Question 1

A classic planning mistake mentioned in the textbook is having an 'overly optimistic schedule'.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The Throwaway Prototyping methodology is especially good for exploring design alternatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Garrett has been told by management that his project MUST be completed on time.His best estimates are more than two weeks after the absolute deadline.Which technique could he use to get a functional system on time?

Accepted Answer

A) Risk management 
B) System prototyping 
C) Benchmarking 
D) Timeboxing 
E) Activity elimination 
A) Risk management 
B) System prototyping 
C) Benchmarking 
D) Timeboxing 
E) Activity elimination D

Question 4

Investments in information systems projects today are evaluated in the context of an entire portfolio of projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Using industry standards,the general estimated project time for the Analysis phase is 20%

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following methodologies might be most appropriate if you have a system project with: unclear requirements;very familiar technologies;not all that complex;reasonably reliable;a short time schedule and the schedule visibility is somewhat important?

Accepted Answer

A) Waterfall 
B) Parallel 
C) Iterative 
D) System prototyping 
E) Extreme Programming 
A) Waterfall 
B) Parallel 
C) Iterative 
D) System prototyping 
E) Extreme Programming

Question 7

Which of the following might result in version 1;version 2 (etc. )of a system?

Accepted Answer

A) System Prototyping 
B) Waterfall Development 
C) Iterative Development 
D) System Prototyping. 
E) Parallel Development. 
A) System Prototyping 
B) Waterfall Development 
C) Iterative Development 
D) System Prototyping. 
E) Parallel Development.

Question 8

Extreme Programming (XP)is BEST characterized as:

Accepted Answer

A) A 'Quick and Dirty' system 
B) A series of versions 
C) A method for exploring design alternatives 
D) A method for stressing customer satisfaction 
E) More explicit testing 
A) A 'Quick and Dirty' system 
B) A series of versions 
C) A method for exploring design alternatives 
D) A method for stressing customer satisfaction 
E) More explicit testing

Question 9

Why is it generally a problem to add more people to a late project?

Accepted Answer

With more people,the communication compl

Question 10

Using industry standards,the general estimated project time for the Implementation phase is 15%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A team of developers and customers are in close communication,with frequent communications,simplicity,feedback and courage.This would best describe:

Accepted Answer

A) The parallel development methodology 
B) The waterfall development methodology 
C) The iterative development methodology 
D) The Extreme Programming methodology 
E) The throwaway prototyping methodology 
A) The parallel development methodology 
B) The waterfall development methodology 
C) The iterative development methodology 
D) The Extreme Programming methodology 
E) The throwaway prototyping methodology

Question 12

What is the difference between systems prototyping and throwaway prototyping methodologies?

Accepted Answer

Systems prototyping generally

Question 13

Which of the following methodologies might be most appropriate if you have a system project with: somewhat unclear requirements;somewhat unfamiliar technologies;that is complex;reasonably reliable;a short time schedule and high schedule visibility?

Accepted Answer

A) Waterfall 
B) Parallel 
C) Iterative 
D) System prototyping 
E) Throwaway prototyping 
A) Waterfall 
B) Parallel 
C) Iterative 
D) System prototyping 
E) Throwaway prototyping

Question 14

In most IT departments,the demand for IT projects is generally about the same as the department's ability to supply them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The science (or art)of project management is in making ___________ of size,time and cost.

Accepted Answer

A) Benchmark comparisons 
B) Analytical and educated estimates 
C) Trade-offs 
D) Maximum calculations 
E) Minimum calculations 
A) Benchmark comparisons 
B) Analytical and educated estimates 
C) Trade-offs 
D) Maximum calculations 
E) Minimum calculations

Question 16

System prototyping is BEST characterized as:

Accepted Answer

A) A 'Quick and Dirty' system 
B) A series of versions 
C) A method for exploring design alternatives 
D) A method for stressing customer satisfaction 
E) More explicit testing 
A) A 'Quick and Dirty' system 
B) A series of versions 
C) A method for exploring design alternatives 
D) A method for stressing customer satisfaction 
E) More explicit testing

Question 17

TJ is coordinating a project.Which would he probably NOT use to avoid conflicts?

Accepted Answer

A) Encourage a competitive edge between team members 
B) Clearly defining plans for the project 
C) Develop a project charter 
D) Look at other projects and priorities and see how that might impact the project 
E) Communicate the business value to the team 
A) Encourage a competitive edge between team members 
B) Clearly defining plans for the project 
C) Develop a project charter 
D) Look at other projects and priorities and see how that might impact the project 
E) Communicate the business value to the team

Question 18

Using industry standards,the general estimated project time for the Implementation phase is 30%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What considerations do you need to make when staffing a project team?

Accepted Answer

Size (generally 8 to 10 for a team;if yo

Question 20

What can you do to manage scope creep?

Accepted Answer

Make it clear to users and managers that

A classic planning mistake mentioned in the textbook is having an 'overly optimistic schedule'.

The Throwaway Prototyping methodology is especially good for exploring design alternatives.

Garrett has been told by management that his project MUST be completed on time.His best estimates are more than two weeks after the absolute deadline.Which technique could he use to get a functional system on time?

Investments in information systems projects today are evaluated in the context of an entire portfolio of projects.

Using industry standards,the general estimated project time for the Analysis phase is 20%

Which of the following methodologies might be most appropriate if you have a system project with: unclear requirements;very familiar technologies;not all that complex;reasonably reliable;a short time schedule and the schedule visibility is somewhat important?

Which of the following might result in version 1;version 2 (etc. )of a system?

Extreme Programming (XP)is BEST characterized as:

Why is it generally a problem to add more people to a late project?

Using industry standards,the general estimated project time for the Implementation phase is 15%.

A team of developers and customers are in close communication,with frequent communications,simplicity,feedback and courage.This would best describe:

What is the difference between systems prototyping and throwaway prototyping methodologies?

Which of the following methodologies might be most appropriate if you have a system project with: somewhat unclear requirements;somewhat unfamiliar technologies;that is complex;reasonably reliable;a short time schedule and high schedule visibility?

In most IT departments,the demand for IT projects is generally about the same as the department's ability to supply them.

The science (or art)of project management is in making ___________ of size,time and cost.

System prototyping is BEST characterized as:

TJ is coordinating a project.Which would he probably NOT use to avoid conflicts?

Using industry standards,the general estimated project time for the Implementation phase is 30%.

What considerations do you need to make when staffing a project team?

What can you do to manage scope creep?

The Systems Analyst and Information Systems Development

Requirements Determination

Use Case Analysis

Process Modeling

Data Modeling

Moving Into Design

Rchitecture Design

User Interface Design

Program Design

Data Storage Design

Moving Into Implementation

Transition to the New System

The Movement to Objects

Filters

Exam 2: Project Selection and Management

A classic planning mistake mentioned in the textbook is having an 'overly optimistic schedule'.

The Throwaway Prototyping methodology is especially good for exploring design alternatives.

Garrett has been told by management that his project MUST be completed on time.His best estimates are more than two weeks after the absolute deadline.Which technique could he use to get a functional system on time?

Investments in information systems projects today are evaluated in the context of an entire portfolio of projects.

Using industry standards,the general estimated project time for the Analysis phase is 20%

Which of the following methodologies might be most appropriate if you have a system project with: unclear requirements;very familiar technologies;not all that complex;reasonably reliable;a short time schedule and the schedule visibility is somewhat important?

Which of the following might result in version 1;version 2 (etc. )of a system?

Extreme Programming (XP)is BEST characterized as:

Why is it generally a problem to add more people to a late project?

Using industry standards,the general estimated project time for the Implementation phase is 15%.

A team of developers and customers are in close communication,with frequent communications,simplicity,feedback and courage.This would best describe:

What is the difference between systems prototyping and throwaway prototyping methodologies?

Which of the following methodologies might be most appropriate if you have a system project with: somewhat unclear requirements;somewhat unfamiliar technologies;that is complex;reasonably reliable;a short time schedule and high schedule visibility?

In most IT departments,the demand for IT projects is generally about the same as the department's ability to supply them.

The science (or art)of project management is in making ___________ of size,time and cost.

System prototyping is BEST characterized as:

TJ is coordinating a project.Which would he probably NOT use to avoid conflicts?

Using industry standards,the general estimated project time for the Implementation phase is 30%.

What considerations do you need to make when staffing a project team?

What can you do to manage scope creep?

The Systems Analyst and Information Systems Development

Requirements Determination

Use Case Analysis

Process Modeling

Data Modeling

Moving Into Design

Rchitecture Design

User Interface Design

Program Design

Data Storage Design

Moving Into Implementation

Transition to the New System

The Movement to Objects

Filters