Exam 4: Defining the Project

The final step in defining a project is __________ the WBS for the information system.

During the course of a project,project priorities may change impacting the project priority matrix.Give an example.

What is a work package and what information does it contain?

Identify and briefly describe the five steps in defining a project.

An activity that represents a major segment of work is a good example of a milestone.

The lowest element in the hierarchical breakdown of the WBS is

The WBS is best suited for projects that have a tangible outcome.Which of the following is used when the final outcome of the project is less tangible or is a product of a series of steps or phases?

The definition of the end result or mission of your project,or what you expect to deliver to your customer when the project is complete is the project ___________.

Taking advantage of opportunities to reduce costs or accelerate the schedule are examples of project criteria classified as ____________.

If a project criterion should be optimized if at all possible,it is classified as being constrained.

One of the items included on a project scope statement or checklist is the review with the customer.

"Reviews with customer" only refers to projects with external customers who are paying for the project.

There is a strong correlation between project success and clear project scope definition.

After reviewing the project scope statement,the owner specifies that costs MUST stay within $400,000.This criterion is classified as

In making project trade-offs,a criterion that is allowed not to meet the original target,for example,allowing the schedule to slip,is classified as ___________.

The agreement that training will be the responsibility of the customer and not the team is an example of a project ________.

The ability of a 911 emergency system to identify the caller's phone number and location is considered to be a

An expected output over the life of a project would be classified as a target.

The need for a functioning computer in countries having different electrical systems is an example of a ________.

What is an organization breakdown structure and how would you use it to plan a project?