Question 1

Realistic time refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the maximum period of time for an activity to be completed. 
B)  the minimum period of time for an activity to be completed. 
C)  the planner's "best guess" of the amount of time the activity actually will require for completion. 
D)  the maximum period of time for an entire project to be completed. 
E)  the average period of time for an activity to be completed.

Question 2

Match each of the following project initiation planning activities with its corresponding description.
-The purpose of this activity is to develop an understanding of the content and complexity of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) Developing a communication plan 
B) Developing a preliminary schedule 
C) Estimating resources and creating a resource plan 
D) Dividing a project into manageable tasks 
E) Describing project scope, alternatives, and feasibility

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Which of the following is true regarding Gantt chart construction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Squares are used to represent activities. 
B)  To construct the Gantt chart, a horizontal bar is drawn for each activity that reflects its sequence and duration. 
C)  To show precedence relationships, arrows are used to connect the nodes. 
D)  Arrows are used to reflect the sequence of activities. 
E)  Ellipses are used to represent activities.

Question 5

The Constructive Cost Model is a method for estimating a software project's size and cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match each of the following project initiation activities with its description.
-This activity focuses on collecting and organizing the tools that you will use while managing the project and constructing the project workbook.

Accepted Answer

A) Establishing management procedures 
B) Establishing the project initiation plan 
C) Establishing the project initiation team 
D) Establishing a relationship with the customer 
E) Establishing the project management environment and project workbook
F)Developing the project charter

Question 8

A controlled process of initiating, planning, executing, and closing down a project best defines:

Accepted Answer

A)  systems development. 
B)  project management. 
C)  project development. 
D)  systems management. 
E)  systems development technique.

Question 9

An individual with a diverse set of skills-management, leadership, technical, conflict management, and customer relationship-who is responsible for initiating, planning, executing, and closing down a project best defines:

Accepted Answer

A)  chief information officer. 
B)  consultant. 
C)  project scheduler. 
D)  project manager. 
E)  end user.

Question 10

Any person, group of people, piece of equipment, or material used in accomplishing an activity is referred to as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  entity. 
B)  agent. 
C)  resource. 
D)  identifier. 
E)  expense.

Question 11

A systems development project may be undertaken to take advantage of business opportunities or to solve business problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Ensuring that all contractual terms of the project have been met is done during:

Accepted Answer

A)  conducting postproject reviews. 
B)  closing the customer contract. 
C)  setting a baseline project plan. 
D)  communicating the project status. 
E)  project implementation.

Question 13

A slipped completion date for an activity may initiate a change to the Baseline Project Plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Managing the Information Systems Project

Realistic time refers to:

Match each of the following project initiation planning activities with its corresponding description. -The purpose of this activity is to develop an understanding of the content and complexity of the project.

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

Which of the following is true regarding Gantt chart construction?

The Constructive Cost Model is a method for estimating a software project's size and cost.

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

Match each of the following project initiation activities with its description. -This activity focuses on collecting and organizing the tools that you will use while managing the project and constructing the project workbook.

A controlled process of initiating, planning, executing, and closing down a project best defines:

An individual with a diverse set of skills-management, leadership, technical, conflict management, and customer relationship-who is responsible for initiating, planning, executing, and closing down a project best defines:

Any person, group of people, piece of equipment, or material used in accomplishing an activity is referred to as a(n) :

A systems development project may be undertaken to take advantage of business opportunities or to solve business problems.

Ensuring that all contractual terms of the project have been met is done during:

A slipped completion date for an activity may initiate a change to the Baseline Project Plan.