Exam 15: The Systems Development Life Cycle and Project Management: Addressing the Challenges of Building Ais Systems

The 15-15 Rule states that if a project is more than 15 percent over budget or 15 percent off the desired schedule,it will likely never recoup the time or cost necessary to be considered successful.

The analysis phase of the SDLC involves a complete,detailed analysis of the systems needs of the end user.

The Technology Acceptance Model predicts:

In this chapter,project management is defined as:

Accountants generally do not have all of the necessary systems analyst and systems development skills needed to develop accounting information systems.What skills do accountants have that systems analysts do not have,particularly with respect to a financial reporting system?

The IFAC suggested ten core principles of effective information technology planning.Which of these are not one of those ten core principles?

The triple constraints of project management include time,scope,and effort.

Let's suppose that Wal-Mart wants to make sure its top-selling products are placed on the modular shelves at the right level for customers to find and buy.Using Wal-Mart as an example,explain what types of activities would occur in each of the five phases of the systems development life cycle in preparation for this providing this type of information to Wal-Mart and its suppliers.

Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (CobIT)provides managers,auditors,and IT users with a set of generally accepted measurements,processes,indicators,and best practices to assist them in maximizing the benefits derived through the use of information technology.

The Project Manager is the lead member of the project team that is responsible for the project.

What is the difference in roles between a project sponsor and a project manager? Why are they each important?

The 100% Rule is a rule requiring 100% planning of all external tasks.

Explain how the Technology Acceptance Model can be used as a useful tool in modifying an IT project.

The Technology Acceptance Model defines perceived ease of use as users adopting a new or modified system to the extent they believe the system will help them perform their job better.

Tasks that must be completed in a specific sequence but don't require additional resources or a specific completion time are considered to have task dependency.

In 2009,_____ of the projects failed or were challenged.

The IFAC suggested ten core principles of effective information technology planning.Which of these are not one of those ten core principles?

The design phase of the SDLC begins with a business need for a new or better information system.

What can be done to combat scope creep?

Which phase of the systems development life cycle would describe in detail the desired features of the system?