1. Explain the purpose of due diligence. Discuss three components that affect the due diligence process.

2. What is the importance of the architecture review? Who in the organization should be responsible for this task?

3. What are the alternative ways to find qualified vendors? Which of them do you prefer? Support your opinion.

4. What is the role and responsibility of an outside consultant?

5. Provide three positive aspects of retaining an outside consultant and three negatives.

6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having someone outside the organization develop and perhaps manage the plan?