Question 1

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  risk identification plan 
B)  risk response plan 
C)  risk balance plan 
D)  risk management plan 
A)  risk identification plan 
B)  risk response plan 
C)  risk balance plan 
D)  risk management plan

Question 3

A _____ consists of horizontal bars, connected with arrows that indicate task dependencies.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gantt chart 
B)  viewport 
C)  Scatter chart 
D)  wireframe 
A)  Gantt chart 
B)  viewport 
C)  Scatter chart 
D)  wireframe

Question 4

System developers can initiate a formal project as early as the preliminary investigation stage, or later on, as analysis, design, and implementation activities occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Using a work breakdown structure (WBS) allows one to manage a project as one large task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Matching
Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions.​
-Defines the tasks that can start at the same time

Accepted Answer

A) ​Project management 
B) ​Project coordinator 
C) ​Project leader 
D) ​Milestone 
E) ​Constraint
F)Weight
G)Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)
H)dependent
I)Concurrent tasks
J)Predecessor tasks 
A) ​Project management 
B) ​Project coordinator 
C) ​Project leader 
D) ​Milestone 
E) ​Constraint
F)Weight
G)Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)
H)dependent
I)Concurrent tasks
J)Predecessor tasks

Question 7

Matching
Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions.​
-An important value assigned to an estimate

Accepted Answer

A) ​Project management 
B) ​Project coordinator 
C) ​Project leader 
D) ​Milestone 
E) ​Constraint
F)Weight
G)Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)
H)dependent
I)Concurrent tasks
J)Predecessor tasks 
A) ​Project management 
B) ​Project coordinator 
C) ​Project leader 
D) ​Milestone 
E) ​Constraint
F)Weight
G)Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)
H)dependent
I)Concurrent tasks
J)Predecessor tasks

Question 8

The first step in creating a work breakdown structure (WBS) is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  mark all recognizable events 
B)  determine time requirements 
C)  list all tasks 
D)  estimate task completion time and cost 
A)  mark all recognizable events 
B)  determine time requirements 
C)  list all tasks 
D)  estimate task completion time and cost

Question 9

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 10

Matching
Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions.​
-Handles the administrative responsibilities for a development team

Accepted Answer

A) ​Project management 
B) ​Project coordinator 
C) ​Project leader 
D) ​Milestone 
E) ​Constraint
F)Weight
G)Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)
H)dependent
I)Concurrent tasks
J)Predecessor tasks 
A) ​Project management 
B) ​Project coordinator 
C) ​Project leader 
D) ​Milestone 
E) ​Constraint
F)Weight
G)Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)
H)dependent
I)Concurrent tasks
J)Predecessor tasks

Question 11

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 12

_____ lists each risk and assesses the likelihood that it could affect a project.

Accepted Answer

A)  Risk averting 
B)  Risk dominance 
C)  Risk identification 
D)  Risk analytics 
A)  Risk averting 
B)  Risk dominance 
C)  Risk identification 
D)  Risk analytics

Question 13

When maintaining schedules, if enough _____ and frequent checkpoints exist, problems will be detected rapidly.

Accepted Answer

A)  activity diagrams 
B)  milestones 
C)  data flow diagrams 
D)  viewports 
A)  activity diagrams 
B)  milestones 
C)  data flow diagrams 
D)  viewports

Question 14

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 15

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 16

_____ 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 17

Project scheduling, an activity of a project manager, _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  requires guiding, supervising, and coordinating a project team's workload 
B)  includes monitoring the progress of a project, evaluating results, and taking corrective action when necessary to stay on target 
C)  involves staffing, which includes selecting the project team and assigning specific tasks to team members 
D)  includes budgeting a project based on the number of modules and their complexity in a project 
A)  requires guiding, supervising, and coordinating a project team's workload 
B)  includes monitoring the progress of a project, evaluating results, and taking corrective action when necessary to stay on target 
C)  involves staffing, which includes selecting the project team and assigning specific tasks to team members 
D)  includes budgeting a project based on the number of modules and their complexity in a project

Question 18

Matching
Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions.​
-Tasks that must be completed one after another

Accepted Answer

A) ​Project management 
B) ​Project coordinator 
C) ​Project leader 
D) ​Milestone 
E) ​Constraint
F)Weight
G)Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)
H)dependent
I)Concurrent tasks
J)Predecessor tasks 
A) ​Project management 
B) ​Project coordinator 
C) ​Project leader 
D) ​Milestone 
E) ​Constraint
F)Weight
G)Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)
H)dependent
I)Concurrent tasks
J)Predecessor tasks

Question 19

_____ 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 20

Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)/Critical Path Method (CPM) and Gantt charts are mutually exclusive techniques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

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

A _____ consists of horizontal bars, connected with arrows that indicate task dependencies.

System developers can initiate a formal project as early as the preliminary investigation stage, or later on, as analysis, design, and implementation activities occur.

Using a work breakdown structure (WBS) allows one to manage a project as one large task.

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions. -Defines the tasks that can start at the same time

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions. -An important value assigned to an estimate

The first step in creating a work breakdown structure (WBS) is to _____.

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

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions. -Handles the administrative responsibilities for a development team

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.

_____ lists each risk and assesses the likelihood that it could affect a project.

When maintaining schedules, if enough _____ and frequent checkpoints exist, problems will be detected rapidly.

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

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

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

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

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions. -Tasks that must be completed one after another

_____ 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.

Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)/Critical Path Method (CPM) and Gantt charts are mutually exclusive techniques.

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Analyzing the Business Case

Requirements Modeling

Data and Process Modeling

Object Modeling

Development Strategies

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Implementation

Managing Systems Support and Security

Appendix-The Systems Analyst’s Toolkit

CASE Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

Internet Resource Tools

Filters

Exam 3: Managing Systems Projects

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

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

A _____ consists of horizontal bars, connected with arrows that indicate task dependencies.

System developers can initiate a formal project as early as the preliminary investigation stage, or later on, as analysis, design, and implementation activities occur.

Using a work breakdown structure (WBS) allows one to manage a project as one large task.

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions.​ -Defines the tasks that can start at the same time

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions.​ -An important value assigned to an estimate

The first step in creating a work breakdown structure (WBS) is to _____.

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

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions.​ -Handles the administrative responsibilities for a development team

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.​

_____ lists each risk and assesses the likelihood that it could affect a project.

When maintaining schedules, if enough _____ and frequent checkpoints exist, problems will be detected rapidly.

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

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

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

Project scheduling, an activity of a project manager, _____.​

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions.​ -Tasks that must be completed one after another

_____ 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.

Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)/Critical Path Method (CPM) and Gantt charts are mutually exclusive techniques.

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Analyzing the Business Case

Requirements Modeling

Data and Process Modeling

Object Modeling

Development Strategies

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Implementation

Managing Systems Support and Security

Appendix-The Systems Analyst’s Toolkit

CASE Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

Internet Resource Tools

Filters

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions. -Defines the tasks that can start at the same time

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions. -An important value assigned to an estimate

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions. -Handles the administrative responsibilities for a development team

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.

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

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions. -Tasks that must be completed one after another