Deck 14: Project Implementation, closure, and Evaluation

Question 1

Before conducting the final project evaluation,one must be sure that information system delivered has not been changed by the users or support staff.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The phased approach is generally the least expensive of the three implementation approaches.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Failure to clearly define and agree on the project's MOV may lead to a runaway or perpetual project.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Most of the project documentation is completed during the development phase.

Question 5

Most team members are less critical of their own performance than the project manager.

Question 6

For a project to be closed successfully,the product of the project must be formally accepted by the project sponsor or customer.

Question 7

The parallel implementation approach is generally considered to be the riskiest implementation approach.

Question 8

The project audit is the generally conducted by the project manager and project team.

Question 9

Individual performance reviews should provide a consensus on improving performance.

Question 10

Project implementation focuses on installing or delivering the project's major deliverable in organization-the information system that was built or purchased.

Question 11

Once the project is accepted by the sponsor or customer,a number of administrative closure processes remain.

Question 12

Conducting the postmortem review is the responsibility of the project sponsor.

Question 13

The project MOV is usually readily determined at the close of the project.

Question 14

Premature project closure is always a characteristic of a failed project.

Question 15

Project termination by starvation may result from changed priorities.

Question 16

The final test of project success is the evaluation of the project's MOV.

Question 17

The final project report may be circulated to key stakeholders prior to the final meeting and presentation.

Question 18

Delivery,installation,and implementation of the information system indicate the sponsor's acceptance of the project.

Question 19

Immediately after the implementation,the project's MOV can be determined.

Question 20

The direct cutover is the generally the least favored implementation approach.

Question 21

These projects can result from delays or an unclear scope or MOV.

A)Normal
B)Premature
C)Perpetual
D)Failed
E)Changed Priority

Question 22

Which termination circumstance is one in which the project is completed as planned?

A)Normal
B)Premature
C)Perpetual
D)Failed
E)Changed Priority

Question 23

Which termination circumstance is one in which the project is ended because the cost of completing it are greater than the potential benefits of completing it.

A)Normal
B)Premature
C)Perpetual
D)Failed
E)Changed Priority

Question 24

Which implemention approach usually entails the greatest level of risk especially if the system is not adequately tested?

A)Direct Cutover
B)Parallel
C)Phased
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 25

_____ is the implementation method where the old system is shut down and the new system is turned on at an agreed upon date.

A)Direct Cutover
B)Parallel
C)Phased
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 26

Which implemention approach is usually the most expensive and least risky?

A)Direct Cutover
B)Parallel
C)Phased
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 27

With the _____,the project team can learn from its experiences during the initial implementation so that later implementations run more smoothly.

A)Direct Cutover
B)Parallel
C)Phased
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 28

Which implementation approach allows for implementation of modules in different departments or locations?

A)Direct Cutover
B)Parallel
C)Phased
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 29

Another name for a runaway project is:

A)Normal
B)Premature
C)Perpetual
D)Failed
E)Changed Priority

Question 30

As a result of competitor's actions,a project was pushed to completion without all of the envisioned features.This project termination is termed __________ ?

A)Normal
B)Premature
C)Perpetual
D)Failed
E)Changed Priority

Question 31

Which implemention approach involves no risk?

A)Direct Cutover
B)Parallel
C)Phased
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 32

_____ places more pressure on the user of the system.

A)Direct Cutover
B)Parallel
C)Phased
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 33

Clearly defining the Project MOV,Project Scope,and timely project reviews can reduce the risk of a _____ project .

A)Normal
B)Premature
C)Perpetual
D)Failed
E)Changed Priority

Question 34

_____ is the least favored implementation approach due to the higher level of risk.

A)Direct Cutover
B)Parallel
C)Phased
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 35

_____ places more pressure on the project team.

A)Direct Cutover
B)Parallel
C)Phased
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 36

_____ may be appropriate for non mission critical applications.

A)Direct Cutover
B)Parallel
C)Phased
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 37

With _____,users may have to enter data into multiple systems to compare the outputs.

A)Direct Cutover
B)Parallel
C)Phased
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 38

When the Project Scope grows through the addition of various features or functionality,it may lead to a _____ project.

A)Normal
B)Premature
C)Perpetual
D)Failed
E)Changed Priority

Question 39

_____ can be effective when quick delivery of the new system is critical or when the existing system must be replaced as soon as possible.

A)Direct Cutover
B)Parallel
C)Phased
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 40

_____ is most appropriate when problems or the failure of a system can have a major impact on the organization.

A)Direct Cutover
B)Parallel
C)Phased
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 41

The formal exchange of the project's product from the project team to the organization occurs during _____ .

A)Project Sponsor Acceptance
B)Final Project Report
C)Final Meeting and Presentation
D)Closing the Project
E)Project Evaluation

Question 42

Organizing and archiving of all project deliverables and documentation occurs during _____ .

A)Project Sponsor Acceptance
B)Final Project Report
C)Final Meeting and Presentation
D)Closing the Project
E)Project Evaluation

Question 43

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the parallel approach?

Question 44

An outside party would be more likely to be called in for the:

A)Individual Performance Review
B)Postmortem Review
C)Project Audit
D)MOV Evaluation
E)None of the above

Question 45

Describe the three approaches to implementing an information system.

Question 46

What is implementation?

Question 47

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the direct cutover approach?

Question 48

Why might an organization terminate a project prematurely? What are the risks?

Question 49

Having the team review the project scope,schedule,budget,and quality objectives would most likely occur in the:

A)Individual Performance Review
B)Postmortem Review
C)Project Audit
D)MOV Evaluation
E)None of the above

Question 50

Assessment of the project manager and project team occurs during the _____ .

A)Individual Performance Review
B)Postmortem Review
C)Project Audit
D)MOV Evaluation
E)None of the above

Question 51

In the final analysis,project success is determined in the:

A)Individual Performance Review
B)Postmortem Review
C)Project Audit
D)MOV Evaluation
E)None of the above

Question 52

The final project report should include:

A)Project Summary
B)Comparison of Planned vs.Actual
C)Outstanding Issues
D)Project Documentation List
E)All of the above

Question 53

The purpose of the _____ is to provide the project sponsor confidence that the project has been completed as outlined in the business case,project charter,and project plan.

A)Project Sponsor Acceptance
B)Final Project Report
C)Final Meeting and Presentation
D)Closing the Project
E)Project Evaluation

Question 54

Discussing team members' next assignment is generally a part of:

A)Individual Performance Review
B)Postmortem Review
C)Project Audit
D)MOV Evaluation
E)None of the above

Question 55

The most important requirement for project closure under normal circumstances is:

A)completing the project on time.
B)completing the project on or under budget.
C)redeploying team members successfully to other projects.
D)following the project methodology.
E)obtaining the project sponsor's acceptance of the project.

Question 56

Describe the various scenarios for project termination.

Question 57

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the phased approach?

Question 58

Acknowledging the contributions of the project team would occur during _____.

A)Project Sponsor Acceptance
B)Final Project Report
C)Final Meeting and Presentation
D)Closing the Project
E)Project Evaluation

Question 59

Demonstrating that all project deliverables have been completed occurs during _____.

A)Project Sponsor Acceptance
B)Final Project Report
C)Final Meeting and Presentation
D)Closing the Project
E)Project Evaluation

Question 60

Project Termination through "starvation" is an example of _____ .

A)Normal
B)Premature
C)Perpetual
D)Failed
E)Changed Priority

Question 61

Why is the sponsor's acceptance of the project important to project closure?

Question 62

What is the purpose of the final project report?

Question 63

What is the purpose of a project audit?

Question 64

What is a perpetual project? Why might an organization be reluctant to terminate a project that many would consider unsuccessful?

Question 65

How can the project manager and project team facilitate the project sponsor's acceptance of the project?