Question 1

What is a systems development life cycle? What are some of the predictive models associated with the systems development life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A systems development life cycle (SDLC) is a framework for describing the phases involved in developing information systems. Some popular models of a systems development life cycle include the waterfall model, the spiral model, the incremental build model, the prototyping model, and the Rapid Application Development (RAD) model. These life cycle models are examples of a predictive life cycle, meaning that the scope of the project can be clearly articulated and the schedule and cost can be accurately predicted. The project team spends a large portion of the project effort attempting to clarify the requirements of the entire system and then producing a design. Users are often unable to see any tangible results in terms of working software for an extended period. Below are brief descriptions of several predictive SDLC models:
The waterfall life cycle model has well-defined, linear stages of systems development and support. This life cycle model assumes that requirements will remain stable after they are defined.
The spiral life cycle model was developed based on experience with various refinements of the waterfall model as applied to large government software projects. It recognizes the fact that most software is developed using an iterative or spiral approach rather than a linear approach.
The incremental build life cycle model provides for progressive development of operational software, with each release providing added capabilities.
The prototyping life cycle model is used for developing software prototypes to clarify user requirements for operational software. It requires heavy user involvement, and developers use a model to generate functional requirements and physical design specifications simultaneously. Developers can throw away or keep prototypes, depending on the project.
The Rapid Application Development (RAD) life cycle model uses an approach in which developers work with an evolving prototype. This life cycle model also requires heavy user involvement and helps produce systems quickly without sacrificing quality. Developers use RAD tools such as CASE (Computer Aided Software Engineering), JRP (Joint Requirements Planning), and JAD (Joint Application Design) to facilitate rapid prototyping and code generation.

Question 2

_____ refers to the degree to which rules, policies, and direct supervision are used to oversee employee behavior.

Accepted Answer

Control

Question 3

In a _____organizational structure, program managers, rather than functional managers or vice presidents, report to the CEO. Their staffs have a variety of skills needed to complete all required tasks within their programs.

Accepted Answer

A)  project 
B)  symbolic 
C)  matrix 
D)  functional 
A)  project 
B)  symbolic 
C)  matrix 
D)  functional A

Question 4

Describe the concept of a systems approach.

Accepted Answer

The term systems approach emerged in the

Question 5

_____ is an organization's acquisition of goods and services from an outside source.	.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is an organization's acquisition of goods...

Question 6

Which of the following is a disadvantage of virtual teams as compared to traditional teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased costs for office space and support 
B)  Reduced opportunities for informal transfer of information 
C)  Limited flexibility in team working hours 
D)  Reduced dependence on technology and processes for accomplishing work 
A)  Increased costs for office space and support 
B)  Reduced opportunities for informal transfer of information 
C)  Limited flexibility in team working hours 
D)  Reduced dependence on technology and processes for accomplishing work

Question 7

The _____ perspective of an organization focuses on different groups' roles and responsibilities in order to meet the goals and policies set by top management.

Accepted Answer

A)  structural frame 
B)  human resources frame 
C)  political frame 
D)  symbolic frame 
A)  structural frame 
B)  human resources frame 
C)  political frame 
D)  symbolic frame

Question 8

What are the four frames of organizations? Describe each frame.

Accepted Answer

The structural frame deals with how the

Question 9

Project managers must take adequate time to identify, understand, and manage relationships with all project stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In the _____ model, developers use a model to generate functional requirements and physical design specifications simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

A)  RAD life cycle 
B)  prototyping life cycle 
C)  spiral life cycle 
D)  incremental build life cycle 
A)  RAD life cycle 
B)  prototyping life cycle 
C)  spiral life cycle 
D)  incremental build life cycle

Question 11

Projects must operate in a broad organizational environment, and project managers need to consider projects within the greater organizational context. _____ describes this holistic view of carrying out projects within the context of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Linear analysis 
B)  Systems thinking 
C)  Reductionism 
D)  The silo approach 
A)  Linear analysis 
B)  Systems thinking 
C)  Reductionism 
D)  The silo approach

Question 12

Project managers have the least amount of authority in a pure _____ organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  project 
C)  matrix 
D)  circular 
A)  functional 
B)  project 
C)  matrix 
D)  circular

Question 13

_____ refers to a problem-solving approach that requires defining the scope of a system, dividing it into its components, and then identifying and evaluating its problems, opportunities, constraints, and needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Linear programming 
B)  Independent component analysis 
C)  Principal component analysis 
D)  Systems analysis 
A)  Linear programming 
B)  Independent component analysis 
C)  Principal component analysis 
D)  Systems analysis

Question 14

Which of the following is true of a matrix organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  In a matrix organizational structure, employees are organized into departments according to their skills, and there is little interaction between employees from different departments. 
B)  Project managers in matrix organizations have staff from only a single functional area working
On their projects. 
C)  In a strong matrix organizational structure, the project manager controls the project budget and has moderate to high authority. 
D)  A matrix organizational structure is hierarchical, but instead of functional
Managers reporting to the CEO, program managers report to the CEO. 
A)  In a matrix organizational structure, employees are organized into departments according to their skills, and there is little interaction between employees from different departments. 
B)  Project managers in matrix organizations have staff from only a single functional area working
On their projects. 
C)  In a strong matrix organizational structure, the project manager controls the project budget and has moderate to high authority. 
D)  A matrix organizational structure is hierarchical, but instead of functional
Managers reporting to the CEO, program managers report to the CEO.

Question 15

In a _____ organizational structure, personnel often report to both a functional manager and one or more project managers.

Accepted Answer

A)  project 
B)  symbolic 
C)  matrix 
D)  functional 
A)  project 
B)  symbolic 
C)  matrix 
D)  functional

Question 16

Project managers and their teams must keep in mind the effects of any project on the interests and needs of the entire system or organization instead of focusing on the immediate concerns of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The _____ frame of an organization focuses on providing harmony between the needs of the organization and the needs of people.

Accepted Answer

A)  structural 
B)  human resources 
C)  political 
D)  symbolic 
A)  structural 
B)  human resources 
C)  political 
D)  symbolic

Question 18

Using a systems approach is critical to successful project management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Most colleges and universities have very strong functional organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The _____ model uses an approach in which developers work with an evolving prototype, using tools such as computer-aided software engineering, joint requirements planning, and joint application design to facilitate rapid prototyping and code generation.

Accepted Answer

A)  incremental build life cycle 
B)  waterfall life cycle 
C)  RAD life cycle 
D)  spiral life cycle 
A)  incremental build life cycle 
B)  waterfall life cycle 
C)  RAD life cycle 
D)  spiral life cycle

What is a systems development life cycle? What are some of the predictive models associated with the systems development life cycle?

_____ refers to the degree to which rules, policies, and direct supervision are used to oversee employee behavior.

In a _____organizational structure, program managers, rather than functional managers or vice presidents, report to the CEO. Their staffs have a variety of skills needed to complete all required tasks within their programs.

Describe the concept of a systems approach.

_____ is an organization's acquisition of goods and services from an outside source. .

Which of the following is a disadvantage of virtual teams as compared to traditional teams?

The _____ perspective of an organization focuses on different groups' roles and responsibilities in order to meet the goals and policies set by top management.

What are the four frames of organizations? Describe each frame.

Project managers must take adequate time to identify, understand, and manage relationships with all project stakeholders.

In the _____ model, developers use a model to generate functional requirements and physical design specifications simultaneously.

Projects must operate in a broad organizational environment, and project managers need to consider projects within the greater organizational context. _____ describes this holistic view of carrying out projects within the context of the organization.

Project managers have the least amount of authority in a pure _____ organizational structure.

_____ refers to a problem-solving approach that requires defining the scope of a system, dividing it into its components, and then identifying and evaluating its problems, opportunities, constraints, and needs.

Which of the following is true of a matrix organizational structure?

In a _____ organizational structure, personnel often report to both a functional manager and one or more project managers.

Project managers and their teams must keep in mind the effects of any project on the interests and needs of the entire system or organization instead of focusing on the immediate concerns of the project.

The _____ frame of an organization focuses on providing harmony between the needs of the organization and the needs of people.

Using a systems approach is critical to successful project management.

Most colleges and universities have very strong functional organizations.

The _____ model uses an approach in which developers work with an evolving prototype, using tools such as computer-aided software engineering, joint requirements planning, and joint application design to facilitate rapid prototyping and code generation.

Introduction to Project Management

The Project Management Process Groups: a Case Study

Project Integration Management

Project Scope Management

Project Time Management

Project Cost Management

Project Quality Management

Project Human Resource Management

Project Communications Management

Project Risk Management

Project Procurement Management

Project Stakeholder Management

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Exam 2: The Project Management and Information Technology Context

What is a systems development life cycle? What are some of the predictive models associated with the systems development life cycle?

_____ refers to the degree to which rules, policies, and direct supervision are used to oversee employee behavior.

In a _____organizational structure, program managers, rather than functional managers or vice presidents, report to the CEO. Their staffs have a variety of skills needed to complete all required tasks within their programs.

Describe the concept of a systems approach.

_____ is an organization's acquisition of goods and services from an outside source. .

Which of the following is a disadvantage of virtual teams as compared to traditional teams?

The _____ perspective of an organization focuses on different groups' roles and responsibilities in order to meet the goals and policies set by top management.

What are the four frames of organizations? Describe each frame.

Project managers must take adequate time to identify, understand, and manage relationships with all project stakeholders.

In the _____ model, developers use a model to generate functional requirements and physical design specifications simultaneously.

Projects must operate in a broad organizational environment, and project managers need to consider projects within the greater organizational context. _____ describes this holistic view of carrying out projects within the context of the organization.

Project managers have the least amount of authority in a pure _____ organizational structure.

_____ refers to a problem-solving approach that requires defining the scope of a system, dividing it into its components, and then identifying and evaluating its problems, opportunities, constraints, and needs.

Which of the following is true of a matrix organizational structure?

In a _____ organizational structure, personnel often report to both a functional manager and one or more project managers.

Project managers and their teams must keep in mind the effects of any project on the interests and needs of the entire system or organization instead of focusing on the immediate concerns of the project.

The _____ frame of an organization focuses on providing harmony between the needs of the organization and the needs of people.

Using a systems approach is critical to successful project management.

Most colleges and universities have very strong functional organizations.

The _____ model uses an approach in which developers work with an evolving prototype, using tools such as computer-aided software engineering, joint requirements planning, and joint application design to facilitate rapid prototyping and code generation.

Introduction to Project Management

The Project Management Process Groups: a Case Study

Project Integration Management

Project Scope Management

Project Time Management

Project Cost Management

Project Quality Management

Project Human Resource Management

Project Communications Management

Project Risk Management

Project Procurement Management

Project Stakeholder Management

Filters