Question 1

During which of the following activities do you use the information regarding tasks and resource availability to assign time estimates to each activity in the work breakdown structure?

Accepted Answer

A) dividing the project into manageable tasks 
B) develop a preliminary schedule 
C) describing project scope,alternatives,and feasibility 
D) developing a Statement of Work

Question 2

When executing the Baseline Project Plan,the project manager will initiate the execution of project activities,acquire and assign resources,orient and train new team members,keep the project on schedule,and assure the quality of project deliverables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Task sequence depends on which tasks produce deliverables needed in other tasks,when critical resources are available,the constraints placed on the project by the client,and the process outlined in the SDLC.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The focus of project management is to assure that systems development projects meet customer expectations and are delivered within budget and time constraints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is not a guideline for defining a task?

Accepted Answer

A) A task should have well accepted predecessor and successor steps. 
B) A task should have a single and identifiable deliverable. 
C) A task should have a known method or technique. 
D) A task should always be completed by one person.

Question 6

A diagram that depicts project activities and their interrelationships is called a:

Accepted Answer

A) network diagram 
B) data diagram 
C) data flow diagram 
D) Gantt chart

Question 7

Match each of the following project planning activities with its corresponding definition.
-During this activity,a plan is created and used to help assemble and deploy resources in the most effective manner.

Accepted Answer

A) developing a communication plan 
B) developing a preliminary schedule 
C) estimating resources and creating a resource plan 
D) dividing the project into manageable tasks 
E) describing project scope,alternatives,and feasibility

Question 8

Developing an understanding of the content and complexity of the project is the purpose of:

Accepted Answer

A) describing the project scope,alternatives,and feasibility 
B) determining project standards and procedures 
C) developing a Statement Of Work 
D) setting a Baseline Project Plan

Question 9

Briefly explain the process of managing an information systems project.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly explain the process of managing an...

Question 10

A __________ is a planned undertaking of related activities to reach an objective that has a beginning and an end.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ is a planned undertaking of...

Question 11

Changes to the Baseline Project Plan might be motivated by:

Accepted Answer

A) a slipped completion date of an activity 
B) a bungled activity that must be redone 
C) the identification of a new activity that becomes evident later in the project 
D) all of the above

Question 12

Match each of the following project management phases with the activities associated with it.(Answers may occur more than once.)
-Establish the project initiation plan

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

__________ is the second phase of the project management process,which focuses on defining clear,discrete activities and the work needed to complete each activity within a single project.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the second phase of the...

Question 14

Having a known method or technique is characteristic of a task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The final phase of the project management process that focuses on bringing a project to an end is called:

Accepted Answer

A) project evaluation 
B) project closedown 
C) project initiation and planning 
D) project review

Question 16

Working closely with customers to assure project deliverables meet expectations describes the __________ project manager activity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Working closely with customers to assure project...

Question 17

Match each of the following project planning activities with its corresponding definition.
-Optimistic = 5; realistic = 6; pessimistic = 7

Accepted Answer

A) developing a communication plan 
B) developing a preliminary schedule 
C) estimating resources and creating a resource plan 
D) dividing the project into manageable tasks 
E) describing project scope,alternatives,and feasibility

Question 18

Define project planning.Identify ten project planning activities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define project planning.Identify ten project planning activities....

Question 19

A __________ is a graphical representation of a project that shows each task as a horizontal bar whose length is proportional to its time for completion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ is a graphical representation of...

Question 20

Which of the following are project management phases?

Accepted Answer

A) closing down the project 
B) planning the project 
C) executing the project 
D) all of the above

Exam 3: Managing the Information Systems Project

During which of the following activities do you use the information regarding tasks and resource availability to assign time estimates to each activity in the work breakdown structure?

When executing the Baseline Project Plan,the project manager will initiate the execution of project activities,acquire and assign resources,orient and train new team members,keep the project on schedule,and assure the quality of project deliverables.

Task sequence depends on which tasks produce deliverables needed in other tasks,when critical resources are available,the constraints placed on the project by the client,and the process outlined in the SDLC.

The focus of project management is to assure that systems development projects meet customer expectations and are delivered within budget and time constraints.

Which of the following is not a guideline for defining a task?

A diagram that depicts project activities and their interrelationships is called a:

Match each of the following project planning activities with its corresponding definition. -During this activity,a plan is created and used to help assemble and deploy resources in the most effective manner.

Developing an understanding of the content and complexity of the project is the purpose of:

Briefly explain the process of managing an information systems project.

A __________ is a planned undertaking of related activities to reach an objective that has a beginning and an end.

Changes to the Baseline Project Plan might be motivated by:

Match each of the following project management phases with the activities associated with it.(Answers may occur more than once.) -Establish the project initiation plan

__________ is the second phase of the project management process,which focuses on defining clear,discrete activities and the work needed to complete each activity within a single project.

Having a known method or technique is characteristic of a task.

The final phase of the project management process that focuses on bringing a project to an end is called:

Working closely with customers to assure project deliverables meet expectations describes the __________ project manager activity.

Match each of the following project planning activities with its corresponding definition. -Optimistic = 5; realistic = 6; pessimistic = 7

Define project planning.Identify ten project planning activities.

A __________ is a graphical representation of a project that shows each task as a horizontal bar whose length is proportional to its time for completion.

Which of the following are project management phases?