Exam 3: Managing the Information Systems Project

The distinguishing feature of a network diagram is that the ordering of tasks is shown by connecting tasks-depicted as ________ or ovals-with their predecessor and successor tasks.

Resource estimates may need to be revised based upon the skills of the actual person (or people)assigned to a particular ________.

What is COCOMO and how is it used?

Which of the following is NOT a component of PERT?

________ refers to the amount of time a task can be delayed without delaying the early start of any immediately following tasks.

Which of the following is NOT true of a project communication plan?

A Gantt chart is the graphical representation of a project that shows each task as a ________ bar whose length is proportional to its time for completion.

Systems development projects are undertaken for two primary reasons: to take advantage of business opportunities and to solve business problems.

A ________ is an end product of an SDLC phase.

The ________ is a systems analyst with a diverse set of skills-management,leadership,technical,conflict management,and customer relationship-who is responsible for initiating,planning,executing,and closing down a project.

________ is NOT a common skill pertaining to the leadership activity of a project manager.

An example of a project manager leadership activity is helping the team work towards a common goal.

A network diagram will never be used when the tasks ________.

To successfully orchestrate the construction of a complex information system,a project manager must have ________,leadership,and technical skills.

Getting projects completed through the effective utilization of resources is a ________ activity of a project manager.

________ is NOT a skill pertaining to the team management activity of a project manager.

In some organizations,the project manager is a very experienced systems analyst,whereas in others,both junior and senior analysts are expected to take on this role,managing parts of a project or actively supporting a more senior colleague who assumes the project manager role.

How many activities are involved in the project initiation phase?

________ is a controlled process of initiating,planning,executing,and closing down a project.

To construct the Gantt chart,a ________ is drawn for each activity that reflects its sequence and duration.