Question 1

Identify an example of project management software and the features/functionality you would expect it to provide.

Accepted Answer

An example of project management softwar

Question 2

The project triangle includes 3 sides - time, scope and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cost 
B)  product 
C)  event 
D)  quality 
E)  requirements 
A)  cost 
B)  product 
C)  event 
D)  quality 
E)  requirements

Question 3

Open source software is free but often an organization will have to pay for training and technical support for the software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Explain why IT projects are seen as just business projects involving significant amounts of technology.

Accepted Answer

IT project is the type of project that d

Question 5

List one example of open source software.

Accepted Answer

Linux (and

Question 6

Classify the following organizational activity as either operations or a project.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Classify the following organizational activity as either...

Question 7

An organization may convert from an old system to a new system by choosing to run both the old and new systems at the same time until the new system is fully accepted. This is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cutover 
B)  Parallel conversion 
C)  Direct cutover 
D)  Agile development 
E)  SDLC 
A)  Cutover 
B)  Parallel conversion 
C)  Direct cutover 
D)  Agile development 
E)  SDLC

Question 8

What are the three outside elements of the project triangle?

Accepted Answer

Time, Cost

Question 9

This is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result.

Accepted Answer

A)  project 
B)  event 
C)  scope 
D)  requirement 
E)  system 
A)  project 
B)  event 
C)  scope 
D)  requirement 
E)  system

Question 10

Which one of the following software products is NOT an open source software release?

Accepted Answer

A)  PERL 
B)  Open Office 
C)  Linux 
D)  Mozilla 
E)  Microsoft Office 
A)  PERL 
B)  Open Office 
C)  Linux 
D)  Mozilla 
E)  Microsoft Office

Question 11

A system development life cycle

Accepted Answer

A)  Assures us that as some systems die others are born in a sort of "circle of life." 
B)  Is a chain of events that count down to the demise of a system. 
C)  Illustrates the steps needed to go from one stage to another: for example, analysis to design to construction to implementation to operation to maintenance. 
D)  Specifies how to build a prototype quickly then improve on it. 
E)  Is a self-propelled ride at the "Technology Amusement Park" in San Francisco. 
A)  Assures us that as some systems die others are born in a sort of "circle of life." 
B)  Is a chain of events that count down to the demise of a system. 
C)  Illustrates the steps needed to go from one stage to another: for example, analysis to design to construction to implementation to operation to maintenance. 
D)  Specifies how to build a prototype quickly then improve on it. 
E)  Is a self-propelled ride at the "Technology Amusement Park" in San Francisco.

Question 12

Integrating within the organization is a mechanism to manage project complexity, and includes frequent team meetings as an example.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In today's hypercompetitive business environment, firms that have strong project management skills have a higher likelihood of success because they are able to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Spend money wisely. 
B)  Adapt processes and systems and therefore innovate faster than their competitors. 
C)  Optimize business processes. 
D)  Change and adapt in a slow yet methodical manner, reducing risk. 
E)  Utilize social and mobile platforms. 
A)  Spend money wisely. 
B)  Adapt processes and systems and therefore innovate faster than their competitors. 
C)  Optimize business processes. 
D)  Change and adapt in a slow yet methodical manner, reducing risk. 
E)  Utilize social and mobile platforms.

Question 14

Match the three major project periods to Lewin's phases of the change model.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the three major project periods to...

Question 15

In calling something a "project," the issues of uniqueness and temporariness are very important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

To help with organization and complexity, a project manager will break a project up into:

Accepted Answer

A)  Variables 
B)  Business processes 
C)  Subprojects 
D)  Infrastructure 
E)  Work 
A)  Variables 
B)  Business processes 
C)  Subprojects 
D)  Infrastructure 
E)  Work

Question 17

Adding more people to a project can be helpful, but most projects are not made more efficient by simply adding labor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Project risk is a function of these 3 determinants.

Accepted Answer

Complexity

Question 19

What is the name given to the department that develops project management skills, boosts efficiency for projects, and improves project delivery?

Accepted Answer

Project Ma

Question 20

A good project manager defines a realistic project scope and then manages the project so that it can be completed on time and within _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A good project manager defines a realistic...

Identify an example of project management software and the features/functionality you would expect it to provide.

The project triangle includes 3 sides - time, scope and ________.

Open source software is free but often an organization will have to pay for training and technical support for the software.

Explain why IT projects are seen as just business projects involving significant amounts of technology.

List one example of open source software.

Classify the following organizational activity as either operations or a project.

An organization may convert from an old system to a new system by choosing to run both the old and new systems at the same time until the new system is fully accepted. This is known as __________.

What are the three outside elements of the project triangle?

This is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result.

Which one of the following software products is NOT an open source software release?

A system development life cycle

Integrating within the organization is a mechanism to manage project complexity, and includes frequent team meetings as an example.

In today's hypercompetitive business environment, firms that have strong project management skills have a higher likelihood of success because they are able to:

Match the three major project periods to Lewin's phases of the change model.

In calling something a "project," the issues of uniqueness and temporariness are very important.

To help with organization and complexity, a project manager will break a project up into:

Adding more people to a project can be helpful, but most projects are not made more efficient by simply adding labor.

Project risk is a function of these 3 determinants.

What is the name given to the department that develops project management skills, boosts efficiency for projects, and improves project delivery?

A good project manager defines a realistic project scope and then manages the project so that it can be completed on time and within _________.

Introduction

The Information Systems Strategy Triangle

Strategic Use of Information Resources

Organizational Strategy and Information Systems

Information Systems and the Design of Work

Information Systems and Business Transformation

Architecture and Infrastructure

Security

The Business of Information Technology

Governance of the Information Systems Organization

Information Systems Sourcing

Business Intelligence Knowledge Management and Analytics

Privacy and Ethical Considerations in Information Management

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Exam 12: Managing IT Projects

Identify an example of project management software and the features/functionality you would expect it to provide.

The project triangle includes 3 sides - time, scope and ________.

Open source software is free but often an organization will have to pay for training and technical support for the software.

Explain why IT projects are seen as just business projects involving significant amounts of technology.

List one example of open source software.

Classify the following organizational activity as either operations or a project.

An organization may convert from an old system to a new system by choosing to run both the old and new systems at the same time until the new system is fully accepted. This is known as __________.

What are the three outside elements of the project triangle?

This is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result.

Which one of the following software products is NOT an open source software release?

A system development life cycle

Integrating within the organization is a mechanism to manage project complexity, and includes frequent team meetings as an example.

In today's hypercompetitive business environment, firms that have strong project management skills have a higher likelihood of success because they are able to:

Match the three major project periods to Lewin's phases of the change model.

In calling something a "project," the issues of uniqueness and temporariness are very important.

To help with organization and complexity, a project manager will break a project up into:

Adding more people to a project can be helpful, but most projects are not made more efficient by simply adding labor.

Project risk is a function of these 3 determinants.

What is the name given to the department that develops project management skills, boosts efficiency for projects, and improves project delivery?

A good project manager defines a realistic project scope and then manages the project so that it can be completed on time and within _________.

Introduction

The Information Systems Strategy Triangle

Strategic Use of Information Resources

Organizational Strategy and Information Systems

Information Systems and the Design of Work

Information Systems and Business Transformation

Architecture and Infrastructure

Security

The Business of Information Technology

Governance of the Information Systems Organization

Information Systems Sourcing

Business Intelligence Knowledge Management and Analytics

Privacy and Ethical Considerations in Information Management

Filters