An alternative energy company was founded in 2003 by a joint venture of two regional energy
companies in the United States. They focused on engineering solutions for the solar energy
sector. Since 2010, they have offered operational services, including billing and financial services,
for solar power plants. The acquisition of companies related to this sector is a future strategy to
raise their market share. Moreover, in 2012 the company established a branch office in Europe to
take part in the extensive European market growth.
A new storage solution is being designed for the company’s central organization. Which questions
should the IT manager be asked to verify that the proposed solution will cover the business needs
when acquiring new companies? (Select two.)

A.
Which requirements must be met today, in three months, and in six months?

B.
How do you expect business to grow in the near future?

C.
How does the user define performance?

D.
Which criteria must be met for fault tolerance and recovery time?

E.
Is the intended use of the solution processor intensive?

Explanation: