Question 1

ZYXS has been selected as the service integrator. They will also provide some hosted application services, using ZYXD as a subcontractor. ZYXS will also provide a central service desk for the SIAM ecosystem. Considering ZYXS, which factor is most critical to the success of SIAM?

Options :

A : A service agreement between ZYXH and ZYXD

B : Clearly defined roles and responsibilities

C : Management of process outcomes instead of activities

D : Well-conceived SIAM strategy

Answer: B

Question 2

ZYX has started the SIAM transition project The project team has recognized that a major factor tosuccess will be managing people through the transition from the current operational model to the future SIAM model. It has been decided to create a dedicated consultation group to formulate the best approach to supporting the staff Who should best be included in the consultation group?

Options :

A :

People with HR expertise, and representatives from across ZYX and the providers with the skills and ability to 'sell the ideas' The group needs to represent multiple functions, and could be supplemented with specialist expertise from external contractors.

B :

Senior representatives from the management boards of all ZYX organizations and their current service providers should form the consultation group This would ensure fair representation for all parties. They would cascade information to the affected staf

C :

There is not enough capability to form the group from the existing resources An external organization should be engaged to provide specialists in organizational change management. They would undertake all of the necessary activities throughout the transition.

D :

ZYXS should be used to form the group as they have well documented processes, job descriptions and skills profiles. Using their expertise to define the future requirements for the SIAM model will enable all staff to understand what will be expected from them

Answer: A

Question 3

ZYX decided to use a phased approach for implementation SIAMRUS was appointed as the service integrator and is now live The next phase is to replace the services currently provided by OUTSCO with services provided by ZYXS, ZYXD, FIELDSCO and NETSCO. This is expected to be completed in 2 months OUTSCO has established a small transition team to assist with the service transfer Over the past 4 months the performance of the OUTSCO service desk has deteriorated, with 50% of calls to the service desk exceeding the call answer time service level OUTSCO has admitted that this is due to reduced numbers of staff on their service desk What is the best approach to address the service level failures?

Options :

A : Apply service credits to OUTSCO according to their contract

B : Ask SIAMRUS staff to take over the work of the transition team

C : Ask SIAMRUS staff to take over the work of the transition team

D : Offer OUTSCO a bonus for any service level improvements

Answer: C

Question 4

The CIO is about to establish a project to transition ZYX to a SIAM operating model.

Which are the most important governance requirements to initially focus on, given the situation of ZYX?

Options :

A :

At this point in planning the transition project, the most important area for the CIO to focus on is strategic planning This includes building the SIAM business case reviewing legal requirements, identifying strategic nsks and ensuring a robust control structure is in place

B :

Before initiating the transition project designing and completing a detailed tooling strategy is critical for ZYX. This will help ZYX to select the service integrator and the service providers and will ensure a smooth onboarding of service providers into the integrated solution

C :

in order to ensure a smooth transition to the SIAM operating model, the CIO must focus on mitigating risks such as the ownership of tools, processes and data This is in order to prevent any loss of knowledge and skills as service providers are replaced

D :

The first task for the CIO is to establish governance over service levels and key performance indicators This will ensure that all contracts and agreements with SIAMRUS and the service providers are in place before transitioning to the SIAM operating model

Answer: A

Question 5

The corporate strategy of ZYX contains these objectives: -Ensure delivery against contracts -Invest in and tram all ZYX staff -Reduce operating costs -Be ready to adapt to change The ZYX strategy requires that the costs of the service integrator should be as low as possible, and that service levels and high-quality services should be achieved at all times. The CEO wants the new SIAM model to be in place as soon as possible OUTSCO is a global provider of a range of services, including service integration They have a good reputation as a flexible and reliable service integrator who is willing to amend their SIAM model. They are in the last year of a 10-year contract to provide outsourced services to ZYXUK. Over the last two years the performance and quality of their services has decreased SIAMRUS is a global provider of service integration services in the manufacturing sector They use a standardized SIAM model with limited flexibility SIAMRUS recently created an outline SIAM strategy for ZYXUK: proposing that they should be the service integrator. ZYXS is experienced in the service management of corporate services including managing the delivery of service providers The ZYXS IT Director used to be a senior service manager in a small service integration company The ZYXS office location is almost at capacity with no possibility of expansion ZYXS are the developers of NEWBNK, which is strategic to the future of ZYX The CEO wants to retain as many of the existing service providers as possible Which is the most appropriate structure and sourcing approach for choosing the service integrator for ZYX?

Options :

A : OUTSCO as a hybrid service integrator, acting with the service management function of ZYXS

B : OUTSCO as an external service integrator, providing service integration services to ZYX

C : SIAMRUS as an external service integrator, providing service integration services to ZYX

D : ZYXS as an internal service integrator, transferring their application and support services into ZYXD

Answer: D

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