* Design Phase in SDLC:
* During the design phase, detailed descriptions of system features and operations are developed. This includes creating architectural diagrams, prototypes, and technical specifications.
* Key Activities in the Design Phase:
* Translating business requirements into technical blueprints.
* Defining user interfaces, workflows, data structures, and system behavior.
* Incorrect Options Analysis:
* B. High-level strategy and goals: Refers to the planning phase.
* C. Requirements identification: Part of the analysis phase.
* D. Refining project goals: Occurs during analysis, not design.
References and Documents of Information Technology Management:
* "System Design Practices in SDLC" (TechRepublic).
* ITIL Technical Design Framework (Axelos).

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References:
* Stallings, W. (2015). Computer Organization and Architecture: Designing for Performance. Pearson Education.
* Tanenbaum, A. S. (2016). Structured Computer Organization. Pearson.

* Global Team Formation:
* Organizations often form global teams when they face talent shortages in their local markets.
Expanding globally provides access to a larger and more diverse talent pool.
* Global teams enable the organization to leverage regional expertise, foster innovation, and reduce dependency on local markets.
* Incorrect Options Analysis:
* B. Security via private cloud: Relates to infrastructure decisions, not team formation.
* C. Digital transformation: Involves adopting technology, not directly forming a global team.
* D. U.S. Military as a client: Security and compliance measures may be involved, but this is not necessarily linked to global team creation.
References and Documents of Information Technology Management:
* "Global Talent Acquisition Strategies" (McKinsey).
* ITIL Human Resources Alignment Best Practices (Axelos).

* Planning Phase in SDLC:
* The planning phase is the foundational step in the SDLC where project strategy, objectives, and goals are defined.
* Key deliverables include a high-level project roadmap, scope definition, and resource allocation plans.
* Purpose of the Planning Phase:
* Ensures all stakeholders agree on the project objectives.
* Sets the stage for subsequent phases by identifying potential risks, timelines, and budgets.
* Incorrect Options Analysis:
* A. Corrections, additions, upgrades: Part of the maintenance phase.
* B. Descriptions of features: Occurs in the design or analysis phase.
* D. Checking interoperability: Occurs in the integration or testing phase.
References and Documents of Information Technology Management:
* "SDLC Best Practices for Project Planning" (Gartner).
* ITIL Framework for Project Planning (Axelos).

* Information of Everything (IoE):
* Refers to the phenomenon of using information derived from every connected device, system, and user in a knowledge-based global society.
* Growth in information industries enables the collection, analysis, and sharing of vast amounts of data to drive decision-making, automation, and innovation.
* Business Impact:
* Creation of a knowledge-dependent society where data is the key driver of value creation and economic growth.
* IoE facilitates smart systems, global connectivity, and the integration of diverse industries.
* Incorrect Options Analysis:
* Autonomous Agent: Refers to self-governing systems, not a societal impact.
* Ambient Digital Experience: Focuses on pervasive and seamless digital interfaces.
* Virtual Assistant: A specific application, not a broad societal impact.
References and Documents of Information Technology Management:
* Gartner's "Top Technology Trends: Information of Everything."
* ITIL 4 Digital Strategy Guide (Axelos Publications).