Exam 13: Project Management and SDLC

Information system design projects are not susceptible to scope creep because of the rigorous SDLC methodology.

In a __________ conversion,the old system and the new system operate simultaneously for a period of time,which is the most expensive,but also the least risky approach.

Enterprises face the challenge of deciding which investments to make and how to allocate scarce resources to competing projects.Typically a senior manager composes a(n)________ that outlines the justification for the start-up and funding of a project.

The __________ is the traditional systems development method used by organizations for large IT projects such as IT infrastructure.

Closing out a project benefits the _________.

During the system investigation stage,__________ studies are done to determine if the hardware,software,and communications components can be developed and/or acquired to solve the business problem.

________ are multipurpose visualization tools that show the timeline of the project schedule;and are used for planning,scheduling,and at-a-glance status reports.

Identify and explain two types of feasibility testing.

Covert resistance to a new IS from employees may take the form of __________.

Identify and describe the triple constraint of project management.Why is it important to manage the triple constraint?

The ________ identifies all work or activities that need to be performed,the schedule of work,and who will perform the work.

Which of the following is not a red flag that indicates IT project problems?

Technical feasibility addresses two primary questions: Do the benefits outweigh the costs of the project? Can the project be completed as scheduled?

Integrated change control processes are always documented and saved in the event of project failure or lawsuits related to the failure.

Management can assess economic feasibility by using cost-benefit analysis,ROI,NPV,and breakeven analysis.

A project is a well-planned sequential series of tasks to achieve a result;and have a defined beginning and end,a scope,resources,and a budget.

________ is the longest path of tasks through a project and a delay of any of these tasks will delay the project if corrective action is not taken.

__________ is the growth of the project after the scope has been defined and is a serious issue because it can cause the project to fail.

During project analysis,IT projects should be examined holistically-that is,in combination in order to identify investment synergies-using a project portfolio management approach.

Requirements analysis is critical to the success of the project.