Frage
Outsourcing makes it easy for a company to retain its uniqueness.
Antworten
- True
- False
Frage 25
Frage
Outsourcing often results in a company paying more for the work of their former employees.
Antworten
- True
- False
Möchten Sie mit GoConqr kostenlos Ihre eigenen Quiz erstellen? eigenen Mehr erfahren.