CIS 622

Match the following characteristics with the best fit of the ten Project Management Body of Knowledge(PMBOK) areas

1. Risk Management - Probability and Impact of an Event 2. Procurement Management - Evaluating Contracts 3. Communication Management - Distributing Important Information 4. Human Resource Management - Acquiring the Project Team - 5. Scope Management - Creating a Work Breakdown Structure - 6. Cost Management - Determining a budget- 7. Schedule Management - Developing a Gantt Chart 8. Integration Management - Enforcing a Change Control Process - 9. Stakeholder Management - An Expectations Management Matrix 10. Quality Management - Six Sigma techniques

Match the following modeling technique with the best fitting description

1. Sequence - a modeling diagram that depicts the timing as they occur 2. UML - software design mode 3. BPMN - which modeling tool uses swimlames to represent organizational roles such as manager and customer pools FDD- A top/down representation of a function or process

Match the following project objectives with each of the six (6) main reasons for initiating IT-projects in organizations.

1. Stronger Controls - Encryption 2. Reduced Cost - Cost of Maintenence too High 3. More Information - Analyze Current Market Trends 4. Better Performance - Slow Response to Data Inquiries 5. Improved Service - Strong Customer Preference 6. More Support - Accommodating New Technology

In a client/server architecture, data stored in more than one location but acting as a single, logical database

DDBMS

establishes a company-wide strategy for IT resources and specific standards for data, processing, network, and user interface design

ERP

Which is a compelling reason to pursue in-house software development? ​

Enact a number of distinctive security requirements

A useful managerial report generating only those records that meet specific conditions.

Exception Report

enacting data validation rules, reasonableness checks, existence checks, range checks, input masks, and other input restraints to improve system outputs

GIGO

Match the following PM tools with activities.

Gant Chart - Scheduling Work Breakdown Structure - Tasks PERT Network Diagram - Critical Path

The relationship between computers and the people who use them to perform their jobs

HCI

​a document with known specific products or service they want and need to obtain a price estimates or bids from vendors

RFG

a document that describes a company, lists the IT services or products needed, and specifies the features required

RFP

A model of software deployment where an application is hosted as a service provided to customers over the Internet

SaaS

A group in the IT department is responsible for providing user support

Service Desk

Which document is the starting point for measuring the performance, accuracy, and completeness of the finished system before entering the systems design phase and contains the prerequisites for the new system, describes the alternatives that were considered, and makes a specific recommendation to management.​

Software requirements specification

Extending ERP to suppliers and customers

Supply Chain Management

Translates the logical design of an information system into a physical structure that includes hardware, software, network support, and processing methods

System Architecture

"Build a system that is effective, reliable, and maintainable." best aligns with

Systems Design

Which two models are best associated with Object-Oriented?

UML, Used Case

In the context of in-house software development options, a firm that enhances a commercial package by adding custom features and configuring it for a particular industry

VAR

Web-based environment that enhances interactive experiences, including wikis and blogs, and social networking applications

Web 2.0

The Zachman framework that is derived from how architecture and construction industries handle complex projects is:

a formal and structured way of viewing and defining an enterprise

Which best describes the role of Object-Oriented Models?

alternative to data & process models

Systems that divide processing between one or more networked clients and a central server

client/server

A model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction

cloud computing

Which pair represents a DFD highest & lowest level, respectively

context diagram and functional primitive

Which best describes a non-discretionary project?

cost of doing business

"Top Company Initiative: Increase web-based orders by 30% next year" Monthly milestones and quarterly objectives to achieve this goal are considered:

critical success factors (CSFs)

Centralized data processing & all data input and output at a central location

data processing center

Which is not a DFD symbol/element?

data routes

A________ is a coding scheme recognized by system software for representing organizational data.

data type

A logic structure in a horizontal form that are useful ways to present the system to management.

decision trees

The process of splitting or combining normalized relations into physical tables based on affinity of use of rows and fields.

denormalization

Creating a new interface for the distributed workforce best described as a(n):

discretionary project

Originating in the 70s and a precursor to electronic health records per HIPAA and e-commerce business models including B2B and B2C

electronic data interchange

An attribute that appears as a non-primary key attribute in one relation and as a primary key attribute (or part of a primary key) in another relation

foreign key

One or more powerful servers control the network, and departmental servers control lower levels of processing and network devices

hierarchical network

A software package that can be used by many different types of organizations

horizontal app

Which best describes a DFD?

independent of technology architecture

A(n) ________ is a file organization in which rows are stored either sequentially or non-sequentially, and an index is created that allows software to locate individual rows.

indexed file organization

The combination of technology, business, and data to support business functions.

information system

which are older systems that use outdated technology

legacy

An existing system running business applications usually from a previous computing architecture configuration, not compatible with newer technology, or no longer supported by a vendor.

legacy system

Which best describes the four-model approach?

logical & physical of current, logical & physical of new system

Describes the way the components in a network interact

logical topology

Web-based software usually with additional layers, called to communicate with existing software and legacy systems

middleware

A system vital to a company's operation

mission-critical

The way a network is configured

network topology

The result of normalization is that every ________ key attribute depends upon the whole primary key.

non primary

a process for converting complex data structures into simple, stable data structures

normalization

match the fact-finding techniques with the goal

organizational chart - understanding department structures and roles interviews - gathering rich qualitative data with follow up questions Documentation - understanding the official procedures Observe Operations - Understanding how work is actually done User Survey - Assembling a large set of quantitative data

transfer of information systems development, operation, or maintenance to an outside firm that provides these services, for a fee, on a temporary or long-term basis

outsourcing

A company using a service provider is engaged in a(n):

outsourcing arrangement

describes the actual network cabling and connections

phyisical topology

The boundaries of a project are defined by the:

project scope

Which best describes the Object-Oriented analysis approach?

reuse

Cloud computing capability which matches resources to needs at any given time

scaling on demand

Information Technology includes a combination of which three components (mark all that apply) to manage, communicate, and share information

software, services, hardware

Match the following common DFD error terms with their description

spontaneous generation-process output with no input black hole- process input- with no output gray hole -incongruous input and output

A sketch that shows the general screen layout and design

storyboard/wireframe

Adding biometric login or two-factor authentication are examples of which reason for an IT project

stronger controls

A variable fee based on the number of users or workstations that have access to the application

subscription

A report showing the total figures of the sales without much of the supporting details is a

summary report

A step-by-step process for developing software

systems development

An operating system is which of the following

systems software

A well-structured relation is a relation that contains a minimum amount of redundancy and that allows users to insert, modify, and delete the rows without error or inconsistencies

table

Moving from the traditional role as "gatekeeper", IT departments today tend to be:

team - oriented

Locates all or most of the processing logic on the server

thin client

The "triple-constraint" of project management refers to the trade-offs between these PROJECT MANAGEMENT areas:

time management, cost management, scope management (quadruple complaint adds in quality management)

Many applications require substantial desktop computing power and resource

traditional systems development

An Ishikawa diagram (aka. Fishbone) is applied at which step of preliminary investigation?

understand the problem/ opportunity

Software package developed to handle information requirements for a specific type of business

vertical app

Internet design protocols and enables a company to integrate new applications into its e-commerce strategy

web- centric

Match the best choice for logical & physical models.

what must take place - logical technology, format, organization - physical

a web-based repository of information that anyone can access, contribute to, or modify

wiki

Put the following steps to the :Software Acquisition Process" in order:

1. Evaluate the process 2. Identify Potential Vendors 3. Evaluate the Alternative 4. Perform Cost Benefit Analysis 5. Prepare a recommendation 6. Implement the Solution

Put the following sdlc analysis phase steps in order:

1. Fact Finding 2. Model User Requirement 3. Develop a logical model 4. develop a physical model

SDLC Analysis phase includes which 3 modeling subphases:

1. Requirements modeling 2. data and process modeling 3. object modeling

Match the examples of scenarios with their associated external project factors.

your legacy PeopleSoft HR app is no longer supported- vendor updates to HIPAA and SOX 404 - government Dow Jones industrial average drops with concerns of pandemic virus - Economy Facebook launches a similar service to yours - competitors implement CRM for a single record of customer interaction via multiple channels - customers Proctor & Gamble push down their platform for Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) - Suppliers

Put the following PM stages (also known as "Process Groups") in order: *Note one choice isn't sequential but spans other stages)

1. initiation 2.planning 3.execution 4.closing (spans process groups) monitoring and controlling

Put the steps of preliminary investigation in order.

1. understand the problem/opportunity 2. define the problems and constraints 3. fact finding 4. analyze project usability, cost, benefit, & schedule data 5.evaluate feasibility 6. present results & recommendation to management

a firm that delivers a software application, or access to an application, by charging a usage or subscription fee

ASP

Where does the "make or buy" decision fall in the SDLC?

After Analysis

"A project manager is someone who thinks 9 women can have a baby in one month." This statement best represents:

Brooks' Law

The following questions should be addressed in what document? • What is the project about? • How does this solution address key business issues? • How much will it cost and how long will it take? • Will we suffer a productivity loss during the transition? • What is the return on investment and payback period? • What are the risks of doing the project? • What are the risks of not doing the project? • How will we measure success? • What alternatives exist?

Business Case

A specific set of transactions, events, and results that can be described and documented.

Business Process

A _____ is an overview that describes a company's overall functions, processes, organization, products, services, customers, suppliers, competitors, constraints, and future direction.

Business Profile

The feature of Objects that promote code reusability:

Inheritance

A template or pattern that restricts data entry and prevents errors

Input mask

Pick the best match for the following App'n Dev methodologies:

JAD - Expensive but gets key users to participate RAD - relies on user involve and prototype

Which of the following is an example of a horizontal application?

Microsoft Excel

The total value of the benefits minus the total value of the costs, with both costs and benefits adjusted to reflect the point in time at which they occur

NPV

describes how data actually moves from an application on one computer to an application on another networked computer

OSI (Open Systems

An IT project's projected impact includes a reduction in the workforce. This note is included in which of the following:

Operational feasibility

A project represented by tasks in a network diagram with activities shown as vectors and events as nodes is using:

PERT/ CPM

ERP concept that ensures connectivity and easy integration of future systems, including in-house software and commercial packages

PLatform

A distinction between PM and SDLC is:

PM has a discrete (distinct) ending, SDLC is continuous

Analyzing the business case including SWOT analysis, analyzing internal and external project factors, conducting feasibility studies, fact-finding, and presenting a call-to-action to management are steps in which SDLC phase?

Planning

an attribute (or combination of attributes) whose value is unique across all occurrences of a relation

Primary Key

Indicate which data flows are permitted and which are not:

Process to process - permitted process to external equity - permitted process- to data store- permitted entity - to- entity - not permitted entity to data store - not permitted data store to data store - not permitted