Info System Analysis and Design Test 2

Getting projects completed through the effective utilization of resources is a ________ activity of a project manager. a. Team management b. Risk management c. Management d. Change management

Management

Which of the following is NOT an example of a system description? a. LAN with decentralized databases b. Web-based online system c. Mainframe with central databases d. Management issues

Management issues

________ is NOT a skill pertaining to the conflict management activity of a project manager. a. Smoothing out personality differences b. Monitoring c. Compromising d. Problem solving

Monitoring

Project identification and selection is also known as ________. a. The first step b. A preproject step c. The Project ID d. Project selection

A preproject step

________ is/are the rate at which money can be borrowed. a. Present value b. Fixed costs c. Cost of capital d. Time value of money

Cost of capital

Which of the following is NOT a part of project initiation? a. Create a project budget b. Develop the project charter c. Establish management procedures d. Create the project initiation team

Create a project budget

A common legal and contractual development in new application development is ________. a. Expanding software licenses b. Understanding how stakeholders feel about the system c. The political ramifications of a new system d. Determining which IS to develop

Expanding software licenses

Failure to integrate the new system with the old system is an example of ________. a. Failure to create an adequate project scope statement b. A poor break even analysis c. Failure to assess and manage risks d. Failure to recognize tangible benefits

Failure to assess and manage risks

Detailed task and activities estimates are completed during the project initiation and planning phase.

False

Every project uses all of the project initiation activities.

False

T/F A network diagram depicts a Gantt chart.

False

T/F A study that determines if the proposed information system makes sense for the organization from an economic and operational standpoint is called non-feasibility study.

False

T/F Closing down a project is not an activity performed in the project management process.

False

T/F Every project uses all of the project initiation activities.

False

Which part of the baseline project report contains an outline of the recommended course of action? a. System description b. Feasibility assessment c. Management issues d. Introduction

Introduction

What is an example of a project assumption? a. Size b. Potential problems c. Complexity d. Scope

Potential problems

A ________ is a planned undertaking of a series of related activities to reach an objective that has a beginning and an end. a. Methodology b. Data flow c. Technique d. Project

Project

Which of the following types of documents do NOT make use of a walk-through? a. Project budget b. Code segments c. System specifications d. Test procedures

Project budget

During ________, the project manager performs several activities to assess the size, scope, and complexity of the project and to establish procedures to support subsequent activities. a. Project delivery b.Project initiation c. Project development d. Project bidding

Project initiation

Which of the following is NOT true about project closedown? a. Unnatural termination of a project can never happen. b. Projects can conclude with a natural or unnatural termination. c. An unnatural termination occurs when the project is stopped before completion. d. It brings the project to an end.

Unnatural termination of a project can never happen.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of not managing risks? a. Inaccurate duration times b. Inaccurate cost estimates. c. Unqualified project management d. Failure to achieve appropriate system performance levels

Unqualified project management

Which of the following is NOT a question asked to determine if project initiation and planning has ended and analysis has begun? a. What kind of effort should be expended on PIP? b. Who is going to pay for PIP? c. Why is PIP so challenging? d. Who is responsible for performing PIP?

Who is going to pay for PIP?

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

Serve as a contract

Which of the following is NOT included in the feasibility assessment? a. Project costs b. Project benefits c. System alternatives d. Technical difficulties

System alternatives

Which of the following is NOT an example of a recurring cost? a. Software maintenance b. Hardware leases c. Data storage expenses d. System conversion

System conversion

Which of the following is NOT a consideration during the assessing technical feasibility stage? a. System size b. System cost c. System target hardware d. System complexity

System cost

Where do you identify the types of people needed for a project? a. Project standards and procedures of the management issues plan b. In the communications part of the management issues plan c. In the work breakdown structure of the management issues plan d. Team configuration and management part of the management issues plan

Team configuration and management part of the management issues plan

All of the following are included in the baseline project report except ________. a. System description b. Conclusion c. Introduction d. Feasibility assessment

Conclusion

Which of the following is an example of an intangible cost? a. Hardware costs b. Employee training c. Labor costs d. Customer goodwill

Customer goodwill

A ________ is an end product of an SDLC phase. a. System tester b. Deliverable c. Modeler d. Requirement

Deliverable

Which is the first activity in the project planning phase? a. Identifying and assessing risk b. Describing project scope, alternatives, and feasibility c. Setting a baseline project plan d. Creating a preliminary budget

Describing project scope, alternatives, and feasibility

Tasks that are ________ in scope will provide a clear sense of the status of the project or of the interdependencies between tasks. a. Long b. Optimal c. Medium d. Short

Optimal

A critical path refers to a sequence of task activities whose ________ and ________ directly affect the completion date of a project. a. Task; sequence b. Duration; network c. Order; duration d. Order; network

Order; duration

All of the following are part of project planning except ________. a. Developing the project scope b. Organizing the team c. Identifying risk d. Creating a resource plan

Organizing the team

Which of the following is a less risky approach to the technical parts of a project? a. User involvement b. Having a well-equipped IT staff c. Using standard technology d. Using a matrix

Using standard technology

A Gantt chart is the graphical representation of a project that shows each task as a ________ bar whose length is proportional to its time for completion. a. curve b. vertical c. linear d. horizontal

horizontal

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining schedule feasibility? a. Vacation b. Business cycles c. A 45-hour work week d. Government imposed deadline

A 45-hour work week

Which option identifies the point at which benefits equal costs? a. Net present value b. Time value of money c. Break-even analysis d. Present value

Break-even analysis

T/F A project with high risk may not be conducted.

False

The baseline project plan has all of the primary objectives except ________. a. Defines the duration of the project b. Helps provide an understanding of the benefits c. Helps provide the budget d. Helps provide a clear idea of the scope

Helps provide the budget

________ is a controlled process of initiating, planning, executing, and closing down a project. a. System analysis b. Project management c. Project scheduling d. System design

Project management

The ________ is a systems analyst with a diverse set of skills—management, leadership, technical, conflict management, and customer relationship—who is responsible for initiating, planning, executing, and closing down a project. a. Project scheduler b. Consultant c. Project manager d. Project assistant

Project manager

Which document outlines all work required to complete the project? a. Feasibility document b. Baseline project plan c. Business plan d. Project scope document

Project scope document

Which of the following is FALSE with respect to resource estimation activity? a. Project managers use a variety of tools to assist in making estimates of project size and costs. The most widely used method is called COCOMO. b. People are the most important, and expensive, part of project resource planning. c. Resource estimates may need not be revised based on the skills of the actual person (or people) assigned to a particular activity. d. This information is used to create a project resource plan.

Resource estimates may need not be revised based upon the skills of the actual person (or people) assigned to a particular activity.

At the end of the project planning phase, ________ of the Baseline Project Plan is conducted to double-check all information in the plan. a. Testing b. Planning c. Review d. Rating

Review

Each organization has to decide its acceptable project mix of ________.

Risks

________ need to be managed in order to be minimized. a. ROIs b. Estimates c. Employees d. Risks

Risks

The ________ outlines possible alternative solutions. a. Introduction b. System description c. Project scope d. Design strategies

System description

Who is typically responsible for performing the PIP process? a. Users b. The business unit c. Managers d. Systems analyst

Systems analyst

Managing the project team for effective team performance represents a ________ activity of a project manager. a. Change management b. Leadership c. Team management d. Risk management

Team management

T/F For risker projects, the return is typically greater.

True

Which of the following is NOT a part of the project management process? a. Adjoining b. Initiating c. Planning d. Executing

Adjoining

Resource estimates may need to be revised based upon the skills of the actual person (or people) assigned to a particular ________. a. Activity b. Group c. Person d. Team

Activity

________ refers to the amount of time a task can be delayed without delaying the completion of the project. a. Shortest time b. Response time c. Total slack d. Free slack

Total slack

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a network diagram? a. It is more often used than Gantt charts to manage projects such as information systems development. b. Variability in the duration of activities is the norm. c. Connecting arrows are not used. d. It represents how completion times vary for activities.

Connecting arrows are not used.

________ is NOT a skill pertaining to the customer relations activity of a project manager. a. Interpreting system requests b. Contact point for developers c. Interpreting system specifications d. User training

Contact point for developers

________ is NOT a skill pertaining to the technical problem-solving activity of a project manager. a. Interpreting system requests and specifications b. Defining activities and their sequence c. Making trade-offs between alternative solutions d. Contact point for payroll team

Contact point for payroll team

Which of the following is NOT an outcome after a presenter has participated in a walk-through of the product? a. Approval of the work product b. Approval of the work product pending changes c. Disapproval and removal of the work product d. Approval of the work product pending major revisions

Disapproval and removal of the work product

What of the following is NOT a purpose for a baseline project plan? a. A depository for information collected during initiation b. Eliminate risks c. Resources are more quantifiable d. Decide if a project should be rejected

Eliminate risks

Which of the following is an example of a tangible benefit? a. Faster decision making b. Positive impacts on society c. Error reduction in data entry d. Improvement of employee morale

Error reduction in data entry

Which of the following is NOT an activity found in the project initiation phase? a. Establishing a relationship with the developer b. Establishing the project initiation team c. Establishing management procedures d. Establishing the project initiation plan

Establishing a relationship with the developer

Which of the following is NOT a component of PERT? a. Evolution b. Evaluation c. Program d. Review

Evolution

Which of the following is the first activity in the project execution phase? a. Managing changes to the Baseline Project Plan b. Communicating the project status c. Executing the Baseline Project Plan d. Maintaining the project workbook

Executing the Baseline Project Plan

T/F A project must have a positive ROI to be approved for continuation.

False

T/F Detailed task and activities estimates are completed during the project initiation and planning phase.

False

T/F Establishing a relationship with the customer is the first step in project initiation.

False

T/F In project initiation, the developer performs several activities to assess the size, scope, and complexity of the project and to establish procedures to support subsequent activities.

False

T/F Interpreting system requests and specifications is not a skill required as part of the customer relations activity for a project manager.

False

T/F Users, management, and customers verify the BPP

False

The baseline business plan is a type of project and contains steps for overall systems development.

False

A ________, which is conducted by the project manager, involves determining if the information system makes sense for the organization from an economic and operational standpoint. a. Data flow b. Feasibility study c. Methodology d. Tool

Feasibility study

________ is NOT a skill pertaining to the team management activity of a project manager. a. Team-building b. Peer-evaluation c. Forecasting d. Self-management

Forecasting

Which type of project should companies not have too many of? a. High risk b. Unknown technical environment c. High cost d. Huge staff

High risks

At what point in the project should you identify the alternative solutions? a. In the system description document b. During the project initiation phase c. The introduction d. During baseline planning

In the system description document

Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding the Project Scope Statement? a. It is a description of the alternative solution. b. It is developed primarily for the customer. c. It clearly describes what the project will deliver. d. It occurs near the end of the project planning phase.

It is a description of the alternative solution.

Which of the following is FALSE in the context of the project workbook? a. The project workbook is used by all team members. b. It can be stored as an online electronic document. c. It is not useful for project audits. d. It can be stored in a large three-ring binder.

It is not useful for project audits.

Influencing the activities of others toward the attainment of a common goal through the use of intelligence, personality, and abilities refers to the ________ activity of a project manager. a. Team management b. Management c. Leadership d. Conflict management

Leadership

Which of the following is NOT an example of an economic cost-benefit analysis technique? a. Break-even analysis b. Time value of money c. Net present value d. Return on investment

Time value of money

Which term below means that money available today is worth more than the same amount tomorrow? a. Cost benefit b. Time value of money c. Variable costs d. Discount rate

Time value of money

T/F Building an economic case for a project is an open ended activity.

True

T/F During schedule feasibility it is a good practice to not have system testing during holiday periods.

True

T/F In some organizations, the project manager is a very experienced systems analyst, whereas in others, both junior and senior analysts are expected to take on this role, managing parts of a project or actively supporting a more senior colleague who assumes the project manager role.

True

T/F Problem solving is a skill required in the conflict management activity for a project manager.

True

T/F Successful projects require the development of effective management procedures.

True

T/F The acronym PERT stands for Program Evaluation Review Technique.

True

T/F The project charter is a short (typically one page), high-level document prepared for the customer that describes what the project will deliver and outlines many of the key elements of the project.

True

T/F When projects are across departments with different objectives, it may be difficult to get parties to agree on the direction of the project.

True