Question 1

List the key difference between a Gantt chart and a network diagram.

Accepted Answer

Gantt charts visually show the duration

Question 2

Which of the following is FALSE with respect to resource estimation activity?

Accepted Answer

A) This information is used to create a project resource plan. 
B) Project managers use a variety of tools to assist in making estimates of project size and costs.The most widely used method is called COCOMO. 
C) Resource estimates may need not be revised based upon the skills of the actual person (or people)assigned to a particular activity. 
D) People are the most important,and expensive,part of project resource planning. 
A) This information is used to create a project resource plan. 
B) Project managers use a variety of tools to assist in making estimates of project size and costs.The most widely used method is called COCOMO. 
C) Resource estimates may need not be revised based upon the skills of the actual person (or people)assigned to a particular activity. 
D) People are the most important,and expensive,part of project resource planning.

Question 3

A ________,which is conducted by the project manager,involves determining if the information system makes sense for the organization from an economic and operational standpoint.

Accepted Answer

A) Tool 
B) Feasibility study 
C) Data flow 
D) Methodology 
A) Tool 
B) Feasibility study 
C) Data flow 
D) Methodology

Question 4

________ is the third phase of the project management process in which the plans created in the prior phases (project initiation and planning)are put into action.

Accepted Answer

A) Project execution 
B) Project closure 
C) Project development 
D) Project planning 
A) Project execution 
B) Project closure 
C) Project development 
D) Project planning

Question 5

Which of the following is the first activity in the project execution phase?

Accepted Answer

A) Communicating the project status 
B) Managing changes to the Baseline Project Plan 
C) Maintaining the project workbook 
D) Executing the Baseline Project Plan 
A) Communicating the project status 
B) Managing changes to the Baseline Project Plan 
C) Maintaining the project workbook 
D) Executing the Baseline Project Plan

Question 6

Which of the following is FALSE in the context of the project charter?

Accepted Answer

A) It will not have the project manager's name and contact information. 
B) It includes the project title and date of authorization. 
C) It outlines many of the key elements of the project. 
D) It is a high-level document prepared for the customer. 
A) It will not have the project manager's name and contact information. 
B) It includes the project title and date of authorization. 
C) It outlines many of the key elements of the project. 
D) It is a high-level document prepared for the customer.

Question 7

A network diagram depicts a Gantt chart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is FALSE with respect to a task in a project plan?

Accepted Answer

A) It can be done by one person only. 
B) It has a single and identifiable deliverable. 
C) It has a known method or technique. 
D) It has well-accepted predecessor and successor steps. 
A) It can be done by one person only. 
B) It has a single and identifiable deliverable. 
C) It has a known method or technique. 
D) It has well-accepted predecessor and successor steps.

Question 9

Which of the following is FALSE in the context of the project workbook?

Accepted Answer

A) It can be stored as an online electronic document. 
B) It can be stored in a large three-ring binder. 
C) The project workbook is used by all team members. 
D) It is not useful for project audits. 
A) It can be stored as an online electronic document. 
B) It can be stored in a large three-ring binder. 
C) The project workbook is used by all team members. 
D) It is not useful for project audits.

Question 10

Interpreting system requests and specifications is not a skill required as part of the customer relations activity for a project manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Why are systems development projects initiated? Provide an example.

Accepted Answer

Systems development projects are underta

Question 12

List at least 3 activities of a project manager and the skill associated with that activity.

Accepted Answer

Leadership: Influencing the activities o

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an activity found in the project initiation phase?

Accepted Answer

A) Establishing the project initiation team 
B) Establishing a relationship with the developer 
C) Establishing the project initiation plan 
D) Establishing management procedures 
A) Establishing the project initiation team 
B) Establishing a relationship with the developer 
C) Establishing the project initiation plan 
D) Establishing management procedures

Question 14

In project initiation,the developer performs several activities to assess the size,scope,and complexity of the project and to establish procedures to support subsequent activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a stakeholder involved in the project communication matrix?

Accepted Answer

A) Team members 
B) Facilities team 
C) User group 
D) Contract programmers 
A) Team members 
B) Facilities team 
C) User group 
D) Contract programmers

Question 16

Defining a task with too little detail will make the project complex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

During ________,the project manager performs several activities to assess the size,scope,and complexity of the project and to establish procedures to support subsequent activities.

Accepted Answer

A) Project bidding 
B) Project development 
C) Project initiation 
D) Project delivery 
A) Project bidding 
B) Project development 
C) Project initiation 
D) Project delivery

Question 18

________ is the process of dividing the project into manageable tasks and logically ordering them to ensure a smooth evolution between tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) Work breakdown structure 
B) Task breakdown structure 
C) Project breakdown structure 
D) Management breakdown structure 
A) Work breakdown structure 
B) Task breakdown structure 
C) Project breakdown structure 
D) Management breakdown structure

Question 19

What is a project charter? Describe elements that may be a part of the project charter.

Accepted Answer

A project charter is a short document pr

Question 20

At the end of the project planning phase,________ of the Baseline Project Plan is conducted to double-check all information in the plan.

Accepted Answer

A) Rating 
B) Testing 
C) Review 
D) Planning 
A) Rating 
B) Testing 
C) Review 
D) Planning

List the key difference between a Gantt chart and a network diagram.

Which of the following is FALSE with respect to resource estimation activity?

A ________,which is conducted by the project manager,involves determining if the information system makes sense for the organization from an economic and operational standpoint.

________ is the third phase of the project management process in which the plans created in the prior phases (project initiation and planning)are put into action.

Which of the following is the first activity in the project execution phase?

Which of the following is FALSE in the context of the project charter?

A network diagram depicts a Gantt chart.

Which of the following is FALSE with respect to a task in a project plan?

Which of the following is FALSE in the context of the project workbook?

Interpreting system requests and specifications is not a skill required as part of the customer relations activity for a project manager.

Why are systems development projects initiated? Provide an example.

List at least 3 activities of a project manager and the skill associated with that activity.

Which of the following is NOT an activity found in the project initiation phase?

In project initiation,the developer performs several activities to assess the size,scope,and complexity of the project and to establish procedures to support subsequent activities.

Which of the following is NOT a stakeholder involved in the project communication matrix?

Defining a task with too little detail will make the project complex.

During ________,the project manager performs several activities to assess the size,scope,and complexity of the project and to establish procedures to support subsequent activities.

________ is the process of dividing the project into manageable tasks and logically ordering them to ensure a smooth evolution between tasks.

What is a project charter? Describe elements that may be a part of the project charter.

At the end of the project planning phase,________ of the Baseline Project Plan is conducted to double-check all information in the plan.

The Systems Development Environment

The Origins of Software

Identifying and Selecting Systems Development Projects

Initiating and Planning Systems Development Projects

Determining System Requirements

Structuring System Process Requirements

Structuring System Data Requirements

Designing Databases

Designing Forms and Reports

Designing Interfaces and Dialogues

Designing Distributed and Internet Systems

System Implementation

Maintaining Information Systems

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Exam 3: Managing the Information Systems Project

List the key difference between a Gantt chart and a network diagram.

Which of the following is FALSE with respect to resource estimation activity?

A ________,which is conducted by the project manager,involves determining if the information system makes sense for the organization from an economic and operational standpoint.

________ is the third phase of the project management process in which the plans created in the prior phases (project initiation and planning)are put into action.

Which of the following is the first activity in the project execution phase?

Which of the following is FALSE in the context of the project charter?

A network diagram depicts a Gantt chart.

Which of the following is FALSE with respect to a task in a project plan?

Which of the following is FALSE in the context of the project workbook?

Interpreting system requests and specifications is not a skill required as part of the customer relations activity for a project manager.

Why are systems development projects initiated? Provide an example.

List at least 3 activities of a project manager and the skill associated with that activity.

Which of the following is NOT an activity found in the project initiation phase?

In project initiation,the developer performs several activities to assess the size,scope,and complexity of the project and to establish procedures to support subsequent activities.

Which of the following is NOT a stakeholder involved in the project communication matrix?

Defining a task with too little detail will make the project complex.

During ________,the project manager performs several activities to assess the size,scope,and complexity of the project and to establish procedures to support subsequent activities.

________ is the process of dividing the project into manageable tasks and logically ordering them to ensure a smooth evolution between tasks.

What is a project charter? Describe elements that may be a part of the project charter.

At the end of the project planning phase,________ of the Baseline Project Plan is conducted to double-check all information in the plan.

The Systems Development Environment

The Origins of Software

Identifying and Selecting Systems Development Projects

Initiating and Planning Systems Development Projects

Determining System Requirements

Structuring System Process Requirements

Structuring System Data Requirements

Designing Databases

Designing Forms and Reports

Designing Interfaces and Dialogues

Designing Distributed and Internet Systems

System Implementation

Maintaining Information Systems

Filters