IIA IIA-CIA-Part3 Quiz 13 Topic 6 Questions 61-65

Question: 1

Maintenance cost at a hospital was observed to increase as activity level increased. The following data was gathered:

Activity Level -

Maintenance Cost

Month

Patient Days

January

5,600

$7,900

February

7,100

$8,500

March

5,000

$7,400

April

6,500

$8,200

May

7,300

$9,100

June

8,000

$9,800

If the cost of maintenance is expressed in an equation, what is the independent variable for this data?

AFixed cost.

BVariable cost.

CTotal maintenance cost.

DPatient days.

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Question: 2

Which of the following IT strategies is most effective for responding to competitive pressures created by the marketplace?

APromote closer linkage between organizational strategy and information.

BProvide users with greater online access to information systems.

CEnhance the functionality of application systems.

DExpand the use of automated controls.

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Question: 3

Which of the following statements about COBIT is not true?

ACOBIT helps management understand and manage the risks associated with information technology (IT) processes.

BManagement needs to determine the cost-benefit ratio of adopting COBIT control objectives.

CCOBIT control objectives are specific to various IT platforms and help determine minimum controls.

DCOBIT provides management with the capability to conduct self-assessments against industry best practices.

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Question: 4

Which of the following statements about matrix organizations is false?

AIn a matrix organization, conflict between functional and product managers may arise.

BIn a matrix organization, staff under dual command is more likely to suffer stress at work.

CMatrix organizations offer the advantage of greater flexibility.

DMatrix organizations minimize costs and simplify communication.

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Question: 5

Which of the following strategies would most likely prevent an organization from adjusting to evolving industry market conditions?

ASpecializing in proven manufacturing techniques that have made the organization profitable in the past.

BSubstituting its own production technology with advanced techniques used by its competitors.

CForgoing profits over a period of time to gain market share from its competitors.

DUsing the same branding to sell its products through new sales channels to target new markets.

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IIA IIA-CIA-Part3 Quiz:13 Topic:6 Questions:61-65