Question 1

A _____ chart displays complex task patterns and relationships.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gantt 
B)  Pareto 
C)  Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT) 
D)  Scatter 
A)  Gantt 
B)  Pareto 
C)  Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT) 
D)  Scatter

Question 2

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 3

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 4

A project _____ negotiates with users who might have conflicting requirements or want changes that would require additional time or expense.

Accepted Answer

A)  manager 
B)  reporter 
C)  tester 
D)  coordinator 
A)  manager 
B)  reporter 
C)  tester 
D)  coordinator

Question 5

The three legs of a project triangle are _____,scope,and time.

Accepted Answer

A)  requirements 
B)  resources 
C)  environment 
D)  cost 
A)  requirements 
B)  resources 
C)  environment 
D)  cost

Question 6

A _____ cannot be started until a previous task is completed.

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent task 
B)  predecessor task 
C)  precursor task 
D)  concurrent task 
A)  dependent task 
B)  predecessor task 
C)  precursor task 
D)  concurrent task

Question 7

The first step in the creation of a Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)/Critical Path Method (CPM)chart is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  select the graphical planning aids to use 
B)  determine the logical order of project tasks 
C)  determine the status of all tasks 
D)  identify all the project tasks 
A)  select the graphical planning aids to use 
B)  determine the logical order of project tasks 
C)  determine the status of all tasks 
D)  identify all the project tasks

Question 8

A(n)_____ is an event that could affect a project negatively.

Accepted Answer

A)  issue 
B)  webinar 
C)  uncertainty 
D)  risk 
A)  issue 
B)  webinar 
C)  uncertainty 
D)  risk

Question 9

Two or more _____ depend on a predecessor task.

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent tasks 
B)  concurrent tasks 
C)  ancestor tasks 
D)  precursor tasks 
A)  dependent tasks 
B)  concurrent tasks 
C)  ancestor tasks 
D)  precursor tasks

Question 10

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 11

Frederick Brooks,Jr.observed that adding manpower to a late software project makes completion faster.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If the project manager fails to plan,staff,organize,supervise,communicate,motivate,evaluate,direct,and control properly,then the project is certain to fail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A _____ might involve maximums for one or more resources,such as time,dollars,or people.

Accepted Answer

A)  successor task 
B)  constraint 
C)  task ID 
D)  milestone 
A)  successor task 
B)  constraint 
C)  task ID 
D)  milestone

Question 14

A project manager should never develop time and cost estimates based on the resources used for previously developed information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When tasks must be completed one after another,they are called concurrent tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In addition to tasks,every project has events,or milestones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

_____ give the project managers an opportunity to seek input and conduct brainstorming sessions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Status reports 
B)  Project review reports 
C)  Project status meetings 
D)  Board meetings 
A)  Status reports 
B)  Project review reports 
C)  Project status meetings 
D)  Board meetings

Question 18

A(n)_____ is a recognizable reference point that can be used to monitor progress.

Accepted Answer

A)  event 
B)  notification 
C)  alert 
D)  task 
A)  event 
B)  notification 
C)  alert 
D)  task

Question 19

Explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative risk analysis.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative risk analysis evaluates each

Question 20

A(n)_____ is a condition,restriction,or requirement that the system must satisfy.

Accepted Answer

A)  constraint 
B)  index 
C)  milestone 
D)  viewport 
A)  constraint 
B)  index 
C)  milestone 
D)  viewport

A _____ chart displays complex task patterns and relationships.

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

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

A project _____ negotiates with users who might have conflicting requirements or want changes that would require additional time or expense.

The three legs of a project triangle are _____,scope,and time.

A _____ cannot be started until a previous task is completed.

The first step in the creation of a Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)/Critical Path Method (CPM)chart is to _____.

A(n)_____ is an event that could affect a project negatively.

Two or more _____ depend on a predecessor task.

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.

Frederick Brooks,Jr.observed that adding manpower to a late software project makes completion faster.

If the project manager fails to plan,staff,organize,supervise,communicate,motivate,evaluate,direct,and control properly,then the project is certain to fail.

A _____ might involve maximums for one or more resources,such as time,dollars,or people.

A project manager should never develop time and cost estimates based on the resources used for previously developed information systems.

When tasks must be completed one after another,they are called concurrent tasks.

In addition to tasks,every project has events,or milestones.

_____ give the project managers an opportunity to seek input and conduct brainstorming sessions.

A(n)_____ is a recognizable reference point that can be used to monitor progress.

Explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative risk analysis.

A(n)_____ is a condition,restriction,or requirement that the system must satisfy.

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

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Exam 3: Managing Systems Projects

A _____ chart displays complex task patterns and relationships.

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

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

A project _____ negotiates with users who might have conflicting requirements or want changes that would require additional time or expense.

The three legs of a project triangle are _____,scope,and time.

A _____ cannot be started until a previous task is completed.

The first step in the creation of a Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)/Critical Path Method (CPM)chart is to _____.

A(n)_____ is an event that could affect a project negatively.

Two or more _____ depend on a predecessor task.

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.

Frederick Brooks,Jr.observed that adding manpower to a late software project makes completion faster.

If the project manager fails to plan,staff,organize,supervise,communicate,motivate,evaluate,direct,and control properly,then the project is certain to fail.

A _____ might involve maximums for one or more resources,such as time,dollars,or people.

A project manager should never develop time and cost estimates based on the resources used for previously developed information systems.

When tasks must be completed one after another,they are called concurrent tasks.

In addition to tasks,every project has events,or milestones.

_____ give the project managers an opportunity to seek input and conduct brainstorming sessions.

A(n)_____ is a recognizable reference point that can be used to monitor progress.

Explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative risk analysis.

A(n)_____ is a condition,restriction,or requirement that the system must satisfy.

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