SOA Certified Professional – Analyst — Question 9

A(n) __________________ in the extent to which a service needs to share resources with other parts of the IT enterprise will result in a(n) __________________ of the service's overall __________________.
Select the correct answer.

Answer options

• A. decrease, decrease, standardization
• B. increase, decrease, standardization
• C. decrease, increase, autonomy
• D. increase, increase, autonomy

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as an increase in resource sharing typically leads to a decrease in autonomy, meaning the service becomes less independent. Options A and B incorrectly suggest that a decrease in sharing leads to a decrease in standardization, which does not align with the relationship described. Option D misinterprets the relationship by suggesting both an increase in sharing and autonomy, which contradicts the notion of resource sharing.