Question 1

Project managers always must be aware of the _____,so they can monitor the vital tasks and keep a project on track.

Accepted Answer

A)  absolute path 
B)  relative path 
C)  critical path 
D)  dynamic path 
A)  absolute path 
B)  relative path 
C)  critical path 
D)  dynamic path

Question 2

When several tasks can start at the same time,each is called a(n)_____ task.

Accepted Answer

A)  model 
B)  asynchronous 
C)  baseline 
D)  concurrent 
A)  model 
B)  asynchronous 
C)  baseline 
D)  concurrent

Question 3

Gantt charts are more useful for scheduling,monitoring,and controlling the actual work than PERT charts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Qualitative risk analysis can involve a modeling process called what-if analysis,which allows a project manager to vary one or more element(s)in a model to measure the effect on other elements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A risk response plan is a proactive effort to anticipate a risk and describe an action plan to deal with it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The task duration is the same as the elapsed time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When two or more concurrent tasks depend on a single prior task,each of the concurrent tasks is called a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  successor task 
B)  discrete task 
C)  antecedent task 
D)  descendent task 
A)  successor task 
B)  discrete task 
C)  antecedent task 
D)  descendent task

Question 8

Project monitoring,an activity of a project manager,_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  requires guiding,supervising,and coordinating a project team's workload 
B)  involves the creation of a specific timetable,usually in the form of charts that show tasks,task dependencies,and critical tasks that might delay a project 
C)  consists of staffing,which includes selecting the project team and assigning specific tasks to team members 
D)  includes identifying and arranging project tasks and estimating completion times and costs 
A)  requires guiding,supervising,and coordinating a project team's workload 
B)  involves the creation of a specific timetable,usually in the form of charts that show tasks,task dependencies,and critical tasks that might delay a project 
C)  consists of staffing,which includes selecting the project team and assigning specific tasks to team members 
D)  includes identifying and arranging project tasks and estimating completion times and costs

Question 9

The _____ is the most pessimistic outcome of a task.

Accepted Answer

A)  best-case estimate (
B)  
B)  probable-case estimate (P) 
C)  worst-case estimate (W) 
D)  dominant-case estimate (
D)  
A)  best-case estimate (
B)  
B)  probable-case estimate (P) 
C)  worst-case estimate (W) 
D)  dominant-case estimate (
D)

Question 10

_____ can involve a modeling process called what-if analysis,which allows a project manager to vary one or more element(s)in a model to measure the effect on other elements.

Accepted Answer

A)  Qualitative risk analysis 
B)  Quantitative risk analysis 
C)  Resource list analysis 
D)  Trigger analysis 
A)  Qualitative risk analysis 
B)  Quantitative risk analysis 
C)  Resource list analysis 
D)  Trigger analysis

Question 11

Briefly explain how project progress is reported and evaluated.

Accepted Answer

Members of the project team regularly re

Question 12

A _____ is a review of a project team member's work by other members of a team.

Accepted Answer

A)  critical walk-through 
B)  foundational walk-through 
C)  baseline walk-through 
D)  structured walk-through 
A)  critical walk-through 
B)  foundational walk-through 
C)  baseline walk-through 
D)  structured walk-through

Question 13

If team members lack experience with certain aspects of the required technology,temporary help might be obtained from IT consultants or part-time staff.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Scheduling involves selecting and staffing the project team and assigning specific tasks to team members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Define risk and give a basic list of risk management steps.

Accepted Answer

A risk is an event that could affect the

Question 16

A project schedule will not be accurate if the underlying task pattern is incorrect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Mauricio has decided to use a project management tool for this project.He wants the tool to be free and cloud-based so that there is no need for software to be installed.Help Mauricio in identifying the project management tool that best fits the purpose.

Accepted Answer

A)  SPSS 
B)  Scoro 
C)  Microsoft Project 
D)  Gantter 
A)  SPSS 
B)  Scoro 
C)  Microsoft Project 
D)  Gantter

Question 18

Project reporting,an activity of a project manager,_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  involves the creation of a specific timetable,usually in the form of charts that show tasks,task dependencies,and critical tasks that might delay a project 
B)  includes informing management,users,and the project team about the progress of a project 
C)  consists of staffing,which includes selecting the project team and assigning specific tasks to team members 
D)  includes identifying and arranging project tasks and estimating completion times and costs 
A)  involves the creation of a specific timetable,usually in the form of charts that show tasks,task dependencies,and critical tasks that might delay a project 
B)  includes informing management,users,and the project team about the progress of a project 
C)  consists of staffing,which includes selecting the project team and assigning specific tasks to team members 
D)  includes identifying and arranging project tasks and estimating completion times and costs

Question 19

Using a(n)_____,a project manager can convert task start and finish times to actual dates by laying out the entire project on a calendar.

Accepted Answer

A)  XY chart 
B)  Pedigree chart 
C)  Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)chart 
D)  Scatter chart 
A)  XY chart 
B)  Pedigree chart 
C)  Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)chart 
D)  Scatter chart

Question 20

The prior experience method to make time and cost estimates works best for large projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Project managers always must be aware of the _____,so they can monitor the vital tasks and keep a project on track.

When several tasks can start at the same time,each is called a(n)_____ task.

Gantt charts are more useful for scheduling,monitoring,and controlling the actual work than PERT charts.

Qualitative risk analysis can involve a modeling process called what-if analysis,which allows a project manager to vary one or more element(s)in a model to measure the effect on other elements.

A risk response plan is a proactive effort to anticipate a risk and describe an action plan to deal with it.

The task duration is the same as the elapsed time.

When two or more concurrent tasks depend on a single prior task,each of the concurrent tasks is called a(n)_____.

Project monitoring,an activity of a project manager,_____.

The _____ is the most pessimistic outcome of a task.

_____ can involve a modeling process called what-if analysis,which allows a project manager to vary one or more element(s)in a model to measure the effect on other elements.

Briefly explain how project progress is reported and evaluated.

A _____ is a review of a project team member's work by other members of a team.

If team members lack experience with certain aspects of the required technology,temporary help might be obtained from IT consultants or part-time staff.

Scheduling involves selecting and staffing the project team and assigning specific tasks to team members.

Define risk and give a basic list of risk management steps.

A project schedule will not be accurate if the underlying task pattern is incorrect.

Mauricio has decided to use a project management tool for this project.He wants the tool to be free and cloud-based so that there is no need for software to be installed.Help Mauricio in identifying the project management tool that best fits the purpose.

Project reporting,an activity of a project manager,_____.

Using a(n)_____,a project manager can convert task start and finish times to actual dates by laying out the entire project on a calendar.

The prior experience method to make time and cost estimates works best for large projects.

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Analyzing the Business Case

Requirements Engineering

Data and Process Modeling

Object Modeling

Development Strategies

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Implementation

Managing Systems Support and Security

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Exam 3: Managing Systems Projects

Project managers always must be aware of the _____,so they can monitor the vital tasks and keep a project on track.

When several tasks can start at the same time,each is called a(n)_____ task.

Gantt charts are more useful for scheduling,monitoring,and controlling the actual work than PERT charts.

Qualitative risk analysis can involve a modeling process called what-if analysis,which allows a project manager to vary one or more element(s)in a model to measure the effect on other elements.

A risk response plan is a proactive effort to anticipate a risk and describe an action plan to deal with it.

The task duration is the same as the elapsed time.

When two or more concurrent tasks depend on a single prior task,each of the concurrent tasks is called a(n)_____.

Project monitoring,an activity of a project manager,_____.

The _____ is the most pessimistic outcome of a task.

_____ can involve a modeling process called what-if analysis,which allows a project manager to vary one or more element(s)in a model to measure the effect on other elements.

Briefly explain how project progress is reported and evaluated.

A _____ is a review of a project team member's work by other members of a team.

If team members lack experience with certain aspects of the required technology,temporary help might be obtained from IT consultants or part-time staff.

Scheduling involves selecting and staffing the project team and assigning specific tasks to team members.

Define risk and give a basic list of risk management steps.

A project schedule will not be accurate if the underlying task pattern is incorrect.

Mauricio has decided to use a project management tool for this project.He wants the tool to be free and cloud-based so that there is no need for software to be installed.Help Mauricio in identifying the project management tool that best fits the purpose.

Project reporting,an activity of a project manager,_____.

Using a(n)_____,a project manager can convert task start and finish times to actual dates by laying out the entire project on a calendar.

The prior experience method to make time and cost estimates works best for large projects.

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Analyzing the Business Case

Requirements Engineering

Data and Process Modeling

Object Modeling

Development Strategies

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Implementation

Managing Systems Support and Security

Communication-Tools

Case-Tools

Financial-Analysis-Tools

Internet-Resource-Tools

Filters