Question 1

Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-The process of evaluating how key stakeholders within the organization view the proposed system.

Accepted Answer

A) Baseline Project Plan 
B) discount rate 
C) economic feasibility 
D) intangible benefit 
E) intangible cost
F)legal and contractual feasibility
G)operational feasibility
H)one-time cost
I)political feasibility
J)present value
K)recurring cost
L)schedule feasibility
M)Project Scope Statement
N)tangible benefit
O)tangible cost
P)technical feasibility
Q)walkthrough

Question 2

Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-A benefit derived from the creation of an information system that cannot be easily measured in dollars or with certainty.

Accepted Answer

A) intangible benefit 
B) intangible cost 
C) one-time cost 
D) recurring cost 
E) tangible benefit
F)tangible cost

Question 3

A __________ is the justification for an information system,presented in terms of the tangible and intangible economic benefits and costs and the technical and organizational feasibility of the proposed system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ is the justification for an...

Question 4

Activities designed to assist in organizing a team to conduct project planning is the focus of:

Accepted Answer

A) project planning 
B) project identification and selection 
C) project initiation 
D) analysis

Question 5

The process of assessing potential legal and contractual ramifications due to the construction of a system refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) technical feasibility 
B) legal and contractual feasibility 
C) economic feasibility 
D) operational feasibility

Question 6

The Systems Service Request reflects the best estimate of the project's scope,benefits,costs,risks,and resource requirements,given the current understanding of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is not an element of project initiation?

Accepted Answer

A) establishing management procedures 
B) dividing the project into manageable tasks 
C) establishing a relationship with the customer 
D) establishing the project initiation team

Question 8

Using a discount rate of 10%,the present value of a $2,500 benefit received 5 years from now is $1,552.30.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-The process of evaluating how key stakeholders within the organization view the proposed system.

Accepted Answer

A) economic feasibility 
B) legal and contractual feasibility 
C) operational feasibility 
D) political feasibility 
E) schedule feasibility
F)technical feasibility

Question 10

The objective of the project planning process is the development of a Baseline Project Plan and a Statement of Work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe the differences between tangible and intangible benefits and costs,and between one-time and recurring benefits and costs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the differences between tangible and intangible...

Question 12

Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-A process of assessing the development organization's ability to construct a proposed system.

Accepted Answer

A) Baseline Project Plan 
B) discount rate 
C) economic feasibility 
D) intangible benefit 
E) intangible cost
F)legal and contractual feasibility
G)operational feasibility
H)one-time cost
I)political feasibility
J)present value
K)recurring cost
L)schedule feasibility
M)Project Scope Statement
N)tangible benefit
O)tangible cost
P)technical feasibility
Q)walkthrough

Question 13

Which of the following is an element of project planning?

Accepted Answer

A) establishing management procedures 
B) establishing a relationship with the customer 
C) estimating resources and creating a resource plan 
D) establishing the project management environment and project workbook

Question 14

If the NPV of all costs is $100,000 and the NPV of all benefits is $170,000,then the ROI would be 35%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

To identify the financial benefits and costs associated with the development project is the purpose of:

Accepted Answer

A) economic feasibility 
B) technical feasibility 
C) operational feasibility 
D) schedule feasibility

Question 16

All information collected during project initiation and planning is collected and organized into a document called the Baseline Project Plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match each of the following feasibility criteria with its purpose.
-To provide an understanding of the likelihood that all potential time frames and completion date schedules can be met,and that meeting these dates will be sufficient for dealing with the needs of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) economic 
B) legal and contractual 
C) operational 
D) political 
E) schedule
F)technical

Question 18

Walkthroughs are a common occurrence in most system development groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Fulfillment feasibility is the process of assessing the development organization's ability to construct a proposed system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

__________ are costs resulting from the ongoing evolution and use of a system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are costs resulting from the ongoing...

Exam 5: Initiating and Planning Systems Development Projects

Match each of the following terms with its definition. -The process of evaluating how key stakeholders within the organization view the proposed system.

Match each of the following terms with its definition. -A benefit derived from the creation of an information system that cannot be easily measured in dollars or with certainty.

A __________ is the justification for an information system,presented in terms of the tangible and intangible economic benefits and costs and the technical and organizational feasibility of the proposed system.

Activities designed to assist in organizing a team to conduct project planning is the focus of:

The process of assessing potential legal and contractual ramifications due to the construction of a system refers to:

The Systems Service Request reflects the best estimate of the project's scope,benefits,costs,risks,and resource requirements,given the current understanding of the project.

Which of the following is not an element of project initiation?

Using a discount rate of 10%,the present value of a $2,500 benefit received 5 years from now is $1,552.30.

Match each of the following terms with its definition. -The process of evaluating how key stakeholders within the organization view the proposed system.

The objective of the project planning process is the development of a Baseline Project Plan and a Statement of Work.

Describe the differences between tangible and intangible benefits and costs,and between one-time and recurring benefits and costs.

Match each of the following terms with its definition. -A process of assessing the development organization's ability to construct a proposed system.

Which of the following is an element of project planning?

If the NPV of all costs is $100,000 and the NPV of all benefits is $170,000,then the ROI would be 35%.

To identify the financial benefits and costs associated with the development project is the purpose of:

All information collected during project initiation and planning is collected and organized into a document called the Baseline Project Plan.

Match each of the following feasibility criteria with its purpose. -To provide an understanding of the likelihood that all potential time frames and completion date schedules can be met,and that meeting these dates will be sufficient for dealing with the needs of the organization.

Walkthroughs are a common occurrence in most system development groups.

Fulfillment feasibility is the process of assessing the development organization's ability to construct a proposed system.

__________ are costs resulting from the ongoing evolution and use of a system.