Digital Transformation Quiz

In evaluating digital transformation, which characteristic differentiates a fully digital firm from a traditional one?

• Standardized IT platforms across business units

• Use of centralized ERP systems for back-office tasks

• Seamless space and time shifting in all core operations

• Adoption of mobile devices in sales departments

Blockchain adoption may eliminate certain organizational inefficiencies. Which of the following is a misconception about its impact on traditional hierarchical firms?

• Increase traditional marketing

• It completely removes the need for middle management

• It can enhance transaction verification without intermediaries

• It promotes decentralized trust models

Considering Moore's Law and the increasing demand for edge computing, what would most likely limit the long-term scalability of quantum computing in enterprise applications?

• High energy cost of classical computation

• Short lifespan of transistor-based devices

• Error correction and stability challenges

• User resistance to AI-powered dashboards

A retailer wants to analyze which customers who buy product A also tend to buy product B. Which technique is suitable?

• OLAP

• Data dictionary

• Association rule mining

• Normalisation

In designing a fault-tolerant network for freelancers and remote teams, which of the following architectural principles is least suitable?

• Distributed peer-to-peer services

• Network virtualization and segmentation

• Load-balancing between redundant servers

• Fixed IP address assignment without DHCP

If an attacker leverages a Trojan that silently logs credentials during off-peak hours, what layered control measure is most appropriate to contain the threat?

• Daily antivirus scans

• Network printer isolation

• Endpoint behavioral monitoring with AI-based anomaly detection

• Backup server automation Antivirus updates, and consult with an expert

What is the strategic risk of customizing over 50% of an ERP system to match legacy processes?

• Improved operational agility

• Reduced time to deployment

• Increased technical debt and maintenance costs

• Faster deployment and better alignment with best practices

Removing intermediary wholesalers allows for which of the following long-term impacts in a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model?

• Decreased brand awareness

• Reduced control over fulfillment the requirements

• Enhanced customer loyalty and higher margins

• Disruption in supply scheduling

A firm struggles to retain expertise when key employees retire. What kind of knowledge management system would most effectively support knowledge retention and organizational learning?

• Transaction processing system

• Executive dashboard

• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

• Communities of practice with embedded wikis

Agile development emphasizes short iterative cycles with constant feedback. Which principle below contradicts the agile mindset?

• Daily stand-up meetings

• Fixed detailed documentation before coding begins

• Cross-functional team collaboration

• Frequent user testing and delivery