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A network architect needs to build a new data center for a large company that has business units that process retail financial transactions. Which of the following information should the architect request from the company?
Suggested Answer: A
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Before designing a facility that will handle retail financial transactions, you need to understand all applicable compliance and security mandates (e.g. PCI DSS, SOX, GDPR). Those regulatory requirements will drive your choices around physical security, network segmentation, encryption, logging, redundancy, and operational controls, ensuring the data center meets its legal and industry-specific obligations.
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Wilda
1 month ago
D is useful for design, but regulatory needs come first.
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Almeta
1 month ago
C could help understand the business better, but A is still priority.
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Marylou
2 months ago
I lean towards A as well. Financial transactions have strict regulations.
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Buffy
2 months ago
B is important too. A clear statement of work guides the project.
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Jeannetta
2 months ago
Definitely A. Without it, the data center could face legal issues.
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Burma
2 months ago
I think regulatory requirements are crucial. Compliance is key!
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Christa
2 months ago
Not sure if all these are really needed for a data center.
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Michell
2 months ago
Wait, why would a business case study be necessary?
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Dana
3 months ago
I think the internal reference architecture is a must-have.
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Julianna
3 months ago
A statement of work is crucial too.
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Xochitl
3 months ago
Definitely need to know the regulatory requirements!
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Marge
3 months ago
I disagree, the regulatory stuff is a must-have!
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Francoise
3 months ago
Surprised no one mentioned internal reference architecture!
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Corazon
4 months ago
A business case study could help too, right?
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Theron
5 months ago
I think the statement of work is more important.
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Earlean
5 months ago
Definitely need the regulatory requirements!
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Meghan
6 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think internal reference architecture might be important for aligning with existing systems.
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Nancey
6 months ago
I feel like a business case study could help understand the company's needs better, but I'm not confident it's the first thing to ask for.
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Ashley
6 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about needing a statement of work to define the project scope.
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Macy
6 months ago
I think regulatory requirements are crucial since they dictate how financial data should be handled.