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1.
Why should agencies ensure that vendors provide a SSAE 18, or SOC 1 Type report?
It ensures that the vendor is located within Texas.
It verifies that the vendor’s system security and transaction processes meet compliance standards.
It allows agencies to outsource all security responsibilities to the vendor.
It guarantees that the vendor will not change pricing.
2.
Why does QAT recommend keeping IT projects under 28 months and less than $10 million?
IT vendors do not accept projects over $10 million.
Smaller projects are easier to fund.
The state requires all IT projects to be completed in under two years.
Larger projects are more prone to cost overruns and delays.
3.
What is the purpose of the Texas Project Delivery Framework?
To limit the number of IT projects in the state.
To allow agencies to bypass procurement regulations.
To provide accountability and consistency in reporting to stakeholders for MIRPs.
To track IT vendor payments.
4.
For MIRPS, what is important about 10% and how it relates to project spend and QAT review?
Vendors must reduce their costs by 10% after contract approval.
QAT requires agencies to save 10% of funds for emergency use.
Agencies can spend up to 10% of project funds before notifying QAT.
Agencies must complete 10% of a project before submitting it for review.
5.
If a MIRP is going over _______ in project cost or schedule, the agency is required to revise the business case documentation and resubmit it to QAT; if it is over ______, the agency must conduct a cost-benefit analysis to determine the feasibility of continuing the project.
20%; 80%
30%; 40%
10%; 50%
60%; 10%
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