When assessing the current use of technology while implementing a technology road map, the first task is:
A) to develop a classification scheme to assist in managing the IT inventory.
B) to assign a technology custodian/owner so someone within the firm is responsible for each technology domain.
C) to implement technology upgrades for existing systems.
D) to choose new vendors to help create specifications for existing systems.
E) Both B and C.

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The first task in assessing the current use of technology while implementing a technology road map is to develop a classification scheme to assist in managing the IT inventory. This will help in identifying areas that need improvement and can guide decision-making in future technology investments. Assigning a technology custodian/owner (Choice B) and implementing technology upgrades for existing systems (Choice C) can be subsequent tasks after the assessment. Choosing new vendors to help create specifications for existing systems (Choice D) is not necessarily the first task in assessing current technology use. Option E is incorrect because only option C is partially correct, while option B is not the first task that needs to be performed.

When Assessing the Current Use of Technology While Implementing a Technology