Question 1

Information system design projects are not susceptible to scope creep because of the rigorous SDLC methodology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In a __________ conversion,the old system and the new system operate simultaneously for a period of time,which is the most expensive,but also the least risky approach.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a __________ conversion,the old system and...

Question 3

Enterprises face the challenge of deciding which investments to make and how to allocate scarce resources to competing projects.Typically a senior manager composes a(n)________ that outlines the justification for the start-up and funding of a project.

Accepted Answer

A) Project portfolio 
B) Business case 
C) ROI analysis 
D) Business impact statement

Question 4

The __________ is the traditional systems development method used by organizations for large IT projects such as IT infrastructure.

Accepted Answer

A) Prototyping method 
B) System development life cycle 
C) Critical path method 
D) Sourcing method

Question 5

Closing out a project benefits the _________.

Accepted Answer

A) enterprise and people who worked on the project 
B) completed project 
C) client 
D) completed project and enterprise

Question 6

During the system investigation stage,__________ studies are done to determine if the hardware,software,and communications components can be developed and/or acquired to solve the business problem.

Accepted Answer

A) Economic feasibility 
B) Technical feasibility 
C) ROI 
D) NPV

Question 7

________ are multipurpose visualization tools that show the timeline of the project schedule;and are used for planning,scheduling,and at-a-glance status reports.

Accepted Answer

A) Baselines 
B) Gantt charts 
C) Statements of work 
D) Critical paths

Question 8

Identify and explain two types of feasibility testing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify and explain two types of feasibility...

Question 9

Covert resistance to a new IS from employees may take the form of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Sabotaging the new system by entering data incorrectly 
B) Continuing to do their jobs using their old methods 
C) Complaining about the new system for extended time 
D) Resisting change and training

Question 10

Identify and describe the triple constraint of project management.Why is it important to manage the triple constraint?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify and describe the triple constraint of...

Question 11

The ________ identifies all work or activities that need to be performed,the schedule of work,and who will perform the work.

Accepted Answer

A) Business case 
B) Project plan review 
C) Statement of work 
D) Work breakdown structure

Question 12

Which of the following is not a red flag that indicates IT project problems?

Accepted Answer

A) Project has launched without senior buy-in 
B) Users have too much early involvement 
C) No detailed testing plan exists 
D) No detailed project plan exists

Question 13

Technical feasibility addresses two primary questions: Do the benefits outweigh the costs of the project? Can the project be completed as scheduled?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Integrated change control processes are always documented and saved in the event of project failure or lawsuits related to the failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Management can assess economic feasibility by using cost-benefit analysis,ROI,NPV,and breakeven analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A project is a well-planned sequential series of tasks to achieve a result;and have a defined beginning and end,a scope,resources,and a budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

________ is the longest path of tasks through a project and a delay of any of these tasks will delay the project if corrective action is not taken.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the longest path of tasks...

Question 18

__________ is the growth of the project after the scope has been defined and is a serious issue because it can cause the project to fail.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the growth of the project...

Question 19

During project analysis,IT projects should be examined holistically-that is,in combination in order to identify investment synergies-using a project portfolio management approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Requirements analysis is critical to the success of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Project Management and SDLC

Information system design projects are not susceptible to scope creep because of the rigorous SDLC methodology.

In a __________ conversion,the old system and the new system operate simultaneously for a period of time,which is the most expensive,but also the least risky approach.

Enterprises face the challenge of deciding which investments to make and how to allocate scarce resources to competing projects.Typically a senior manager composes a(n) ________ that outlines the justification for the start-up and funding of a project.

The __________ is the traditional systems development method used by organizations for large IT projects such as IT infrastructure.

Closing out a project benefits the _________.

During the system investigation stage,__________ studies are done to determine if the hardware,software,and communications components can be developed and/or acquired to solve the business problem.

________ are multipurpose visualization tools that show the timeline of the project schedule;and are used for planning,scheduling,and at-a-glance status reports.

Identify and explain two types of feasibility testing.

Covert resistance to a new IS from employees may take the form of __________.

Identify and describe the triple constraint of project management.Why is it important to manage the triple constraint?

The ________ identifies all work or activities that need to be performed,the schedule of work,and who will perform the work.

Which of the following is not a red flag that indicates IT project problems?

Technical feasibility addresses two primary questions: Do the benefits outweigh the costs of the project? Can the project be completed as scheduled?

Integrated change control processes are always documented and saved in the event of project failure or lawsuits related to the failure.

Management can assess economic feasibility by using cost-benefit analysis,ROI,NPV,and breakeven analysis.

A project is a well-planned sequential series of tasks to achieve a result;and have a defined beginning and end,a scope,resources,and a budget.

________ is the longest path of tasks through a project and a delay of any of these tasks will delay the project if corrective action is not taken.

__________ is the growth of the project after the scope has been defined and is a serious issue because it can cause the project to fail.

During project analysis,IT projects should be examined holistically-that is,in combination in order to identify investment synergies-using a project portfolio management approach.

Requirements analysis is critical to the success of the project.