Question 1

A slipped completion date for an activity may initiate a change to the baseline project plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An individual with a diverse set of skills-management, leadership, technical, conflict management, and customer relationship-who is responsible for initiating, planning, executing, and closing down a project best defines:

Accepted Answer

A)  chief information officer. 
B)  consultant. 
C)  project scheduler. 
D)  project manager. 
E)  end user. 
A)  chief information officer. 
B)  consultant. 
C)  project scheduler. 
D)  project manager. 
E)  end user.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  developing a project charter activity of the project planning phase. 
B)  setting a baseline project plan activity of the project planning phase. 
C)  determining project standards and procedures activity of the project planning phase. 
D)  describing the project scope, alternatives, and feasibility activity of the project planning phase. 
E)  closing down the project activity of the project planning phase. 
A)  developing a project charter activity of the project planning phase. 
B)  setting a baseline project plan activity of the project planning phase. 
C)  determining project standards and procedures activity of the project planning phase. 
D)  describing the project scope, alternatives, and feasibility activity of the project planning phase. 
E)  closing down the project activity of the project planning phase.

Question 4

An online or hard-copy repository for all project correspondence, inputs, outputs, deliverables, procedures, and standards that is used for performing project audits, orientation of new team members, communicating with management and customers, identifying future projects, and performing post project reviews is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  a project workbook. 
B)  a schedule book. 
C)  a project planner. 
D)  project management software. 
E)  an electronic calendar. 
A)  a project workbook. 
B)  a schedule book. 
C)  a project planner. 
D)  project management software. 
E)  an electronic calendar.

Question 5

In order to determine the resources required for project completion, an organization should analyze the project's scope and determine the project's probability of successful completion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following slack times indicates that an activity is on the critical path?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  10 
C)  0 
D)  2 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  10 
C)  0 
D)  2 
E)  5

Question 7

A critical path refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a sequence of task activities whose order and durations indirectly affect the completion date of a project. 
B)  a sequence of task activities whose order and durations directly affect the completion date of a project. 
C)  a sequence of task activities whose order must be performed in parallel. 
D)  a sequence of task activities whose duration cannot last more than 40 percent of the time allotted to the project. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  a sequence of task activities whose order and durations indirectly affect the completion date of a project. 
B)  a sequence of task activities whose order and durations directly affect the completion date of a project. 
C)  a sequence of task activities whose order must be performed in parallel. 
D)  a sequence of task activities whose duration cannot last more than 40 percent of the time allotted to the project. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 8

Which of the following states correctly the formality and use of hallway discussions?

Accepted Answer

A)  In terms of formality, hallway discussions would be rated medium. In terms of use, hallway discussions would be used to inform. 
B)  In terms of formality, hallway discussions would be rated high. In terms of use, hallway discussions would be used to inform. 
C)  In terms of formality, hallway discussions would be rated low. In terms of use, hallway discussions would be used to inform and resolve issues. 
D)  In terms of formality, hallway discussions would be rated high. In terms of use, hallway discussions would serve as a permanent record. 
E)  In terms of formality, hallway discussions would be rated medium to high. In terms of use, hallway discussions would be used to resolve issues. 
A)  In terms of formality, hallway discussions would be rated medium. In terms of use, hallway discussions would be used to inform. 
B)  In terms of formality, hallway discussions would be rated high. In terms of use, hallway discussions would be used to inform. 
C)  In terms of formality, hallway discussions would be rated low. In terms of use, hallway discussions would be used to inform and resolve issues. 
D)  In terms of formality, hallway discussions would be rated high. In terms of use, hallway discussions would serve as a permanent record. 
E)  In terms of formality, hallway discussions would be rated medium to high. In terms of use, hallway discussions would be used to resolve issues.

Question 9

Project time estimates for task completion and overall system quality are not significantly influenced by the assignment of people to tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Indicating when and how written and oral reports will be provided by the team, how team members will coordinate work, what messages will be sent to announce the project to interested parties, and what kinds of information will be shared with vendors and external contractors involved with the project describes:

Accepted Answer

A)  determining project standards and procedures. 
B)  developing a project scope statement. 
C)  developing a communication plan. 
D)  setting a baseline project plan. 
E)  establishing the project initiation team. 
A)  determining project standards and procedures. 
B)  developing a project scope statement. 
C)  developing a communication plan. 
D)  setting a baseline project plan. 
E)  establishing the project initiation team.

Question 11

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)  Customer relations 
E)  Technical problem solving 
A)  Conflict management 
B)  Risk and change management 
C)  Team management 
D)  Customer relations 
E)  Technical problem solving

Question 12

The final phase of the project management process that focuses on bringing a project to an end is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  project evaluation. 
B)  project closedown. 
C)  project initiation and planning. 
D)  project review. 
E)  project implementation. 
A)  project evaluation. 
B)  project closedown. 
C)  project initiation and planning. 
D)  project review. 
E)  project implementation.

Question 13

Pessimistic time refers to:

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. 
E)  the average period of time for an activity 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. 
E)  the average period of time for an activity to be completed.

Question 14

Identify the common activities and skills of a project manager.

Accepted Answer

The project manager must be equipped wit

Question 15

Briefly define and compare Gantt and Network diagrams.

Accepted Answer

A Gantt chart is a graphical representat

Question 16

Managing conflict within a project team to ensure that conflict is not too high or too low best defines which of the following project manager activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conflict management 
B)  Leadership 
C)  Team management 
D)  Problem solving 
E)  Risk management 
A)  Conflict management 
B)  Leadership 
C)  Team management 
D)  Problem solving 
E)  Risk management

Question 17

Gantt charts show how tasks must be ordered and when an activity should begin and end.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is a project? Who is the project manager?

Accepted Answer

A project is a planned undertaking of a

Question 19

Risks can arise from:

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of new technology. 
B)  resistance to change. 
C)  availability of critical resources. 
D)  member inexperience with technology or the business area. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  the use of new technology. 
B)  resistance to change. 
C)  availability of critical resources. 
D)  member inexperience with technology or the business area. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 20

Task sequence depends on which tasks produce deliverables needed in other tasks, when critical resources are available, the constraints placed on the project by the client, and the process outlined in the SDLC.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A slipped completion date for an activity may initiate a change to the baseline project plan.

An individual with a diverse set of skills-management, leadership, technical, conflict management, and customer relationship-who is responsible for initiating, planning, executing, and closing down a project best defines:

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

In order to determine the resources required for project completion, an organization should analyze the project's scope and determine the project's probability of successful completion.

Which of the following slack times indicates that an activity is on the critical path?

A critical path refers to:

Which of the following states correctly the formality and use of hallway discussions?

Project time estimates for task completion and overall system quality are not significantly influenced by the assignment of people to tasks.

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 final phase of the project management process that focuses on bringing a project to an end is called:

Pessimistic time refers to:

Identify the common activities and skills of a project manager.

Briefly define and compare Gantt and Network diagrams.

Managing conflict within a project team to ensure that conflict is not too high or too low best defines which of the following project manager activities?

Gantt charts show how tasks must be ordered and when an activity should begin and end.

What is a project? Who is the project manager?

Risks can arise from:

Task sequence depends on which tasks produce deliverables needed in other tasks, when critical resources are available, the constraints placed on the project by the client, and the process outlined in the SDLC.

The Systems Development Environment

The Sources of Software

Systems Planning and Selection

Determining System Requirements

Structuring System Requirements: Process Modeling

Structuring System Requirements: Conceptual Data Modeling

Designing the Human Interface

Designing Databases

Systems Implementation and Operation

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Exam 3: Managing the Information Systems Project

A slipped completion date for an activity may initiate a change to the baseline project plan.

An individual with a diverse set of skills-management, leadership, technical, conflict management, and customer relationship-who is responsible for initiating, planning, executing, and closing down a project best defines:

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

In order to determine the resources required for project completion, an organization should analyze the project's scope and determine the project's probability of successful completion.

Which of the following slack times indicates that an activity is on the critical path?

A critical path refers to:

Which of the following states correctly the formality and use of hallway discussions?

Project time estimates for task completion and overall system quality are not significantly influenced by the assignment of people to tasks.

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 final phase of the project management process that focuses on bringing a project to an end is called:

Pessimistic time refers to:

Identify the common activities and skills of a project manager.

Briefly define and compare Gantt and Network diagrams.

Managing conflict within a project team to ensure that conflict is not too high or too low best defines which of the following project manager activities?

Gantt charts show how tasks must be ordered and when an activity should begin and end.

What is a project? Who is the project manager?

Risks can arise from:

Task sequence depends on which tasks produce deliverables needed in other tasks, when critical resources are available, the constraints placed on the project by the client, and the process outlined in the SDLC.

The Systems Development Environment

The Sources of Software

Systems Planning and Selection

Determining System Requirements

Structuring System Requirements: Process Modeling

Structuring System Requirements: Conceptual Data Modeling

Designing the Human Interface

Designing Databases

Systems Implementation and Operation

Filters