Question 1

The level of a project's risk is influenced primarily by

Accepted Answer

A)  project size, project structure, and the level of technical expertise. 
B)  project cost, project scope, and the implementation plan. 
C)  project scope, project schedule, and project budget. 
D)  project size, project scope, and the level of technical expertise. 
A)  project size, project structure, and the level of technical expertise. 
B)  project cost, project scope, and the implementation plan. 
C)  project scope, project schedule, and project budget. 
D)  project size, project scope, and the level of technical expertise. A

Question 2

The criteria used for evaluation in a scoring model are usually determined by

Accepted Answer

A)  lengthy discussions among the decision-making group. 
B)  a CSF analysis. 
C)  the IS steering committee. 
D)  systems analysts. 
A)  lengthy discussions among the decision-making group. 
B)  a CSF analysis. 
C)  the IS steering committee. 
D)  systems analysts. A

Question 3

Real Options Pricing Models (ROPMs) value systems projects similar to ________.

Accepted Answer

options, stock options

Question 4

Transaction and clerical systems that displace labor and save space typically produce more measurable, tangible benefits than management information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

As discussed in the chapter, which of the following is not one of the immediate consequences of inadequate software project management?

Accepted Answer

A)  cost overruns 
B)  organizational conflict 
C)  time slippage 
D)  technical shortfalls 
A)  cost overruns 
B)  organizational conflict 
C)  time slippage 
D)  technical shortfalls

Question 6

________ refers to the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to achieve specific targets within specified budget and time constraints.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ refers to the application of knowledge,...

Question 7

Americlinic, a national chain of budget health-care clinics, is creating an information system that will allow patients and doctors at participating franchises to communicate online. The goal of the system is to allow doctors to respond to minor health questions quickly and more efficiently, saving patients unnecessary visits to the clinic. This will be a major procedural change. What steps would you recommend to this company to ensure the user acceptance of the system?

Accepted Answer

The first step should be to conduct an o

Question 8

Which of the following statements best describes the effect of project structure on overall project risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Highly structured projects are more complex, and run a higher risk of programmers and users misunderstanding the ultimate goals. 
B)  Projects with relatively undefined goals are more likely to be subjected to users changing requirements and run a higher risk of not satisfying project goals. 
C)  Highly structured projects tend to be larger, affecting more organizational units, and run both the risk of out-of-control costs and becoming too difficult to control. 
D)  Less structured projects are more able to be quickly developed, tested, and implemented using cutting-edge RAD and JAD development techniques, and pose less risk of running up unforeseen costs. 
A)  Highly structured projects are more complex, and run a higher risk of programmers and users misunderstanding the ultimate goals. 
B)  Projects with relatively undefined goals are more likely to be subjected to users changing requirements and run a higher risk of not satisfying project goals. 
C)  Highly structured projects tend to be larger, affecting more organizational units, and run both the risk of out-of-control costs and becoming too difficult to control. 
D)  Less structured projects are more able to be quickly developed, tested, and implemented using cutting-edge RAD and JAD development techniques, and pose less risk of running up unforeseen costs.

Question 9

In working with ROPMs and options valuation, a call option is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  obligation to purchase an asset at a later date at a fixed price. 
B)  obligation to either purchase or sell an asset at a later date at a strike price. 
C)  right to purchase an asset a later date at a strike price. 
D)  right to purchase or sell an asset a later date at a fixed price. 
A)  obligation to purchase an asset at a later date at a fixed price. 
B)  obligation to either purchase or sell an asset at a later date at a strike price. 
C)  right to purchase an asset a later date at a strike price. 
D)  right to purchase or sell an asset a later date at a fixed price.

Question 10

The project risk will rise if the project team and the IS staff lack

Accepted Answer

A)  legacy applications as a starting point. 
B)  good equipment. 
C)  the required technical expertise. 
D)  financial studies and plans. 
A)  legacy applications as a starting point. 
B)  good equipment. 
C)  the required technical expertise. 
D)  financial studies and plans.

Question 11

An information systems plan contains a statement of corporate goals and specifies how information technology will support the attainment of those goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe the elements of a management structure for information systems projects in a large corporation.

Accepted Answer

In a large corporation, the management s

Question 13

You are working as a project manager for a small IT consulting firm and have been asked to create a plan for reviewing and auditing completed projects in order to gauge their success. What factors will you use to measure the success of a project? What questions would you ask in order to understand why a project succeeded or failed?

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but should inc

Question 14

A road map indicating the direction of systems development, the rationale, the current systems, new developments to consider, the management strategy, the implementation plan, and the budget is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  project plan. 
B)  portfolio analysis. 
C)  information systems plan. 
D)  enterprise analysis. 
A)  project plan. 
B)  portfolio analysis. 
C)  information systems plan. 
D)  enterprise analysis.

Question 15

Which of the following types of projects is most likely to fail?

Accepted Answer

A)  integration of an third-party automated payment system 
B)  replacement of middleware with Web services for legacy application integration 
C)  a business process redesign project that restructures workflow and responsibilities 
D)  redesigning a user interface to an online investment site 
A)  integration of an third-party automated payment system 
B)  replacement of middleware with Web services for legacy application integration 
C)  a business process redesign project that restructures workflow and responsibilities 
D)  redesigning a user interface to an online investment site

Question 16

Scoring models are used most commonly to support decisions rather than as the final arbiters of system selection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The information systems steering committee is composed of information systems managers and end-user managers responsible for overseeing several specific information systems projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A benefit of using TCO analysis to evaluate an information technology investment is that it is able to incorporate intangible and "soft" factors such as benefits and complexity costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Formal planning and control tools

Accepted Answer

A)  enable a project to have sufficient technical support for project management and development. 
B)  enable a project manager to properly document and monitor project plans. 
C)  portray a project as a network diagram with numbered nodes representing project tasks. 
D)  consist of ways to link the work of the implementation team with users at all organization levels. 
A)  enable a project to have sufficient technical support for project management and development. 
B)  enable a project manager to properly document and monitor project plans. 
C)  portray a project as a network diagram with numbered nodes representing project tasks. 
D)  consist of ways to link the work of the implementation team with users at all organization levels.

Question 20

All of the following are intangible benefits of information systems except

Accepted Answer

A)  improved asset utilization. 
B)  increased organizational learning. 
C)  improved operations. 
D)  reduced workforce. 
A)  improved asset utilization. 
B)  increased organizational learning. 
C)  improved operations. 
D)  reduced workforce.

The level of a project's risk is influenced primarily by

The criteria used for evaluation in a scoring model are usually determined by

Real Options Pricing Models (ROPMs) value systems projects similar to ________.

Transaction and clerical systems that displace labor and save space typically produce more measurable, tangible benefits than management information systems.

As discussed in the chapter, which of the following is not one of the immediate consequences of inadequate software project management?

________ refers to the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to achieve specific targets within specified budget and time constraints.

Which of the following statements best describes the effect of project structure on overall project risk?

In working with ROPMs and options valuation, a call option is a(n)

The project risk will rise if the project team and the IS staff lack

An information systems plan contains a statement of corporate goals and specifies how information technology will support the attainment of those goals.

Describe the elements of a management structure for information systems projects in a large corporation.

A road map indicating the direction of systems development, the rationale, the current systems, new developments to consider, the management strategy, the implementation plan, and the budget is called a(n)

Which of the following types of projects is most likely to fail?

Scoring models are used most commonly to support decisions rather than as the final arbiters of system selection.

The information systems steering committee is composed of information systems managers and end-user managers responsible for overseeing several specific information systems projects.

A benefit of using TCO analysis to evaluate an information technology investment is that it is able to incorporate intangible and "soft" factors such as benefits and complexity costs.

Formal planning and control tools

All of the following are intangible benefits of information systems except

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy:

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Building Information Systems

Managing Global Systems

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Exam 14: Managing Projects

The level of a project's risk is influenced primarily by

The criteria used for evaluation in a scoring model are usually determined by

Real Options Pricing Models (ROPMs) value systems projects similar to ________.

Transaction and clerical systems that displace labor and save space typically produce more measurable, tangible benefits than management information systems.

As discussed in the chapter, which of the following is not one of the immediate consequences of inadequate software project management?

________ refers to the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to achieve specific targets within specified budget and time constraints.

Which of the following statements best describes the effect of project structure on overall project risk?

In working with ROPMs and options valuation, a call option is a(n)

The project risk will rise if the project team and the IS staff lack

An information systems plan contains a statement of corporate goals and specifies how information technology will support the attainment of those goals.

Describe the elements of a management structure for information systems projects in a large corporation.

A road map indicating the direction of systems development, the rationale, the current systems, new developments to consider, the management strategy, the implementation plan, and the budget is called a(n)

Which of the following types of projects is most likely to fail?

Scoring models are used most commonly to support decisions rather than as the final arbiters of system selection.

The information systems steering committee is composed of information systems managers and end-user managers responsible for overseeing several specific information systems projects.

A benefit of using TCO analysis to evaluate an information technology investment is that it is able to incorporate intangible and "soft" factors such as benefits and complexity costs.

Formal planning and control tools

All of the following are intangible benefits of information systems except

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy:

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Building Information Systems

Managing Global Systems

Filters