Resource and Vendor Management CISA Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   An e-commerce company expects a 300% increase in web traffic during the upcoming holiday season. The IT manager needs to ensure the infrastructure can handle the peak load without over-provisioning for the entire year. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate approach?

   • AProvision additional servers and bandwidth to handle the expected peak traffic and maintain this capacity year-round.
   • BOutsource the entire infrastructure to a managed service provider to handle the peak load.
   • CDefer capacity planning until the holiday season begins to get the most accurate traffic forecasts.
   • DImplement auto-scaling to dynamically add resources during peak periods and release them when demand subsides.
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2. 22foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key component of IT human resource management?

   • AProviding ongoing training and development to enhance staff skills
   • BNegotiating software licensing agreements
   • CMonitoring network performance and capacity
   • DManaging the physical security of IT assets
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4. 23foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of the disposal phase in IT asset management?

   • ATo sell all old assets to recover maximum value
   • BTo store assets in a warehouse for potential future use
   • CTo securely and compliantly remove assets that are no longer needed
   • DTo transfer assets to other departments without any documentation
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5. 24application · medium

   A company is using a cloud provider for its customer relationship management (CRM) system. The company is concerned about the vendor's financial stability and its potential impact on service continuity. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate way to manage this risk?

   • ARequest the vendor to provide audited financial statements on a regular basis.
   • BDevelop an in-house CRM system as a backup.
   • CIgnore the risk because the vendor is a large, well-known company.
   • DNegotiate a lower price to reduce the financial impact if the vendor fails.
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6. 25foundation · easy

   What is the primary goal of IT resource planning and allocation?

   • ATo match IT resources with business requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner
   • BTo minimize the number of IT staff required for operations
   • CTo allocate resources based solely on the IT department's preferences
   • DTo ensure that all IT resources are used at maximum capacity at all times
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