CMA IT Environment and Governance 3

Question 1

Which IT environment model uses a shared pool of configurable computing resources accessible over a network on demand?

Accepted Answer

Cloud computing

Answer

Cloud computing is defined by NIST as on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable resources including servers, storage, and applications.

Question 2

A master architect must choose between a public, private, and hybrid cloud. For a financial institution requiring strict data sovereignty, which model is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Private cloud or hybrid cloud with on-premises control

Answer

A private or hybrid cloud model gives financial institutions direct control over data residency, meeting regulatory data sovereignty requirements.

Question 3

In an IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) model, which layer remains the customer's responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Operating system, middleware, and application stack

Answer

In IaaS, the provider manages physical hardware and virtualization; the customer is responsible for OS, middleware, runtime, and applications.

Question 4

What is 'shadow IT' and why is it a governance concern?

Accepted Answer

Technology deployed by business units without IT department approval or knowledge

Answer

Shadow IT refers to systems deployed outside of IT governance, creating security, compliance, and integration risks unknown to the enterprise.

Question 5

Which metric best measures the effectiveness of an IT governance framework?

Accepted Answer

Degree to which IT goals are aligned and measured against business outcomes

Answer

Effective IT governance is measured by how well IT outcomes align with and contribute to business objectives, not just operational efficiency.

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CMA IT Environment and Governance 3