Question 1

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 2

Project managers typically perform the tasks of _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  project planning 
B)  project scheduling 
C)  project monitoring 
D)  project testing 
A)  project planning 
B)  project scheduling 
C)  project monitoring 
D)  project testing

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A(n) _____ is a series of tasks that, if delayed, would affect the completion date of the overall project.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

A _____ displays the same information as the Gantt chart, including task dependencies, but uses task boxes to include much more detail.

Accepted Answer

A)  semantic wireframe 
B)  mesh topology 
C) 
Ring topology 
D)  network diagram 
A)  semantic wireframe 
B)  mesh topology 
C) 
Ring topology 
D)  network diagram

Question 6

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 7

A _____ represents the work that one person can complete in one day.​

Accepted Answer

A)  person-day 
B)  work-day 
C)  work-duration 
D)  ​person-work 
A)  person-day 
B)  work-day 
C)  work-duration 
D)  ​person-work

Question 8

Matching
Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions.​
-A recognizable reference point that can be used to monitor progress and manage a project

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 9

_____ give team members of a project an opportunity to share information, discuss common problems, and explain new techniques.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

A _____ involves breaking a project down into a series of smaller tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  work breakdown structure (WBS) 
B)  value breakdown structure (VBS) 
C)  risk breakdown structure (RBS) 
D)  concept breakdown structure (CBS) 
A)  work breakdown structure (WBS) 
B)  value breakdown structure (VBS) 
C)  risk breakdown structure (RBS) 
D)  concept breakdown structure (CBS)

Question 11

Matching
Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions.​
-Tasks that must be completed before another task can start.

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 12

Mauricio, a project manager at a reputed firm, has been assigned to handle a new project that the firm has received. This project involves a lot of scheduling that has to be handled by Mauricio.
-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)  Apptivo 
B)  Smartsheet 
C)  Microsoft Project 
D)  Gantter 
A)  Apptivo 
B)  Smartsheet 
C)  Microsoft Project 
D)  Gantter

Question 13

-A task that represents several activities is known as a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  task group 
B)  task name 
C)  task review 
D)  task ID 
A)  task group 
B)  task name 
C)  task review 
D)  task ID

Question 14

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 15

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

Question 16

Generally, systems analysts review the work of other systems analysts, and programmers review the work of other programmers, as a form of peer review, in structured walk-throughs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A _____ includes a review of a project's scope, stakeholders, budget, schedule, and any other internal or external factors that might affect the project.

Accepted Answer

A)  change management plan 
B)  configuration management plan 
C)  debt management plan 
D)  risk management plan 
A)  change management plan 
B)  configuration management plan 
C)  debt management plan 
D)  risk management plan

Question 18

Microsoft claims that the Microsoft Project software can _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  link risks with specific vendors 
B)  link risks with specific tasks and projects 
C)  eliminate risks 
D)  prevent risks 
A)  link risks with specific vendors 
B)  link risks with specific tasks and projects 
C)  eliminate risks 
D)  prevent risks

Question 19

-A(n) _____ is any work that has a beginning and an end and requires the use of company resources such as people, time, or money.​

Accepted Answer

A)  benchmark 
B)  activity 
C)  milestone 
D)  breakthrough 
A)  benchmark 
B)  activity 
C)  milestone 
D)  breakthrough

Question 20

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

The _____ is the most pessimistic outcome of a task.

Project managers typically perform the tasks of _____.

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

A(n) _____ is a series of tasks that, if delayed, would affect the completion date of the overall project.

A _____ displays the same information as the Gantt chart, including task dependencies, but uses task boxes to include much more detail.

Two or more _____ depend on a predecessor task.

A _____ represents the work that one person can complete in one day.

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions. -A recognizable reference point that can be used to monitor progress and manage a project

_____ give team members of a project an opportunity to share information, discuss common problems, and explain new techniques.

A _____ involves breaking a project down into a series of smaller tasks.

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions. -Tasks that must be completed before another task can start.

-A task that represents several activities is known as a _____.

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

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

Generally, systems analysts review the work of other systems analysts, and programmers review the work of other programmers, as a form of peer review, in structured walk-throughs.

A _____ includes a review of a project's scope, stakeholders, budget, schedule, and any other internal or external factors that might affect the project.

Microsoft claims that the Microsoft Project software can _____.

-A(n) _____ is any work that has a beginning and an end and requires the use of company resources such as people, time, or money.

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

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

The _____ is the most pessimistic outcome of a task.

Project managers typically perform the tasks of _____.​

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

A(n) _____ is a series of tasks that, if delayed, would affect the completion date of the overall project.

A _____ displays the same information as the Gantt chart, including task dependencies, but uses task boxes to include much more detail.

Two or more _____ depend on a predecessor task.

A _____ represents the work that one person can complete in one day.​

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions.​ -A recognizable reference point that can be used to monitor progress and manage a project

_____ give team members of a project an opportunity to share information, discuss common problems, and explain new techniques.

A _____ involves breaking a project down into a series of smaller tasks.

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions.​ -Tasks that must be completed before another task can start.

-A task that represents several activities is known as a _____.

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

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

Generally, systems analysts review the work of other systems analysts, and programmers review the work of other programmers, as a form of peer review, in structured walk-throughs.

A _____ includes a review of a project's scope, stakeholders, budget, schedule, and any other internal or external factors that might affect the project.

Microsoft claims that the Microsoft Project software can _____.

-A(n) _____ is any work that has a beginning and an end and requires the use of company resources such as people, time, or money.​

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

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

Project managers typically perform the tasks of _____.

A _____ represents the work that one person can complete in one day.

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions. -A recognizable reference point that can be used to monitor progress and manage a project

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions. -Tasks that must be completed before another task can start.

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

-A(n) _____ is any work that has a beginning and an end and requires the use of company resources such as people, time, or money.