Question 1

Phase A of the System Development Cycle is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Statement: When doing a feasibility study, the present system is ignored and alternative, potentially better systems are evaluated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Statement: Before a project is begun, a preliminary feasibility study should be performed to determine if it has merit and should be pursued.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Statement: Part of a project's feasibility is determining the impact of the project or its end-item system on the natural environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Statement: Definition: a problem is a need that is unsatisfied.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Statement: The request for proposal is sent from the contractor to potential users as an unsolicited proposal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A complete RFP should include (circle all that apply):

Accepted Answer

A)  a statement describing the contractor who will perform the work 
B)  a statement of the problem or work to be performed 
C)  information about the state of the economy 
D)  information about the expected proposal format and content 
E)  information about the selection timetable, criteria, and contract type 
A)  a statement describing the contractor who will perform the work 
B)  a statement of the problem or work to be performed 
C)  information about the state of the economy 
D)  information about the expected proposal format and content 
E)  information about the selection timetable, criteria, and contract type

Question 8

Statement: A work requisition or work order describe the work expected of each party or work group in the project and authorizes it to begin work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Statement: The business case assesses the value and risks of a project at an early stage, and attempts to convince the customer/sponsor to undertake the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In which of the following kinds of contracts is the actual, final cost of the project unknown until after the project is completed (circle all that apply):

Accepted Answer

A)  cost reimbursement contract 
B)  fixed price contract 
C)  incentive fee contract 
D)  none of these 
A)  cost reimbursement contract 
B)  fixed price contract 
C)  incentive fee contract 
D)  none of these

Question 11

Statement: The initial investigation for a project is usually conducted by a hired contractor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The purpose of contract negotiation is to (circle all that apply):

Accepted Answer

A)  clarify technical terms of the contract 
B)  reach agreement on time, cost, and performance requirements 
C)  convince the user that the project has been completed 
D)  reach a contract agreement to the best advantage of the parties involved 
E)  help contractors decide whether or not they should prepare proposals in response to the RFP 
A)  clarify technical terms of the contract 
B)  reach agreement on time, cost, and performance requirements 
C)  convince the user that the project has been completed 
D)  reach a contract agreement to the best advantage of the parties involved 
E)  help contractors decide whether or not they should prepare proposals in response to the RFP

Phase A of the System Development Cycle is

Statement: When doing a feasibility study, the present system is ignored and alternative, potentially better systems are evaluated.

Statement: Before a project is begun, a preliminary feasibility study should be performed to determine if it has merit and should be pursued.

Statement: Part of a project's feasibility is determining the impact of the project or its end-item system on the natural environment.

Statement: Definition: a problem is a need that is unsatisfied.

Statement: The request for proposal is sent from the contractor to potential users as an unsolicited proposal.

A complete RFP should include (circle all that apply):

Statement: A work requisition or work order describe the work expected of each party or work group in the project and authorizes it to begin work.

Statement: The business case assesses the value and risks of a project at an early stage, and attempts to convince the customer/sponsor to undertake the project.

In which of the following kinds of contracts is the actual, final cost of the project unknown until after the project is completed (circle all that apply):

Statement: The initial investigation for a project is usually conducted by a hired contractor.

The purpose of contract negotiation is to (circle all that apply):

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

Phase A of the System Development Cycle is

Statement: When doing a feasibility study, the present system is ignored and alternative, potentially better systems are evaluated.

Statement: Before a project is begun, a preliminary feasibility study should be performed to determine if it has merit and should be pursued.

Statement: Part of a project's feasibility is determining the impact of the project or its end-item system on the natural environment.

Statement: Definition: a problem is a need that is unsatisfied.

Statement: The request for proposal is sent from the contractor to potential users as an unsolicited proposal.

A complete RFP should include (circle all that apply):

Statement: A work requisition or work order describe the work expected of each party or work group in the project and authorizes it to begin work.

Statement: The business case assesses the value and risks of a project at an early stage, and attempts to convince the customer/sponsor to undertake the project.

In which of the following kinds of contracts is the actual, final cost of the project unknown until after the project is completed (circle all that apply):

Statement: The initial investigation for a project is usually conducted by a hired contractor.

The purpose of contract negotiation is to (circle all that apply):

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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