Question 1

The process of dividing the project into manageable tasks and logically ordering them to ensure a smooth evolution between tasks defines:

Accepted Answer

A) task division 
B) work breakdown structure 
C) work structuring 
D) project division

Question 2

The project workbook serves as a repository for all project correspondence,inputs,outputs,deliverables,procedures,and standards established by the project team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A scheduling technique where the order and duration of the sequence of activities directly affect the completion date of a project refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) sequencing strategy 
B) Gantt scheduling 
C) critical path scheduling 
D) activity scheduling

Question 4

What would be the estimated time for completion if the time estimates for report design are as follows: optimistic = 3 weeks; pessimistic = 9 weeks; realistic = 6 weeks?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 weeks 
B) 6 weeks 
C) 18 weeks 
D) 5 weeks

Question 5

When compared to network diagrams,Gantt charts are more useful for depicting the activities associated with large projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match each of the following project management phases with the activities associated with it.(Answers may occur more than once.)
-Does not show time overlap,but shows what activities could be done in parallel.

Accepted Answer

A) project initiation 
B) project planning 
C) project execution 
D) project closedown

Question 7

__________ is a controlled process of initiating,planning,executing,and closing down a project.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is a controlled process of initiating,planning,executing,and...

Question 8

Automated tools available to help you manage a development project are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) diagram generators 
B) project management software 
C) systems development software 
D) none of the above

Question 9

Match each of the following project management phases with the activities associated with it.(Answers may occur more than once.)
-Close the customer contract

Accepted Answer

A) project initiation 
B) project planning 
C) project execution 
D) project closedown

Question 10

A __________ is an end product in a phase of the SDLC.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ is an end product in...

Question 11

Which of the following states correctly the formality and use of hallway discussions?

Accepted Answer

A) In terms of formality,hallway discussions would be rated medium.In terms of use,hallway discussions would be used to inform. 
B) In terms of formality,hallway discussions would be rated high.In terms of use,hallway discussions would be used to inform. 
C) In terms of formality,hallway discussions would be rated low.In terms of use,hallway discussions would be used to inform and resolve issues. 
D) In terms of formality,hallway discussions would be rated high.In terms of use,hallway discussions would serve as a permanent record.

Question 12

Identify and briefly discuss the four phases involved in managing a project.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify and briefly discuss the four phases...

Question 13

Getting projects completed through the effective utilization of resources describes the __________ project manager activity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Getting projects completed through the effective utilization...

Question 14

Influencing the activities of others toward the attainment of a common goal through the use of intelligence,personality,and abilities describes the __________ project manager activity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Influencing the activities of others toward the...

Question 15

Project time estimates for task completion and overall system quality are significantly influenced by the assignment of people to tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In order to determine the resources required for project completion,an organization should analyze the project's scope and determine the project's probability of successful completion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Gantt charts visually show the time overlap of tasks whereas a network diagram does not show time overlap but does show which tasks could be done in parallel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An on-line or hard copy repository for all project correspondence,inputs,outputs,deliverables,procedures,and standards that is used for performing project audits,orientation of new team members,communication with management and customers,identifying future projects,and performing postproject reviews is called:

Accepted Answer

A) a project workbook 
B) a schedule book 
C) a project planner 
D) project management software

Question 19

Match each of the following activities with its corresponding skills.
-Interpreting system requests and specifications,defining activities and their sequence,making tradeoffs between alternative solutions,designing solutions to problems

Accepted Answer

A) technical problem solving 
B) management 
C) customer relations 
D) team management 
E) risk and change management
F)leadership
G)conflict management

Question 20

Which of the following is a true statement regarding network diagrams?

Accepted Answer

A) The critical path of a network diagram is represented by the sequence of connected activities that produce the longest overall time period. 
B) All activities with a slack time equal to zero are on the critical path. 
C) Nodes not on the critical path can be delayed (for some amount of time)without delaying the final completion of the project. 
D) All of the above.

Exam 3: Managing the Information Systems Project

The process of dividing the project into manageable tasks and logically ordering them to ensure a smooth evolution between tasks defines:

The project workbook serves as a repository for all project correspondence,inputs,outputs,deliverables,procedures,and standards established by the project team.

A scheduling technique where the order and duration of the sequence of activities directly affect the completion date of a project refers to:

What would be the estimated time for completion if the time estimates for report design are as follows: optimistic = 3 weeks; pessimistic = 9 weeks; realistic = 6 weeks?

When compared to network diagrams,Gantt charts are more useful for depicting the activities associated with large projects.

Match each of the following project management phases with the activities associated with it.(Answers may occur more than once.) -Does not show time overlap,but shows what activities could be done in parallel.

__________ is a controlled process of initiating,planning,executing,and closing down a project.

Automated tools available to help you manage a development project are referred to as:

Match each of the following project management phases with the activities associated with it.(Answers may occur more than once.) -Close the customer contract

A __________ is an end product in a phase of the SDLC.

Which of the following states correctly the formality and use of hallway discussions?

Identify and briefly discuss the four phases involved in managing a project.

Getting projects completed through the effective utilization of resources describes the __________ project manager activity.

Influencing the activities of others toward the attainment of a common goal through the use of intelligence,personality,and abilities describes the __________ project manager activity.

Project time estimates for task completion and overall system quality are significantly influenced by the assignment of people to tasks.

In order to determine the resources required for project completion,an organization should analyze the project's scope and determine the project's probability of successful completion.

Gantt charts visually show the time overlap of tasks whereas a network diagram does not show time overlap but does show which tasks could be done in parallel.

Match each of the following activities with its corresponding skills. -Interpreting system requests and specifications,defining activities and their sequence,making tradeoffs between alternative solutions,designing solutions to problems

Which of the following is a true statement regarding network diagrams?