Question 1

In the WBS context,a crux is best described by which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A) a risk metric 
B) a phase gate 
C) evidence of a phase completion 
D) a deliverable 
E) a proof of concept 
A) a risk metric 
B) a phase gate 
C) evidence of a phase completion 
D) a deliverable 
E) a proof of concept E

Question 2

Explain why people who do the work on a project should be involved in developing the project plan?

Accepted Answer

Developing the WBS may require several versions until everyone is comfortable and confident that all of the work activities have been included.It is also a good idea to involve those who will be doing the work-after all,they probably know what has to be done better than anyone else.

Question 3

The 100 percent rule relates to___

Accepted Answer

A) the next level decomposition of a WBS element must represent 100 percent of the work applicable to the parent element. 
B) clearly defining 100 percent of deliverables before beginning the project. 
C) ensuring that project requirements remain fully static over the course of the project. 
D) everyone's project performance will impact the project. 
E) resource requirements needed to complete the project. 
A) the next level decomposition of a WBS element must represent 100 percent of the work applicable to the parent element. 
B) clearly defining 100 percent of deliverables before beginning the project. 
C) ensuring that project requirements remain fully static over the course of the project. 
D) everyone's project performance will impact the project. 
E) resource requirements needed to complete the project. A

Question 4

_____ refers to a broad range of measurements for objectively evaluating computer software.

Accepted Answer

A) Software engineering 
B) Metrics 
C) Estimation 
D) Work Breakdown Structure WBS) 
E) Heuristics 
A) Software engineering 
B) Metrics 
C) Estimation 
D) Work Breakdown Structure WBS) 
E) Heuristics

Question 5

COCOMO is an example of a non-parametric model because it is characterized by a usually unlimited set of named parameters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Under the COCOMO model,describe the organic,semi-detached,and embedded models.

Accepted Answer

Project types can be classified as:
-Org

Question 7

Confidence in project estimates will be highest _____

Accepted Answer

A) before the project begins. 
B) early in the project. 
C) once the team members are assigned. 
D) later in the project. 
E) when the business case is complete. 
A) before the project begins. 
B) early in the project. 
C) once the team members are assigned. 
D) later in the project. 
E) when the business case is complete.

Question 8

Describe bottom-up estimating.What are some advantages and disadvantages of bottom-up estimating?

Accepted Answer

Bottom-up estimating involves dividing t

Question 9

_____ focuses on the processes,tools,and methods for developing a quality approach to developing software.

Accepted Answer

A) Software engineering 
B) Metrics 
C) Estimation 
D) Work Breakdown Structure WBS) 
E) Heuristics 
A) Software engineering 
B) Metrics 
C) Estimation 
D) Work Breakdown Structure WBS) 
E) Heuristics

Question 10

_____ is the most common,real-world method of estimating projects.

Accepted Answer

A) Guesstimating 
B) Delphi Technique 
C) Time Boxing 
D) Top-Down Estimating 
E) Bottom-Up Estimating 
A) Guesstimating 
B) Delphi Technique 
C) Time Boxing 
D) Top-Down Estimating 
E) Bottom-Up Estimating

Question 11

Which of the following statements about the work breakdown structure WBS)is not ?

Accepted Answer

A) The WBS provides a hierarchical structure that outlines the activities or work that needs to be done in order to complete the project scope. 
B) The WBS should support the project's MOV 
C) The WBS should be developed by the project manager. 
D) The WBS provides a framework for developing a tactical plan to structure the project work. 
E) The WBS provides a bridge or link between the project's scope and the detailed project plan 
A) The WBS provides a hierarchical structure that outlines the activities or work that needs to be done in order to complete the project scope. 
B) The WBS should support the project's MOV 
C) The WBS should be developed by the project manager. 
D) The WBS provides a framework for developing a tactical plan to structure the project work. 
E) The WBS provides a bridge or link between the project's scope and the detailed project plan

Question 12

Each phase of the project should provide at least one specific deliverable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

LOC in a software application program

Accepted Answer

A) can be used to illustrate the fact that experienced programmers tend to write more code than novice programmers would in coding the same project. 
B) is a superior method of measuring programmer productivity. 
C) would have a similar value for a program written in Assembler as would the same program written in Visual Basic. 
D) is easier to count once the program is written than it is to estimate how many lines of code will be actually required to write the program. 
E) takes into account the complexity,constraints,and influencers of a project. 
A) can be used to illustrate the fact that experienced programmers tend to write more code than novice programmers would in coding the same project. 
B) is a superior method of measuring programmer productivity. 
C) would have a similar value for a program written in Assembler as would the same program written in Visual Basic. 
D) is easier to count once the program is written than it is to estimate how many lines of code will be actually required to write the program. 
E) takes into account the complexity,constraints,and influencers of a project.

Question 14

A management report and its accompanying graphs would be considered an:

Accepted Answer

A) Internal Logical File ILF) 
B) External Interface File EIF) 
C) External Input EI) 
D) External Output EO) 
E) External Inquiry EQ) 
A) Internal Logical File ILF) 
B) External Interface File EIF) 
C) External Input EI) 
D) External Output EO) 
E) External Inquiry EQ)

Question 15

_____ can be a very effective estimating technique by forcing examination of project risks so that specific budget or schedule targets can be achieved.

Accepted Answer

A) Guesstimating 
B) Delphi Technique 
C) Time Boxing 
D) Top-Down Estimating 
E) Bottom-Up Estimating 
A) Guesstimating 
B) Delphi Technique 
C) Time Boxing 
D) Top-Down Estimating 
E) Bottom-Up Estimating

Question 16

What is guesstimating? Why should a project manager not rely on this technique for estimating a project?

Accepted Answer

Guesstimating is picking numbers out of

Question 17

With COCOMO,_____ projects are routine where the technology,processes,and people are expected to work together smoothly.

Accepted Answer

A) organic 
B) embedded 
C) detached 
D) semi-detached 
E) restrained 
A) organic 
B) embedded 
C) detached 
D) semi-detached 
E) restrained

Question 18

An entity or data set that includes customer names and addresses that is maintained by another application system would be called an:

Accepted Answer

A) Internal Logical File ILF) 
B) External Interface File EIF) 
C) External Input process EI) 
D) External Output EO) 
E) External Inquiry EQ) 
A) Internal Logical File ILF) 
B) External Interface File EIF) 
C) External Input process EI) 
D) External Output EO) 
E) External Inquiry EQ)

Question 19

Describe top-down estimating.What are some advantages and disadvantages of top-down estimating?

Accepted Answer

Top-down estimating involves estimating

Question 20

The three major factors in estimating an IT application are: size,complexity,and constraints & influencers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In the WBS context,a crux is best described by which of the following:

Explain why people who do the work on a project should be involved in developing the project plan?

The 100 percent rule relates to___

_____ refers to a broad range of measurements for objectively evaluating computer software.

COCOMO is an example of a non-parametric model because it is characterized by a usually unlimited set of named parameters.

Under the COCOMO model,describe the organic,semi-detached,and embedded models.

Confidence in project estimates will be highest _____

Describe bottom-up estimating.What are some advantages and disadvantages of bottom-up estimating?

_____ focuses on the processes,tools,and methods for developing a quality approach to developing software.

_____ is the most common,real-world method of estimating projects.

Which of the following statements about the work breakdown structure WBS)is not ?

Each phase of the project should provide at least one specific deliverable.

LOC in a software application program

A management report and its accompanying graphs would be considered an:

_____ can be a very effective estimating technique by forcing examination of project risks so that specific budget or schedule targets can be achieved.

What is guesstimating? Why should a project manager not rely on this technique for estimating a project?

With COCOMO,_____ projects are routine where the technology,processes,and people are expected to work together smoothly.

An entity or data set that includes customer names and addresses that is maintained by another application system would be called an:

Describe top-down estimating.What are some advantages and disadvantages of top-down estimating?

The three major factors in estimating an IT application are: size,complexity,and constraints & influencers.

The Nature of Information Technology Projects

Initializing and Conceptualizing the IT Project

The Project Infrastructure

The Human Side of Project Management

Defining and Managing Project and Product Scope

The Project Schedule and Budget

Managing Project Risk

Project Communication,tracking,and Reporting

It Project Quality Management

Managing Organizational Change, resistance, and Conflict

Project Procurement Management and Outsourcing

Leadership and Ethics

Project Implementation, closure, and Evaluation

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Exam 6: The Work Breakdown Structure and Project Estimation

In the WBS context,a crux is best described by which of the following:

Explain why people who do the work on a project should be involved in developing the project plan?

The 100 percent rule relates to___

_____ refers to a broad range of measurements for objectively evaluating computer software.

COCOMO is an example of a non-parametric model because it is characterized by a usually unlimited set of named parameters.

Under the COCOMO model,describe the organic,semi-detached,and embedded models.

Confidence in project estimates will be highest _____

Describe bottom-up estimating.What are some advantages and disadvantages of bottom-up estimating?

_____ focuses on the processes,tools,and methods for developing a quality approach to developing software.

_____ is the most common,real-world method of estimating projects.

Which of the following statements about the work breakdown structure WBS)is not ?

Each phase of the project should provide at least one specific deliverable.

LOC in a software application program

A management report and its accompanying graphs would be considered an:

_____ can be a very effective estimating technique by forcing examination of project risks so that specific budget or schedule targets can be achieved.

What is guesstimating? Why should a project manager not rely on this technique for estimating a project?

With COCOMO,_____ projects are routine where the technology,processes,and people are expected to work together smoothly.

An entity or data set that includes customer names and addresses that is maintained by another application system would be called an:

Describe top-down estimating.What are some advantages and disadvantages of top-down estimating?

The three major factors in estimating an IT application are: size,complexity,and constraints & influencers.

The Nature of Information Technology Projects

Initializing and Conceptualizing the IT Project

The Project Infrastructure

The Human Side of Project Management

Defining and Managing Project and Product Scope

The Project Schedule and Budget

Managing Project Risk

Project Communication,tracking,and Reporting

It Project Quality Management

Managing Organizational Change, resistance, and Conflict

Project Procurement Management and Outsourcing

Leadership and Ethics

Project Implementation, closure, and Evaluation

Filters