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Which noun clause structure correctly introduces a subject expressing a dilemma?

• What worries the board is whether we should build or buy.
• The fact what worries the board is we build.
• Whether what worries us is build or buy.

What does 'integration tax' refer to in an IT architecture context?

• Government taxes paid on software licenses in London.
• The hidden cost and effort of connecting new systems with legacy infrastructure.
• A fee charged by cloud providers for data transfers.

When a company considers something a 'core competency', what does it mean?

• It is a basic utility that can be easily outsourced.
• It is a vital strategic capability that gives the firm a competitive edge.
• It is an obsolete technology that should be replaced wholesale.

Which term describes building a custom solution tailored strictly to unique enterprise needs?

• Off-the-shelf
• Commodity capability
• Bespoke

What is the primary purpose of a 'road-test' for a new IT system?

• To evaluate performance and derisk deployment before general release
• To increase vendor dependency in a joint venture
• To calculate the integration tax on legacy hardware

Choose the correctly formed C2 sentence using noun clauses and lesson vocabulary:

• What dictates our sourcing decision is whether our core competency is at risk.
• Whether dictates our decision is what the core competency is.
• The fact that what we need is whether a bespoke system.