Question 1

List in sequence the four phases of the systems development cycle.

Accepted Answer

Conception, Definition, Execution, Operation

Question 2

A complete proposal should include:

Accepted Answer

A)  time and cost estimates 
B)  a brief resume of key personnel 
C)  project purpose, objectives, and work approach 
D)  description of the project organization 
E)  all of the above 
A)  time and cost estimates 
B)  a brief resume of key personnel 
C)  project purpose, objectives, and work approach 
D)  description of the project organization 
E)  all of the above E

Question 3

The project proposal is most often prepared during which phase of the systems development cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Definition 
B)  Operation 
C)  Execution 
D)  Conception 
A)  Definition 
B)  Operation 
C)  Execution 
D)  Conception D

Question 4

The purpose of contract negotiation is to

Accepted Answer

A)  help contractors decide whether or not to prepare proposals in response to the RFP 
B)  allow the customer the opportunity to explain the problem/need to contractors 
C)  help the customer decide who among several well-qualified contractors should be chosen 
D)  establish user requirements to be included in the RFP 
A)  help contractors decide whether or not to prepare proposals in response to the RFP 
B)  allow the customer the opportunity to explain the problem/need to contractors 
C)  help the customer decide who among several well-qualified contractors should be chosen 
D)  establish user requirements to be included in the RFP

Question 5

Statement: Few projects involve contracts or the contracting process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In defining user needs, which of the following are true (circle all that apply):

Accepted Answer

A)  the contractor defines the need first, then checks it with the customer 
B)  the user always knows what his needs are 
C)  there might be more than one user 
D)  the contractor should redefine the need in terms of the area in which he (the contractor) knows the most or has the greatest expertise 
E)  some of the needs might change and have to be redefined later 
A)  the contractor defines the need first, then checks it with the customer 
B)  the user always knows what his needs are 
C)  there might be more than one user 
D)  the contractor should redefine the need in terms of the area in which he (the contractor) knows the most or has the greatest expertise 
E)  some of the needs might change and have to be redefined later

Question 7

Signing of the contract ordinarily represents

Accepted Answer

A)  approval for the project to begin 
B)  that the customer and the contractor have reached an agreement 
C)  completion of Phase A 
D)  completion of the project 
A)  approval for the project to begin 
B)  that the customer and the contractor have reached an agreement 
C)  completion of Phase A 
D)  completion of the project

Question 8

A feasibility study

Accepted Answer

A)  can be included in the initial investigation of the project 
B)  is conducted after project completion to assess the project's costs and benefits 
C)  can be performed by a contratctor and included in the project proposal 
D)  is used to assess whether or not the technology in the project is likely to work 
E)  is used to assess whether or not the end result is likely to succeed economically 
A)  can be included in the initial investigation of the project 
B)  is conducted after project completion to assess the project's costs and benefits 
C)  can be performed by a contratctor and included in the project proposal 
D)  is used to assess whether or not the technology in the project is likely to work 
E)  is used to assess whether or not the end result is likely to succeed economically

Question 9

Statement: So that the user can remain impartial, during the feasibility study the contractor should sever or minimize communication with the user.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Statement: Most proposals are rather brief and involve negligible effort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When planning a project, it is important to account for (circle all that apply):

Accepted Answer

A)  any special training 
B)  the user requirements of other projects in the firm 
C)  any anticipated difficulties 
D)  the method of implementation 
E)  the availability of human and technical resources 
A)  any special training 
B)  the user requirements of other projects in the firm 
C)  any anticipated difficulties 
D)  the method of implementation 
E)  the availability of human and technical resources

Question 12

Two projects, A and B, are scored using three criteria that are weighted in the proportion 0.20, 0.30, and 0.50. Using a 5-point scale for each of the criteria, Project A is scored 5, 3, 2; Project B is scored 5, 2, 5. Circle all of the following that are true:

Accepted Answer

A)  Project A has a weighted rating of 2.9 
B)  Project A has a weighted rating of 3.33 
C)  Project B has a weighted rating of 4.1 
D)  Project B has a weighted rating of 3.33 
E)  None of the above are correct 
A)  Project A has a weighted rating of 2.9 
B)  Project A has a weighted rating of 3.33 
C)  Project B has a weighted rating of 4.1 
D)  Project B has a weighted rating of 3.33 
E)  None of the above are correct

Question 13

Statement: In most proposals, the first few pages-the introductory cover letter and executive summary-are often the most important part.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Statement: The practice of fast-tracking involves performing the phases of the systems development cycle such that little time is wasted between when one phase is completed and the next phase is begun.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Statement: Sustainability matters are addressed in projects through a combination of climate-change adaptation and mitigation measures

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The contract statement of work (CSOW) defines

Accepted Answer

A)  the expected performance of the project in terms of scope, requirements, results, schedules, costs, price, payment schedules 
B)  ways to handle changes or variations 
C)  each party's responsibilities and liabilities 
D)  any or all of these 
A)  the expected performance of the project in terms of scope, requirements, results, schedules, costs, price, payment schedules 
B)  ways to handle changes or variations 
C)  each party's responsibilities and liabilities 
D)  any or all of these

Question 17

Statement: Following project initiation, momentum increases uniformly until the project is completed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Statement: Unless a company strongly believes it can win a contract, there is no reason to submit a proposal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Phased project planning

Accepted Answer

A)  is the same as fast tracking 
B)  means the project is conducted stepwise, often with a review at the end of each step 
C)  means the plan for each phase of the project is prepared at the start of the phase 
D)  has no relation to project gating 
A)  is the same as fast tracking 
B)  means the project is conducted stepwise, often with a review at the end of each step 
C)  means the plan for each phase of the project is prepared at the start of the phase 
D)  has no relation to project gating

Question 20

Statement: In the systems development cycle, it is possible for the systems developer to be its own user.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

List in sequence the four phases of the systems development cycle.

A complete proposal should include:

The project proposal is most often prepared during which phase of the systems development cycle?

The purpose of contract negotiation is to

Statement: Few projects involve contracts or the contracting process.

In defining user needs, which of the following are true (circle all that apply):

Signing of the contract ordinarily represents

A feasibility study

Statement: So that the user can remain impartial, during the feasibility study the contractor should sever or minimize communication with the user.

Statement: Most proposals are rather brief and involve negligible effort.

When planning a project, it is important to account for (circle all that apply):

Two projects, A and B, are scored using three criteria that are weighted in the proportion 0.20, 0.30, and 0.50. Using a 5-point scale for each of the criteria, Project A is scored 5, 3, 2; Project B is scored 5, 2, 5. Circle all of the following that are true:

Statement: In most proposals, the first few pages-the introductory cover letter and executive summary-are often the most important part.

Statement: The practice of fast-tracking involves performing the phases of the systems development cycle such that little time is wasted between when one phase is completed and the next phase is begun.

Statement: Sustainability matters are addressed in projects through a combination of climate-change adaptation and mitigation measures

The contract statement of work (CSOW) defines

Statement: Following project initiation, momentum increases uniformly until the project is completed.

Statement: Unless a company strongly believes it can win a contract, there is no reason to submit a proposal.

Phased project planning

Statement: In the systems development cycle, it is possible for the systems developer to be its own user.

What Is Project Management

Systems Approach

Project Definition and System Definition

Project Execution and Closeout

Basic Project Planning Techniques

Project Schedule Planning and Networks

Advanced Project Network Analysis and Scheduling

Cost Estimating and Budgeting

Project Quality Management

Project Risk Management

Project Procurement Management and Contracting

Project Monitoring and Control

Agile Project Management and Lean

Project Organizational Structure and Integration

Project Roles and Stakeholders

Leadership, Teamwork, and Conflict

Meta-Management of Projects and Program Management

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

International Project Management

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Exam 3: Project Life Cycle and Project Conception

List in sequence the four phases of the systems development cycle.

A complete proposal should include:

The project proposal is most often prepared during which phase of the systems development cycle?

The purpose of contract negotiation is to

Statement: Few projects involve contracts or the contracting process.

In defining user needs, which of the following are true (circle all that apply):

Signing of the contract ordinarily represents

A feasibility study

Statement: So that the user can remain impartial, during the feasibility study the contractor should sever or minimize communication with the user.

Statement: Most proposals are rather brief and involve negligible effort.

When planning a project, it is important to account for (circle all that apply):

Two projects, A and B, are scored using three criteria that are weighted in the proportion 0.20, 0.30, and 0.50. Using a 5-point scale for each of the criteria, Project A is scored 5, 3, 2; Project B is scored 5, 2, 5. Circle all of the following that are true:

Statement: In most proposals, the first few pages-the introductory cover letter and executive summary-are often the most important part.

Statement: The practice of fast-tracking involves performing the phases of the systems development cycle such that little time is wasted between when one phase is completed and the next phase is begun.

Statement: Sustainability matters are addressed in projects through a combination of climate-change adaptation and mitigation measures

The contract statement of work (CSOW) defines

Statement: Following project initiation, momentum increases uniformly until the project is completed.

Statement: Unless a company strongly believes it can win a contract, there is no reason to submit a proposal.

Phased project planning

Statement: In the systems development cycle, it is possible for the systems developer to be its own user.

What Is Project Management

Systems Approach

Project Definition and System Definition

Project Execution and Closeout

Basic Project Planning Techniques

Project Schedule Planning and Networks

Advanced Project Network Analysis and Scheduling

Cost Estimating and Budgeting

Project Quality Management

Project Risk Management

Project Procurement Management and Contracting

Project Monitoring and Control

Agile Project Management and Lean

Project Organizational Structure and Integration

Project Roles and Stakeholders

Leadership, Teamwork, and Conflict

Meta-Management of Projects and Program Management

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

International Project Management

Filters