Question 1

The hallway discussion project team communication method has a medium to a high formality rating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The project management process occurs in

Question 3

An example of a project management system is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Word Perfect. 
B)  Microsoft Office. 
C)  Microsoft Project for Windows. 
D)  Lotus 1-2-3. 
E)  QuarkXpress. 
A)  Word Perfect. 
B)  Microsoft Office. 
C)  Microsoft Project for Windows. 
D)  Lotus 1-2-3. 
E)  QuarkXpress.

Question 4

Slack time is equal to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the difference between an activity's latest and earliest expected completion time. 
B)  the latest expected completion time. 
C)  the difference between the start time and realistic time for each activity. 
D)  the sum of an activity's latest and earliest expected completion time. 
E)  the difference between the optimistic time and pessimistic time for an activity. 
A)  the difference between an activity's latest and earliest expected completion time. 
B)  the latest expected completion time. 
C)  the difference between the start time and realistic time for each activity. 
D)  the sum of an activity's latest and earliest expected completion time. 
E)  the difference between the optimistic time and pessimistic time for an activity.

Question 5

When executing the baseline project plan, the project manager will initiate the execution of project activities, acquire and assign resources, orient and train new team members, keep the project on schedule, and assure the quality of project deliverables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Creating a work breakdown structure requires that you decompose phases into activities and activities into specific tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Project planning involves defining clear, discrete activities and the work needed to complete each activity within a single project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Skills that include interpreting system requests and specifications, site preparation and user training, and contact point for customers best represent:

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership. 
B)  management. 
C)  customer relations. 
D)  conflict management. 
E)  team management. 
A)  leadership. 
B)  management. 
C)  customer relations. 
D)  conflict management. 
E)  team management.

Question 9

Briefly discuss project management software.

Accepted Answer

When developing a project, automated pro

Question 10

Variable expenses are any person, group of people, piece of equipment, or material used in accomplishing an activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A deliverable is an end product in a phase of the SDLC.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a True statement regarding project planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Project planning often requires that you make numerous assumptions about resource availability and potential problems. 
B)  Project planning is the second phase of the project management process. 
C)  Project planning focuses on defining clear, discrete activities and the work needed to complete each activity within a single project. 
D)  The repetitive nature of the project management process requires that plans be constantly monitored throughout the project and periodically updated. 
E)  Monitoring project progress against the baseline project plan is the first project planning activity. 
A)  Project planning often requires that you make numerous assumptions about resource availability and potential problems. 
B)  Project planning is the second phase of the project management process. 
C)  Project planning focuses on defining clear, discrete activities and the work needed to complete each activity within a single project. 
D)  The repetitive nature of the project management process requires that plans be constantly monitored throughout the project and periodically updated. 
E)  Monitoring project progress against the baseline project plan is the first project planning activity.

Question 13

The project manager is responsible for initiating, planning, executing, and closing down the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The focus of project management is to ensure that systems development projects meet customer expectations and are delivered within budget and time constraints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following occurs during project execution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monitoring project progress against the baseline project plan 
B)  Conducting post project reviews 
C)  Establishing the project initiation plan 
D)  Establishing the project workbook 
E)  Establishing the communication plan 
A)  Monitoring project progress against the baseline project plan 
B)  Conducting post project reviews 
C)  Establishing the project initiation plan 
D)  Establishing the project workbook 
E)  Establishing the communication plan

Question 16

Which of the following refers to the time in which an activity can be completed without delaying the project?

Accepted Answer

A)  Latest expected completion time 
B)  Earliest expected completion time 
C)  Delay time 
D)  End time 
E)  Critical time 
A)  Latest expected completion time 
B)  Earliest expected completion time 
C)  Delay time 
D)  End time 
E)  Critical time

Question 17

The phase of the project management process in which activities are performed to assess the size, scope, and complexity of the project and to establish procedures to support later project activities best defines:

Accepted Answer

A)  project initiation. 
B)  scope development. 
C)  project planning. 
D)  project assessment. 
E)  project design. 
A)  project initiation. 
B)  scope development. 
C)  project planning. 
D)  project assessment. 
E)  project design.

Question 18

Establishing a relationship with a customer is a project initiation activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 
E)  Customer relations 
A)  Conflict management 
B)  Management 
C)  Leadership 
D)  Team management 
E)  Customer relations

Question 20

An activity on the critical path will have a slack time of 1.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The hallway discussion project team communication method has a medium to a high formality rating.

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

An example of a project management system is:

Slack time is equal to:

When executing the baseline project plan, the project manager will initiate the execution of project activities, acquire and assign resources, orient and train new team members, keep the project on schedule, and assure the quality of project deliverables.

Creating a work breakdown structure requires that you decompose phases into activities and activities into specific tasks.

Project planning involves defining clear, discrete activities and the work needed to complete each activity within a single project.

Skills that include interpreting system requests and specifications, site preparation and user training, and contact point for customers best represent:

Briefly discuss project management software.

Variable expenses are any person, group of people, piece of equipment, or material used in accomplishing an activity.

A deliverable is an end product in a phase of the SDLC.

Which of the following is NOT a True statement regarding project planning?

The project manager is responsible for initiating, planning, executing, and closing down the project.

The focus of project management is to ensure that systems development projects meet customer expectations and are delivered within budget and time constraints.

Which of the following occurs during project execution?

Which of the following refers to the time in which an activity can be completed without delaying the project?

The phase of the project management process in which activities are performed to assess the size, scope, and complexity of the project and to establish procedures to support later project activities best defines:

Establishing a relationship with a customer is a project initiation activity.

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?

An activity on the critical path will have a slack time of 1.

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

Exam 3: Managing the Information Systems Project

The hallway discussion project team communication method has a medium to a high formality rating.

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

An example of a project management system is:

Slack time is equal to:

When executing the baseline project plan, the project manager will initiate the execution of project activities, acquire and assign resources, orient and train new team members, keep the project on schedule, and assure the quality of project deliverables.

Creating a work breakdown structure requires that you decompose phases into activities and activities into specific tasks.

Project planning involves defining clear, discrete activities and the work needed to complete each activity within a single project.

Skills that include interpreting system requests and specifications, site preparation and user training, and contact point for customers best represent:

Briefly discuss project management software.

Variable expenses are any person, group of people, piece of equipment, or material used in accomplishing an activity.

A deliverable is an end product in a phase of the SDLC.

Which of the following is NOT a True statement regarding project planning?

The project manager is responsible for initiating, planning, executing, and closing down the project.

The focus of project management is to ensure that systems development projects meet customer expectations and are delivered within budget and time constraints.

Which of the following occurs during project execution?

Which of the following refers to the time in which an activity can be completed without delaying the project?

The phase of the project management process in which activities are performed to assess the size, scope, and complexity of the project and to establish procedures to support later project activities best defines:

Establishing a relationship with a customer is a project initiation activity.

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?

An activity on the critical path will have a slack time of 1.

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