Question 1

What is a systems development life cycle? What are some of the predictive models associated with the systems development life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A systems development life cycle (SDLC)

Question 2

Leadership style has no impact on the success of virtual teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Three general classifications of organizational structures are _____, project, and matrix.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  Three general classifications of organizational structures are...

Question 4

In which systems development life cycle do model developers use a model to generate functional requirements and physical design specifications simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

A)  RAD life cycle 
B)  Prototyping life cycle 
C)  Spiral life cycle 
D)  Waterfall life cycle 
A)  RAD life cycle 
B)  Prototyping life cycle 
C)  Spiral life cycle 
D)  Waterfall life cycle

Question 5

Most people believe that the underlying causes of many companies' problems can be traced to its organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An organization that uses a project organizational structure earns their revenue primarily from performing projects for other groups under contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In a(n) _____ organizational structure, project managers have little or no authority.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  In a(n) _____ organizational structure, project managers...

Question 8

Project managers must take adequate time to identify, understand, and manage relationships with all project stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In what type of organizational structure do project managers have the least amount of authority?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional 
B)  Project 
C)  Matrix 
D)  Circular 
A)  Functional 
B)  Project 
C)  Matrix 
D)  Circular

Question 10

Which of the following is true of the project life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the early phases of a project life cycle, resource needs are usually lowest. 
B)  In the later phases of the project life cycle, the level of uncertainty is usually the highest. 
C)  It is much more expensive to make major changes to a project during the earlier phases than the latter phases. 
D)  More resources are usually needed during the initial phases of a project than during the middle or final phases. 
A)  In the early phases of a project life cycle, resource needs are usually lowest. 
B)  In the later phases of the project life cycle, the level of uncertainty is usually the highest. 
C)  It is much more expensive to make major changes to a project during the earlier phases than the latter phases. 
D)  More resources are usually needed during the initial phases of a project than during the middle or final phases.

Question 11

_____ refers to the degree to which work activities are organized around teams, rather than individuals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  _____ refers to the degree to which...

Question 12

Standards and guidelines to follow when performing project management must be devised by top management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which characteristic of organizational culture refers to the degree to which the organization monitors and responds to changes in the external environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Means-ends orientation 
B)  Open-systems focus 
C)  Conflict tolerance 
D)  Risk tolerance 
A)  Means-ends orientation 
B)  Open-systems focus 
C)  Conflict tolerance 
D)  Risk tolerance

Question 14

A(n) _____ is a framework for describing the phases of developing information systems.

Accepted Answer

SDLC
systems develop

Question 15

In a _____organizational structure, program managers, rather than functional managers or vice presidents, report to the CEO. Their staffs have a variety of skills needed to complete all required tasks within their programs.

Accepted Answer

A)  project 
B)  symbolic 
C)  matrix 
D)  functional 
A)  project 
B)  symbolic 
C)  matrix 
D)  functional

Question 16

The _____ frame of the organization is the one that is usually depicted in an organizational chart.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  The _____ frame of the organization is...

Question 17

Which characteristic of organizational culture refers to the degree to which departments within an organization are encouraged to coordinate with each other?

Accepted Answer

A)  Member identity 
B)  People focus 
C)  Group emphasis 
D)  Unit integration 
A)  Member identity 
B)  People focus 
C)  Group emphasis 
D)  Unit integration

Question 18

What are the four frames of organizations? Describe each frame.

Accepted Answer

The structural frame deals with how the

Question 19

Project managers must have cooperation from people in other parts of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

It is much more expensive to make major changes to a project during the earlier phases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is a systems development life cycle? What are some of the predictive models associated with the systems development life cycle?

Leadership style has no impact on the success of virtual teams.

Three general classifications of organizational structures are _____, project, and matrix.

In which systems development life cycle do model developers use a model to generate functional requirements and physical design specifications simultaneously?

Most people believe that the underlying causes of many companies' problems can be traced to its organizational structure.

An organization that uses a project organizational structure earns their revenue primarily from performing projects for other groups under contract.

In a(n) _____ organizational structure, project managers have little or no authority.

Project managers must take adequate time to identify, understand, and manage relationships with all project stakeholders.

In what type of organizational structure do project managers have the least amount of authority?

Which of the following is true of the project life cycle?

_____ refers to the degree to which work activities are organized around teams, rather than individuals.

Standards and guidelines to follow when performing project management must be devised by top management.

Which characteristic of organizational culture refers to the degree to which the organization monitors and responds to changes in the external environment?

A(n) _____ is a framework for describing the phases of developing information systems.

In a _____organizational structure, program managers, rather than functional managers or vice presidents, report to the CEO. Their staffs have a variety of skills needed to complete all required tasks within their programs.

The _____ frame of the organization is the one that is usually depicted in an organizational chart.

Which characteristic of organizational culture refers to the degree to which departments within an organization are encouraged to coordinate with each other?

What are the four frames of organizations? Describe each frame.

Project managers must have cooperation from people in other parts of the organization.

It is much more expensive to make major changes to a project during the earlier phases.

Introduction to Project Management

The Project Management Process Groups

Project Integration Management

Project Scope Management

Project Schedule Management

Project Cost Management

Project Quality Management

Project Resource Management

Project Communications Management

Project Risk Management

Project Procurement Management

Project Stakeholder Management

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Exam 2: The Project Management Information Technology Context

What is a systems development life cycle? What are some of the predictive models associated with the systems development life cycle?

Leadership style has no impact on the success of virtual teams.

Three general classifications of organizational structures are _____, project, and matrix.

In which systems development life cycle do model developers use a model to generate functional requirements and physical design specifications simultaneously?

Most people believe that the underlying causes of many companies' problems can be traced to its organizational structure.

An organization that uses a project organizational structure earns their revenue primarily from performing projects for other groups under contract.

In a(n) _____ organizational structure, project managers have little or no authority.

Project managers must take adequate time to identify, understand, and manage relationships with all project stakeholders.

In what type of organizational structure do project managers have the least amount of authority?

Which of the following is true of the project life cycle?

_____ refers to the degree to which work activities are organized around teams, rather than individuals.

Standards and guidelines to follow when performing project management must be devised by top management.

Which characteristic of organizational culture refers to the degree to which the organization monitors and responds to changes in the external environment?

A(n) _____ is a framework for describing the phases of developing information systems.

In a _____organizational structure, program managers, rather than functional managers or vice presidents, report to the CEO. Their staffs have a variety of skills needed to complete all required tasks within their programs.

The _____ frame of the organization is the one that is usually depicted in an organizational chart.

Which characteristic of organizational culture refers to the degree to which departments within an organization are encouraged to coordinate with each other?

What are the four frames of organizations? Describe each frame.

Project managers must have cooperation from people in other parts of the organization.

It is much more expensive to make major changes to a project during the earlier phases.

Introduction to Project Management

The Project Management Process Groups

Project Integration Management

Project Scope Management

Project Schedule Management

Project Cost Management

Project Quality Management

Project Resource Management

Project Communications Management

Project Risk Management

Project Procurement Management

Project Stakeholder Management

Filters