Question 1

Analysts should have little interest in improving worker satisfaction with the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One way to think about problems is to:

Accepted Answer

A) think that they arise from bad programming and older technology. 
B) visualize them as elements on a feasibility impact grid. 
C) realize that we all make mistakes and not assign blame to anyone. 
D) reflect on the lack of perfection within any team framework and avoid the blame syndrome. 
E) think about them as situations where goals have never been met or are no longer being met. 
A) think that they arise from bad programming and older technology. 
B) visualize them as elements on a feasibility impact grid. 
C) realize that we all make mistakes and not assign blame to anyone. 
D) reflect on the lack of perfection within any team framework and avoid the blame syndrome. 
E) think about them as situations where goals have never been met or are no longer being met.

Question 3

The main advantage of the PERT diagram is its simplicity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Along with managing time and resources, systems analysts must also manage people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Setting goals can motivate team members by clarifying for them and others what must be done in order to get results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The longest path through a PERT diagram is referred to as the ________ path.

Accepted Answer

A) critical 
B) hardest 
C) fastest 
D) slowest 
A) critical 
B) hardest 
C) fastest 
D) slowest

Question 7

Using a weighted average formula to determine expected activity times is probably the best strategy for estimating those times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Systems analysts formulate numbers that represent both current and projected ________ for the system so that any hardware obtained will possess the capability to handle current and future needs.

Accepted Answer

A) inventory 
B) power requirements 
C) heating and cooling needs 
D) workloads 
A) inventory 
B) power requirements 
C) heating and cooling needs 
D) workloads

Question 9

Which of the following is not a way in which systems projects are considered to be feasible?

Accepted Answer

A) operationally 
B) technically 
C) economically 
D) physically 
A) operationally 
B) technically 
C) economically 
D) physically

Question 10

Which of these statements about PERT diagrams is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) An arrow represents activities. 
B) A circle represents events. 
C) The length of the arrow indicates activity length. 
D) Pseudo activities must occasionally be shown. 
A) An arrow represents activities. 
B) A circle represents events. 
C) The length of the arrow indicates activity length. 
D) Pseudo activities must occasionally be shown.

Question 11

________ feasibility refers to projecting whether the system will operate and be used once it is installed.

Accepted Answer

A) Operational 
B) Economic 
C) Technical 
D) Resource 
A) Operational 
B) Economic 
C) Technical 
D) Resource

Question 12

Cloud services are not very scalable. Once you pay for the service, it is hard to upgrade in the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The longest path through a PERT diagram is called:

Accepted Answer

A) slack time. 
B) the precedent activity path. 
C) maximum path time. 
D) the critical path. 
A) slack time. 
B) the precedent activity path. 
C) maximum path time. 
D) the critical path.

Question 14

Which of the following is a reason given by programmers for failed projects?

Accepted Answer

A) impossible or unrealistic completion dates 
B) not adding more people to the project to expedite it 
C) seeking outside help instead of trusting the development staff 
D) not enough programming development tools 
A) impossible or unrealistic completion dates 
B) not adding more people to the project to expedite it 
C) seeking outside help instead of trusting the development staff 
D) not enough programming development tools

Question 15

List four criteria for evaluating computer hardware for purchase.

Accepted Answer

1.The time required for average transact

Question 16

Improvements to systems include all the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) combining processes. 
B) streamlining a process through the elimination of unnecessary or duplicated steps. 
C) increasing redundant output. 
D) reducing errors in input through changes of forms and display screens. 
E) speeding up a process. 
A) combining processes. 
B) streamlining a process through the elimination of unnecessary or duplicated steps. 
C) increasing redundant output. 
D) reducing errors in input through changes of forms and display screens. 
E) speeding up a process.

Question 17

By comparing costs alone, the systems analyst can use break-even analysis to determine the break-even capacity of the proposed information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A functional norm is one that could make team members waste resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is not an advantage of using a PERT diagram over a Gantt chart?

Accepted Answer

A) easy identification of the order of precedence 
B) easy determination of slack time 
C) easy to show activities that occur at any given point in time 
D) easy identification of the critical path 
A) easy identification of the order of precedence 
B) easy determination of slack time 
C) easy to show activities that occur at any given point in time 
D) easy identification of the critical path

Question 20

The length of the arrows in a PERT diagram has a direct relationship with the duration of the activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Analysts should have little interest in improving worker satisfaction with the system.

One way to think about problems is to:

The main advantage of the PERT diagram is its simplicity.

Along with managing time and resources, systems analysts must also manage people.

Setting goals can motivate team members by clarifying for them and others what must be done in order to get results.

The longest path through a PERT diagram is referred to as the ________ path.

Using a weighted average formula to determine expected activity times is probably the best strategy for estimating those times.

Systems analysts formulate numbers that represent both current and projected ________ for the system so that any hardware obtained will possess the capability to handle current and future needs.

Which of the following is not a way in which systems projects are considered to be feasible?

Which of these statements about PERT diagrams is not true?

________ feasibility refers to projecting whether the system will operate and be used once it is installed.

Cloud services are not very scalable. Once you pay for the service, it is hard to upgrade in the future.

The longest path through a PERT diagram is called:

Which of the following is a reason given by programmers for failed projects?

List four criteria for evaluating computer hardware for purchase.

Improvements to systems include all the following except:

By comparing costs alone, the systems analyst can use break-even analysis to determine the break-even capacity of the proposed information system.

A functional norm is one that could make team members waste resources.

Which of the following is not an advantage of using a PERT diagram over a Gantt chart?

The length of the arrows in a PERT diagram has a direct relationship with the duration of the activity.

Systems, Roles, and Development Methodologies

Understanding and Modeling Organizational Systems

Information Gathering: Interactive Methods

Information Gathering: Unobtrusive Methods

Agile Modeling and Prototyping

Using Data Flow Diagrams

Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries

Process Specifications and Structured Decisions

Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design Using Uml

Designing Effective Output

Designing Effective Input

Designing Databases

Human-Computer Interaction

Designing Accurate Data Entry

Quality Assurance and Implementation

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Exam 3: Project Management

Analysts should have little interest in improving worker satisfaction with the system.

One way to think about problems is to:

The main advantage of the PERT diagram is its simplicity.

Along with managing time and resources, systems analysts must also manage people.

Setting goals can motivate team members by clarifying for them and others what must be done in order to get results.

The longest path through a PERT diagram is referred to as the ________ path.

Using a weighted average formula to determine expected activity times is probably the best strategy for estimating those times.

Systems analysts formulate numbers that represent both current and projected ________ for the system so that any hardware obtained will possess the capability to handle current and future needs.

Which of the following is not a way in which systems projects are considered to be feasible?

Which of these statements about PERT diagrams is not true?

________ feasibility refers to projecting whether the system will operate and be used once it is installed.

Cloud services are not very scalable. Once you pay for the service, it is hard to upgrade in the future.

The longest path through a PERT diagram is called:

Which of the following is a reason given by programmers for failed projects?

List four criteria for evaluating computer hardware for purchase.

Improvements to systems include all the following except:

By comparing costs alone, the systems analyst can use break-even analysis to determine the break-even capacity of the proposed information system.

A functional norm is one that could make team members waste resources.

Which of the following is not an advantage of using a PERT diagram over a Gantt chart?

The length of the arrows in a PERT diagram has a direct relationship with the duration of the activity.

Systems, Roles, and Development Methodologies

Understanding and Modeling Organizational Systems

Information Gathering: Interactive Methods

Information Gathering: Unobtrusive Methods

Agile Modeling and Prototyping

Using Data Flow Diagrams

Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries

Process Specifications and Structured Decisions

Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design Using Uml

Designing Effective Output

Designing Effective Input

Designing Databases

Human-Computer Interaction

Designing Accurate Data Entry

Quality Assurance and Implementation

Filters