Question 1

In the ____ information technology planning stage,the analysis 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 B

Question 2

All projects can benefit from using some type of project management information system to coordinate and communicate project information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In the ____ stage,organizations tie information technology strategy to mission and vision of organization and identify key business areas.

Accepted Answer

A)  Project Planning
B)  Business Area Analysis
C)  Resource Allocation
D)  Information Technology Strategy Planning D

Question 4

One method for selecting projects based on ____ is to determine whether they first meet three important criteria: need,funding,and will.

Accepted Answer

A)  broad organizational needs
B)  using a weighted scoring model
C)  implementing a balanced scorecard
D)  categorizing information technology projects

Question 5

Many information systems are classified as "____________________" because they directly support key business strategies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many information systems are classified as "____________________"...

Question 6

The introduction or overview of a project must only include a list of definitions and acronyms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The outputs of ____ include change request status updates,project management plan updates,and project document updates.

Accepted Answer

A)  monitoring and controlling the project work
B)  closing the project
C)  developing the project management plan
D)  performing integrated change control

Question 8

Project initiation starts with identifying potential projects,using realistic methods to select which projects to work on,and then formalizing their initiation by issuing some sort of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Project initiation starts with identifying potential projects,using...

Question 9

The first step in determining the NPV is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  determine the estimated costs and benefits for the life of the project and the products it produces
B)  determine the discount rate
C)  calculate the net present value
D)  determine the cash flow

Question 10

____ are new requirements imposed by management,government,or some external influence.

Accepted Answer

A)  Opportunities
B)  Commands
C)  Problems
D)  Directives

Question 11

Project integration management must occur just within the context of a particular project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

____ 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 14

A(n)____ is a document that describes the products or services to be created by the project team.

Accepted Answer

A)  contract
B)  statement of work
C)  project charter
D)  business case

Question 15

With a(n)____________________,you can simply add all the points to determine the best projects for selection,without having to multiply weights and scores and sum the results.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With a(n)____________________,you can simply add all the...

Question 16

As projects progress,the organization must reevaluate the need,funding,and will for each project to determine if the project should be continued,redefined,or terminated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

____________________ are chances to improve the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are chances to improve the organization....

Question 18

Project managers should never be involved in strategic planning and project selection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Author ____,who developed the concept of the strategic value of competitive advantage,has written several books and articles on strategic planning and competition.

Accepted Answer

A)  James Bacon
B)  Michael Porter
C)  Robert Cooper
D)  Carol Matlack

Question 20

A(n)____ is a formal,documented process that describes when and how official project documents may be changed.

Accepted Answer

A)  integrated change control
B)  change request
C)  performance report
D)  change control system

Exam 4: Project Integration Management

In the ____ information technology planning stage,the analysis outlines business processes that are central to achieving strategic goals and helps determine which ones could most benefit from information technology.

All projects can benefit from using some type of project management information system to coordinate and communicate project information.

In the ____ stage,organizations tie information technology strategy to mission and vision of organization and identify key business areas.

One method for selecting projects based on ____ is to determine whether they first meet three important criteria: need,funding,and will.

Many information systems are classified as "____________________" because they directly support key business strategies.

The introduction or overview of a project must only include a list of definitions and acronyms.

The outputs of ____ include change request status updates,project management plan updates,and project document updates.

Project initiation starts with identifying potential projects,using realistic methods to select which projects to work on,and then formalizing their initiation by issuing some sort of ____________________.

The first step in determining the NPV is to ____.

____ are new requirements imposed by management,government,or some external influence.

Project integration management must occur just within the context of a particular project.

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

____ 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.

A(n) ____ is a document that describes the products or services to be created by the project team.

With a(n)____________________,you can simply add all the points to determine the best projects for selection,without having to multiply weights and scores and sum the results.

As projects progress,the organization must reevaluate the need,funding,and will for each project to determine if the project should be continued,redefined,or terminated.

____________________ are chances to improve the organization.

Project managers should never be involved in strategic planning and project selection.

Author ____,who developed the concept of the strategic value of competitive advantage,has written several books and articles on strategic planning and competition.

A(n) ____ is a formal,documented process that describes when and how official project documents may be changed.