Question 1

In a PERT/CPM chart, each rectangular box, called a task box, has five sections that contain important information about a task.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

When two or more concurrent tasks depend on a single prior task, the concurrent tasks are called ____ tasks.

Accepted Answer

successor

Question 3

For a project manager, reporting _____.

Accepted Answer

includes informing management, users, and the project team about the progress of the project

Question 4

____ is a time estimate the project manager makes for a task.

Accepted Answer

The worst-case estimate  The best-case estimate  The probable-case estimate

Question 5

System developers can initiate a formal project as early as the preliminary investigation stage, or later on, as analysis, design, and implementation activities occur.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Most risk identifications include a brief description of ____.

Accepted Answer

who would be responsible for responding to a given risk

Question 7

GanttProject can open files created with ____.

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Project

Question 8

In a PERT/CPM chart, each task has which of the following ____.

Accepted Answer

start day/date

Question 9

Problems with timetables and project milestones can indicate ____.

Accepted Answer

personality conflicts among team members

Question 10

A ____ might involve maximums for one or more resources.

Accepted Answer

constraint

Question 11

A PERT/CPM chart does not show the project as a network diagram with tasks connected  by arrows.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

Microsoft claims that Microsoft Project has the capability of ____.

Accepted Answer

assign ownership of risks

Question 13

Critical time is the amount of time that a task would be late without pushing back the completion date of the entire project.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

Project management is dynamic and challenging, regardless of which software you use..

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

A _____ cannot be started until one or more other tasks are completed.

Accepted Answer

dependent task

Question 16

Gantt charts often are included in progress reports to show project status graphically.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

_____ is a full-featured program that holds the dominant share of the project management software market.

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Project

Question 18

When several tasks can start at the same time, each is called a(n) ____ task.

Accepted Answer

concurrent

Question 19

Project management software can highlight the series of tasks that form the critical path.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

When an information system does not meet business requirements, causes might include ____

Accepted Answer

imprecise targets

Question 21

A event is a recognizable reference point that you can use to ____.

Accepted Answer

monitor progress

Question 22

For a project manager, monitoring _____.

Accepted Answer

requires guiding, supervising, and coordinating the project team\'s workload

Question 23

Project management is dynamic and challenging, regardless of which software you use.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 24

Tasks that are not on the critical path cannot be ignored.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 25

Often, two or more concurrent tasks depend on a single prior task, which is called a successor task.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 26

Although a Gantt chart provides more detailed information about a project, a PERT/CPM chart offers a rapid overview that graphically displays the timing, duration, and progress of each task

Accepted Answer

False

Question 27

Gantt charts are an ideal tool for controlling a complex project because they provide plenty of detailed information.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 28

Which of the following are metrics of a successful project ____.

Accepted Answer

delivery of a product that satisfies users

Question 29

Using a WBS allows you to manage a project as one large task

Accepted Answer

False

Question 30

Which of the following is an example of an event?

Accepted Answer

the start of user training   conversion of system data  completion of interviews

Question 31

A risk ____ plan is a proactive effort to anticipate a risk and describe an action plan to deal with it.

Accepted Answer

response

Question 32

Using prior experience to make time and cost estimates works best for large projects.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 33

The accompanying figure shows task ____, which simplify a complex task by combining several activities.

Accepted Answer

groups

Question 34

In most systems analysis tasks, time and people are interchangeable.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 35

When tasks must be completed one after another, they are called concurrent tasks.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 36

Two or more concurrent tasks often depend on a single prior task, which is called a(n) ____ task

Accepted Answer

predecessor

Question 37

When two or more concurrent tasks depend on a single prior task, each of the concurrent tasks is called a predecessor task.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 38

If team members lack experience with certain aspects of the required technology, temporary help might be obtained from IT consultants or part-time staff.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 39

A ____ path includes all tasks that are vital to the project schedule.

Accepted Answer

critical

Question 40

When a project manager first recognizes that a project is in trouble, the options available to her include ____.

Accepted Answer

delaying the project deadline

Question 41

A(n) ____ chart displays complex task patterns and relationships

Accepted Answer

PERT/CPM

Question 42

In GanttProject, unlike in Microsoft Project, you create tasks and durations, indicate dependencies, and assign resources.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 43

When an information system does not meet business requirements, causes might include ____.

Accepted Answer

imprecise targets

Question 44

_____ is a full-featured program that holds the dominant share of the project management software market

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Project

Question 45

A ____ is an event that could affect a project negatively.

Accepted Answer

risk

Question 46

The first step in creating a WBS is to ____.

Accepted Answer

identify all tasks

Question 47

If any task along the critical path falls behind schedule, the entire project is delayed.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 48

In addition to tasks, every project has ____, which are reference points used to monitor progress and manage the project.

Accepted Answer

milestones

Question 49

Project managers always must be aware of the ____ path, so they can monitor the vital tasks and keep the project on track.

Accepted Answer

critical

Question 50

Effective project reporting requires ____.

Accepted Answer

strong communication skill

Question 51

Project status meetings give project managers an opportunity to seek input and conduct brainstorming sessions.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 52

The purpose of quantitative risk analysis is to understand the actual impact in terms of dollars, time, project scope, or quality.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 53

When maintaining schedules, if enough ____ and frequent checkpoints exist, problems will be detected rapidly

Accepted Answer

milestones

Question 54

When several tasks can take place at the same time, each is called a sequential task.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 55

In any project, large or small, tasks depend on each other and must be performed in a sequence.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 56

A project manager\'s scheduling function _____.

Accepted Answer

involves staffing, which includes selecting the project team and assigning specific tasks to team members

Question 57

A(n) ____ chart displays complex task patterns and relationships.

Accepted Answer

PERT/CPM

Question 58

Microsoft\'s risk management model includes ____

Accepted Answer

category, which specifies the risk type

Question 59

Although a Gantt chart provides more detailed information about a project, a PERT/CPM chart offers a rapid overview that graphically displays the timing, duration, and progress of each task.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 60

Structured walk-throughs take place throughout the SDLC and are called ____ reviews, depending on the phase in which they occur.

Accepted Answer

code  design  testing

Question 61

In the end, every successful information system must ____.

Accepted Answer

support business requirements  stay within budget  be completed on time

Question 62

A project manager, or project leader, usually is a senior systems analyst or an IT department manager if the project is large.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 63

PERT/CPM is called a(n) ____ technique, because it analyzes a large, complex project as a series of individual tasks.

Accepted Answer

bottom-up

Question 64

Most managers recognize that problems do occur on most projects; it is better to alert management sooner rather than later.

Accepted Answer

True

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