Question 1

A network diagram depicts project tasks and their interrelationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In OOSAD,iterations are normally:

Accepted Answer

A) five weeks 
B) ten weeks 
C) eleven weeks 
D) two to eight weeks 
A) five weeks 
B) ten weeks 
C) eleven weeks 
D) two to eight weeks

Question 3

Gantt charts typically do not show how tasks must be ordered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is a true statement regarding project time estimates?

Accepted Answer

A) Project time estimates for task completion and overall system quality are significantly influenced by the assignment of people to tasks. 
B) Resource estimates should not be revised based upon the skills of the actual person assigned to a particular activity. 
C) Staff learning can be enhanced by assigning individuals to tasks that are "over their heads." 
D) Project time estimates are always on target. 
A) Project time estimates for task completion and overall system quality are significantly influenced by the assignment of people to tasks. 
B) Resource estimates should not be revised based upon the skills of the actual person assigned to a particular activity. 
C) Staff learning can be enhanced by assigning individuals to tasks that are "over their heads." 
D) Project time estimates are always on target.

Question 5

A graphical representation of a project that shows each task as a horizontal bar whose length is proportional to its time for completion defines:

Accepted Answer

A) network diagram 
B) data diagram 
C) project chart 
D) Gantt chart 
A) network diagram 
B) data diagram 
C) project chart 
D) Gantt chart

Question 6

One characteristic of the OOAD approach is that it tackles hard problems first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Briefly discuss project management software.

Accepted Answer

When developing a project,automated proj

Question 8

________ is the process of dividing the project into manageable tasks and logically ordering them to ensure a smooth evolution between tasks.

Accepted Answer

Work break

Question 9

Developing an understanding of the content and complexity of the project is the purpose of:

Accepted Answer

A) describing the project scope,alternatives,and feasibility 
B) determining project standards and procedures 
C) developing a Statement Of Work 
D) setting a Baseline Project Plan 
A) describing the project scope,alternatives,and feasibility 
B) determining project standards and procedures 
C) developing a Statement Of Work 
D) setting a Baseline Project Plan

Question 10

Influencing the activities of others toward the attainment of a common goal through the use of intelligence,personality,and abilities refers to which of the following project manager activities?

Accepted Answer

A) conflict management 
B) management 
C) leadership 
D) team management 
A) conflict management 
B) management 
C) leadership 
D) team management

Question 11

A resource analysis plan determines if the proposed information system makes sense for the organization from an economic and operational standpoint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When a project manager divides a system into components in OOSAD,each component is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) piece of the pie 
B) horizontal slice 
C) vertical slice 
D) node 
A) piece of the pie 
B) horizontal slice 
C) vertical slice 
D) node

Question 13

________ is the amount of time that an activity can be delayed without delaying the project.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the amount of time that...

Question 14

Optimistic time is:

Accepted Answer

A) the maximum period of time for an activity to be completed 
B) the minimum period of time for an activity to be completed 
C) the planner's "best guess" of the amount of time the activity actually will require for completion 
D) the maximum period of time for an entire project to be completed 
A) the maximum period of time for an activity to be completed 
B) the minimum period of time for an activity to be completed 
C) the planner's "best guess" of the amount of time the activity actually will require for completion 
D) the maximum period of time for an entire project to be completed

Question 15

Changes to the Baseline Project Plan might be motivated by:

Accepted Answer

A) a slipped completion date of an activity 
B) a bungled activity that must be redone 
C) the identification of a new activity that becomes evident later in the project 
D) all of the above 
A) a slipped completion date of an activity 
B) a bungled activity that must be redone 
C) the identification of a new activity that becomes evident later in the project 
D) all of the above

Question 16

Having a known method or technique is characteristic of a task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

________ is the third phase of the project management process in which the plans created in the prior phases are put into action.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the third phase of the...

Question 18

A ________ is a planned undertaking of related activities to reach an objective that has a beginning and an end.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ is a planned undertaking of...

Question 19

Identify and briefly discuss the four phases involved in managing a project.

Accepted Answer

The project management process occurs in

Question 20

Identifying,assessing,and managing the risks and day-to-day changes that occur during a project best defines which of the following project manager activities:

Accepted Answer

A) conflict management 
B) risk and change management 
C) team management 
D) problem solving 
A) conflict management 
B) risk and change management 
C) team management 
D) problem solving

A network diagram depicts project tasks and their interrelationships.

In OOSAD,iterations are normally:

Gantt charts typically do not show how tasks must be ordered.

Which of the following is a true statement regarding project time estimates?

A graphical representation of a project that shows each task as a horizontal bar whose length is proportional to its time for completion defines:

One characteristic of the OOAD approach is that it tackles hard problems first.

Briefly discuss project management software.

________ is the process of dividing the project into manageable tasks and logically ordering them to ensure a smooth evolution between tasks.

Developing an understanding of the content and complexity of the project is the purpose of:

Influencing the activities of others toward the attainment of a common goal through the use of intelligence,personality,and abilities refers to which of the following project manager activities?

A resource analysis plan determines if the proposed information system makes sense for the organization from an economic and operational standpoint.

When a project manager divides a system into components in OOSAD,each component is called a(n):

________ is the amount of time that an activity can be delayed without delaying the project.

Optimistic time is:

Changes to the Baseline Project Plan might be motivated by:

Having a known method or technique is characteristic of a task.

________ is the third phase of the project management process in which the plans created in the prior phases are put into action.

A ________ is a planned undertaking of related activities to reach an objective that has a beginning and an end.

Identify and briefly discuss the four phases involved in managing a project.

Identifying,assessing,and managing the risks and day-to-day changes that occur during a project best defines which of the following project manager activities:

The Systems Development Environment

The Origins of Software

Identifying and Selecting Systems Development Projects

Initiating and Planning Systems Development Projects

Determining System Requirements

Structuring System Process Requirements

Structuring System Data Requirements

Designing Databases

Designing Forms and Reports

Designing Interfaces and Dialogues

Designing Distributed and Internet Systems

System Implementation

Maintaining Information Systems

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Use Cases

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Activity Diagrams

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Sequence Diagrams

Business Process Modeling

Objected-Oriented Analysis and Design: Object Modeling-Class Diagrams

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Exam 3: Managing the Information Systems Project

A network diagram depicts project tasks and their interrelationships.

In OOSAD,iterations are normally:

Gantt charts typically do not show how tasks must be ordered.

Which of the following is a true statement regarding project time estimates?

A graphical representation of a project that shows each task as a horizontal bar whose length is proportional to its time for completion defines:

One characteristic of the OOAD approach is that it tackles hard problems first.

Briefly discuss project management software.

________ is the process of dividing the project into manageable tasks and logically ordering them to ensure a smooth evolution between tasks.

Developing an understanding of the content and complexity of the project is the purpose of:

Influencing the activities of others toward the attainment of a common goal through the use of intelligence,personality,and abilities refers to which of the following project manager activities?

A resource analysis plan determines if the proposed information system makes sense for the organization from an economic and operational standpoint.

When a project manager divides a system into components in OOSAD,each component is called a(n):

________ is the amount of time that an activity can be delayed without delaying the project.

Optimistic time is:

Changes to the Baseline Project Plan might be motivated by:

Having a known method or technique is characteristic of a task.

________ is the third phase of the project management process in which the plans created in the prior phases are put into action.

A ________ is a planned undertaking of related activities to reach an objective that has a beginning and an end.

Identify and briefly discuss the four phases involved in managing a project.

Identifying,assessing,and managing the risks and day-to-day changes that occur during a project best defines which of the following project manager activities:

The Systems Development Environment

The Origins of Software

Identifying and Selecting Systems Development Projects

Initiating and Planning Systems Development Projects

Determining System Requirements

Structuring System Process Requirements

Structuring System Data Requirements

Designing Databases

Designing Forms and Reports

Designing Interfaces and Dialogues

Designing Distributed and Internet Systems

System Implementation

Maintaining Information Systems

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Use Cases

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Activity Diagrams

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Sequence Diagrams

Business Process Modeling

Objected-Oriented Analysis and Design: Object Modeling-Class Diagrams

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