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External benefits of a technology road map attribute to IT directly and result in IT efficiency.

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A major part of governance is:


A) enforcement.
B) observation.
C) tactical management.
D) operations management.

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New technologies require learning and change.

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Technology road maps allow technologies to be mapped onto a life cycle, creating an orderly evolution for each technology, which creates business and IT synergies.

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Why do companies often follow several different technology paths that do not always led to significant paybacks despite a conscientious effort to obtain a return of their investment?

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Technology continually evolves, which means that development of a technology direction should be an ongoing process. Many companies develop technology strategies statically, and often never revisit the technology direction or do not reevaluate their technology plans often enough. As a result, a companies technology plan may become out-of-step with current technological trends. Technology standards also change. Cost, performance, adoption patterns, and obsolescence are all continuously influencing where companies want to go with technology.

With a technology inventory in place, organizations can then perform a ________ between the technology that is currently available and that which is required.


A) technology analysis
B) domain classification
C) gap analysis
D) strategic analysis

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The process of developing a technology roadmap hinges on a gap analysis to assess the extent to which the current state of technology supports the current and forecasted needs of the business.

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The results of a gap analysis can be articulated to explain key factors and decisions that would impact technology and have a bearing on the technology roadmap.

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When an organization implements a technology roadmap, IT investments are better focused which leads to enhanced business results.

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Internal benefits of a technology roadmap align IT with the business and result in IT effectiveness.

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The current technology analysis ties the technology roadmap directly to the business and is perhaps the most crucial step in developing an effective plan.

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When investment in technology occurs a rate necessary to sustain business growth, this is an example of:


A) establishing investment boundaries.
B) outlining the role of technology for the organization.
C) reinforcing the role of standards.
D) lowering the cost of development and maintenance.
E) establishing expectations.

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Which of the following benefits of a technology roadmap allows technologies to be mapped onto a life cycle and create an orderly evolution for each technology?


A) Lowering the cost of development and maintenance
B) Consolidating global solutions
C) Ability to move forward in planned phases
D) Building a consistent and cohesive technology base
E) Providing a common design point

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Which level of IT architecture governance is involved with the creation of organizational technology roadmaps?


A) Operational
B) Strategic
C) Tactical
D) Both A and C
E) Both B and C

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In the past, companies have followed a number of different technology paths that have not always led to the significant paybacks despite conscientious effort.

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Why do companies need a technology roadmap?

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IT managers believe that without the gui...

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When hardware and software deployed in the IT infrastructure adhere to open industry standards, this is an example of:


A) establishing investment boundaries.
B) outlining the role of technology for the organization.
C) reinforcing the role of standards.
D) lowering the cost of development and maintenance.
E) establishing expectations.

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IT strategic plans must also entertain external factors such as industry trends, the competitive landscape, and vendor strategies and offerings.

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Which of the following benefits of a technology road map results in a comparison of the business plan with the current technological environment to identify gaps and addresses these gaps to allow business goals to be supported by technology?


A) Lowering the cost of development and maintenance.
B) Reducing difficulties associated with deployment of new technologies.
C) Preserving investments in new and existing systems.
D) Achieving business goals.
E) Focusing investment dollars.

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In addition to establishing the role and purpose for the technology roadmap, it is important to outline its goals.

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