Thursday, January 29, 2015

Free ITIL practice test. By Accelerated Ideas.

Free ITIL practice test. By Accelerated Ideas.










1.
Which of the following levels is described in the passage below:

A level covering all the generic Service Level Management issues appropriate to every customer throughout the organisation.





















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2.


Change Management is a
process used to ensure that overall business risk is minimized by
responding to customers business requirements while minimizing value and
reducing incidents, disruption and re-work. Which of the following is
NOT one of the seven R?s of Change Management?









Change Management is a
process used to ensure that overall business risk is minimized by
responding to customers business requirements while minimizing value and
reducing incidents, disruption and re-work. Which of the following is
NOT one of the seven R?s of Change Management?









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3.


As part of ISPL, the
tendering process aims to select a supplier and a proposal for the
considered services and systems and to agree with the chosen supplier on
a contract in which both parties? deliveries and responsibilities are
defined. A very important aspect of such a contract is the planning of
the decision points. Put the tendering process steps in the correct
order:

1. response preparation
2. preparation of request for proposal
3. supplier selection
4. contract preparation and signing













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4.


Change management is an
important part of ITIL. Using Change Management, organisations can
respond to customer requirements while minimizing value and reducing
incidents and disruption. Which type of body exists to support the
authorization of changes, particularly the assessment and prioritization
of changes?








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CAB - Change Advisory Board


Question 4 of 155


5.
A Change Request is a
document containing a call for an adjustment of a system. The Change
Request procedure is an important part of the change management process.
Typically a request states what needs to be accomplished, the customer
ID requesting the change and a possible deadline. It's then up to the
service provider to respond with timescales, costs and estimated
delivery dates.

Which of the following actions occurs first when a Change Request is received?












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Requests are evaluated before they can be prioritized, planned and finally tested.



6.


Which of the following are key activities for SLM:









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7.


The SACM plan contains
references to the configuration information and data. This usually
includes the attributes that are to be recorded for each type of asset
or CI. Which of the following attributes is part of a CI record?













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SACM stands for Service Asset and Configuration Management. A CI is a Configuration Item.


8.


The Service Desk is a
functional unit made up of dedicated staff, who are responsible for
dealing with a variety of events, often via telephone calls or a web
interface. Which of the following levels of support, not commonly used,
is reserved for issues which need to be dealt with outside of the
organisation?










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9.


The ITIL Service
Lifecycle embraces and enhances the more traditional Deming Quality
Cycle which ensures continuous quality control and consolidation. Which 4
stages are part of the Deming lifecycle?











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10.


A flowchart is a common
type of chart, that represents an algorithm or process, showing the
steps as boxes of various kinds, and their order by connecting these
with arrows. Flowcharts are used in analyzing, designing, documenting or
managing a process or program in various fields. What is the name of a
software product which is commonly used to construct and edit
flowcharts?













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Visio is the most popular tool, but others such as ConceptDraw, SmartDraw and OmniGraffle are also widely used.
 





11.


Policies are typically
used as a deliberate plan of action to guide decisions and achieve
rational outcomes. In ITIL the Release Policy defines the attributes the
release must adhere to and the associated mechanism, roles and
responsibilities.

What information would you NOT attach to a Release Policy?














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12.


The Information Services
Procurement Library (ISPL) is a best practice library for the management
of IT related acquisition processes. Which of the following is a
benefit of using ISPL?









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13.


Which of the following levels is described in the passage below:

A level covering all the generic Service Level Management issues appropriate to every customer throughout the organisation.










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14.


A service level agreement
is a part of a service contract where the level of service is formally
defined. This usually occurs via negotiation between two parties where
one is the customer and the other the service provider. In the real
world, the term SLA is commonly used to bind a contract to a delivery
time or performance.

Which of the following is NOT a type of SLA?











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15.


This term is at the heart of ITIL practices. Read the paragraph below and select the correct missing word from the list:

A
___ is a means of delivery value to customers by facilitating outcomes
customers want to achieve without the ownership of specific costs and
risks.











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Good Service Design ensures that a organisation can deliver quality, cost-effective services, and achieve business requirements.
Which of the following is NOT a result of good Service Design practice?











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Results: ITIL




Time taken: 7 minutes









Score: 53 %





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Desktop Mastering

OVERVIEW:
Author
Rowman and Littlefield
Topics
Mastering
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Description
"Desktop Mastering" is a comprehensive guide that amalgamates a wide array of knowledge on audio engineering principles and practical applications. The book provides a step-by-step survey of an effective mastering plug-in chain, covering real-world applications, audio fundamentals, and practical strategies for leveraging emerging social networks in the business of mastering. With informative chapters on the listening environment, digital audio concepts, mixing for mastering, the mastering process, real-world mastering applications, and the fundamentals of audio and electronics, this guide is an essential tool for those seeking to enhance their music and their clients' work. With insights into the business of mastering, this book equips readers with the knowledge to maximize their work and have their music sparkle as they desire. Published by Rowman & Littlefield, "Desktop Mastering" offers valuable expertise for audio enthusiasts and professionals alike.
 
Complete List:
 Author
Rowman and Littlefield
Topics
Mastering
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Desktop Mastering
Preface
1
A Conceptual Overview of Desktop Mastering
Shoulders of Giants—the Path to the Present
The External Mastering Chain
The Desktop Mastering Chain
Desktop Mastering Chain Functional Component Stages
First Stage: Low-End Frequency Control
Second Stage: Noise Reduction
Third Stage: Stereo Enhancement
Fourth Stage (Optional): Reverb
Fifth Stage (Occasional): De-Essing
Sixth Stage: Multiband Compression, Expansion, and Equalization
Seventh Stage: Look-Ahead Limiting, Quantization, Noise Shaping, and Dither
Eighth Stage: Visual Analysis
The Bundle of Functionality
Buggy Whips and Beyond
2
The Listening Environment
Tuning the Ear
The Playback/listening Chain
Noise Colors
The Flattening Procedure
Room EQ
Monitor Speaker Types
Listening Levels
Visual Feedback
The Computer Working Environment
Backups
Software Applications
3
Digital Audio Concepts
Watches and Digital Audio
Sampling
Sample Rate
Spectral Images
Aliasing
What Else Can Go Wrong?
Bit Depth
The Flipbook
Time
Resolution
Choices
4
Mixing for Mastering
Mixing Is Time Domain; Mastering Is Frequency Domain
The Sound Pyramid: Artistic Rules
Three Functional Rules
Should You Include Start and End Fades in Mixing?
Horror Stories
Multiple Versions
Name Your Files Logically
Do Things in the Right Order
File-Name Conventions
Preflight Checklist
Premaster Transport
Yousendit
Dropbox
Soundcloud
5
The Mastering Process
Receiving the Premaster
Prepare for Mastering
The Start Noise
Generate a Default Plug-in Chain for the Project
6
The Desktop Mastering Chain
Get them While they're Young: the Waves Lineq Lowband
DC Offset Explained
Back to Setting the Lineq Low Band
Keep Them Quiet: Noise Reduction
How Noise Reduction Algorithms Work
Noise Reduction Threshold Setting
Tuning the Noiseprint
The Reversal Trick: Reverse Noise Reduction
Special Purposes Fixes
Add a Dimension: the Waves S1 Stereo Imager
Becoming Centered
Mid-Side Processing
Solving Stereo Phase Issues
Shuffling
Leveraging the Chain
Get a Room: Reverb
Stop the Sibilance: the Waves Renaissance Deesser
How to Find Sibilant Frequencies
Balance and Strengthen: the Waves C4 Multiband Parametric Processor
The C4 Frequency Ranges
The Bass Section
The Lower Midrange
The Upper Midrange
The Top Octave
Calibrating Ballistics, Vectors, and Dynamics
Make Everything More: the Waves L3 Ultramaximizer
Quantization, Dither, and Noise Shaping
Quantization
Dither
Noise Shaping
Watch What You're Doing: the Waves Paz Analyzer
Postmastering Processes
Cleanup: Tops and Tails
Tops
Tails
Fading Out Repeating Sections
The Human Lens
Mastered File Management and Delivery
7
Sequencing and Production Master Cds
Sequencing
Track Spacing and the Snap Game
Isrc Codes
A Cd architect 5.0 Cautionary Tale
Sequencing Workflow
8
Real World Mastering Applications
Options and Opportunities
Capture and Master Your Favorite Records and Tapes
Music Programs in High Schools and Colleges
Teen Center Studios
Professional Compilation Albums
Tribute Albums and Burning Sky Records
Greatest Hits and Career Overview Box Sets
Genealogy Transcriptions
Forensics
Companion Cds for Books and Instruction Manuals
Other Record Label Work
Seattle Fireworks Audio
Fireworks Cutdowns
Your Client and Opportunity Bases Are Infinite
9
Mastering as a Business
The Business Bundle of Functionality
Begin Where You Are
Learn to Fail Fast
Generate and Cultivate a Brand
The Business Card
The Business Card Binder
Use Qr Codes (or Their Current Equivalent)
Stay Informed
Starting a Business
Business Insurance
Mileage and Travel
Keep a Lab Notebook
Money
Invoicing
The Client Environment
Client Contact and Recruitment
Client Communications
Marketing Methods
The Four-Foot Forks
The Talent Tarot
Self-Employment
The Social Graph
Use Social Networks as Performance Spaces
Life Streaming
Status Messages
Be Everywhere at Once
Use Social Networks at Their "sharp End"
Comments Are Currency
Planning Ahead and Goal Setting
10
Fundamentals of Audio
The Ocean of Air
Propagation
The Waveform Explained
Units of Measurement: the Decibel (Db)
Everything Is Relative
Characteristics of a Wave
11
An Introduction to Electricity and Electronics
Electricity
Electronic Components
Filters
Crossovers
Signal Processor Families
Amplitude Processors
Frequency Processors
Frequency and Amplitude Processors
EQ Types
Time-Based Processors
Major Components
The Amplifier
Properties of Amplifiers
Types of Amplifiers
12
Conclusion
Multidimensional Vision
Windup
Audio Taxonomy: a Glossary of Subtle Terms
Ultraviolet Studios Discography
Acknowledgments
<em>Desktop Mastering</em> Companion DVD-ROM
The Start Noise
Watching the Videos
The Wave Files