BIT-415 Topic 2 Quiz

Which problem-solving approach requires defining the scope of a system, dividing it into its components, and then identifying and evaluating its problems, opportunities, constraints, and needs?

Systems analysis

Project managers and their teams must recognize the effects of any project on the interests and needs of the entire system or organization instead of focusing on the immediate concerns of the project.

True

In a _____organizational structure, program managers, rather than functional managers or vice presidents, report to the CEO. Their staffs have a variety of skills needed to complete all required tasks within their programs.

project

In what type of organizational structure do project managers have the least amount of authority?

Functional

Which observation is true of the agile approach to software development?

In the agile method, requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration.

Which characteristic is true of virtual teams?

It is important to select team members carefully.

In which systems development life cycle do model developers use a model to generate functional requirements and physical design specifications simultaneously?

Prototyping life cycle

Which is a disadvantage for virtual teams compared to traditional teams?

Reduced opportunities for informal transfer of information

Projects must operate in a broad organizational environment, and project managers need to consider projects within the greater organizational context. Which approach describes the holistic view of carrying out projects within the context of the organization?

Systems thinking

The symbolic perspective of an organization:

focuses on the meanings of the culture, language, traditions, and image of the organization.