Question 1

Who are individuals and organizations actively involved in the project or whose interests might be affected as a result of project execution or project completion?

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A)  Project manager
B)  Project stakeholders
C)  Executive sponsor
D)  All of theseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Project ____________ represent key dates when a certain group of activities must be performed.

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Question 3

What is the critical path?

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A)  The path from resource to task that passes through all critical components of a project plan
B)  The path between tasks to the project's finish that passes through all critical components of a project plan
C)  The path from start to finish that passes through all the tasks that are critical to completing the project in the shortest amount of time
D)  The path from start to finish that passes through all the tasks that are critical to completing the project in the longest amount of timeE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

___________ outsourcing is using organizations from developing countries to write code and develop systems.

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The answer of ___________ outsourcing is using organizations from developing...

Question 5

Which phase of the SDLC gathers business requirements?

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A)  Plan
B)  Analysis
C)  Test
D)  DesignE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

What is a project?

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A)  A temporary activity undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result
B)  The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities in order to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations from a project
C)  Any measurable, tangible, or verifiable outcome, result, or item that is produced to complete a project or part of a project
D)  Representation of key dates when a certain group of activities must be performedE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

What is an internal department that oversees all organizational projects?

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A)  Project deliverables
B)  Project scope
C)  Project management office
D)  Project milestonesE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Project _________ defines the work that must be completed to deliver a product with the specified features and functions.

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The answer of Project _________ defines the work that must...

Question 9

Who is the person or group who provides the financial resources for the project?

Accepted Answer

A)  Project manager
B)  Project stakeholders
C)  Executive sponsor
D)  All of theseE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following describes agile?

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A)  Fast and efficient
B)  Small and nimble
C)  Lower cost
D)  All of theseE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

What is the most important part of the project plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gantt chart
B)  Specification
C)  Communication
D)  None of theseE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

The _________ phase involves placing the system into production so users can begin to perform actual business operations with the system.

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The answer of The _________ phase involves placing the system...

Question 13

Describe the seven phases of the systems development life cycle.

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Planning phase: involves establishing a ...

Question 14

Which of the following is a characteristic of a successful project?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delivered on time
B)  Delivered within budget
C)  Meets the business's requirements
D)  All of theseE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Project milestones are any measurable, tangible, or verifiable outcome, result, or item that is produced to complete a project or part of a project.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Offshore outsourcing is using organizations from developing countries to write code and develop systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is it called when a company uses organizations from developing countries to write code and develop systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  In-sourcing
B)  Outsourcing
C)  Business process outsourcing
D)  Offshore outsourcingE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

The rapid application development methodology emphasizes extensive user involvement in the rapid and evolutionary construction of working __________ of a system to accelerate the systems development process.

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The answer of The rapid application development methodology emphasizes extensive...

Question 19

The PMI develops procedures and concepts necessary to support the profession of project management.Which of the following is not one of the three areas it focuses on?

Accepted Answer

A)  The distinguishing characteristics of a practicing professional (ethics) 
B)  The content and structure of the profession's body of knowledge (standards) 
C)  Change in business goals during project planning (management) 
D)  Recognition of professional attainment (accreditation) E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

What are project assumptions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specific factors that can limit options
B)  Factors that are considered to be true, real, or certain without proof or demonstration
C)  Quantifiable criteria that must be met for the project to be considered a success
D)  A document issued by the project initiator or sponsor that formally authorizes the existence of a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activitiesE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 9: Systems Development and Project Management: Corporate Responsibility

What is the most important part of the project plan?

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What is a project?

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___________ outsourcing is using organizations from developing countries to write code and develop systems.

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What is the critical path?

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The rapid application development methodology emphasizes extensive user involvement in the rapid and evolutionary construction of working __________ of a system to accelerate the systems development process.

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The _________ phase involves placing the system into production so users can begin to perform actual business operations with the system.

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Who are individuals and organizations actively involved in the project or whose interests might be affected as a result of project execution or project completion?

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What are project assumptions?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a successful project?

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Which of the following describes agile?

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Offshore outsourcing is using organizations from developing countries to write code and develop systems.

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Project _________ defines the work that must be completed to deliver a product with the specified features and functions.

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Describe the seven phases of the systems development life cycle.

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What is it called when a company uses organizations from developing countries to write code and develop systems?

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Project ____________ represent key dates when a certain group of activities must be performed.

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Project milestones are any measurable, tangible, or verifiable outcome, result, or item that is produced to complete a project or part of a project.

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