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Given a project schedule with all tasks connected via one way arrows and with task durations. The critical path is ______.

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the longest path through the network

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The P in the FURPS acronym stands for

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performance requirements

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Sometimes a narrative description is the best form to use for recording information.

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true

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Which of the following equations is correct for calculating early start time?

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ESn + 1 = ESn + duration + lagtime

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_______ is an important part of the follow-up after an interview.

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building models

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Which of the following is also referred to as the breakeven point?

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payback period

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Which of the following statements is correct about questionnaires?

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Questionnaires have a limited and specific use in information gathering

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The first and most important step in preparing for an interview is to determine who should be involved.

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False

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The group that provides direction for the configuration of the new system in the existing computing environment are called _______.

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Technical stakeholders

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What does the Acronym UML stand for?

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unified modeling language

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One important reason for prioritizing requirements is to _______.

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avoid scope creep

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Setting up a change control log to keep track of new system requirements is part of what PMBOK area?

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scope management

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The earliest time that a task can start on a project schedule is called its

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early start time

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Good Project Communication Management requires techniques in three important areas: (1) gathering information (2) disseminating information and (3) ________ .

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managing internal communications

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Use case diagrams, class diagrams, sequence diagrams are all examples of standard modeling method?

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UML

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What do we call the person or group who provides funding for the development of the new system?

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client

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One of the dangers in researching vendor solutions is that users and analysts _______.

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many want to buy one of these solutions prematurely

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_______ requirements are based on the procedures and rules that the organization uses to run its business.

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Functional

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A split screen in Microsoft Project is an effective way to ______ .

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view both summary information and detailed task information

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Clients play what role in the development of the new system?

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fund the project

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---- requirements describe constraints such as programming languages, tools, and communication protocols for distributed portions of the system.

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implementation

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A series of formulas that describe technical aspects of a system is a(n)_____ model.

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mathematical

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A representation of some aspect of the system being built is a _______.

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model

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In Microsoft Project a task that indicates the completion of a deliverable or some other completion item is called a --- task.

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milestone

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Which of the following equations represents the present value (PV) of a discounted future amount (FA) at a discount rate (i) for multiple periods (n)?

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PV = FA(1+i)n

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In Microsoft Project calculating and assigning the duration time to a summary task is usually fairly complex.

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false

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In Microsoft Project a PERT/CPM chart view is called a

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network

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Questionnaires can be used to ask questions that _______.

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determine user options

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The objective of ____ is to determine a specific value based on a predetermined discount rate.

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net present value (NPV)

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Payback period is usually calculated for the same time period as the discount rate is applied.

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false

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Core Process 3 involves defining in great detail what the information system needs to accomplish in order to provide the organization with the desired benefits.

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true

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A project manager has purchased some training classes for JAVA programming for new members of his team. This would be considered to be part of which PM management area?

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human resource management

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It is a good idea to observe user processes so that the analyst will know exactly how to build the functions into the new system.

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false

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The annual percentage rate that an amount of money is discounted to bring to a present value is called the

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discount rate

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The most common way to determine the discount rate for NPV calculations is by _____.

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using company policy

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One way to show multiple, independent alternative paths within an activity diagram is with a _______.

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decision diamond

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In a PERT/CPM chart when several tasks are in sequence to form a path segment but are not on the critical path the total slack time is _____?

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the same for each one

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Questions that encourage discussion are called ---- questions

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open-ended

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---- requirements describe operational characteristics related to measures of workload such as throughput and response time.

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performance

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If the analysts understand the major business processes, it is not usually necessary to create a comprehensive list of all business processes.

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false

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What type of stakeholders are those that do not use the system on day to day tasks, but use information, such as reports, from the system.

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executive stakeholders

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During a fact-finding interview, an important guideline is ____.

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to probe to get sufficient details

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To determine a percentage return on an initial investment, which of the following techniques should be used?

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return on investment

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The three techniques used for Scope Management are Defining the scope, _______ , and Controlling the scope.

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verifying the scope

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A good way to remember the details of an interview is to use a tape recorder.

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false

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In a PERT/CPM chart the lag time represents _____.

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a dead time between tasks

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Which two of the following are activities of Core Process 3?

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gather detailed information, develop user-interface dialogs

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Workflows can be documented using _______.

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activity diagrams

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Reviewing existing documentation is a good idea for analysts because it is a dependable source of accurate policies and procedures.

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false

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Diagrams and schematic representations of some aspect of a system are examples of a ______ model.

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graphical

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The amount of time a task or sequence of tasks can be delayed without impacting the project is called the

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slack time

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The first step in NPV calculations is to determine the discount rate.

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true

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A synchronization bar in an activity diagram allows multiple agents or actors to participate in a workflow in separate rows.

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false

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The term "I'll know it when I see it" applies to one valid way to get requirements definition.

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true

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One way to show concurrent paths within an activity diagram is with a

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synchronization bar

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In the RMO CSMS project, customers are not considered stakeholders because it is not feasible to interview them or use them in the project activities.

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false

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Questionnaires can be useful in information gathering when users _____.

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are widely distributed geographically

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In Microsoft Project a PERT/CPM chart view is called a ---- diagram

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network

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When observing business processes, it is not necessary to observe all the processes at the same level of detail.

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true

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Persons within an organization who have a significant interest in its operation are ----- stakeholders

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internal

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---- equirements describe the dependability of a system such as service outages and incorrect processing.

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Reliability

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In Microsoft Project a Tracking Gantt chart is useful to keep track of the resources on a project.

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false

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The strength of closed-ended questions is that they ____.

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limit answers to a set of choices

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The "+" in FURPS+ includes which of the following types of requirements?

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supportability requirements, design constraints

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Which of the following items is NOT a part of the application architecture?

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virtual private networks

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Every successful interview requires ____.

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preparation

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Which of the following equations represents the present value (PV) of a discounted future amount (FA) at a discount rate (i) for multiple periods (n)?

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PV = FA /(1+i)n

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Which of the following equations represents the present value (PV) of a discounted future amount (FA) at a discount rate (i) for multiple periods (n)?

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PV = FA / (1+i)n

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Beginning analysts often underestimate how much there is to learn about the work the users perform.

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true

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---- requirements describe how access to the software application will be controlled and data will be protected.

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security

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Persons outside an organization's control who interact with the system or who have an interest in its operation are called ---- stakeholders

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external

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Core Process 3 is called "Discover and understand details." Another term that is used to describe these activities is ---- activities

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analysis

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Looping in an activity diagram is best represented using what?

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synchronization bars

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The annual percentage rate that an amount of money is discounted to bring to a present value is called the -----

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discount rate

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Systems analysis involves the creation of logical models.

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true

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A decision point within an activity diagram may be shown with an activity symbol.

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true

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Two benefits of researching vendor solutions include _______ and ______.

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helping analysts discover state of the art solutions, helping users generate new ideas for business functions

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Which of the following is normally the most time-consuming and resource-expensive operation?

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interview stakeholders

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---- requirements describe how a system is configured, monitored, maintained, and updated.

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supportability

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The most important step in preparing for an interview is to _______.

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establish an objective

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Asking about error conditions usually is done in later interviews after the analyst understands and documents the basic processing requirements.

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false

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The accumulation of yearly discounts based on a discount rate is called the ----

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discount factor

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Which of the following equations is correct for calculating early start time?

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ESn+1 = ESn + duration + lagtime

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It is a good idea to observe user processes so that the analyst will know exactly how to build the functions into the new system.

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false

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The U in the FURPS acronym stands for ----

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usability

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The S in the FURPS acronym stands for _______.

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security requirements

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The most important and first step in preparing for an interview with a user is to establish the ----- of the interview

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objective

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What are the two primary benefits of reviewing the documentation of existing inputs, outputs, and procedures

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Obtain a preliminary understanding, serve as visual aids in interview discussions

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As part of the interview process, any unresolved issues should be _______.

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put on an open-items list

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____ is an important part of each interview.

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follow-up

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In order to show all the activities of a single agent or organizational unit together, a activity diagram contains what construct?

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swimlane

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The three techniques used for Scope Management are Defining the scope, _______ , and Controlling the scope.

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verifying the scope

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The term "I'll know it when I see it" refers to what method of requirements definition.

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collecting active user comments

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FURPS and FURPS+ are synonymous.

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false

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Before gathering detailed information, and analyst identifies every type of stakeholder.

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true

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Persons who regularly interact with the system as part of their jobs are called _______.

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operational

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----- requirements describe operational characteristics related to measures of workload such as throughput and response time.

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Performance

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