Author Question: You have been hired by an international architectural firm, with offices in Singapore, Paris, and ... (Read 53 times)

jCorn1234 · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

You have been hired by an international architectural firm, with offices in Singapore, Paris, and Mumbai. The firm would like architects and draftspeople from different teams to be able to collaborate efficiently.

How will you determine what the best collaboration tools are for their needs?

Question 2

The data dictionary serves as an important data management tool by

A) assigning attributes to the data.
B) creating an inventory of the data elements contained in the database.
C) presenting data as end users or business specialists would perceive them.
D) maintaining data in updated form.
E) providing a guide to database terms and settings.

shaquita · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The first step in evaluation is to determine what the collaboration challenges are and to locate the firm in the time/space matrix. Secondly, for each block of the matrix that the firm is in, determine what solutions are available from which vendors. Third, analyze the products in terms of their costs and benefits to the firm. Next, identify any risks involved with using the product. Then, seek the help of potential users to identify implementation and training issues. Finally, make a shortlist of tools and invite vendors to make presentations.

Answer to Question 2

B