Question 1

The most significant challenge to project managers is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of project management training 
B)  no one really understands how to manage a complex systems development project 
C)  the lack of tools that can assist in controlling project progress 
D)  unrealistic schedule demands by project sponsors 
E)  all of the above 
A)  lack of project management training 
B)  no one really understands how to manage a complex systems development project 
C)  the lack of tools that can assist in controlling project progress 
D)  unrealistic schedule demands by project sponsors 
E)  all of the above

Question 2

System users are stakeholders who perform hands-on activities related to the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Ryan, a newly hired systems analyst / consultant, is about to begin a systems project. Where will Ryan look first to locate the identifiable tasks he will record in his work plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  call a friend at a competing firm 
B)  his Systems Analysis text book from college 
C)  the company training materials for the company methodology 
D)  the project planning software available at the local bookstore 
E)  the website of his old college professor 
A)  call a friend at a competing firm 
B)  his Systems Analysis text book from college 
C)  the company training materials for the company methodology 
D)  the project planning software available at the local bookstore 
E)  the website of his old college professor

Question 4

To identify the costs and benefits related to the computer technology for a project the systems analyst should rely on the business users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When estimating project time schedules using industry standards for a systems project, the following values are acceptable: 15% for planning, 25% for analysis, 50% for design, and 10% for implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explaining "the business capabilities of the information system" is written in the _____ section of the system request.

Accepted Answer

A)  business need 
B)  business value 
C)  business requirements 
D)  project need 
E)  special issues 
A)  business need 
B)  business value 
C)  business requirements 
D)  project need 
E)  special issues

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Project management is the second major component of the planning phase of the
systems development life cycle (SDLC), and it includes three steps: creating the work plan, staffing the project, and controlling and directing the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Give the formula for the schedule time in months, given the effort in person-months.

Accepted Answer

Schedule time (in mo

Question 10

What is a use-case point? For what is it used?

Accepted Answer

Use-case points is a use cases based pro

Question 11

A high return on investment (ROI) results when benefits far outweigh the cost of a new project or information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The first step of timeboxing is set the date for system analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A project manager has three options to take when a schedule date has been missed. What are the basic assumptions the project manager can make? What changes to the schedule should the manager make for each assumption? What is the level of risk for each assumption?

Accepted Answer

When a schedule date is missed in a proj

Question 14

If end users feel fearful or threatened by a proposed new system, this factor should be included as a part of the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  economic feasibility assessment 
B)  organizational feasibility assessment 
C)  system proposal 
D)  system request 
E)  technical feasibility assessment 
A)  economic feasibility assessment 
B)  organizational feasibility assessment 
C)  system proposal 
D)  system request 
E)  technical feasibility assessment

Question 15

Lauren, a systems analyst, is concerned that she and the end-users at her company do not have experience with a new scanner technology that will soon be implemented. This identified risk falls under economic feasibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Benefits to using computer-aided software engineering (CASE) include faster task completion and alteration, centralized development information, and illustration of information through diagrams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Explain the consequences of a project manager allowing the scope of a project to gradually increase. Why does 'scope creep' occur?

Accepted Answer

If the project manager allows that scope

Question 18

Economic feasibility includes an assessment of financial impacts in four categories. What are these four financial categories and how are values assigned to each?

Accepted Answer

The four financial categories of an econ

Question 19

Scope creep is only a minor factor in projects running over schedule, and every effort should be made to incorporate any changes into the present system if they would truly be beneficial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following factors could be included in a technical risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost of a new Web server 
B)  Cost of hiring a Webmaster 
C)  No previous experience with Java within the IS department 
D)  Some fear of job loss among order entry department personnel 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Cost of a new Web server 
B)  Cost of hiring a Webmaster 
C)  No previous experience with Java within the IS department 
D)  Some fear of job loss among order entry department personnel 
E)  All of the above

The most significant challenge to project managers is _____.

System users are stakeholders who perform hands-on activities related to the project.

Ryan, a newly hired systems analyst / consultant, is about to begin a systems project. Where will Ryan look first to locate the identifiable tasks he will record in his work plan?

To identify the costs and benefits related to the computer technology for a project the systems analyst should rely on the business users.

When estimating project time schedules using industry standards for a systems project, the following values are acceptable: 15% for planning, 25% for analysis, 50% for design, and 10% for implementation.

Explaining "the business capabilities of the information system" is written in the _____ section of the system request.

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

Project management is the second major component of the planning phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), and it includes three steps: creating the work plan, staffing the project, and controlling and directing the project.

Give the formula for the schedule time in months, given the effort in person-months.

What is a use-case point? For what is it used?

A high return on investment (ROI) results when benefits far outweigh the cost of a new project or information system.

The first step of timeboxing is set the date for system analysis.

A project manager has three options to take when a schedule date has been missed. What are the basic assumptions the project manager can make? What changes to the schedule should the manager make for each assumption? What is the level of risk for each assumption?

If end users feel fearful or threatened by a proposed new system, this factor should be included as a part of the _____.

Lauren, a systems analyst, is concerned that she and the end-users at her company do not have experience with a new scanner technology that will soon be implemented. This identified risk falls under economic feasibility.

Benefits to using computer-aided software engineering (CASE) include faster task completion and alteration, centralized development information, and illustration of information through diagrams.

Explain the consequences of a project manager allowing the scope of a project to gradually increase. Why does 'scope creep' occur?

Economic feasibility includes an assessment of financial impacts in four categories. What are these four financial categories and how are values assigned to each?

Scope creep is only a minor factor in projects running over schedule, and every effort should be made to incorporate any changes into the present system if they would truly be beneficial.

Which of the following factors could be included in a technical risk assessment?

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

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Exam 2: Project Management

The most significant challenge to project managers is _____.

System users are stakeholders who perform hands-on activities related to the project.

Ryan, a newly hired systems analyst / consultant, is about to begin a systems project. Where will Ryan look first to locate the identifiable tasks he will record in his work plan?

To identify the costs and benefits related to the computer technology for a project the systems analyst should rely on the business users.

When estimating project time schedules using industry standards for a systems project, the following values are acceptable: 15% for planning, 25% for analysis, 50% for design, and 10% for implementation.

Explaining "the business capabilities of the information system" is written in the _____ section of the system request.

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

Project management is the second major component of the planning phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), and it includes three steps: creating the work plan, staffing the project, and controlling and directing the project.

Give the formula for the schedule time in months, given the effort in person-months.

What is a use-case point? For what is it used?

A high return on investment (ROI) results when benefits far outweigh the cost of a new project or information system.

The first step of timeboxing is set the date for system analysis.

A project manager has three options to take when a schedule date has been missed. What are the basic assumptions the project manager can make? What changes to the schedule should the manager make for each assumption? What is the level of risk for each assumption?

If end users feel fearful or threatened by a proposed new system, this factor should be included as a part of the _____.

Lauren, a systems analyst, is concerned that she and the end-users at her company do not have experience with a new scanner technology that will soon be implemented. This identified risk falls under economic feasibility.

Benefits to using computer-aided software engineering (CASE) include faster task completion and alteration, centralized development information, and illustration of information through diagrams.

Explain the consequences of a project manager allowing the scope of a project to gradually increase. Why does 'scope creep' occur?

Economic feasibility includes an assessment of financial impacts in four categories. What are these four financial categories and how are values assigned to each?

Scope creep is only a minor factor in projects running over schedule, and every effort should be made to incorporate any changes into the present system if they would truly be beneficial.

Which of the following factors could be included in a technical risk assessment?

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