Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a classic planning mistake?

Accepted Answer

A) Overly optimistic schedule 
B) Failing to monitor the schedule 
C) Failing to update the schedule 
D) Adding people to a late project 
E) Omitting key requirements 
A) Overly optimistic schedule 
B) Failing to monitor the schedule 
C) Failing to update the schedule 
D) Adding people to a late project 
E) Omitting key requirements

Question 2

The Iterative approach of the RAD methodology breaks the overall project into a series of release versions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A critical success factor for project management is to start with a realistic assessment of the work that needs to be accomplished.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The main difference between the Parallel Development Methodology and the Iterative Development Methodology is that:

Accepted Answer

A) The Parallel Development Methodology will have various releases (like version 1.0;2.0,etc. )and the Iterative will not 
B) The Iterative Methodology will break the system project into sub-projects for analysis,design and implementation and then merge them into a final system and the Parallel will not 
C) The Parallel Methodology will have sub-projects and the Iterative Methodology will have various releases 
D) The Parallel Methodology will create various models or prototypes with user involvement before setting on design concepts and the Iterative will not 
E) The Iterative Methodology will create various models or prototypes with user involvement before setting on design concepts and the Parallel Methodology will not 
A) The Parallel Development Methodology will have various releases (like version 1.0;2.0,etc. )and the Iterative will not 
B) The Iterative Methodology will break the system project into sub-projects for analysis,design and implementation and then merge them into a final system and the Parallel will not 
C) The Parallel Methodology will have sub-projects and the Iterative Methodology will have various releases 
D) The Parallel Methodology will create various models or prototypes with user involvement before setting on design concepts and the Iterative will not 
E) The Iterative Methodology will create various models or prototypes with user involvement before setting on design concepts and the Parallel Methodology will not

Question 5

Bob is selecting a systems analysis and design methodology.What might be the first step?

Accepted Answer

A) Selecting the shortest methodology 
B) Researching the organizations standards and policies for 'approved' methodologies 
C) Interviewing senior management as to their suggestions on methodologies 
D) Do a quick 'cost/benefit' analysis on which methodology will provide the most benefits at the lowest cost 
E) Do an analysis on which methodology might lessen or eliminate scope creep 
A) Selecting the shortest methodology 
B) Researching the organizations standards and policies for 'approved' methodologies 
C) Interviewing senior management as to their suggestions on methodologies 
D) Do a quick 'cost/benefit' analysis on which methodology will provide the most benefits at the lowest cost 
E) Do an analysis on which methodology might lessen or eliminate scope creep

Question 6

Scrum,XP and Dynamic systems development method (DSDM)are all classified as 'agile development' concepts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Suggestions for motivation might include all of these EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Setting realistic deadlines 
B) Giving all team members the same bonus on a project 
C) Recognize and reward good efforts 
D) Reward those with outstanding quality and effort 
E) Having a good working environment 
A) Setting realistic deadlines 
B) Giving all team members the same bonus on a project 
C) Recognize and reward good efforts 
D) Reward those with outstanding quality and effort 
E) Having a good working environment

Question 8

A classic planning mistake mentioned in the textbook is motivating employees with financial rewards instead of recognition and genuine thanks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are the main differences between the Waterfall Development and the Rapid Application Development methodologies?

Accepted Answer

Waterfall methodologies stress

Question 10

Parallel methodology 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 11

Extreme Programming (XP)stresses customer satisfaction and teamwork.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The most common reason for schedule and cost overruns is ___________

Accepted Answer

A) Team conflict 
B) Lack of communication from project manager to project team 
C) Lack of support by sponsor and champion 
D) Scope creep 
E) Adding people to a late project 
A) Team conflict 
B) Lack of communication from project manager to project team 
C) Lack of support by sponsor and champion 
D) Scope creep 
E) Adding people to a late project

Question 13

Which would generally NOT be taken into consideration for project portfolio management in an organization?

Accepted Answer

A) The number of large projects 
B) The number of tactical projects 
C) The number of high risk projects 
D) The number of strategic projects 
E) The number of financially feasible projects 
A) The number of large projects 
B) The number of tactical projects 
C) The number of high risk projects 
D) The number of strategic projects 
E) The number of financially feasible projects

Question 14

Which of the following methodologies is the historic standard,but is used less today because it takes the longest to complete all the SDLC steps?

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 15

Nate is managing a project that is behind by one month with five months to go.He should add four to six staff persons to the project to get it back up to speed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is NOT a classic planning mistake?

The Iterative approach of the RAD methodology breaks the overall project into a series of release versions.

A critical success factor for project management is to start with a realistic assessment of the work that needs to be accomplished.

The main difference between the Parallel Development Methodology and the Iterative Development Methodology is that:

Bob is selecting a systems analysis and design methodology.What might be the first step?

Scrum,XP and Dynamic systems development method (DSDM)are all classified as 'agile development' concepts.

Suggestions for motivation might include all of these EXCEPT:

A classic planning mistake mentioned in the textbook is motivating employees with financial rewards instead of recognition and genuine thanks.

What are the main differences between the Waterfall Development and the Rapid Application Development methodologies?

Parallel methodology is BEST characterized as:

Extreme Programming (XP)stresses customer satisfaction and teamwork.

The most common reason for schedule and cost overruns is ___________

Which would generally NOT be taken into consideration for project portfolio management in an organization?

Which of the following methodologies is the historic standard,but is used less today because it takes the longest to complete all the SDLC steps?

Nate is managing a project that is behind by one month with five months to go.He should add four to six staff persons to the project to get it back up to speed.

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

Which of the following is NOT a classic planning mistake?

The Iterative approach of the RAD methodology breaks the overall project into a series of release versions.

A critical success factor for project management is to start with a realistic assessment of the work that needs to be accomplished.

The main difference between the Parallel Development Methodology and the Iterative Development Methodology is that:

Bob is selecting a systems analysis and design methodology.What might be the first step?

Scrum,XP and Dynamic systems development method (DSDM)are all classified as 'agile development' concepts.

Suggestions for motivation might include all of these EXCEPT:

A classic planning mistake mentioned in the textbook is motivating employees with financial rewards instead of recognition and genuine thanks.

What are the main differences between the Waterfall Development and the Rapid Application Development methodologies?

Parallel methodology is BEST characterized as:

Extreme Programming (XP)stresses customer satisfaction and teamwork.

The most common reason for schedule and cost overruns is ___________

Which would generally NOT be taken into consideration for project portfolio management in an organization?

Which of the following methodologies is the historic standard,but is used less today because it takes the longest to complete all the SDLC steps?

Nate is managing a project that is behind by one month with five months to go.He should add four to six staff persons to the project to get it back up to speed.

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