Question 1

Most systems can track tasks in progress, completed tasks, associated costs, time expended, start and finish dates, actual dollars committed or spent, and resources used, as well as remaining durations, resources, and expenses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

_______ features of project management information systems have come a long way in their efficiency to store, send, and receive documents.

Accepted Answer

A)  The communication 
B)  The budgeting and cost management 
C)  The sales and business development 
D)  The documentation management

Question 3

Although all modern project management information systems allow project information to be posted and shared directly through the internet, there is no variance in the web-based tools they contain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

_________ features included in most systems are network diagrams and bar (Gantt) charts, project time estimating, scheduling , task management and interdependencies, what-if analysis, and work breakdown structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  The communication 
B)  The budgeting and cost management 
C)  The project planning 
D)  The documentation management

Question 5

A concern to be considered about a project management information system is the __________. Individuals with little or no knowledge of the fundamentals of project management sometimes use the system without really understanding what they're doing.

Accepted Answer

A)  false sense of security 
B)  information overload 
C)  distraction 
D)  overreliance on information system

Question 6

_________ feature includes automated lead generation, client management, and a sales dashboard.

Accepted Answer

A)  The communication 
B)  The budgeting and cost management 
C)  The sales and business development 
D)  The documentation management

Question 7

Project management information systems can generate a single of report about the project, its milestones, financials, earned value, resource allocation, and variance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An advantage of a project management information system is the what-if analysis because one further feature allows the user to see the effects of various scenarios on a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An advantage of a project management information system is the ability to handle complexity for large-scale projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Special attention should be given to the price of support and the reputation of the vendor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A concern to be considered about a project management information system is the ________ of the system . A manager can spend too much time focusing on the system and forget about the most important part of a project: the people.

Accepted Answer

A)  false sense of security 
B)  information overload 
C)  distraction 
D)  overreliance on information system

Question 12

When selecting a PMIS, consideration of the "look" and "feel" of the system should be given to all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  how much experience others in the office have with the system. 
B)  available short-cut keys and color displays. 
C)  the consistency among screens. 
D)  the ease with which data can be entered.

Question 13

All project management information systems allow the user to define the activities and resources that are needed to perform a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Project management information systems can maintain a resource list consisting of resource names, the maximum amount of time resources are available, standard and overtime rates for resources, accrual methods, and textual descriptions of the resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Many project managers today are running multiple projects and tracking significant issues related to those projects and require the capability of project portfolio management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most project management information systems allow for the customization of the user interface and the reports to suit the particular needs of a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Integration and customization provide linkages with many other popular information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When selecting a PMIS, consideration about written technical support should be given to all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  the readability of the online user's manual. 
B)  the logical presentation of ideas. 
C)  the level of detail of the manual and on-line help. 
D)  the times for the help desk to answer phones.

Question 19

An advantage of a project management information system is the maintainability and modifiability because any change in the data will automatically be reflected in all the project documents, such as the diagrams, the cost tables, and the resource allocation charts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Several tools allow the user to define possible risks, determine the probability that they will occur, and predict the impact on the schedule and budget if they occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Project Management Information Systems

Most systems can track tasks in progress, completed tasks, associated costs, time expended, start and finish dates, actual dollars committed or spent, and resources used, as well as remaining durations, resources, and expenses.

_______ features of project management information systems have come a long way in their efficiency to store, send, and receive documents.

Although all modern project management information systems allow project information to be posted and shared directly through the internet, there is no variance in the web-based tools they contain.

_________ features included in most systems are network diagrams and bar (Gantt) charts, project time estimating, scheduling , task management and interdependencies, what-if analysis, and work breakdown structure.

A concern to be considered about a project management information system is the __________. Individuals with little or no knowledge of the fundamentals of project management sometimes use the system without really understanding what they're doing.

_________ feature includes automated lead generation, client management, and a sales dashboard.

Project management information systems can generate a single of report about the project, its milestones, financials, earned value, resource allocation, and variance.

An advantage of a project management information system is the what-if analysis because one further feature allows the user to see the effects of various scenarios on a project.

An advantage of a project management information system is the ability to handle complexity for large-scale projects.

Special attention should be given to the price of support and the reputation of the vendor.

A concern to be considered about a project management information system is the ________ of the system . A manager can spend too much time focusing on the system and forget about the most important part of a project: the people.

When selecting a PMIS, consideration of the "look" and "feel" of the system should be given to all of the following except

All project management information systems allow the user to define the activities and resources that are needed to perform a project.

Project management information systems can maintain a resource list consisting of resource names, the maximum amount of time resources are available, standard and overtime rates for resources, accrual methods, and textual descriptions of the resources.

Many project managers today are running multiple projects and tracking significant issues related to those projects and require the capability of project portfolio management.

Most project management information systems allow for the customization of the user interface and the reports to suit the particular needs of a project.

Integration and customization provide linkages with many other popular information systems.

When selecting a PMIS, consideration about written technical support should be given to all of the following except

An advantage of a project management information system is the maintainability and modifiability because any change in the data will automatically be reflected in all the project documents, such as the diagrams, the cost tables, and the resource allocation charts.

Several tools allow the user to define possible risks, determine the probability that they will occur, and predict the impact on the schedule and budget if they occur.