Alignment with Business Goals ACCISO Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   A retail company is implementing a new inventory management system. The IT team has completed the technical rollout, but store managers are bypassing the system and using spreadsheets because they find the new system difficult to use. What should the project manager do to improve adoption and alignment?

   • AEngage store managers in a feedback session to understand usability issues, then provide targeted training and adjust the system where feasible.
   • BDisable the spreadsheet functionality on company computers to force managers to use the new system.
   • CIgnore the bypass and focus on other IT projects.
   • DProvide a one-time training session for all store managers on the new system.
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2. 12expert · hard

   A large insurance company has a mature IT department that consistently delivers projects on time and within budget. However, the company's strategic goal of reducing claims processing time has not improved. The CISO is asked to diagnose the misalignment. Which approach would best identify the root cause?

   • AReplace the IT project management methodology with a more agile approach.
   • BAudit the IT budget to ensure funds are being spent efficiently.
   • CConduct a survey of IT staff to assess their job satisfaction and workload.
   • DReview the KPIs used to evaluate IT projects to see if they measure business outcomes such as claims processing time.
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4. 13application · medium

   A government agency is planning to migrate its on-premises data center to the cloud to reduce costs. The agency handles sensitive citizen data and is subject to strict data sovereignty laws. The project manager wants to proceed with a public cloud provider. What is the most important risk to assess before proceeding?

   • AThe risk that employees will need retraining to use the cloud platform.
   • BThe risk that the cloud provider's data centers are located outside the jurisdiction required by law.
   • CThe risk that cloud costs may exceed the current on-premises budget.
   • DThe risk of vendor lock-in with the cloud provider.
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5. 14expert · hard

   A pharmaceutical company is planning a new research data platform. The project has strong support from the research department, but the legal department has identified that the platform may store data subject to international data transfer regulations. The project timeline is aggressive. What is the most appropriate action to balance the project's success and compliance?

   • AAsk the research department to waive the legal requirement to meet the timeline.
   • BLimit the platform to store data only from the company's home country to avoid transfer issues.
   • CProceed with the platform and address legal concerns after the launch.
   • DInvolve legal in the design phase to identify compliant data storage and transfer options early.
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6. 15foundation · easy

   What is the first step in the strategic planning process?

   • AAllocating resources to IT projects
   • BDeveloping specific action plans
   • CDefining the organization's mission, vision, and values
   • DConducting a SWOT analysis
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