Question 1

With regards to information, what does an SOA approach require?

Accepted Answer

An SOA approach requires information to be in a standard format, strict and rigorous integrity controls to always be in place, and that there should never be any duplicate information in the organization.

Question 2

What type of technology would allow a customer in a SOA environment to connect to any communications channel (e.g., fax or Web) in an organization?

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Plug-and-play technology would allow a customer to easily connect to any communications channel in a SOA environment, without requiring complex configurations or installations. This would enable them to seamlessly switch between channels such as fax or web, with minimal effort. However, databases or telecommunication relays would not necessarily facilitate this type of flexible connectivity. The Internet may provide the medium for the connections but does not directly enable the connectivity within the organization.

Question 3

According to the SOA philosophy, should end users be able to access an organization's computing and information resources from any place they're currently working?

Accepted Answer

The SOA philosophy emphasizes the importance of flexibility, scalability, and accessibility. Therefore, end-users should be able to access an organization's computing and information resources from any place they're currently working to achieve these goals.

Question 4

Which of the following statement is true regarding an SOA philosophy about the end user of IT?

Accepted Answer

An SOA philosophy believes that the end user should be thought of in the same way as a customer, prioritizing their needs and experiences in using IT systems. This helps to ensure that the end user has a positive and successful experience with the technology, ultimately benefiting the organization as a whole.

Question 5

According to the authors, what vendor now offers ERP solutions - Dynamics - to small and medium-sized companies?

Accepted Answer

The authors mention that Microsoft now offers ERP solutions - Dynamics - to small and medium-sized companies.

Question 6

An SOA mentality has many advantages. Which of the following is not one of these?

Accepted Answer

The statement "Is reactive in nature but waits until technology and changes in the environment are stable" is not an advantage of an SOA mentality. In fact, an SOA mentality is proactive and constantly adapts to changes in technology and the environment. All the other options mentioned (A, C, and D) are advantages of an SOA mentality.

Question 7

Which category of business application satisfies the SOA philosophy for the end user?

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Question 8

According to the SOA philosophy, what is the most important organizational resource?

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Question 9

Which of the following is not a reason for the rapid increase in ERP systems?

Accepted Answer

ERP systems have grown rapidly due to globalization, market maturity in developed countries, and advances in information and communication technology, which facilitate the integration and streamlining of business processes. The increase in investments in data warehousing and mining is more of a consequence or parallel development rather than a direct cause of the rise in ERP systems.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a primary goal of an ERP system within a service-oriented architecture?

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Question 11

With regards to hardware, what does an SOA approach require?

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Question 12

Which of the following is not considered a dominate player in ERP systems?

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Oracle and PeopleSoft, SSA Global, and Microsoft are all considered dominant players in ERP systems. Cognos, however, is a business intelligence software that specializes in analytics and reporting, and is not typically considered a dominant player in ERP systems.

Question 13

Around 2004, Adidas Canada's management decided to outsources the complicated process of maintaining current data backups. What was the name of the company that they outsourced to?

Accepted Answer

The question specifically mentions that Adidas Canada outsourced data backups and asks for the name of the company they outsourced to. Among the given choices, only Storagepipe is a company that offers data backup outsourcing services, so the correct choice is B. Microsoft, Oracle, and SAP may have other services related to data management and backups, but the question has not provided any information that suggests Adidas Canada outsourced to any of these companies.

Question 14

What percent are forecasters predicting the ERP market to continue to grow at?

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Question 15

Historically, what do ERP systems replace?

Accepted Answer

ERP systems are designed to replace islands of information and processes created by various standalone software applications and spreadsheets.

Question 16

What does the "IT structure beneath a structure" include?

Accepted Answer

The "IT structure beneath a structure" would include the hardware (physical components), software (programs and systems), and information (data and content). Networking systems and data warehouses are specific components that may be a part of the overall IT structure, but they do not encompass the entire structure.

Question 17

The ERP market has been growing at a rate of at least 30% per year. Why?

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Question 18

What does an IT-enabled SOA philosophy provide for the customers of organization?

Accepted Answer

An IT-enabled SOA philosophy can provide customers with multi-channel services which means they can avail the services through multiple channels such as online, mobile app, and phone, enabling them to choose the channel that they prefer. Additionally, it can also provide customizable products and services, which means customers can tailor their experience as per their preferences.

Question 19

Which of the following focuses on the development, use, and reuse of small self-contained blocks of code to meet all the application software needs of an organization?

Accepted Answer

Service-oriented architecture (SOA) focuses on the development, use, and reuse of small self-contained blocks of code (services) to meet all the application software needs of an organization. XP (Extreme Programming), Rapid Prototyping, and RAD (Rapid Application Development) focus on software development methodologies, but not specifically on the use of small self-contained code blocks.

Question 20

What is the term that depicts "the structure beneath a structure"?

Accepted Answer

The term that depicts the structure beneath a structure is "infrastructure".

Quiz 7: Enterprise Infrastructure, Metrics, and Business Continuity Planning