Question 1

When a company is evaluating a project's ____ feasibility,the company must ask: Can the proposed system be designed,built,tested,and installed in an amount of time that all parties find reasonable and to which they can agree?

Accepted Answer

The question specifically asks about the amount of time it will take to design, build, test, and install the proposed system. This falls under the category of time feasibility. The other options - financial, technical, and operational feasibility - are important considerations in evaluating a project, but they are not directly related to the timeline for completing the project.

Question 2

The advantage of using a ____ is that it can mimic conditions that would be extremely difficult,if not impossible,to create on a real network.

Accepted Answer

A computer simulation can create virtual environments that replicate complex and difficult-to-recreate conditions, making it a useful tool for testing and experimentation. Linear projection and time projection are not relevant to network simulations, while benchmarking involves comparing the performance of a system or component against a standard or a set of known values and is not specific to network simulation.

Question 3

One of the best techniques for determining current network capacities is creating a ____.

Accepted Answer

A baseline is a snapshot of current network performance that helps determine current capacities and identify potential bottlenecks. This information can then be used to make informed decisions regarding network upgrades and optimization. Payback analysis and return on investment (ROI) are financial techniques used to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of investments and are not necessarily related to network capacities. A topline is a term typically used in accounting to refer to a company's total revenues.

Question 4

____ analysis is a common financial analysis technique that involves determining a proposed system's costs and benefits.

Accepted Answer

Payback analysis is a financial analysis technique used to determine the time it will take for the benefits of a proposed system to repay its costs.

Question 5

____ means that if something is going to cost one dollar one year from now,you need to put away less than a dollar today to pay for it.

Accepted Answer

The time value of money is the concept that money available in the present time is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its potential earning capacity. This means if something costs one dollar one year from now, you need to put away less than a dollar today to pay for it because you could invest that money and earn interest.

Question 6

When a company calculates the ____ for a proposed project,it compares the revenue generated from the project with the expenses incurred.

Accepted Answer

The term that best fits the given definition is Return on Investment (ROI) which is a ratio that compares the profit or revenue gained from a project with the cost incurred. The ROI calculation helps in determining the financial feasibility of a project and its potential to generate profits for the company. Therefore, option A (ROI) is the correct choice. The other options (B, C, D) are related to different aspects of project feasibility such as technical, operational, and time feasibility, but they do not directly relate to the comparison of revenue and expenses.

Question 7

To collect baseline information on ____,you create a list of the number and types of system nodes in the network.

Accepted Answer

To collect baseline information on system nodes, you create a list of the number and types of system nodes in the network. Baseline information is a starting point in measuring and analyzing network performance, and knowing the number and types of system nodes is an important aspect of understanding the network's infrastructure. Operational protocol refers to the rules that govern the communication process between systems within a network. System users are the people who use the network. Network application refers to the software applications that run on the network. While each of these might be important to collect baseline information on, none of them directly relate to the number and types of system nodes in the network.

Question 8

Network personnel create a ____ to determine the normal and current operating conditions of the network.

Accepted Answer

Network personnel create a baseline to determine the normal and current operating conditions of the network. A baseline is a set of metrics used as a standard for measuring the performance and health of the network over time. This allows network administrators to detect and troubleshoot anomalies or deviations from normal operation. Options A and B are not relevant to this concept, and while a timeline may be used in network monitoring, it is not specifically used to establish a baseline.

Question 9

____ involves generating system statistics under a controlled environment and then comparing those statistics against known measurements.

Accepted Answer

Benchmarking involves generating system statistics under a controlled environment and then comparing those statistics against known measurements to assess the performance of the system. Linear projection involves making predictions based on linear relationships. Computer simulation involves creating a model of a system and assessing its behavior through simulation. Analytical modeling involves creating mathematical models to analyze and solve problems.

Question 10

Payback analysis helps you determine the approximate time for a project's payback,or ____,to occur.

Accepted Answer

Payback analysis helps determine the time it takes for a project's return on investment (ROI) to occur, meaning when the initial investment is recovered.

Question 11

In a payback analysis,the ____ Costs are the Cumulative Time-Adjusted Costs plus the Cumulative Time-Adjusted Benefits for each year.

Accepted Answer

Cumulative Lifetime Time-Adjusted Costs represent the total costs, including both initial investment and ongoing operation and maintenance costs, that are combined with the Time-Adjusted Benefits to calculate the payback period. It takes into account the time value of money, with costs and benefits from later years being discounted to reflect their decreased value.

Question 12

____ involves the creation of mathematical equations to calculate various network values.

Accepted Answer

Analytical modeling involves the creation of mathematical equations to calculate various network values. Linear projection involves predicting future trends based on past data. Benchmarking involves comparing the performance of a system to a standard or other systems. Computer simulation involves creating a virtual representation of a system to test different scenarios.

Question 13

In a payback analysis,the ____ Cost is a one-time cost that occurs in Year 0.

Accepted Answer

The one-time cost that occurs in Year 0 is called the Development cost. This includes initial investment and any other costs incurred in the planning and implementation stages of the project. Operation and Maintenance costs refer to recurring costs that occur after the project is completed, while Time-Adjusted and Cumulative Time-Adjusted costs are not relevant to the payback analysis.

Question 14

When a company is evaluating a project's ____ feasibility,the company must ask: Will the proposed system produce the expected results?

Accepted Answer

Operational feasibility refers to whether a proposed project or system can be effectively integrated and used within an organization. In this case, the question is specifically asking whether the system will produce the expected results, which relates to whether it is operationally feasible. The other feasibility factors (financial, technical, and time) may also be important considerations, but they are not directly relevant to the question being asked.

Question 15

With respect to ____ benefits,the most common measurement is the monthly or annual savings that will result from the use of the proposed system.

Accepted Answer

Tangible benefits are measurable and can be expressed in financial terms, such as the monthly or annual savings that will result from the use of the proposed system. Intangible benefits, in contrast, are not as easily measured and may include things like improved customer satisfaction or employee morale. Imaginary and projected are not appropriate choices as they do not accurately represent a type of benefit measurement.

Question 16

A number of techniques exist for performing ____ planning,including linear projection,computer simulation,benchmarking,and analytical modeling.

Accepted Answer

Capacity planning involves using various techniques such as linear projection, computer simulation, benchmarking, and analytical modeling to forecast future requirements and make decisions to meet those needs.

Question 17

In a payback analysis,the ____ values are the running sums of the Time-Adjusted Benefits over all the years.

Accepted Answer

The running sums of the Time-Adjusted Benefits over all the years are known as Cumulative Time-Adjusted Benefits. This is what is calculated in a payback analysis, where the goal is to determine how many years it will take to recoup the initial investment. Therefore, option B, Cumulative Time-Adjusted Benefits, is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because it only refers to the Time-Adjusted Benefits for a particular year, whereas a payback analysis requires consideration of all years. Option C, Cumulative Time-Adjusted Costs, is also incorrect since costs are subtracted from benefits to determine the net benefits. Option D, Time-Adjusted Costs, is not relevant in a payback analysis since the focus is on the benefits.

Question 18

In a payback analysis,the ____ Costs are simply the running sums of the Time-Adjusted Costs over all the years.

Accepted Answer

Cumulative Time-Adjusted Costs are the running sums of the Time-Adjusted Costs over all the years, making them the best choice for this question. Operation and Maintenance costs refer to the ongoing expenses of running a product or project, while Development costs are the initial costs of creating a product or project. Time-Adjusted costs are the costs of a project adjusted for inflation or the time value of money.

Question 19

When performing a payback analysis calculation,you should show all dollar amounts using the ____.

Accepted Answer

When performing a payback analysis calculation, it is important to show all dollar amounts using the time value of money. This is because the time value of money takes into account the fact that money today is worth more than money in the future due to inflation and the potential to earn interest over time. By using the time value of money, you can accurately determine the payback period and evaluate the profitability of an investment. Money value of time, computer simulation, and benchmarking are not relevant when performing a payback analysis calculation.

Question 20

____ benefits are ones for which assigning a dollar amount is difficult; they include customer goodwill and employee morale.

Accepted Answer

Intangible benefits are those that cannot be easily quantified in monetary terms, such as customer goodwill and employee morale. Tangible benefits, on the other hand, are those that can be measured in quantifiable terms, such as cost savings or increased revenue.

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