CBS Digital Transformation & Technology Strategy

Question 1

Which framework is most commonly used to assess an organization's digital maturity level?

Accepted Answer

Digital Capability Model (DCM)

Answer

The Digital Capability Model (DCM) is specifically designed to evaluate an organization's readiness and maturity across digital dimensions such as strategy, culture, and technology.

Question 2

A company wants to shift from on-premise IT infrastructure to cloud-based services. What strategic benefit is MOST directly achieved?

Accepted Answer

Greater scalability and cost flexibility

Answer

Cloud migration enables organizations to scale resources up or down on demand and shift capital expenditure to operational expenditure, improving cost flexibility.

Question 3

In digital transformation, what does 'API-first strategy' mean?

Accepted Answer

Designing software so that APIs are the primary interface for all system interactions

Answer

An API-first strategy means designing and building APIs before other components so that systems can be modular, interoperable, and easily integrated with partners and internal services.

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'digital disruption' in a strategic context?

Accepted Answer

The introduction of technology-driven innovations that fundamentally alter industry structures

Answer

Digital disruption refers to technology-enabled innovations (e.g., streaming services, ride-sharing) that reshape entire industries and render traditional business models obsolete.

Question 5

What is the PRIMARY purpose of a digital roadmap in a transformation strategy?

Accepted Answer

To sequence and prioritize digital initiatives aligned with business goals

Answer

A digital roadmap provides a strategic plan that prioritizes and sequences technology investments and initiatives to achieve defined business outcomes over time.

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CBS Digital Transformation & Technology Strategy