A large bank has completed several acquisitions in the last few years that have resulted in redundant IT applications. To align with the strategic initiative of providing integrated services to customers, the IT steering committee has decided to share data and integrate applications. Which of the following would be MOST important to review in this situation?
Suggested Answer: D
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40 comments · newest first
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Catherin
10 months ago
Not sure if EA is the best choice, what about the risk register?
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Jaime
11 months ago
Agreed, EA should be the priority for integration.
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Enola
11 months ago
Wait, are we really integrating all those old apps? Sounds risky!
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Elroy
11 months ago
I think the IT strategic plan is more crucial here.
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Delmy
11 months ago
Definitely need to check the enterprise architecture.
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Rebecka
12 months ago
I’m torn between the enterprise architecture and the IT strategic plan. Both seem crucial for aligning services, but I think EA might provide a clearer framework for integration.
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Junita
12 months ago
The IT risk register could be important, but I feel like it’s more about managing risks rather than guiding integration. I’m leaning towards the IT strategic plan.
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Fidelia
12 months ago
I remember a practice question where we had to consider the IT strategic plan for integration efforts. It seems relevant here too, but I wonder if the EA might take precedence.
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Charisse
1 year ago
I think we should focus on the enterprise architecture since it helps in understanding how the applications fit together. But I'm not entirely sure if it's the most critical aspect.
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Rosina
1 year ago
I think the IT strategic plan is going to be crucial. That should outline the overall direction and priorities, which will be important for making the right choice in this situation. I'll make sure to review that thoroughly.
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Vincent
1 year ago
The balanced scorecard measures could be really helpful here. If we can identify the key performance indicators that matter most for integrated customer services, that might give us a good starting point for evaluating the different options.
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Rodolfo
1 year ago
Hmm, not sure about this one. Integrating applications and sharing data could involve a lot of different considerations. Maybe I should also look at the IT risk register to see if there are any known issues or concerns that need to be addressed.
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Nickole
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about enterprise architecture and how it can help align IT with the bank's strategic goals. I'll focus on reviewing the EA documentation to understand the current state and target state.
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Tresa
1 year ago
I'm a little confused on the difference between the options here. Creating Cadence Steps sounds like it could also be relevant, but I'm not sure how that would specifically meet the requirement of determining which current leads are most similar to past converted leads.
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Reita
1 year ago
I think the key here is to understand how Scrum teams should coordinate their work when multiple teams are involved in a single project. The options seem to be either having a common Product Backlog or separate ones for each team.
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Ashley
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused. The question says the Citrix Architect wasn't able to create well-defined user groups, so I'm not sure if just collecting more data is the right approach. Maybe we need to analyze the existing data first?
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Malcolm
1 year ago
I'm just wondering if the bank has a 'Redundant IT Applications' department. That must be a fun place to work!
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Winifred
1 year ago
The balanced scorecard measures could also be important to review, as they can help track the progress and effectiveness of the integration efforts.
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Maile
1 year ago
C) Balanced scorecard measures
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Kara
1 year ago
B) IT risk register
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Evan
1 year ago
A) Enterprise architecture (EA)
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Trina
1 year ago
C) Balanced scorecard measures
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Denise
1 year ago
B) IT risk register
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Kimberlie
1 year ago
A) Enterprise architecture (EA)
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Precious
1 year ago
I think the IT strategic plan would be the most important thing to review. It should outline the organization's long-term goals and objectives, which can guide the integration process.
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Werner
1 year ago
D) IT strategic plan
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Dianne
1 year ago
C) Balanced scorecard measures
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Ashleigh
1 year ago
B) IT risk register
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Alica
1 year ago
A) Enterprise architecture (EA)
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Pearly
1 year ago
I agree with Ashley. Evaluating the enterprise architecture is crucial to ensure that the applications are aligned with the strategic initiative of providing integrated services to customers.
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Jospeh
1 year ago
I agree, it's important to make sure the applications are integrated properly.
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Tony
1 year ago
I think we should review the enterprise architecture to ensure alignment with the strategic initiative.
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Veronica
1 year ago
But shouldn't we also consider the enterprise architecture to ensure smooth integration of applications?
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Rima
2 years ago
I agree with Lettie, the IT strategic plan will help us align with the strategic initiative.
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Lettie
2 years ago
I think we should review the IT strategic plan.
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Ashley
2 years ago
Enterprise architecture (EA) would be the most important thing to review in this situation. It provides a holistic view of the organization's IT landscape and can help identify opportunities for integration and data sharing.
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Noble
1 year ago
D: Yes, that would be important to ensure that our IT initiatives support the strategic direction of the organization.
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Jospeh
1 year ago
C: Should we also consider the IT strategic plan to ensure alignment with the overall goals?
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Sharee
1 year ago
B: Agreed, it will help us identify redundant IT applications and opportunities for integration.
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Noel
1 year ago
A: I think we should review the enterprise architecture to align with the strategic initiative.