Question 1

The first step in creating a work breakdown structure (WBS)  is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  mark all recognizable events
B)  determine time requirements
C)  listall tasks
D)  estimate task completion time and costE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

The _____ is the most pessimistic outcome of a task.

Accepted Answer

A)  best-case estimate (
B)  
B)  probable-case estimate (P) 
C)  worst-case estimate (W) 
D)  dominant-case estimate (
D)  E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

The prior experience method to make time and cost estimates works best for large projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In most systems analysis tasks, time and people are interchangeable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

System developers can initiate a formal project as early as the preliminary investigation stage, or later on, as analysis, design, and implementation activities occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Project managers always must be aware of the _____, so they can monitor the vital tasks and keep a project on track.

Accepted Answer

A)  absolute path
B)  relative path
C)  critical path
D)  dynamic pathE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

A(n)  _____ is a series of tasks that, if delayed, would affect the completion date of the overall project.

Accepted Answer

A)  critical path
B)  dynamic path
C)  absolute path
D)  relative pathE) B) and D)
F) A) and B) A

Question 8

Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)  is a _____ technique because it analyzes a large, complex project as a series of individual tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  top-down
B)  bottom-up
C)  three-point estimate
D)  six-point estimateE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

A _____ negotiates with users who might have conflicting requirements or want changes that would require additional time or expense.

Accepted Answer

A)  project manager
B)  project reporter
C)  software tester
D)  software developerE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

A continuous risk-tracking process can _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  notice changes in existing risks
B)  revert reported risks
C)  prevent human resource turnover issues
D)  prevent new issuesE) C) and D)
F) B) and C) A

Question 11

A _____ is a series of events and activities with no slack time.

Accepted Answer

A)  risk path
B)  foundation path
C)  baseline path
D)  critical pathE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

A(n)  _____ is a recognizable reference point that can be used to monitor progress.

Accepted Answer

A)  event
B)  notification
C)  alert
D)  taskE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

_____, a human resource issue, is a possible cause of cost overruns in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Inadequate training
B)  Inaccurate demand forecast
C)  Poor monitoring of progress
D)  Unrealistic estimatesE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Matching
Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions.
-A condition, restriction, or requirement that a system must satisfy

Accepted Answer

A)  Project management
B)  Project coordinator
C)  Project leader
D)  Milestone
E)  ConstraintF) WeightG) Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT) H) dependentI) Concurrent tasksJ) PredecessortasksK) A) and F)
L) C) and D)

Question 15

If any task along a critical path falls behind schedule, the entire project will be delayed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Matching
Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions.
-Handles the administrative responsibilities for a development team

Accepted Answer

A)  Project management
B)  Project coordinator
C)  Project leader
D)  Milestone
E)  ConstraintF) WeightG) Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT) H) dependentI) Concurrent tasksJ) PredecessortasksK) G) and J)
L) E) and J)

Question 17

Matching
Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions.
-Usually a senior systems analyst or an IT department manager, if the project is large

Accepted Answer

A)  Project management
B)  Project coordinator
C)  Project leader
D)  Milestone
E)  ConstraintF) WeightG) Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT) H) dependentI) Concurrent tasksJ) PredecessortasksK) A) and H)
L) All of the above

Question 18

Generally, systems analysts review the work of other systems analysts, and programmers review the work of other programmers, as a form of peer review, in structured walk-throughs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Project reporting, an activity of a project manager, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  involves the creation of a specific timetable, usually in the form of charts that show tasks, task dependencies, and critical tasks that might delay a project
B)  includes informing management, users, and the project team about the progress of a project
C)  consists of staffing, which includes selecting the project team and assigning specific tasks to team members
D)  includes identifying and arranging project tasks and estimating completion times and costsE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

A(n)  _____ is an event that could affect a project negatively.

Accepted Answer

A)  issue
B)  webinar
C)  uncertainty
D)  riskE) B) and D)
F) None of the above D

Exam 3: Managing Systems Projects

The first step in creating a work breakdown structure (WBS) is to _____.

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The _____ is the most pessimistic outcome of a task.

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The prior experience method to make time and cost estimates works best for large projects.

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In most systems analysis tasks, time and people are interchangeable.

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System developers can initiate a formal project as early as the preliminary investigation stage, or later on, as analysis, design, and implementation activities occur.

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Project managers always must be aware of the _____, so they can monitor the vital tasks and keep a project on track.

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A(n) _____ is a series of tasks that, if delayed, would affect the completion date of the overall project.

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Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT) is a _____ technique because it analyzes a large, complex project as a series of individual tasks.

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A _____ negotiates with users who might have conflicting requirements or want changes that would require additional time or expense.

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A continuous risk-tracking process can _____.

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A _____ is a series of events and activities with no slack time.

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A(n) _____ is a recognizable reference point that can be used to monitor progress.

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_____, a human resource issue, is a possible cause of cost overruns in an organization.

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Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions. -A condition, restriction, or requirement that a system must satisfy

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If any task along a critical path falls behind schedule, the entire project will be delayed.

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Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions. -Handles the administrative responsibilities for a development team

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Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the phrases or definitions. -Usually a senior systems analyst or an IT department manager, if the project is large

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Generally, systems analysts review the work of other systems analysts, and programmers review the work of other programmers, as a form of peer review, in structured walk-throughs.

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Project reporting, an activity of a project manager, _____.

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A(n) _____ is an event that could affect a project negatively.

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