Question 1

Projects can be classified by: size,cost,purpose,length,programming language and hardware platform.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Kumar is the project manager for a revised TTP system.Which of the following most likely would NOT be considered in developing a work plan?

Accepted Answer

A) Identifying tasks that need to be completed 
B) Estimating the time that will be needed on tasks 
C) Creating a dependency chart 
D) The organizational readiness for the project 
E) Key milestones that need to be met 
A) Identifying tasks that need to be completed 
B) Estimating the time that will be needed on tasks 
C) Creating a dependency chart 
D) The organizational readiness for the project 
E) Key milestones that need to be met

Question 3

Bob is selecting a systems analysis and design methodology.What might be the first step?

Accepted Answer

A) Selecting the shortest methodology 
B) Researching the organizations standards and policies for 'approved' methodologies 
C) Interviewing senior management as to their suggestions on methodologies 
D) Do a quick 'cost/benefit' analysis on which methodology will provide the most benefits at the lowest cost 
E) Do an analysis on which methodology might lessen or eliminate scope creep 
A) Selecting the shortest methodology 
B) Researching the organizations standards and policies for 'approved' methodologies 
C) Interviewing senior management as to their suggestions on methodologies 
D) Do a quick 'cost/benefit' analysis on which methodology will provide the most benefits at the lowest cost 
E) Do an analysis on which methodology might lessen or eliminate scope creep

Question 4

__________ are created to ensure that team members are performing tasks in the same way and following the same procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) Project charters 
B) Standards 
C) CASE tools 
D) Waterfall methodologies 
E) Agile technologies 
A) Project charters 
B) Standards 
C) CASE tools 
D) Waterfall methodologies 
E) Agile technologies

Question 5

In a "typical" business application development using the SDLC,you would probably spend ____ in the planning phase.

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 15% 
C) 20% 
D) 25% 
E) 30% 
A) 10% 
B) 15% 
C) 20% 
D) 25% 
E) 30%

Question 6

The V-model is a variation of the Waterfall Methodology that stresses testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

CIO is an acronym for "computing information organization".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Parallel Methodology breaks the overall project into a series of release versions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Using industry standards,the general estimated project time for the Analysis phase is 20%

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A critical success factor for project management is to start with a realistic assessment of the work that needs to be accomplished.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Parallel methodology is BEST characterized as:

Accepted Answer

A) A 'Quick and Dirty' system 
B) A series of versions 
C) A method for exploring design alternatives 
D) A method for stressing customer satisfaction 
E) More explicit testing 
A) A 'Quick and Dirty' system 
B) A series of versions 
C) A method for exploring design alternatives 
D) A method for stressing customer satisfaction 
E) More explicit testing

Question 12

Suggestions for motivation might include all of these EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Setting realistic deadlines 
B) Giving all team members the same bonus on a project 
C) Recognize and reward good efforts 
D) Reward those with outstanding quality and effort 
E) Having a good working environment 
A) Setting realistic deadlines 
B) Giving all team members the same bonus on a project 
C) Recognize and reward good efforts 
D) Reward those with outstanding quality and effort 
E) Having a good working environment

Question 13

The project methodology that takes the longest to complete is Extreme Programming Methodology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Using industry standards,the general estimated project time for the Implementation phase is 30%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The project methodology that takes the longest to complete is the Waterfall Development Methodology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are some things you can do to avoid conflicts on a project team?

Accepted Answer

Clearly define plAns: for the project;ma

Question 17

Why is it generally a problem to add more people to a late project?

Accepted Answer

With more people,the communication compl

Question 18

When comparing the Waterfall methodology to the parallel methodology:

Accepted Answer

A) The waterfall methodology will generally result in faster implementation 
B) The parallel methodology will generally involve more agile development 
C) The parallel methodology will generally break the project into subprojects 
D) The waterfall methodology can only work with clear requirements 
E) The waterfall methodology will never require requirements gathering 
A) The waterfall methodology will generally result in faster implementation 
B) The parallel methodology will generally involve more agile development 
C) The parallel methodology will generally break the project into subprojects 
D) The waterfall methodology can only work with clear requirements 
E) The waterfall methodology will never require requirements gathering

Question 19

In today's organizations,an approval committee must review and monitor project progress to ensure project continuance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Either systems prototyping or throwaway prototyping are generally a good methodology choice when the project has unclear user requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Projects can be classified by: size,cost,purpose,length,programming language and hardware platform.

Kumar is the project manager for a revised TTP system.Which of the following most likely would NOT be considered in developing a work plan?

Bob is selecting a systems analysis and design methodology.What might be the first step?

__________ are created to ensure that team members are performing tasks in the same way and following the same procedures.

In a "typical" business application development using the SDLC,you would probably spend ____ in the planning phase.

The V-model is a variation of the Waterfall Methodology that stresses testing.

CIO is an acronym for "computing information organization".

The Parallel Methodology breaks the overall project into a series of release versions.

Using industry standards,the general estimated project time for the Analysis phase is 20%

A critical success factor for project management is to start with a realistic assessment of the work that needs to be accomplished.

Parallel methodology is BEST characterized as:

Suggestions for motivation might include all of these EXCEPT:

The project methodology that takes the longest to complete is Extreme Programming Methodology.

Using industry standards,the general estimated project time for the Implementation phase is 30%.

The project methodology that takes the longest to complete is the Waterfall Development Methodology.

What are some things you can do to avoid conflicts on a project team?

Why is it generally a problem to add more people to a late project?

When comparing the Waterfall methodology to the parallel methodology:

In today's organizations,an approval committee must review and monitor project progress to ensure project continuance.

Either systems prototyping or throwaway prototyping are generally a good methodology choice when the project has unclear user requirements.

The Systems Analyst and Information Systems Development

Requirements Determination

Systems Analysis and Design

Process Modeling

Data Modeling

Moving Into Design

Architecture Design

Dennis/wixom/roth

Program Design

Data Storage Design

Moving Into Implementation

Transition to the New System

the Movement to Objects

Filters

Exam 2: Project Selection and Management

Projects can be classified by: size,cost,purpose,length,programming language and hardware platform.

Kumar is the project manager for a revised TTP system.Which of the following most likely would NOT be considered in developing a work plan?

Bob is selecting a systems analysis and design methodology.What might be the first step?

__________ are created to ensure that team members are performing tasks in the same way and following the same procedures.

In a "typical" business application development using the SDLC,you would probably spend ____ in the planning phase.

The V-model is a variation of the Waterfall Methodology that stresses testing.

CIO is an acronym for "computing information organization".

The Parallel Methodology breaks the overall project into a series of release versions.

Using industry standards,the general estimated project time for the Analysis phase is 20%

A critical success factor for project management is to start with a realistic assessment of the work that needs to be accomplished.

Parallel methodology is BEST characterized as:

Suggestions for motivation might include all of these EXCEPT:

The project methodology that takes the longest to complete is Extreme Programming Methodology.

Using industry standards,the general estimated project time for the Implementation phase is 30%.

The project methodology that takes the longest to complete is the Waterfall Development Methodology.

What are some things you can do to avoid conflicts on a project team?

Why is it generally a problem to add more people to a late project?

When comparing the Waterfall methodology to the parallel methodology:

In today's organizations,an approval committee must review and monitor project progress to ensure project continuance.

Either systems prototyping or throwaway prototyping are generally a good methodology choice when the project has unclear user requirements.

The Systems Analyst and Information Systems Development

Requirements Determination

Systems Analysis and Design

Process Modeling

Data Modeling

Moving Into Design

Architecture Design

Dennis/wixom/roth

Program Design

Data Storage Design

Moving Into Implementation

Transition to the New System

the Movement to Objects

Filters