Question 1

The major advantage in using PM approaches and tools during the SDLC for an HRIS is:

Accepted Answer

A) a tighter control over the process to ensure successful implementation 
B) a graphical picture of the entire project showing all activities 
C) top management support is guaranteed 
D) communications are always accurate

Question 2

The coordination of the members of the steering committee is usually delegated to the administrative assistant of the project sponsor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The item developed during the first phase of the SDLC that describes the key stakeholders and seeks to ensure that the right questions are asked so that the right problem is solved is the:

Accepted Answer

A) project team 
B) project concept 
C) work packages 
D) project proposal

Question 4

The sequence of activities in a project plan that results in the least cost for the project is called the critical path.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One important task for the project steering committee is the development of the project charter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An effective plan for HRIS implementation should include:

Accepted Answer

A) project goals and timetables 
B) responsibilities and resources 
C) monitoring and reporting mechanisms 
D) all of the above

Question 7

Which one of the following reasons has been identified as a barrier to success in the development and implementation of an HRIS?

Accepted Answer

A) project team instability 
B) a well-done needs analysis 
C) use of PERT 
D) use of a Gantt chart

Question 8

Premature introduction of a new HRIS or introducing it without appropriate training will lead to failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A method for analyzing the tasks involved in completing a given project, the time needed to complete each task, and the minimum time needed to complete the total project is called:

Accepted Answer

A) the SDLC 
B) a Gantt chart 
C) CPM 
D) PERT

Question 10

Since the project team is mostly comprised of HR and IT professionals as well as line managers, it does not need additional training to complete the project successfully.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The celebration of the completion of an HRIS project is not a part of the four phases of project management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Project creep can be contained by frequent updates on the project's progress that includes a definition of the project charter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The final stage of the system development process for an HRIS is:

Accepted Answer

A) implementation 
B) evaluation 
C) maintenance 
D) distribution

Exam 8: Project Management and Human Resource Advice for Human Resource Information Systems Implementation

The major advantage in using PM approaches and tools during the SDLC for an HRIS is:

The coordination of the members of the steering committee is usually delegated to the administrative assistant of the project sponsor.

The item developed during the first phase of the SDLC that describes the key stakeholders and seeks to ensure that the right questions are asked so that the right problem is solved is the:

The sequence of activities in a project plan that results in the least cost for the project is called the critical path.

One important task for the project steering committee is the development of the project charter.

An effective plan for HRIS implementation should include:

Which one of the following reasons has been identified as a barrier to success in the development and implementation of an HRIS?

Premature introduction of a new HRIS or introducing it without appropriate training will lead to failure.

A method for analyzing the tasks involved in completing a given project, the time needed to complete each task, and the minimum time needed to complete the total project is called:

Since the project team is mostly comprised of HR and IT professionals as well as line managers, it does not need additional training to complete the project successfully.

The celebration of the completion of an HRIS project is not a part of the four phases of project management.

Project creep can be contained by frequent updates on the project's progress that includes a definition of the project charter.

The final stage of the system development process for an HRIS is: