IT Certification Exam Questions & Answers

NEW QUESTION 53
Which of the following statements regarding shamrock organisations are true?
1:Shamrock organisations typically comprise four discrete components.
2:The core group of executives are often supported by external contractors and part- time staff.
3:One of the main characteristics of a shamrock organisation is its flexibility.

NEW QUESTION 54
Different types of organisation exist for different purposes. Match the types of organisation to the appropriate purpose.

NEW QUESTION 55
Company X is a manufacturing company. It is implementing a new IT system within the accounts department.
Which of the following is the most appropriate organisational structure for this project?

NEW QUESTION 56
Which TWO of the following key business areas can a standard cost record assist with?

NEW QUESTION 57
Clear career promotion and progression ladders are most obvious under which type of organisational structure?

NEW QUESTION 58
P is employed by an organisation which pays well for work done to a high standard. P is fortunate in that he really enjoys his work, takes great pride in the presentation of his deliverables and always seeks ways to improve his approach and output. Which reward classification is described above?

NEW QUESTION 59
Which of the following functions is associated with the operating core of an organisation?

NEW QUESTION 60
Which of the following is NOT a feature of a strategic level information system?

NEW QUESTION 61
Company O has appointed a new CEO who is well known in the industry for making radical changes within the companies that she works for. After her first 9 months in the role, she announced some changes that she wanted to make, starting with the Finance Department. She stressed an intention to focus inwards on improvements to efficiencies and that she was not afraid to make fundamental changes if this is what is required to achieve those improvements. Which of the following is described above?

NEW QUESTION 62
C Company is a manufacturer of components for the electronics industry. Although enjoying healthy returns in the past, results for the last two years have shown a decline in profit. G has been brought in as the new Operations Manager. In her previous role, she was responsible for turning around a struggling organisation by using process mapping tools and she feels that this approach could also benefit her new company. Which of the following is NOT a feature of process mapping?

NEW QUESTION 63
An internal audit department is set up to help prevent fraud. Which of the following are possible implications if fraud is allowed to take place?
Select ALL that apply.

NEW QUESTION 64
Which of the following is an advantage of outsourcing?

NEW QUESTION 65
There are various roles within the finance and accounting function. A trainee accountant first joining the profession can take some time learning the different aspects of each before making a decision on specialising in any particular direction.
Below are different components of the finance function. Match these with the examples of responsibilities listed.

NEW QUESTION 66
Shortly after starting his new role within R, Q begins to suspect that the training opportunities he was offered at interview are unlikely to materialise. Upon discussing his concerns with his manager, Q is made to feel as though his expectations regarding training opportunities were unrealistic as everything included within his employment contract had been honoured. Which of the following applies to the above situation?

NEW QUESTION 67
A business is seeking to introduce TQM. It gets some advice from a business consultant on how to ensure it is successful in its implementation. Which of the following are likely to be included in the advice they receive?
Select ALL that apply.

NEW QUESTION 68
The following statements are from which section of the UK Combined Code?
1:The board should disclose a balanced and understandable assessment of the company’s position and prospects in the financial reports.
2:The board should maintain an appropriate relationship with the company’s external auditor.

NEW QUESTION 69
Kolb’s learning cycle suggests that learning is a series of steps based on learning from experience.
Match the various stages of the cycle with the correct description.

NEW QUESTION 70
Which of the following is NOT one of the “three V’s” of Big Data?

NEW QUESTION 71
Which type of organisation is owned by its customers, strictly speaking is a not-for-profit organisation and is in the private sector?

NEW QUESTION 72
Which TWO of the following are important aspects of the product in the marketing mix?

NEW QUESTION 73
Company A works closely with its customers, suppliers and other business partners. It securely shares part of its private network with this group of stakeholders Which of the following best describes the type of network that Company A operates?

NEW QUESTION 74
AAA Hotel provides accommodation near a major airport. When considering capacity management the hotel needs to clarify the component measurements identified below.
Match each of the three measurements below with the correct capacity element.

NEW QUESTION 75
When using an integrated reporting approach a supermarket will include which THREE of the following in the organisation’s annual financial statements?

NEW QUESTION 76
Place ‘Management accountant’ or ‘Financial accounant’ next to each of the following statements according to which applies.