Which of the following is explicitly considered as a force in Porter's five forces model?
Correct Answer: B
Question 37
Every night, at midnight, a system automatically raises invoices for customers that have placed orders that day. The invoice is sent electronically by email to customers. What is the event that triggers the production of invoices?
Correct Answer: C
Question 38
AlpmeTrails is a company that specialises in offering tailored walking holidays The company was set up by two people, who each own 50% of the business AlpineTrails books hotels, transport and equipment to create bespoke holidays for AlpineTrails customers. An agreement was recently reached with WalkNation. a national walking organisation, for AlpineTrails to provide a number of special holidays for its members These will be branded as WalkNation Holidays AlpineTrails will be responsible for organising the holidays but WalkNation will undertake the marketing and booking of these special holidays for its members As well as customers, which THREE stakeholder groups are represented in this scenario?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
To identify the stakeholder groups represented in the scenario, we need to analyze the relationships and roles described: Stakeholder Groups in the Scenario: Owner: The two founders of AlpineTrails, who each own 50% of the business, are clearly stakeholders as owners. They have a vested interest in the success of the business and its partnerships. Partner: WalkNation is described as a partner organization that collaborates with AlpineTrails to offer special holidays for its members. This partnership involves shared responsibilities (marketing and booking by WalkNation, holiday organization by AlpineTrails). Supplier: AlpineTrails books hotels, transport, and equipment to create bespoke holidays. These entities (hotels, transport providers, equipment suppliers) are suppliers to AlpineTrails and play a critical role in delivering the holidays. Manager: While managers may exist within AlpineTrails, they are not explicitly mentioned in the scenario. Therefore, this group is not represented. Competitor: Competitors are not mentioned or implied in the scenario, so this group is not represented. Evaluation of Each Option: A . Owner: The two founders of AlpineTrails are explicitly described as owners. Conclusion: This is a relevant stakeholder group . B . Partner: WalkNation is explicitly described as a partner. Conclusion: This is a relevant stakeholder group . C . Supplier: Hotels, transport, and equipment providers are implicitly described as suppliers. Conclusion: This is a relevant stakeholder group . D . Manager: Managers are not explicitly mentioned in the scenario. Conclusion: This is not a relevant stakeholder group . E . Competitor: Competitors are not mentioned or implied in the scenario. Conclusion: This is not a relevant stakeholder group .
Question 39
Which drawback of Waterfall is addressed in Agile methodology?
Correct Answer: B
The Waterfall methodology is a linear approach where requirements are defined upfront, and changes are difficult to accommodate once the project begins. Agile methodology , on the other hand, emphasizes flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements. Key Considerations: Inherent Uncertainty in Cost: While cost uncertainty exists in both methodologies, Agile does not specifically address this drawback of Waterfall. Inflexibility to Changing Requirements: Waterfall's rigid structure makes it difficult to incorporate changes once the project starts. Agile addresses this by allowing iterative development and continuous feedback. Capturing All Requirements Upfront: Agile does not aim to capture all requirements upfront; instead, it embraces evolving requirements throughout the project. Stakeholder Agreement on Scope Before Work Begins: Agile encourages ongoing collaboration with stakeholders rather than requiring scope agreement upfront. Evaluation of Each Option: A . The agile methodology addresses the inherent uncertainty in cost associated with waterfall: Agile does not specifically address cost uncertainty. Conclusion: This is not correct . B . Agile development addresses the inflexibility of waterfall as it pertains to changing requirements: This is the primary drawback of Waterfall that Agile addresses through its iterative and flexible approach. Conclusion: This is correct . C . The agile methodology captures all requirements at the start of a project to reduce risks typically experienced in waterfall: Agile does not capture all requirements upfront; it embraces evolving requirements. Conclusion: This is not correct . D . Agile development requires stakeholders to agree to the scope of the project before the work begins, reducing uncertainty in the design: Agile does not require upfront scope agreement; it promotes adaptive planning. Conclusion: This is not correct . Final Recommendation: The drawback of Waterfall addressed in Agile is: B . Agile development addresses the inflexibility of waterfall as it pertains to changing requirements.
Question 40
Linking a piece of delivered software functionality with a requirement is known as which of the following?
