IS103 - Quiz #1

What does Enterprise Architecture (EA) provide for an organization?

• A detailed financial budget

• A blueprint for integrating business processes, data, applications, and technology

• A strategy for marketing campaigns

• A plan for employee training programs

Which of the following is an application of EA?

• Aligning IT systems with business strategies

• Launching a new marketing campaign

• Reducing manual labor in factories

• Improving employee attendance tracking

What is one key feature of EA?

• Focuses solely on technology infrastructure

• Provides a 'big picture' view of the organization

• Eliminates the need for compliance with regulations

• Encourages separate systems for every department

Which domain of EA deals with how software applications interact to support business processes?

• Business Architecture

• Information/Data Architecture

• Application Architecture

• Technology Architecture

What is the primary goal of Technology Architecture in EA?

• Define business processes

• Manage organizational strategies

• Specify hardware, software, and networks needed to support the business

• Improve employee skillsets

How does EA improve efficiency in an organization?

• By reducing duplication of processes and systems

• By focusing only on short-term goals

• By encouraging manual operations

• By eliminating the need for IT integration

What is meant by 'Strategic Alignment' in EA?

• Ensuring that business goals align with IT initiatives

• Creating independent strategies for each department

• Aligning marketing and financial budgets

• Designing software that operates in isolation

Which of the following is NOT a domain of EA?

• Business Architecture

• Information/Data Architecture

• Customer Management Architecture

• Technology Architecture

How does EA support innovation?

• By restricting the use of emerging technologies

• By enabling the adoption of new and innovative solutions

• By focusing only on maintaining legacy systems

• By eliminating the need for innovation

What does Information/Data Architecture focus on?

• Storing, managing, and utilizing data within the organization

• Designing hardware and software networks

• Developing employee training programs

• Managing customer relationships