Question 1

An entity in an Entity-Relationship Diagram ERD 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 2

An estimation technique characterized by the dividing the project into smaller modules and then directly estimating the time and effort in terms of person-hours,person-weeks,or person-months for each module best describes

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 3

What is the Delphi technique? When would it be an appropriate estimating technique for an IT project?

Accepted Answer

The Delphi technique requires several ex

Question 4

An estimation technique characterized by the recruitment of multiple experts who provide rounds of estimates until a consensus estimate emerges.

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 5

_____ is a parametric model using dependent variables based upon one or more independent variables that are measures of performance or physical attributes of the system.

Accepted Answer

A) COCOMO 
B) LOC 
C) HEURISTICS. 
D) CHECKPOINT 
E) SLIM 
A) COCOMO 
B) LOC 
C) HEURISTICS. 
D) CHECKPOINT 
E) SLIM

Question 6

A significant event or achievement that provides evidence that a deliverable is complete is called a _____

Accepted Answer

A) work package 
B) phase 
C) milestone 
D) checkpoint 
E) phase gate 
A) work package 
B) phase 
C) milestone 
D) checkpoint 
E) phase gate

Question 7

According to the text,most real-world estimating is made using top-down estimating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Counting lines of code LOC)is a good way to encourage efficient programming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

To be effective,each project phase should provide at least ___ deliverables).

Accepted Answer

A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) as many as needed 
E) a project phase does not need to produce a deliverable 
A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) as many as needed 
E) a project phase does not need to produce a deliverable

Question 10

The Delphi technique is a quick and economical way to estimate the duration and costs of project activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is a work package?

Accepted Answer

The WBS decomposes,or subdivides,the pro

Question 12

Something that includes a combination of inputs and outputs for retrieving data from either the internal files or from files external to the application would be called 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 13

Describe the PMBOK area of project time management.

Accepted Answer

The Project Management Body of Knowledge

Question 14

_____ may result in long hours and frustration for the project team,which may lead to burnout.

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 15

A work breakdown structure WBS)represents a logical decomposition of the work to be performed and how the product,service,or result is naturally subdivided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A screen that allows the user to input information using a keyboard and a mouse would be called 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 17

What is a WBS? What purpose does it serve?

Accepted Answer

A work breakdown structure WBS)provides

Question 18

Research suggests that projects that use a formal estimating tool have a better chance of delivering a system that is on time and within budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The use of heuristics is based following immutable principles of project development and lead to highly accurate forecasts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An estimation technique characterized by picking numbers out of the air or "ballparking".

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

An entity in an Entity-Relationship Diagram ERD would be considered an:

An estimation technique characterized by the dividing the project into smaller modules and then directly estimating the time and effort in terms of person-hours,person-weeks,or person-months for each module best describes

What is the Delphi technique? When would it be an appropriate estimating technique for an IT project?

An estimation technique characterized by the recruitment of multiple experts who provide rounds of estimates until a consensus estimate emerges.

_____ is a parametric model using dependent variables based upon one or more independent variables that are measures of performance or physical attributes of the system.

A significant event or achievement that provides evidence that a deliverable is complete is called a _____

According to the text,most real-world estimating is made using top-down estimating.

Counting lines of code LOC)is a good way to encourage efficient programming.

To be effective,each project phase should provide at least ___ deliverables).

The Delphi technique is a quick and economical way to estimate the duration and costs of project activities.

What is a work package?

Something that includes a combination of inputs and outputs for retrieving data from either the internal files or from files external to the application would be called an:

Describe the PMBOK area of project time management.

_____ may result in long hours and frustration for the project team,which may lead to burnout.

A work breakdown structure WBS)represents a logical decomposition of the work to be performed and how the product,service,or result is naturally subdivided.

A screen that allows the user to input information using a keyboard and a mouse would be called an:

What is a WBS? What purpose does it serve?

Research suggests that projects that use a formal estimating tool have a better chance of delivering a system that is on time and within budget.

The use of heuristics is based following immutable principles of project development and lead to highly accurate forecasts.

An estimation technique characterized by picking numbers out of the air or "ballparking".

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

An entity in an Entity-Relationship Diagram ERD would be considered an:

An estimation technique characterized by the dividing the project into smaller modules and then directly estimating the time and effort in terms of person-hours,person-weeks,or person-months for each module best describes

What is the Delphi technique? When would it be an appropriate estimating technique for an IT project?

An estimation technique characterized by the recruitment of multiple experts who provide rounds of estimates until a consensus estimate emerges.

_____ is a parametric model using dependent variables based upon one or more independent variables that are measures of performance or physical attributes of the system.

A significant event or achievement that provides evidence that a deliverable is complete is called a _____

According to the text,most real-world estimating is made using top-down estimating.

Counting lines of code LOC)is a good way to encourage efficient programming.

To be effective,each project phase should provide at least ___ deliverables).

The Delphi technique is a quick and economical way to estimate the duration and costs of project activities.

What is a work package?

Something that includes a combination of inputs and outputs for retrieving data from either the internal files or from files external to the application would be called an:

Describe the PMBOK area of project time management.

_____ may result in long hours and frustration for the project team,which may lead to burnout.

A work breakdown structure WBS)represents a logical decomposition of the work to be performed and how the product,service,or result is naturally subdivided.

A screen that allows the user to input information using a keyboard and a mouse would be called an:

What is a WBS? What purpose does it serve?

Research suggests that projects that use a formal estimating tool have a better chance of delivering a system that is on time and within budget.

The use of heuristics is based following immutable principles of project development and lead to highly accurate forecasts.

An estimation technique characterized by picking numbers out of the air or "ballparking".

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