Question 1

Iterative development consists of a series of tiny projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A(n) ____________________ is a document issued by the project initiator or sponsor that formally authorizes the existence of a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a document issued by...

Question 3

Project ____________ represent key dates when a certain group of activities must be performed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Project ____________ represent key dates when a...

Question 4

A(n) _________ is a logical relationship that exists between the project tasks, or between a project task and a milestone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _________ is a logical relationship that...

Question 5

What is the number one reason that IT projects fall behind schedule or fail?

Accepted Answer

A)  Change in business goals during the project 
B)  Lack of support from business management 
C)  Poor planning or poor project management 
D)  Change in technology during the project 
A)  Change in business goals during the project 
B)  Lack of support from business management 
C)  Poor planning or poor project management 
D)  Change in technology during the project

Question 6

Project deliverables represent key dates when a certain group of activities must be performed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Project management software specifically supports the long-term and day-to-day management and execution of the steps in a(n) _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Project management software specifically supports the long-term...

Question 8

Which of the following is a business-related consequence of failing software?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decrease productivity 
B)  Damage to brand reputation 
C)  Incur liabilities 
D)  All of these 
A)  Decrease productivity 
B)  Damage to brand reputation 
C)  Incur liabilities 
D)  All of these

Question 9

Onshore outsourcing is the process of engaging another company within the same country for services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Identify the three primary outsourcing options.

Accepted Answer

Onshore outsourcing is engaging another

Question 11

A(n) ___________________ is a set of policies, procedures, standards, processes, practices, tools, techniques, and tasks that people apply to technical and management challenges.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ___________________ is a set of policies,...

Question 12

Which activity is performed during the planning phase of SDLC?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify and select the system for development 
B)  Assess project feasibility 
C)  Develop the project plan 
D)  All of these 
A)  Identify and select the system for development 
B)  Assess project feasibility 
C)  Develop the project plan 
D)  All of these

Question 13

A(n) ____________ is a temporary endeavour undertaken to create a unique product or service.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________ is a temporary endeavour undertaken...

Question 14

The ____________________ is different than the waterfall and agile methodologies not in terms of the type of work that is done, but rather who is in control and does most of the design work.

Accepted Answer

participat

Question 15

The rapid application development methodology emphasizes extensive user involvement in the rapid and evolutionary construction of working __________ of a system to accelerate the systems development process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The rapid application development methodology emphasizes extensive...

Question 16

Managing technology is one of the hardest and most critical efforts a project manager undertakes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The SDLC is different than the waterfall and agile methodologies not in terms of the type of work that is done, but rather who is control and does most of the design work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Project products are quantifiable criteria that must be met for the project to be considered a success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is the least likely reason why companies outsource?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tap outside sources of expertise 
B)  Concentrate resources on core business 
C)  Reduce headcount and related expenses 
D)  Better manage the costs of internal processes 
A)  Tap outside sources of expertise 
B)  Concentrate resources on core business 
C)  Reduce headcount and related expenses 
D)  Better manage the costs of internal processes

Question 20

What is the outsourcing option that includes the most remote location and indirect customer control?

Accepted Answer

A)  Onshore outsourcing 
B)  Nearshore outsourcing 
C)  Offshore outsourcing 
D)  None of these 
A)  Onshore outsourcing 
B)  Nearshore outsourcing 
C)  Offshore outsourcing 
D)  None of these

Iterative development consists of a series of tiny projects.

A(n) ____________________ is a document issued by the project initiator or sponsor that formally authorizes the existence of a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activities.

Project ____________ represent key dates when a certain group of activities must be performed.

A(n) _________ is a logical relationship that exists between the project tasks, or between a project task and a milestone.

What is the number one reason that IT projects fall behind schedule or fail?

Project deliverables represent key dates when a certain group of activities must be performed.

Project management software specifically supports the long-term and day-to-day management and execution of the steps in a(n) _______.

Which of the following is a business-related consequence of failing software?

Onshore outsourcing is the process of engaging another company within the same country for services.

Identify the three primary outsourcing options.

A(n) ___________________ is a set of policies, procedures, standards, processes, practices, tools, techniques, and tasks that people apply to technical and management challenges.

Which activity is performed during the planning phase of SDLC?

A(n) ____________ is a temporary endeavour undertaken to create a unique product or service.

The ____________________ is different than the waterfall and agile methodologies not in terms of the type of work that is done, but rather who is in control and does most of the design work.

The rapid application development methodology emphasizes extensive user involvement in the rapid and evolutionary construction of working __________ of a system to accelerate the systems development process.

Managing technology is one of the hardest and most critical efforts a project manager undertakes.

The SDLC is different than the waterfall and agile methodologies not in terms of the type of work that is done, but rather who is control and does most of the design work.

Project products are quantifiable criteria that must be met for the project to be considered a success.

Which of the following is the least likely reason why companies outsource?

What is the outsourcing option that includes the most remote location and indirect customer control?

Information Systems in Business

Strategic Decision Making

E-Business

Ethics and Information Security

It Architectures

Databases and Data Warehouses

Networks, Telecommunications, and Wireless Computing

Supply Chain Management

Customer Relationship Management

Enterprise Resource Planning and Collaboration Systems

Business Process

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Exam 11: Business Basics

Iterative development consists of a series of tiny projects.

A(n) ____________________ is a document issued by the project initiator or sponsor that formally authorizes the existence of a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activities.

Project ____________ represent key dates when a certain group of activities must be performed.

A(n) _________ is a logical relationship that exists between the project tasks, or between a project task and a milestone.

What is the number one reason that IT projects fall behind schedule or fail?

Project deliverables represent key dates when a certain group of activities must be performed.

Project management software specifically supports the long-term and day-to-day management and execution of the steps in a(n) _______.

Which of the following is a business-related consequence of failing software?

Onshore outsourcing is the process of engaging another company within the same country for services.

Identify the three primary outsourcing options.

A(n) ___________________ is a set of policies, procedures, standards, processes, practices, tools, techniques, and tasks that people apply to technical and management challenges.

Which activity is performed during the planning phase of SDLC?

A(n) ____________ is a temporary endeavour undertaken to create a unique product or service.

The ____________________ is different than the waterfall and agile methodologies not in terms of the type of work that is done, but rather who is in control and does most of the design work.

The rapid application development methodology emphasizes extensive user involvement in the rapid and evolutionary construction of working __________ of a system to accelerate the systems development process.

Managing technology is one of the hardest and most critical efforts a project manager undertakes.

The SDLC is different than the waterfall and agile methodologies not in terms of the type of work that is done, but rather who is control and does most of the design work.

Project products are quantifiable criteria that must be met for the project to be considered a success.

Which of the following is the least likely reason why companies outsource?

What is the outsourcing option that includes the most remote location and indirect customer control?

Information Systems in Business

Strategic Decision Making

E-Business

Ethics and Information Security

It Architectures

Databases and Data Warehouses

Networks, Telecommunications, and Wireless Computing

Supply Chain Management

Customer Relationship Management

Enterprise Resource Planning and Collaboration Systems

Business Process

Filters