CET Digital Transformation and Strategy Flashcards
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What is 'DevOps' and how does it support digital transformation?
Answer: A cultural and technical movement that unifies software development and IT operations to accelerate delivery
DevOps combines development and operations practices—including CI/CD, automation, and continuous feedback—to enable faster, more reliable software delivery and innovation.
Which cloud deployment model keeps sensitive data on-premises while leveraging public cloud resources for scalable workloads?
Answer: Hybrid cloud
A hybrid cloud combines private on-premises infrastructure with public cloud services, allowing organizations to balance security, compliance, and scalability requirements.
What is 'API-first design' and why is it important in digital transformation strategies?
Answer: Designing APIs as the primary interface for all system capabilities before building other components
API-first design treats APIs as the primary product, enabling consistent integration, faster development, and reusability across web, mobile, and partner ecosystems.
In organizational change management for digital transformation, what does 'ADKAR' stand for?
Answer: Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, Reinforcement
ADKAR is a change management model by Prosci where each letter represents a phase individuals must progress through to successfully adopt organizational change.
What is 'microservices architecture' and how does it benefit digital transformation?
Answer: Structuring an application as a collection of loosely coupled, independently deployable services
Microservices decompose applications into small, independent services that can be developed, deployed, and scaled separately, enabling faster innovation and resilience.
What is the role of a 'Chief Digital Officer' (CDO) in an organization undergoing digital transformation?
Answer: Leading the organization's digital strategy, culture change, and technology adoption across the enterprise
The CDO drives enterprise-wide digital transformation by aligning technology investments with business strategy, fostering digital culture, and leading innovation initiatives.