Explain How to Define and Communicate a Vision and a Strategy (3.4, 5.1.1, 5.1.2 Including Subsections for All) ITIL-4-STRATEGIC-LEADER-MODULES Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of a vision in the context of a Digital and IT Strategy?

   • ATo provide a detailed roadmap of specific projects and timelines
   • BTo describe a realistic and achievable future state that guides and inspires the organization
   • CTo document the current state of the organization's IT capabilities
   • DTo list the financial targets and performance metrics for the next fiscal year
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2. 17foundation · easy

   What is a common trigger for reviewing and adapting a vision and strategy?

   • AThe completion of a single project within the strategy
   • BThe annual performance review of individual employees
   • CA change in the organization's office location
   • DA significant change in the organization's external environment, such as a new competitor or regulatory change
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4. 18expert · hard

   A national retailer is defining a strategy to expand its online presence. A PESTLE analysis reveals a significant political risk: a potential new regulation on data localization. The leadership team is divided on how to proceed. One group wants to build a new data center locally to be prepared, while another wants to wait until the regulation is confirmed. What is the most balanced approach?

   • AProceed with building the local data center immediately, as it is better to be safe than sorry.
   • BDevelop a flexible strategy that includes a contingency plan for the potential regulation, such as designing systems to be portable and evaluating cloud providers with local data residency options.
   • CWait for the regulation to be confirmed before making any decisions, to avoid wasting resources.
   • DLobby against the regulation while continuing with the current strategy, hoping it will be defeated.
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5. 19foundation · easy

   Which technique is used to analyze an organization's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats?

   • ASWOT
   • BScenario planning
   • CPESTLE
   • DBalanced scorecard
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6. 20foundation · easy

   Which characteristic is most essential for an effective vision in a Digital and IT Strategy?

   • AIt is easily understood and communicates a compelling future state
   • BIt is identical for all organizations in the same industry
   • CIt is fixed and never changes once defined
   • DIt is detailed enough to specify every technology to be adopted
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