Question 1

Network diagrams are the best way to communicate tasks dependencies because they lay out the tasks in the order in which they need to be completed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Assume a systems development project effort calculation determines that the system will require 240 function points. If the developers choose to implement this system in the C programming language, approximately 31,200 lines of code will have to be written. If the developers choose Visual Basic to implement the system, the number of lines of code will be _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  about the same 
B)  can't tell without more information 
C)  exactly the same 
D)  much greater 
E)  much less 
A)  about the same 
B)  can't tell without more information 
C)  exactly the same 
D)  much greater 
E)  much less E

Question 3

The traditional Work Breakdown Structure approach is very useful when the requirements of the system are not well understood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Outline the three important components for staffing a project. Include topics such as matching peoples' skills with project needs, motivating team members, and minimizing conflict. Structure the essay into three or more paragraphs, one for each component.

Accepted Answer

The three components of staffing are mat

Question 5

Unlike traditional Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), evolutionary WBSs are 42.

Accepted Answer

A)  organized in a standard manner across all projects 
B)  created in an iterative and incremental manner 
C)  designed so one can compare the current project to past projects 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  organized in a standard manner across all projects 
B)  created in an iterative and incremental manner 
C)  designed so one can compare the current project to past projects 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

For what reason does a project team create a risk assessment? What value is a risk assessment to the team?

Accepted Answer

It is desirable for a project team to ha

Question 7

The feasibility study is performed during project initiation. How can this feasibility assessment be accurate so early in the project? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The feasibility assessment performed dur

Question 8

Feasibility analysis may be defined as a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  assessment of ability of the ultimate users of the system to accept the system and incorporate it into the ongoing operations of the organization 
B)  determination of the extent to which the system can be technically designed, developed, and installed 
C)  guide to determining whether to proceed with a project 
D)  identification of only the costs and benefits associated with the project 
E)  none of the above 
A)  assessment of ability of the ultimate users of the system to accept the system and incorporate it into the ongoing operations of the organization 
B)  determination of the extent to which the system can be technically designed, developed, and installed 
C)  guide to determining whether to proceed with a project 
D)  identification of only the costs and benefits associated with the project 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

Cost benefit analysis identifies the financial costs and benefits associated with a systems project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Estimates from the planning stage will need to be refined as the project progresses, because it is virtually impossible to develop an exact assessment of the project's schedule before the analysis and design phases are conducted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The project champion is a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  high-level IS executive who is usually but not always the project sponsor who initiated the system request 
B)  mid-level IS manager who has the responsibility of controlling and directing the development process 
C)  high-level non-IS executive who is usually but not always the project sponsor who initiated the system request 
D)  senior member of the user group who participated in the RAD sessions 
E)  none of the above 
A)  high-level IS executive who is usually but not always the project sponsor who initiated the system request 
B)  mid-level IS manager who has the responsibility of controlling and directing the development process 
C)  high-level non-IS executive who is usually but not always the project sponsor who initiated the system request 
D)  senior member of the user group who participated in the RAD sessions 
E)  none of the above

Question 12

It is not wise to identify tasks for a current project using existing methodology, because methodologies that have been used by an organization for other projects probably will not work for this project without extensive changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain the role and interests of the project champion, organizational management, and end users regarding a new system project. How will each impact the organizational feasibility of the project?

Accepted Answer

The project champion serves as a highly

Question 14

Examples of development costs include all EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  consultant fees 
B)  hardware expenses 
C)  salaries for the project team 
D)  software licensing fees 
E)  none of the above 
A)  consultant fees 
B)  hardware expenses 
C)  salaries for the project team 
D)  software licensing fees 
E)  none of the above

Question 15

How well a system is accepted by the users and incorporated into the ongoing operations of the business is defined in the technical feasibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Economic feasibility includes an assessment of financial impact in four categories: (1) development costs, (2) operational costs, (3) tangible benefits, and (4) intangible costs and benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The document that describes the project's objectives and rules is called the project charter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Project management is the process of planning and controlling the development of a system within a specified time frame at a minimum cost with the right functionality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

For use-case point estimation purposes, actors can be classified as simple, __________, or complex.

Accepted Answer

A)  difficult 
B)  medium 
C)  average 
D)  common 
E)  feasible
Answer: c 
A)  difficult 
B)  medium 
C)  average 
D)  common 
E)  feasible
Answer: c

Question 20

Function points are used to measure the estimated _____ of a project.

Accepted Answer

A)  complexity 
B)  effort required 
C)  program size 
D)  time required 
E)  TUFP 
A)  complexity 
B)  effort required 
C)  program size 
D)  time required 
E)  TUFP

Network diagrams are the best way to communicate tasks dependencies because they lay out the tasks in the order in which they need to be completed.

The traditional Work Breakdown Structure approach is very useful when the requirements of the system are not well understood.

Outline the three important components for staffing a project. Include topics such as matching peoples' skills with project needs, motivating team members, and minimizing conflict. Structure the essay into three or more paragraphs, one for each component.

Unlike traditional Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), evolutionary WBSs are 42.

For what reason does a project team create a risk assessment? What value is a risk assessment to the team?

The feasibility study is performed during project initiation. How can this feasibility assessment be accurate so early in the project? Explain.

Feasibility analysis may be defined as a(n)_____.

Cost benefit analysis identifies the financial costs and benefits associated with a systems project.

Estimates from the planning stage will need to be refined as the project progresses, because it is virtually impossible to develop an exact assessment of the project's schedule before the analysis and design phases are conducted.

The project champion is a(n)_____.

It is not wise to identify tasks for a current project using existing methodology, because methodologies that have been used by an organization for other projects probably will not work for this project without extensive changes.

Explain the role and interests of the project champion, organizational management, and end users regarding a new system project. How will each impact the organizational feasibility of the project?

Examples of development costs include all EXCEPT _____.

How well a system is accepted by the users and incorporated into the ongoing operations of the business is defined in the technical feasibility.

Economic feasibility includes an assessment of financial impact in four categories: (1) development costs, (2) operational costs, (3) tangible benefits, and (4) intangible costs and benefits.

The document that describes the project's objectives and rules is called the project charter.

Project management is the process of planning and controlling the development of a system within a specified time frame at a minimum cost with the right functionality.

For use-case point estimation purposes, actors can be classified as simple, __________, or complex.

Function points are used to measure the estimated _____ of a project.

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Exam 2: Project Management

Network diagrams are the best way to communicate tasks dependencies because they lay out the tasks in the order in which they need to be completed.

The traditional Work Breakdown Structure approach is very useful when the requirements of the system are not well understood.

Outline the three important components for staffing a project. Include topics such as matching peoples' skills with project needs, motivating team members, and minimizing conflict. Structure the essay into three or more paragraphs, one for each component.

Unlike traditional Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), evolutionary WBSs are 42.

For what reason does a project team create a risk assessment? What value is a risk assessment to the team?

The feasibility study is performed during project initiation. How can this feasibility assessment be accurate so early in the project? Explain.

Feasibility analysis may be defined as a(n)_____.

Cost benefit analysis identifies the financial costs and benefits associated with a systems project.

Estimates from the planning stage will need to be refined as the project progresses, because it is virtually impossible to develop an exact assessment of the project's schedule before the analysis and design phases are conducted.

The project champion is a(n)_____.

It is not wise to identify tasks for a current project using existing methodology, because methodologies that have been used by an organization for other projects probably will not work for this project without extensive changes.

Explain the role and interests of the project champion, organizational management, and end users regarding a new system project. How will each impact the organizational feasibility of the project?

Examples of development costs include all EXCEPT _____.

How well a system is accepted by the users and incorporated into the ongoing operations of the business is defined in the technical feasibility.

Economic feasibility includes an assessment of financial impact in four categories: (1) development costs, (2) operational costs, (3) tangible benefits, and (4) intangible costs and benefits.

The document that describes the project's objectives and rules is called the project charter.

Project management is the process of planning and controlling the development of a system within a specified time frame at a minimum cost with the right functionality.

For use-case point estimation purposes, actors can be classified as simple, __________, or complex.

Function points are used to measure the estimated _____ of a project.

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Requirements Determination

Business Process and Functional Modeling

Structural Modeling

Behavioral Modeling

Moving on to Design

Class and Method Design

Data Management Layer Design

Human Computer Interaction Layer Design

Physical Architecture Layer Design

Construction

Installation and Operations

Filters