How does IT need to transform to help companies stay competitive?

Question

Options

• AIT needs to extend infrastructure refresh cycles so that the business can free up capital for other
• BIT needs to simplify so that it can respond more quickly in response to now requirements.
• CIT needs to operate strategically by investing more capital in projects that might take several years
• DIT needs to take more time to plan IT projects and acquisitions to ensure that they meet the

• A
  8% (2)
• B
  73% (19)
• C
  15% (4)
• D
  4% (1)

Explanation

Option B is correct because modern business demands rapid adaptation - markets shift, customer needs evolve, and competitive threats emerge quickly. IT must simplify its processes, architectures, and operations to respond to new requirements with speed and agility rather than getting bogged down in complexity.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A is wrong because extending refresh cycles delays modernization, making IT less responsive, not more competitive.
• C is wrong because multi-year capital-intensive projects increase rigidity - the opposite of the agility businesses need today.
• D is wrong because taking more time to plan conflicts with the need for speed; over-planning creates bottlenecks, not competitive advantage.

Memory tip: Think of the word SIMPLE = SPEED. The exam logic is: complexity slows IT down, simplicity speeds it up - and speed is what keeps a business competitive. If an answer choice suggests slowing down, extending, or investing in long-horizon projects, it's moving away from agility, not toward it.

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