CEA Business & IT Alignment 2

Question 1

In Henderson and Venkatraman's Strategic Alignment Model, which two dimensions define the framework?

Accepted Answer

Strategic fit and functional integration

Answer

The model aligns the external/internal domains (strategic fit) with the business/IT domains (functional integration).

Question 2

Luftman's Strategic Alignment Maturity Model rates organizations on how many maturity levels?

Accepted Answer

Five

Answer

Luftman defines five levels, from Initial/Ad Hoc to Optimized, assessed across six criteria.

Question 3

Which of the following is one of the six criteria in Luftman's alignment maturity model?

Accepted Answer

Partnership

Answer

Partnership, along with communications, value measurement, governance, scope and architecture, and skills, is a Luftman criterion.

Question 4

An architect wants to show executives which business abilities are underserved by current applications. Which artifact is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Heat-mapped business capability map

Answer

A capability map colored by maturity or investment exposes gaps in business terms executives understand.

Question 5

In the TIME application rationalization model, an application with high business value but poor technical quality should usually be:

Accepted Answer

Migrated

Answer

High business value with low technical fitness calls for migration to a better platform.

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