Exam 14: Project Management Information Systems

An advantage of a project management information system is the speed because calculations and revisions can typically be performed in seconds.

A critically important, feature in project management information systems is __________ features because some systems provide password access to the project management program itself, password access to individual project files, and password access to specific data within a project file.

A concern to be considered about a project management information system is the ________. Project managers have to resist the temptation to use features that produce more reports or more data without contributing to the successful completion of the project.

A concern to be considered about a project management information system is the _______. Project managers might believe that, because they have a powerful project management information system, they can manage and accomplish more than is actually feasible. Managers might think that, although a project is slipping, the system will be able to figure out a way to get it back on track. Just because the system says everything is all right doesn't necessarily make it so.

________ are uncertain events or circumstances that could have an impact on a project.

_______ features of most systems that are available to help include approval process and routing, change order management, contract management and automation, meeting management and action items, project charter information, requirements management, and time-off requests.