Business Technology Strategy Flashcards
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A firm's cybersecurity audit reveals that project files are frequently shared via personal email. The BEST immediate policy response is to:
Answer: Implement a secure, firm-approved file sharing platform with access controls
Providing a secure, approved alternative directly addresses the root behavior by giving staff a compliant and convenient option.
In technology strategy for architecture firms, what is the primary purpose of an 'interoperability standard' such as IFC (Industry Foundation Classes)?
Answer: To enable data exchange between different software platforms without loss of information
IFC is an open standard that allows BIM data to be exchanged across different software platforms, preserving model integrity and meaning.
When a firm transitions from 2D CAD to BIM, the MOST significant organizational change required is:
Answer: Shifting from document-centric to model-centric workflows and team collaboration
BIM adoption fundamentally changes how teams collaborate, requiring a workflow shift from exchanging drawings to sharing and coordinating a live model.
A project owner requires that a delivered BIM model support facility management after construction. This requirement is BEST addressed through:
Answer: Developing an asset information model (AIM) with COBie data deliverables
An Asset Information Model with COBie data exports the structured asset and space information facility managers need for operations and maintenance.
Which technology strategy BEST supports a firm's goal of improving coordination on multi-disciplinary projects?
Answer: Federated BIM models with clash detection reviewed on a regular coordination schedule
Federated models allow each discipline to maintain their model while clash detection automatically identifies conflicts across disciplines in real time.
A firm is selecting visualization software for client presentations. Beyond aesthetics, the MOST strategically important criterion is:
Answer: Integration with the firm's existing design and BIM authoring tools
Visualization tools that integrate directly with BIM authoring software reduce rework and keep presentation models synchronized with design changes.
In a technology feasibility assessment for a new practice area, which factor is MOST critical to evaluate first?
Answer: The gap between current staff skills and those required by the new technology
Skills gap assessment determines the real implementation cost, including training time and productivity loss during transition, which drives feasibility.