CIS 311: Exam 2 Quiz Questions

Customers can be involved in the PIP process. A. True B. False

A. True

How should one think about an organization when conducting a value chain analysis? A. Identify the projects that support the organizations goals B. Understand the costs associated with value chain activities C. Consider the organization in terms of inputs and outputs D. Look at each individual process within a value chain

C. Consider the organization in terms of inputs and outputs

Joseph wants to make sure the proposed system conforms to organizational standards, so he schedules a ________. A. Milestone B. Communication review C. Baseline project plan review D. Walk-through

D. Walk-through

As an analyst, which type of project would you most likely have contact with in the beginning of your career? A. Planning of projects B. Bottom-up projects C. Top-down projects D. Strategic goals projects

B. Bottom-up projects

Which option identifies the point at which benefits equal costs? A. Net present value B. Break-even analysis C. Time value of money D. Present value

B. Break-even analysis

A project with high risk may not be conducted. A. True B. False

B. False

An example of a recurring tangible cost is software. A. True B. False

B. False

The second activity in the ISP process is ________. A. Describe the current situation B. Develop the logical design C. Describe the target situation, trends, and constraints D. Develop a transition strategy and plans

C. Describe the target situation, trends, and constraints

Which of the following is a less risky approach to the technical parts of a project? A. User involvement B. Using a matrix C. Using standard technology D. Having a well-equipped IT staff

C. Using standard technology

What is the term that describes the best estimate of a project's scope, benefits, cost, and resources? A. Management procedure B. Project charter C. Resource plan D. Baseline project plan

D. Baseline project plan

All of the following are needed to calculate time present value except ________. A. Discount rate B. Amount C. Years from now D. Inflation rate

D. Inflation rate

What kind of statement is "We are in the business of designing, fabricating, and selling to retail stores high-quality wood furniture"? A. Corporate policy B. Business statement C. Goal statement D. Mission statement

D. Mission statement

Which of the following is NOT an example of a type of feasibility study? A. Operational Feasibility B. Technical Feasibility C. Economic Feasibility D. Resource Feasibility

D. Resource Feasibility

Which of the following roles does NOT identify potential development projects? A. User departments B. Customer focus groups C. Steering committees D. CEO

B. Customer focus groups

A large organization uses a less formal approach to project selection. A. True B. False

B. False

An example of a requirement for project selection is ease of training A. True B. False

B. False

Small projects do not have any risk. A. True B. False

B. False

The second step in selection of a project is reviewing the current projects and removing the ones that do not line up with strategic goals. A. True B. False

B. False

Top management most often chooses project with a narrow tactical focus. A. True B. False

B. False

Using a weighted system, requirements and restraints should be given equal weights. A. True B. False

B. False

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining legal and contractual feasibility? A. Labor laws B. Financial budgets C. Copyright infringements D. Foreign trade regulations

B. Financial budgets

The SDLC planning phase consists of which activity? A. Project testing B. Project selection C. Project completion D. Project reorganization

B. Project selection

The ________ outlines possible alternative solutions. A. Design strategies B. System description C. Project scope D. Introduction

B. System description

Which of the following is true as it pertains to project identification and small organizations? A. The proposal process is rigorous B. The highest ranking IS manager typically selects the projects C. Small organizations projects are normally borne out of a larger planning process D. Small organizations normally have a formal process

B. The highest ranking IS manager typically selects the projects

What refers to a broad and timeless goal for the organization? A. The mission statement B. The objective statements C. A competitive strategy D. The strategic plan

B. The objective statements

Which feasibility category deals with identifying financial benefits associated with the project? A. Political B. Legal C. Economic D. Technical

C. Economic

________ will mostly likely choose projects that are easy to integrate with the current hardware and software. A. Steering committees B. Top management C. IS departments D. User departments

C. IS departments

Which Porter strategy deals with competing in an industry on the basis of products to the consumer? A. Value added B. Product Focus C. Low cost producer D. Product differentiation

C. Low cost producer

A ________ clearly states what business a company is in. A. Strategic plan B. Corporate statement C. Mission statement D. Current plan

C. Mission statement

What is the first phase of the SDLC method? A. Analysis B. Maintenance C. Planning D. Design

C. Planning

Which document outlines all work required to complete the project? A. Baseline project plan B. Business plan C. Project scope document D. Feasibility document

C. Project scope document

Which of the following is NOT a primary activity in project identification? A. Select IS projects B. Classify development projects C. Stop current projects D. Identify potential projects

C. Stop current projects

Which of the following is NOT an example of a recurring cost? A. Software maintenance B. Data storage expenses C. System conversion D. Hardware leases

C. System conversion

Who is typically responsible for performing the PIP process? A. Managers B. Users C. Systems Analyst D. The business unit

C. Systems Analyst

Which of the options below means the organization has the ability to build the requested system? A. Economic feasibility B. Return on investment C. Technical feasibility D. Break-even point

C. Technical feasibility

A Project Scope Statement can be used to ________. A. Detail project estimates B. Outline a schedule C. Prepare the project for the analysis phase D. Serve as a contract

D. Serve as a contract

________ is/are the rate at which money can be borrowed or invested. A. Cost of capital B. Present value C. Fixed costs D. Time value of money

A. Cost of capital

All of the following are tangible benefits except ________. A. Decreased flexibility B. Cost reduction C. Increased speed of activity D. Improvement of management planning

A. Decreased Flexibility

A primary step in project identification is selecting IS development projects. A. True B. False

A. True

The Baseline Project Plan has all of the primary objectives except ________. A. Helps provide the budget B. Helps provide a clear idea of the scope C. Helps provide an understanding of the benefits D. Defines the duration of the project

A. Helps provide the budget

Which type of project should companies not have too many of? A. High risk B. High cost C. Huge staff D. Unknown technical environment

A. High risk

Which of the following is NOT a step in the corporate strategic planning process? A. IS Corporate plan B. Strategic plan C. Current enterprise D. Future enterprise

A. IS Corporate plan

Which of the following does a company NOT need to understand in order to build effective information systems? A. Its current IS project list B. Its objectives C. Its mission D. Its strategy

A. Its current IS project list

________ is the process of defining clear activities necessary to complete activities in a single project. A. Project planning B. Project initiation C. Baseline D. Business case

A. Project planning

________ need to be managed in order to be minimized. A. Risks B. ROIs C. Employees D. Estimates

A. Risks

If a project is selected, what is the most likely next step? A. The project will be funded B. The project will begin C. The project has to be signed off by management D. The project is no longer considered

A. The project will be funded

A development group selection method looks for projects with fewer development delays. A. True B. False

A. True

A major outcome and deliverable from the project initiation and planning phase is a baseline project plan. A. True B. False

A. True

Personal appearance matters during a presentation. A. True B. False

A. True