Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a Rapid Application Development methodology?

Accepted Answer

A) Extreme Programming (XP) 
B) Parallel Development 
C) Throwaway Prototyping 
D) Iterative development 
E) System Prototyping 
A) Extreme Programming (XP) 
B) Parallel Development 
C) Throwaway Prototyping 
D) Iterative development 
E) System Prototyping

Question 2

The Waterfall Methodology breaks the overall project into a series of release versions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Throwaway prototyping is BEST characterized as:

Accepted Answer

A) A 'Quick and Dirty' system 
B) A series of versions 
C) A method for exploring design alternatives 
D) A method for stressing customer satisfaction 
E) More explicit testing 
A) A 'Quick and Dirty' system 
B) A series of versions 
C) A method for exploring design alternatives 
D) A method for stressing customer satisfaction 
E) More explicit testing

Question 4

A critical success factor for project management is to have a positive return on investment within six years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The margin of error in cost and time estimates can be as much as 20% in the planning phase for the system proposal deliverable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The project methodology that takes the longest to complete is Throwaway Prototyping Methodology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A team of developers and customers are in close communication,with frequent communications,simplicity,feedback and courage.This would best describe:

Accepted Answer

A) The parallel development methodology 
B) The waterfall development methodology 
C) The iterative development methodology 
D) The Extreme Programming methodology 
E) The throwaway prototyping methodology 
A) The parallel development methodology 
B) The waterfall development methodology 
C) The iterative development methodology 
D) The Extreme Programming methodology 
E) The throwaway prototyping methodology

Question 8

Interpersonal skills for a project manager might be important when:

Accepted Answer

A) Making assignments for a project 
B) Creating a cost/benefit spreadsheet 
C) Creating the system proposal 
D) Working with a highly controversial project that may have political implications 
E) Using the V-model variation of the Waterfall Methodology. 
A) Making assignments for a project 
B) Creating a cost/benefit spreadsheet 
C) Creating the system proposal 
D) Working with a highly controversial project that may have political implications 
E) Using the V-model variation of the Waterfall Methodology.

Question 9

Which of the following is probably NOT a method to classify projects?

Accepted Answer

A) Open source 
B) Size 
C) Risk 
D) Scope 
E) Economic value 
A) Open source 
B) Size 
C) Risk 
D) Scope 
E) Economic value

Question 10

Agile Development stresses analysis,modeling and documentation over programming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What the MAIN difference between systems prototyping and throwaway prototyping?

Accepted Answer

A) Systems prototyping involves users while throwaway prototyping does not 
B) Throwaway prototyping involves users while systems prototyping does not 
C) Systems prototyping is a rapid application development methodology; while throwaway prototyping is not 
D) Systems prototyping works with users to quickly develop a simplified working version of the proposed system; while throwaway prototyping focuses more on exploring design alternatives 
E) Throwaway prototyping develops systems that will be use as 'stop-gap' systems - and generally for less than six months; while systems prototyping results in systems that will be used extensively for several years. 
A) Systems prototyping involves users while throwaway prototyping does not 
B) Throwaway prototyping involves users while systems prototyping does not 
C) Systems prototyping is a rapid application development methodology; while throwaway prototyping is not 
D) Systems prototyping works with users to quickly develop a simplified working version of the proposed system; while throwaway prototyping focuses more on exploring design alternatives 
E) Throwaway prototyping develops systems that will be use as 'stop-gap' systems - and generally for less than six months; while systems prototyping results in systems that will be used extensively for several years.

Question 12

In a "typical" business application development using the SDLC,you would probably spend ____ in the design phase.

Accepted Answer

A) 20% 
B) 25% 
C) 30% 
D) 35% 
E) 40% 
A) 20% 
B) 25% 
C) 30% 
D) 35% 
E) 40%

Question 13

Estimating can be tough.In terms of costs when doing the analysis phase,the typical margin of error for well-done estimates could be as much as _______ % off.

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 35% 
D) 50% 
E) 60% 
A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 35% 
D) 50% 
E) 60%

Question 14

The Throwaway Prototyping methodology is especially good for exploring design alternatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which is a true statement about IT projects?

Accepted Answer

A) Most IS departments face a demand for IT projects that far exceed the ability to do them. 
B) Project Managers must be certified as PMP (Project Management Professionals) 
C) Project estimates tend to have a built-in buffer of time 
D) Project teams of 12 to 15 are generally considered optimum 
E) The majority of projects taken on by IT departments are not strategic to the business 
A) Most IS departments face a demand for IT projects that far exceed the ability to do them. 
B) Project Managers must be certified as PMP (Project Management Professionals) 
C) Project estimates tend to have a built-in buffer of time 
D) Project teams of 12 to 15 are generally considered optimum 
E) The majority of projects taken on by IT departments are not strategic to the business

Question 16

Wendy has been informed by the CIO that the project she is managing MUST be done by December 20th and must be fully tested and implemented by December 31st.She realizes that will mean she will have to prioritize the functionality and build the system to meet the core functions,even if that means something gets delayed until the next release of that system.She is practicing the 'benchmarking' approach to scope management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The main difference between the Parallel Development Methodology and the Iterative Development Methodology is that:

Accepted Answer

A) The Parallel Development Methodology will have various releases (like version 1.0; 2.0, etc.)and the Iterative will not 
B) The Iterative Methodology will break the system project into sub-projects for analysis, design and implementation and then merge them into a final system and the Parallel will not 
C) The Parallel Methodology will have sub-projects and the Iterative Methodology will have various releases 
D) The Parallel Methodology will create various models or prototypes with user involvement before setting on design concepts and the Iterative will not 
E) The Iterative Methodology will create various models or prototypes with user involvement before setting on design concepts and the Parallel Methodology will not 
A) The Parallel Development Methodology will have various releases (like version 1.0; 2.0, etc.)and the Iterative will not 
B) The Iterative Methodology will break the system project into sub-projects for analysis, design and implementation and then merge them into a final system and the Parallel will not 
C) The Parallel Methodology will have sub-projects and the Iterative Methodology will have various releases 
D) The Parallel Methodology will create various models or prototypes with user involvement before setting on design concepts and the Iterative will not 
E) The Iterative Methodology will create various models or prototypes with user involvement before setting on design concepts and the Parallel Methodology will not

Question 18

PMP is People - Management - Project - the three components of successful project management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The V-model pays more explicit attention to ___________:

Accepted Answer

A) Iteration 
B) Return on investment (ROI) 
C) Business Value (the "V") 
D) Testing 
E) Prototyping 
A) Iteration 
B) Return on investment (ROI) 
C) Business Value (the "V") 
D) Testing 
E) Prototyping

Question 20

Wendy has been informed by the CIO that the project she is managing MUST be done by December 20th and must be fully tested and implemented by December 31st.She realizes that will mean she will have to prioritize the functionality and build the system to meet the core functions,even if that means something gets delayed until the next release of that system.She is practicing the 'timeboxing' approach to scope management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is NOT a Rapid Application Development methodology?

The Waterfall Methodology breaks the overall project into a series of release versions.

Throwaway prototyping is BEST characterized as:

A critical success factor for project management is to have a positive return on investment within six years.

The margin of error in cost and time estimates can be as much as 20% in the planning phase for the system proposal deliverable.

The project methodology that takes the longest to complete is Throwaway Prototyping Methodology.

A team of developers and customers are in close communication,with frequent communications,simplicity,feedback and courage.This would best describe:

Interpersonal skills for a project manager might be important when:

Which of the following is probably NOT a method to classify projects?

Agile Development stresses analysis,modeling and documentation over programming.

What the MAIN difference between systems prototyping and throwaway prototyping?

In a "typical" business application development using the SDLC,you would probably spend ____ in the design phase.

Estimating can be tough.In terms of costs when doing the analysis phase,the typical margin of error for well-done estimates could be as much as _______ % off.

The Throwaway Prototyping methodology is especially good for exploring design alternatives.

Which is a true statement about IT projects?

The main difference between the Parallel Development Methodology and the Iterative Development Methodology is that:

PMP is People - Management - Project - the three components of successful project management.

The V-model pays more explicit attention to ___________:

The Systems Analyst and Information Systems Development

Requirements Determination

Systems Analysis and Design

Process Modeling

Data Modeling

Moving Into Design

Architecture Design

Dennis/wixom/roth

Program Design

Data Storage Design

Moving Into Implementation

Transition to the New System

the Movement to Objects

Filters

Exam 2: Project Selection and Management

Which of the following is NOT a Rapid Application Development methodology?

The Waterfall Methodology breaks the overall project into a series of release versions.

Throwaway prototyping is BEST characterized as:

A critical success factor for project management is to have a positive return on investment within six years.

The margin of error in cost and time estimates can be as much as 20% in the planning phase for the system proposal deliverable.

The project methodology that takes the longest to complete is Throwaway Prototyping Methodology.

A team of developers and customers are in close communication,with frequent communications,simplicity,feedback and courage.This would best describe:

Interpersonal skills for a project manager might be important when:

Which of the following is probably NOT a method to classify projects?

Agile Development stresses analysis,modeling and documentation over programming.

What the MAIN difference between systems prototyping and throwaway prototyping?

In a "typical" business application development using the SDLC,you would probably spend ____ in the design phase.

Estimating can be tough.In terms of costs when doing the analysis phase,the typical margin of error for well-done estimates could be as much as _______ % off.

The Throwaway Prototyping methodology is especially good for exploring design alternatives.

Which is a true statement about IT projects?

The main difference between the Parallel Development Methodology and the Iterative Development Methodology is that:

PMP is People - Management - Project - the three components of successful project management.

The V-model pays more explicit attention to ___________:

The Systems Analyst and Information Systems Development

Requirements Determination

Systems Analysis and Design

Process Modeling

Data Modeling

Moving Into Design

Architecture Design

Dennis/wixom/roth

Program Design

Data Storage Design

Moving Into Implementation

Transition to the New System

the Movement to Objects

Filters