IT Architecture

Question 1

IT Architecture

Answer 1

guiding change of IT systems to deliver on the overall business objectives, strategy, and value proposition.

Question 2

IT Architecture covers

Answer 2

-software applications,
-data,
-technology infrastructure,
-information security

Question 3

Types of IT Architectures

Answer 3

-Enterprise Architecture (EA)
-Solution Architecture (SA)
-Technology Architecture (also referred generally to as IT Architecture)

Question 4

Enterprise Architecture (EA)

Answer 4

is the blueprint of the whole company and defines the architecture of the complete company. It includes all applications and IT systems that are used within the company

Question 5

Solution Architecture (SA)

Answer 5

describes what functionalities a specific system needs to perform.

Question 6

Technology Architecture

Answer 6

is the detailed description of the various technology components needed to meet business objectives

Question 7

Enterprise

Answer 7

is a concept that refers to all innovations and technology-related policies

Question 8

Silos

Answer 8

It’s not uncommon for organisations or enterprises to have control of their own resources. Different departments may have control of their own hardware, software, and networks. Along with information systems, each unit has its own technical staff, purchases its own equipment, and is responsible for its own data backup.

Question 9

IT governance

Answer 9

Communication, technology implementation, strategic decisions and operational requirements all need to be managed correctly for an organisation to function properly.

All areas of the business must communicate with one another. To do this effectively, one must consistently and skilfully manage the technological aspects to align with the business’s operational and strategic requirements.

Question 10

COBIT

Answer 10

Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT) COBIT establishes control objectives (high-level requirements) for 34 processes that aid in managing and controlling information to support business objectives. It also explains how to use metrics to build a maturity model for the organisation’s IT processes.

Question 11

ITIL

Answer 11

Information Technology Infrastructure Library.

This model necessitates strong management support and dedication and will take three to five years to implement fully.

ITIL supporters are currently working to incorporate its use for ‘black box’ cloud computing service settings.

Question 12

ISO/IEC 38500:2008

Answer 12

International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
This high-level standard advises management on the function of the governing body, including the use of information technology in the organisation.

It applies to all public, private, and non-profit organisations and all government bodies, regardless of size.

Question 13

Standardising

Answer 13

standardised technology eliminates the complexity and provides benefits such as cost savings through economies of scale, ease of integration, increased performance, more support choices, and potential control simplification.