Question 1

The _____ stage of information technology planning outlines business processes that are central to achieving strategic goals and helps determine which ones could most benefit from information technology.

Accepted Answer

A)  project planning 
B)  business area analysis 
C)  resource allocation 
D)  information technology strategy planning

Question 2

A category of software that can help align projects with business strategy is called _____ tools.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A category of software that can help...

Question 3

_____ involves determining long-term objectives by analyzing the strengths and weaknesses, studying opportunities and threats, predicting future trends, and projecting the need for new products and services.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ involves determining long-term objectives by analyzing...

Question 4

Which of the following are organizational process assets?

Accepted Answer

A)  Management systems 
B)  The organization's infrastructure 
C)  Government standards 
D)  Marketplace conditions

Question 5

_____ analysis is a method of calculating the expected net monetary gain or loss from a project by discounting all expected future cash inflows and outflows to the present point in time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost of capital 
B)  Net present value 
C)  Cash flow 
D)  Payback

Question 6

What is a weighted scoring model? How is it created?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a weighted scoring model? How...

Question 7

A Gantt chart is the same as a project management plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A(n) _____ is a formal, documented process that describes when and how official project documents may be modified, the people authorized to make modifications, and the paperwork required for these changes.

Accepted Answer

A)  WBS 
B)  project charter 
C)  performance report 
D)  change control system

Question 9

Corrective actions reduce the probability of negative consequences associated with project risks, while preventive actions should result in improvements in project performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_____ involves identifying and controlling the functional and physical design characteristics of products and their support documentation, and ensures that the descriptions of the project's products are correct and complete.

Accepted Answer

A)  NPV analysis 
B)  Project management information systems 
C)  Configuration management 
D)  Project time management

Question 11

_____ involves working with stakeholders to create the document that formally authorizes a project.

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing the project charter 
B)  Developing the preliminary project scope statement 
C)  Developing the project management plan 
D)  Performing integrated change control

Question 12

Information systems can help an organization support a strategy of being a low-cost producer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the _____ stage of selecting information technology projects, organizations define project scope, benefits, and constraints.

Accepted Answer

A)  project planning 
B)  business area analysis 
C)  resource allocation 
D)  information technology strategy planning

Question 14

An organization's information technology project selection process should guide the strategic plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A(n) _____ involves analyzing a company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is used to aid in strategic planning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ involves analyzing a company's strengths,...

Question 16

NPV analysis is a method for making equal comparisons between cash flows for multi-year projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

_____ involves identifying and managing the points of interaction between various elements of the project.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ involves identifying and managing the points...

Question 18

The first step in the planning process is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  to tie the information technology strategic plan to the organization's overall strategic plan 
B)  to perform a business area analysis 
C)  to start defining potential IT projects in terms of their scope, benefits, and constraints 
D)  to choose which projects to do and assigning resources to work on them

Question 19

_____ project work includes collecting, measuring, and disseminating performance information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ project work includes collecting, measuring, and...

Question 20

_____ is a technique that uses branches radiating from a core idea to structure thoughts and ideas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is a technique that uses branches...

Exam 4: Project Integration Management

The _____ stage of information technology planning outlines business processes that are central to achieving strategic goals and helps determine which ones could most benefit from information technology.

A category of software that can help align projects with business strategy is called _____ tools.

_____ involves determining long-term objectives by analyzing the strengths and weaknesses, studying opportunities and threats, predicting future trends, and projecting the need for new products and services.

Which of the following are organizational process assets?

_____ analysis is a method of calculating the expected net monetary gain or loss from a project by discounting all expected future cash inflows and outflows to the present point in time.

What is a weighted scoring model? How is it created?

A Gantt chart is the same as a project management plan.

A(n) _____ is a formal, documented process that describes when and how official project documents may be modified, the people authorized to make modifications, and the paperwork required for these changes.

Corrective actions reduce the probability of negative consequences associated with project risks, while preventive actions should result in improvements in project performance.

_____ involves identifying and controlling the functional and physical design characteristics of products and their support documentation, and ensures that the descriptions of the project's products are correct and complete.

_____ involves working with stakeholders to create the document that formally authorizes a project.

Information systems can help an organization support a strategy of being a low-cost producer.

In the _____ stage of selecting information technology projects, organizations define project scope, benefits, and constraints.

An organization's information technology project selection process should guide the strategic plan.

A(n) _____ involves analyzing a company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is used to aid in strategic planning.

NPV analysis is a method for making equal comparisons between cash flows for multi-year projects.

_____ involves identifying and managing the points of interaction between various elements of the project.

The first step in the planning process is _____.

_____ project work includes collecting, measuring, and disseminating performance information.

_____ is a technique that uses branches radiating from a core idea to structure thoughts and ideas.