SOA Certified Professional – Foundation — Question 5

Which of the following is an expected result of successfully adopting SOA?

Answer options

• A. A natural increase in runtime performance that you will gain as a result of the fact that service compositions will often be comprised of a greater amount of individually participating programs (services) than traditional distributed applications.
• B. The fact that the existing IT organizational structure will not have to change because of how well a service-oriented enterprise fits into traditional IT departmental structures that are focused on project-centric application delivery.
• C. The tactical (short-term) focus of service-orientation, which allows for the initial rapid delivery of services without concerns about their subsequent governance.
• D. The strategic (long-term) target state that is attainable when many of the services delivered are interoperable and reusable, thereby allowing for them to be

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, highlights the long-term benefits of SOA, specifically interoperability and reusability of services, which are key goals of service-oriented architecture. Options A and B misrepresent the outcomes of SOA by focusing on performance and organizational structure, which may not necessarily improve. Option C incorrectly emphasizes a short-term focus, neglecting the importance of governance and long-term strategy in a successful SOA adoption.