Question 1

The project management activity &#34;corrective action&#34; involves:&#10;A) analysis of the work breakdown&#10;B) allocating resources to tasks&#10;C) assessing progress on tasks and actioning changes&#10;D) placing tasks in order&#10;E) the project closedown review

Accepted Answer

Corrective action in project management refers to the process of assessing progress on tasks and implementing changes to ensure the project remains on track. This involves identifying variances from the project plan and taking steps to correct those variances.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of a project?&#10;A) Quality&#10;B) Time&#10;C) Cost&#10;D) Structure&#10;E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The primary objectives of a project typically include Quality, Time, and Cost, often referred to as the project management triangle or triple constraints. Structure is not considered a primary objective but rather an aspect of project planning and organization.

Question 3

Which of the following is most appropriate for monitoring progress against plan?&#10;A) Network diagram&#10;B) Capacity loading graphs&#10;C) Gantt chart&#10;D) Flow diagram&#10;E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Gantt charts are widely used for tracking project schedules, showing the start and finish dates of the project elements. They are most appropriate for monitoring progress against a plan because they visually represent the timeline of the project, making it easier to see which tasks are on schedule and which are lagging.

Question 4

Which is a typical sequence of activities at the start of a systems implementation project?&#10;A) Initiation, Design, Analysis&#10;B) Analysis, Initiation, Design&#10;C) Design, Initiation, Analysis&#10;D) Analysis, Design, Initiation&#10;E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The typical sequence is Initiation, Analysis, Design, which is not listed among the options.

Question 5

Which is a typical sequence of activities at the end of a systems implementation project?&#10;A) Implementation, Development, Maintenance&#10;B) Development, Maintenance, Implementation&#10;C) Implementation, Maintenance, Development&#10;D) Development, Implementation, Maintenance&#10;E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The typical sequence of activities at the end of a systems implementation project follows the order of Development, Implementation, and then Maintenance. This reflects the process of first developing the system, implementing it into use, and finally maintaining it for operational effectiveness.

Question 6

What are the typical stages in risk management?&#10;A) Identify risks, Identify probabilities and impacts, identify and implement solutions&#10;B) Identify probabilities and impacts, identify and implement solutions, identify risks&#10;C) Identify probabilities and impacts, identify risks, identify and implement solutions&#10;D) Identify risks, identify and implement solutions, Identify probabilities and impacts&#10;E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The typical stages in risk management involve first identifying the risks, then assessing their probabilities and impacts, and finally identifying and implementing solutions to mitigate those risks. This process ensures a comprehensive approach to managing potential threats.

Question 7

Which of the following systems development activities would you not expect to undertake in a standard off the shelf package is being purchased?&#10;A) Data conversion&#10;B) Program writing&#10;C) Detailed analysis of user requirements&#10;D) Constructing a list of desirable features&#10;E) Conducting a feasibility study

Accepted Answer

Program writing is not typically required when purchasing a standard off-the-shelf software package, as the software is already developed and ready to use.

Question 8

In the Waterfall model, what normally happens when one of the steps cannot be completed because of errors or oversights?&#10;A) The personnel involved are replaced by better or more experienced staff&#10;B) The previous step is revisited and corrections made&#10;C) The project continues as planned and errors are fixed at the end&#10;D) The development is abandoned completely&#10;E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Rapid Applications development has been adopted as a solution to some of the difficulties associated with the traditional approach to systems development because:&#10;A) the traditional approach is often perceived as a 'quick and dirty' method of system development&#10;B) typical long development times associated with traditional development&#10;C) RAD increases the probability of users getting the system they want&#10;D) it is a proven methodology&#10;E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Typical long development times associated with traditional development

Question 10

When in-house IS/IT expertise is high and the degree of uniqueness of the business process to be supported is high, the most appropriate method of acquiring applications software is:&#10;A) purchase of a standard off the shelf package&#10;B) having a system integrator tailor a standard package to the needs of the business&#10;C) development of software by a software house&#10;D) development of bespoke software by the in-house team&#10;E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

When both in-house IS/IT expertise and the uniqueness of the business process are high, developing bespoke (custom-made) software by the in-house team is the most appropriate method. This approach allows for software that is precisely tailored to the unique needs of the business, leveraging the high level of in-house expertise.

Deck 7: Managing Systems Development