IT arch 2 Flashcards
In the IT architecture, the architect is the organization’s technology strategist. Briefly describe the reasons for this statement
Because the architect works closely with stakeholders to build a holistic view of the organization’s strategies, processes, information, and IT assets.
Choose the right answer from the following to fill the gaps. The information system of an enterprise is a collection of activities that regulate the … and … of information and the storage of data that are relevant to the management of the enterprise. (1)
sharing, distribution
operation, distribution
structure, distribution
format, sharing
Sharing, distribution
The conceptual design is independent from a particular DBMS. Briefly describe the advantages this feature generates.
The conceptual schema can survive a late decision to change the target DBMS. If the DBMS or application requirements change, the conceptual schema can still be used as a starting point of new design activity.
“Expressiveness” is a quality of conceptual models. Briefly explain it
The world is diverse and always changing. Expressiveness in a conceptual model should represent different ideas and their characteristics effectively, ensuring that the model accurately captures the complexity of the subject it represents.
Choose the right answer from the following to fill the gaps. There are two types of data models: … used in database design, and … supported by database management systems (DBMS).
Conceptual models, and logical models
Design models, and logical models
Entity models, and concept models
Process models, and static models
Conceptual models, and logical models
Choose the right answer from the following to fill the gaps. Digital workflows empower business users and IT to work together to rapidly modify … and … to reflect changes in the business.
Systems, organizations
Systems, processes
Processes, organizations
Businesses, processes
Systems, processes
Choose the right answer from the following to fill the gaps. Organizations use workflows to coordinate tasks between … and synchronize data between …, with the ultimate goal of improving organizational efficiency, responsiveness and profitability.
people, systems
organizations, systems
people, organizations
systems, workers
people, systems
A fully functional digital workflow provides FOUR key benefits to a company. Give two of the benefits.
Improved productivity, Process transparency, faster business reaction time and improved accountability.
Briefly explain what functional analysis is
Functional analysis models the activities in a business.
Studying how a business operates, its activities as well as how it uses and shares information to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Explain what a dataflow is in the Dataflow Diagram (DFD).
Dataflow. is an exchange of information between processes. Dataflow does not represent flows of control, such as the activation of processes. Instead, they indicate packages of data that flow into or out of the processes.
Which one of the following is described in an objective (goal) model? (1)
entities
processes
workflows
opportunities
opportunities
Choose the right one from the following to fill the gap. An enterprise is any collection of … that have a common set of goals and/or a single bottom line. (1)
organizations
interests
problems
Ideas
organizations
An enterprise architecture process consists of FOUR steps. Give two of them. (2)
Design, Management, Use, Idea
Use an EXAMPLE to explain what a stakeholder is.
Stakeholder: an individual, team, or organisation (or classes thereof) with interests in, or concerns relative to, a system. For example an investor.
The Financial perspective is focused on the … value created by the enterprise, entailing measures such as … value.
customers, employee
business, shareholder
employees, user
business, customer
business, shareholder
