Proposal Boundaries and Considerations JN0-1103 Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–19

1. 16application · medium

   A regional bank is replacing its aging branch-office WAN routers. The design team has been asked to produce a proposal for the new routing platform. The bank's procurement policy requires that the proposal include hardware, software licenses, and a 3-year support contract, but explicitly excludes cabling and installation labor, which are handled by a separate facilities vendor. During the proposal review, the network architect notices that the draft document includes a detailed bill of materials for new fiber patch cables and a line item for after-hours installation labor. What is the most appropriate action for the architect to take?

   • AKeep the items but move them to an appendix labeled 'Optional Add-Ons' so the bank can decide later.
   • BApprove the proposal because including cabling and labor ensures the bank has a complete project budget.
   • CReplace the cabling and labor line items with a note that the facilities vendor will be billed separately by the bank.
   • DRemove the cabling and installation labor items and re-issue the proposal with a clear statement that these are excluded.
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2. 17expert · hard

   A government agency is designing a new secure network for its classified operations. The proposal must include the network design, hardware, and initial configuration. The agency has a strict compliance requirement that all hardware must be sourced from a specific approved vendor list. The design team proposes a solution using a vendor that is not on the approved list because it offers a significant cost saving. The project manager notes that the budget is tight but the compliance requirement is non-negotiable. What is the most appropriate action?

   • ARevise the proposal to use an approved vendor, even if it exceeds the budget, and document the cost impact.
   • BInclude both vendors in the proposal and let the agency decide.
   • CSubmit the proposal with the non-approved vendor and note the cost saving.
   • DAsk the agency to waive the compliance requirement for this project.
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4. 18expert · hard

   A multinational corporation is designing a new global WAN. The proposal must include the design of the MPLS core and the configuration of the edge routers. The customer has a requirement that the proposal must be delivered in both English and French, and that all technical documentation must be reviewed by a legal team in France. The design team prepares the proposal in English only and includes a section on the MPLS core design. The legal team in France reviews the English version and requests that the proposal be translated before they can approve it. The project timeline is tight. What is the most appropriate action to keep the proposal within its boundary?

   • ARemove the MPLS core design section to simplify the translation process.
   • BSubmit the English proposal and note that the French translation will be provided after approval.
   • CAsk the legal team to approve the English version first and translate later.
   • DTranslate the proposal into French and submit both versions for legal review, even if it delays the timeline.
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5. 19application · medium

   A media company is designing a new content delivery network (CDN) for its streaming service. The project has a 3-month timeline and a budget of $1.5 million. The design team proposes a multi-region architecture with redundant peering points. The project sponsor notes that the timeline is too aggressive for the full multi-region deployment. What is the best way to adjust the proposal to meet the timeline constraint?

   • AAssume the team can work overtime to meet the deadline.
   • BRemove the redundant peering points to save time.
   • CPropose a phased deployment, starting with a single region and expanding later, documenting the trade-off.
   • DKeep the multi-region design and ask the sponsor to extend the timeline.
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