IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT MID-TERM (CH 1-6), IT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT FINAL (CH. 7,8,9,10, & 12),
PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXAM 2 - TEACHER'S GUIDE,
PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXAM 2 - WILEY PLUS, CHAPTER
7, CHAPTER 6; PROJECT ACTIVITY PLANNING, PROJECT
MANAGEMENT: PMI R...
UNIT 9: IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT - ASSIGNMENT 1 (P1,P2,M1,D1)
According to the CHAOS studies, which of the following statements about IT projects is true? -
(ANSWER)Project success is improving because of better project management tools and
processes, smaller projects, and improved communication
The Socio-Technical Approach focuses on ________ - (ANSWER)using technology to meet the
needs of the business.
Assumptions are what we use to estimate scope, schedule and budget and to assess the risks of
the project. - (ANSWER)True
The top factors to project success as reported by the CHAOS studies focus on: - (ANSWER)user
involvement and executive support
According to the CHAOS studies most IT projects are completed on time and on budget. -
(ANSWER)False
Information Technology Projects are organizational investments. - (ANSWER)True
The project sponsor is ____________. - (ANSWER)the client, customer, or organizational
manager who acts as the project champion and provides organizational resources and direction.
,A value-driven approach to project management means _________ - (ANSWER)Measuring
project success in terms of the value the project brings to the organization and not only in terms
of meeting the project schedule and budget
____ can arise from the estimation process or the stability of the project team -
(ANSWER)Internal risks
The Network era ____________ - (ANSWER)Began in the 1990s when many organizations
sought to regain control of the IT deparment and hired a Chief Data Processing Officer
The benefits, described in the text, of using a project management approach to developing
information systems include all of the following except: - (ANSWER)the coupling of project
success to the selection of team members and the skill sets and resources that they bring to the
project.
During the Network Era, IT projects have focused primarily on the challenge of creating a
scalable IT infrastructure to support many partners, strategic alliances, vendors, and customers. -
(ANSWER)True
The technical expert is ____________ - (ANSWER)provides the technical solution to the
organizational problem and may include systems analysts, network specialists, or programmers.
A project sponsor is responsible for ensuring that all of the project management and technical
development processes are in place and being carried out within a set of specific requirements,
defined processes, and quality standards. - (ANSWER)False
The Socio-Technical Approach has been adopted by many organizations because successful
projects require a pure technical approach that focuses on the tools, techniques, and
methodologies of IT development. - (ANSWER)False
Only the most successful projects are likely to lead to best practices. - (ANSWER)False
,According to the Standish Group, it appears that most project today fail not because of
technology, but from a lack of user involvement and incomplete resources. - (ANSWER)True
Which of the following organizational variables can influence the selection of IT projects? -
(ANSWER)all of these
The following statements about knowledge management (KM) are true except: - (ANSWER)KM
is a well defined body of knowledge with an established theoretical base.
The Micro Era that started in the 1980's provided a smooth transition from large centralized
computers to the personal computer that was widely welcomed by data processing managers who
believed the replication of data throughout the organization would provide added backup and
security. - (ANSWER)False
The Value-Driven Approach focuses on ___________. - (ANSWER)providing value to the
organization.
The project manager is ____________. - (ANSWER)responsible for ensuring that all
management and technical processes are in place and carried out.
The Micro era _____________ - (ANSWER)Began in the early 1980s with the personal
computer
The desire to fund a project should be based upon ___________ - (ANSWER)the value the
completed project will provide to an organization
The Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge provides a basis for identifying and
describing the generally accepted principles of project management - (ANSWER)True
The EDP era ______________ - (ANSWER)Began in the 1960s when large organizations first
purchased a centralized mainframe or minicomputer.
, Projects are planned organizational change. Therefore, the project manager and team do not need
to worry about the political climate within the organization because top management has a firm
understanding of the organization's culture, environment, politics, etc. - (ANSWER)False
Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project
activities in order to meet project requirements. - (ANSWER)True
IT projects must provide value to an organization - (ANSWER)True
A project can be defined as a temporary endeavor undertaken to accomplish a unique purpose -
(ANSWER)True
A project ______________ - (ANSWER)is a temporary endeavor undertaken to accomplish a
unique product, service, or result
The subject matter expert is ___________ - (ANSWER)the user or client who has specific
knowledge, expertise, or insight in a specific functional area needed to support the project
The Data Processing Era that began in the 1960's focused on automating many of the
organizational transactions such as general accounting, inventory management, and production
scheduling with the aid of a centralized mainframe or mini computers. - (ANSWER)True
According to the CHAOS studies, which of the following factors tend to be most prevelant for
challenged or failed projects? - (ANSWER)Lack of user input and incomplete requirements
According to the CHAOS studies, more IT projects are becoming increasing successful, but there
is still a need to improve the likelihood of success - (ANSWER)True
According to the CHAOS studies, user involvement and executive support tend to be important
factors for successful projects - (ANSWER)True
