Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of a project?

Accepted Answer

A)   Quality
B)   Time
C)   Cost
D)   Structure
E)   None of the above D

Question 2

Which is a typical sequence of activities at the start of a systems implementation project?

Accepted Answer

A)   Initiation, Design, Analysis
B)   Analysis, Initiation, Design
C)   Design, Initiation, Analysis
D)   Analysis, Design, Initiation
E)   None of the above E

Question 3

Which of the following systems development activities would you not expect to undertake in a standard off the shelf package is being purchased?

Accepted Answer

A)   Data conversion
B)   Program writing
C)   Detailed analysis of user requirements
D)   Constructing a list of desirable features
E)   Conducting a feasibility study B

Question 4

Rapid Applications development has been adopted as a solution to some of the difficulties associated with the traditional approach to systems development because:

Accepted Answer

A)   the traditional approach is often perceived as a 'quick and dirty' method of system development
B)   typical long development times associated with traditional development
C)   RAD increases the probability of users getting the system they want
D)   it is a proven methodology
E)   none of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is most appropriate for monitoring progress against plan?

Accepted Answer

A)   Network diagram
B)   Capacity loading graphs
C)   Gantt chart
D)   Flow diagram
E)   None of the above

Question 6

When in-house IS/IT expertise is high and the degree of uniqueness of the business process to be supported is high, the most appropriate method of acquiring applications software is:

Accepted Answer

A)   purchase of a standard off the shelf package
B)   having a system integrator tailor a standard package to the needs of the business
C)   development of software by a software house
D)   development of bespoke software by the in-house team
E)   none of the above

Question 7

What are the typical stages in risk management?

Accepted Answer

A)   Identify risks, Identify probabilities and impacts, identify and implement solutions
B)   Identify probabilities and impacts, identify and implement solutions, identify risks
C)   Identify probabilities and impacts, identify risks, identify and implement solutions
D)   Identify risks, identify and implement solutions, Identify probabilities and impacts
E)   None of the above

Question 8

In the Waterfall model, what normally happens when one of the steps cannot be completed because of errors or oversights?

Accepted Answer

A)   The personnel involved are replaced by better or more experienced staff
B)   The previous step is revisited and corrections made
C)   The project continues as planned and errors are fixed at the end
D)   The development is abandoned completely
E)   None of the above

Question 9

Which is a typical sequence of activities at the end of a systems implementation project?

Accepted Answer

A)   Implementation, Development, Maintenance
B)   Development, Maintenance, Implementation
C)   Implementation, Maintenance, Development
D)   Development, Implementation, Maintenance
E)   None of the above

Question 10

The project management activity "corrective action" involves:

Accepted Answer

A)   analysis of the work breakdown
B)   allocating resources to tasks
C)   assessing progress on tasks and actioning changes
D)   placing tasks in order
E)   the project closedown review

Exam 7: Managing Systems Development