ISDS 4120 FINAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A ______ organization values first in new product and market areas and responds
rapidly to early signals concerning areas of productivity, while the _______ organization
is a second mover with a more cost-efficient product or service
a. Analyzer, Reactor
b. Prospector, Analyzer
c. Reactor, Prospector
d. Defender, Prospector - Answers :Prospector; Analyzer
A ________ organization locates and maintains a secure niche of products in a
relatively stable product or service area, while the ______ organization responds only to
those areas where it is forced by environmental pressure
a. Prospector, Defender
b. Analyzer, Prospector
c. Reactor, Analyzer
d. Defender, Reactor - Answers :Defender; Reactor
A collection of models and information is?
a. Enterprise
b. Segments
c. Architecture
d. Model Architecture
e. Enterprise Architecture - Answers :Architecture
A distinct area of activity within an enterprise is the definition of:
a. Architectural segment
b. Line of business
c. Organizational unit
d. Department
e. Functional unit - Answers :Line of business
According to Porter, a firm that is focused upon a broad market and delivering unique
products adopts what type of strategy?
a. Cost Focus
b. Differentiation
c. Differentiation Focus
d. Cost Leadership - Answers :Differentiation
According to Porter, a firm that is focused upon a broad market and delivering cheap
products adopts what type of strategy?
Select one:
a. Differentiation
b. Cost Focus
c. Differentiation Focus
d. Cost Leadership - Answers :d. Cost Leadership
, According to Porter, a firm that is focused upon a narrow market and delivering unique
products adopts what type of strategy?
Select one:
a. Differentiation
b. Differentiation Focus
c. Cost Focus
d. Cost Leadership - Answers :b. Differentiation Focus
According to Porter, a firm that is focused upon a narrow market and delivering cheap
products adopts what type of strategy?
Select one:
a. Cost Focus
b. Differentiation
c. Differentiation Focus
d. Cost Leadership - Answers :a. Cost Focus
All enterprise architecture frameworks have the following in common:
Select one:
a. Components
b. Ease of implementation
c. Tools
d. Methods
e. None of the above - Answers :e. None of the above
An elaborate and systematic plan of action is known as the company ____________?
Select one:
a. Governance
b. SWOT
c. Enterprise Architecture
d. Strategy
e. Operational plan - Answers :d. Strategy
An organization where nearly all significant business processes enable a parternship
with customers, suppliers, and employees that goes beyond traditional organizational
boundaries is known as?
Select one:
a. Network firm
b. Digital firm
c. Enterprise
d. Social firm
e. Platform firm - Answers :d. Social firm
An organization whose boundary is defined by commonly-held goals, processes, and
resources is the definition of:
Select one:
A ______ organization values first in new product and market areas and responds
rapidly to early signals concerning areas of productivity, while the _______ organization
is a second mover with a more cost-efficient product or service
a. Analyzer, Reactor
b. Prospector, Analyzer
c. Reactor, Prospector
d. Defender, Prospector - Answers :Prospector; Analyzer
A ________ organization locates and maintains a secure niche of products in a
relatively stable product or service area, while the ______ organization responds only to
those areas where it is forced by environmental pressure
a. Prospector, Defender
b. Analyzer, Prospector
c. Reactor, Analyzer
d. Defender, Reactor - Answers :Defender; Reactor
A collection of models and information is?
a. Enterprise
b. Segments
c. Architecture
d. Model Architecture
e. Enterprise Architecture - Answers :Architecture
A distinct area of activity within an enterprise is the definition of:
a. Architectural segment
b. Line of business
c. Organizational unit
d. Department
e. Functional unit - Answers :Line of business
According to Porter, a firm that is focused upon a broad market and delivering unique
products adopts what type of strategy?
a. Cost Focus
b. Differentiation
c. Differentiation Focus
d. Cost Leadership - Answers :Differentiation
According to Porter, a firm that is focused upon a broad market and delivering cheap
products adopts what type of strategy?
Select one:
a. Differentiation
b. Cost Focus
c. Differentiation Focus
d. Cost Leadership - Answers :d. Cost Leadership
, According to Porter, a firm that is focused upon a narrow market and delivering unique
products adopts what type of strategy?
Select one:
a. Differentiation
b. Differentiation Focus
c. Cost Focus
d. Cost Leadership - Answers :b. Differentiation Focus
According to Porter, a firm that is focused upon a narrow market and delivering cheap
products adopts what type of strategy?
Select one:
a. Cost Focus
b. Differentiation
c. Differentiation Focus
d. Cost Leadership - Answers :a. Cost Focus
All enterprise architecture frameworks have the following in common:
Select one:
a. Components
b. Ease of implementation
c. Tools
d. Methods
e. None of the above - Answers :e. None of the above
An elaborate and systematic plan of action is known as the company ____________?
Select one:
a. Governance
b. SWOT
c. Enterprise Architecture
d. Strategy
e. Operational plan - Answers :d. Strategy
An organization where nearly all significant business processes enable a parternship
with customers, suppliers, and employees that goes beyond traditional organizational
boundaries is known as?
Select one:
a. Network firm
b. Digital firm
c. Enterprise
d. Social firm
e. Platform firm - Answers :d. Social firm
An organization whose boundary is defined by commonly-held goals, processes, and
resources is the definition of:
Select one:
