Deck 12: Project Completion

Question 1

Premature project closure is always a characteristic of a failed project.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Individual performance reviews should provide a consensus on improving performance.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

For a project to be closed successfully, the product of the project must be formally accepted by the project sponsor or customer.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Immediately after the implementation, the project's MOV can be determined.

Question 5

Most of the project documentation is completed during the development phase.

Question 6

Delivery, installation, and implementation of the information system indicate the sponsor's acceptance of the project.

Question 7

The project MOV is usually readily determined at the close of the project.

Question 8

The parallel implementation approach is generally considered to be the riskiest implementation approach.

Question 9

The final test of project success is the evaluation of the project's MOV.

Question 10

Project implementation focuses on installing or delivering the project's major deliverable in organization-the information system that was built or purchased.

Question 11

Conducting the postmortem review is the responsibility of the project sponsor.

Question 12

Once the project is accepted by the sponsor or customer, a number of administrative closure processes remain.

Question 13

The project audit is the generally conducted by the project manager and project team.

Question 14

Failure to clearly define and agree on the project's MOV may lead to a runaway or perpetual project.

Question 15

The phased approach is generally the least expensive of the three implementation approaches.

Question 16

The final project report may be circulated to key stakeholders prior to the final meeting and presentation.

Question 17

The direct cutover is the generally the least favored implementation approach.

Question 18

Project termination by starvation may result from changed priorities.

Question 19

Before conducting the final project evaluation, one must be sure that information system delivered has not been changed by the users or support staff.

Question 20

Most team members are less critical of their own performance than the project manager.

Question 21

Which termination circumstance is one in which the project is completed as planned?

A) Normal
B) Premature
C) Perpetual
D) Failed
E) Changed Priority

Question 22

Which implemention approach is usually the most expensive and least risky?

A) Direct Cutover
B) Parallel
C) Phased
D) All of these
E) None of these

Question 23

_____ is the least favored implementation approach due to the higher level of risk.

A) Direct Cutover
B) Parallel
C) Phased
D) All of these
E) None of these

Question 24

_____ places more pressure on the user of the system.

A) Direct Cutover
B) Parallel
C) Phased
D) All of these
E) None of these

Question 25

With _____, users may have to enter data into multiple systems to compare the outputs.

A) Direct Cutover
B) Parallel
C) Phased
D) All of these
E) None of these

Question 26

_____ may be appropriate for non mission critical applications.

A) Direct Cutover
B) Parallel
C) Phased
D) All of these
E) None of these

Question 27

Which implementation approach allows for implementation of modules in different departments or locations?

A) Direct Cutover
B) Parallel
C) Phased
D) All of these
E) None of these

Question 28

These projects can result from delays or an unclear scope or MOV.

A) Normal
B) Premature
C) Perpetual
D) Failed
E) Changed Priority

Question 29

_____ is the implementation method where the old system is shut down and the new system is turned on at an agreed upon date.

A) Direct Cutover
B) Parallel
C) Phased
D) All of these
E) None of these

Question 30

As a result of competitor's actions, a project was pushed to completion without all of the envisioned features.This project termination is termed __________ ?

A) Normal
B) Premature
C) Perpetual
D) Failed
E) Changed Priority

Question 31

Which termination circumstance is one in which the project is ended because the cost of completing it are greater than the potential benefits of completing it.

A) Normal
B) Premature
C) Perpetual
D) Failed
E) Changed Priority

Question 32

Clearly defining the Project MOV, Project Scope, and timely project reviews can reduce the risk of a _____ project .

A) Normal
B) Premature
C) Perpetual
D) Failed
E) Changed Priority

Question 33

With the _____, the project team can learn from its experiences during the initial implementation so that later implementations run more smoothly.

A) Direct Cutover
B) Parallel
C) Phased
D) All of these
E) None of these

Question 34

_____ places more pressure on the project team.

A) Direct Cutover
B) Parallel
C) Phased
D) All of these
E) None of these

Question 35

When the Project Scope grows through the addition of various features or functionality, it may lead to a _____ project.

A) Normal
B) Premature
C) Perpetual
D) Failed
E) Changed Priority

Question 36

_____ can be effective when quick delivery of the new system is critical or when the existing system must be replaced as soon as possible.

A) Direct Cutover
B) Parallel
C) Phased
D) All of these
E) None of these

Question 37

Which implemention approach usually entails the greatest level of risk especially if the system is not adequately tested?

A) Direct Cutover
B) Parallel
C) Phased
D) All of these
E) None of these

Question 38

Which implemention approach involves no risk?

A) Direct Cutover
B) Parallel
C) Phased
D) All of these
E) None of these

Question 39

_____ is most appropriate when problems or the failure of a system can have a major impact on the organization.

A) Direct Cutover
B) Parallel
C) Phased
D) All of these
E) None of these

Question 40

Another name for a runaway project is:

A) Normal
B) Premature
C) Perpetual
D) Failed
E) Changed Priority

Question 41

The purpose of the _____ is to provide the project sponsor confidence that the project has been completed as outlined in the business case, project charter, and project plan.

A) Project Sponsor Acceptance
B) Final Project Report
C) Final Meeting and Presentation
D) Closing the Project
E) Project Evaluation

Question 42

Discussing team members' next assignment is generally a part of:

A) Individual Performance Review
B) Postmortem Review
C) Project Audit
D) MOV Evaluation
E) None of these

Question 43

Organizing and archiving of all project deliverables and documentation occurs during _____ .

A) Project Sponsor Acceptance
B) Final Project Report
C) Final Meeting and Presentation
D) Closing the Project
E) Project Evaluation

Question 44

In the final analysis, project success is determined in the:

A) Individual Performance Review
B) Postmortem Review
C) Project Audit
D) MOV Evaluation
E) None of these

Question 45

Demonstrating that all project deliverables have been completed occurs during _____.

A) Project Sponsor Acceptance
B) Final Project Report
C) Final Meeting and Presentation
D) Closing the Project
E) Project Evaluation

Question 46

What is implementation?

Question 47

The final project report should include:

A) Project Summary
B) Comparison of Planned vs. Actual
C) Outstanding Issues
D) Project Documentation List
E) All of these

Question 48

The most important requirement for project closure under normal circumstances is:

A) completing the project on time.
B) completing the project on or under budget.
C) redeploying team members successfully to other projects.
D) following the project methodology.
E) obtaining the project sponsor's acceptance of the project.

Question 49

Describe the three approaches to implementing an information system.

Question 50

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the phased approach?

Question 51

_____ may sometimes occur weeks or months after the project is complete in order to obtain an accurate assessment.

A) Individual Performance Review
B) Postmortem Review
C) Project Audit
D) MOV Evaluation
E) None of these

Question 52

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the parallel approach?

Question 53

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the direct cutover approach?

Question 54

Acknowledging the contributions of the project team would occur during _____.

A) Project Sponsor Acceptance
B) Final Project Report
C) Final Meeting and Presentation
D) Closing the Project
E) Project Evaluation

Question 55

Project Termination through "starvation" is an example of _____ .

A) Normal
B) Premature
C) Perpetual
D) Failed
E) Changed Priority

Question 56

The formal exchange of the project's product from the project team to the organization occurs during _____ .

A) Project Sponsor Acceptance
B) Final Project Report
C) Final Meeting and Presentation
D) Closing the Project
E) Project Evaluation

Question 57

Assessment of the project manager and project team occurs during the _____ .

A) Individual Performance Review
B) Postmortem Review
C) Project Audit
D) MOV Evaluation
E) None of these

Question 58

An outside party would be more likely to be called in for the:

A) Individual Performance Review
B) Postmortem Review
C) Project Audit
D) MOV Evaluation
E) None of these

Question 59

Describe the various scenarios for project termination.

Question 60

Having the team review the project scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives would most likely occur in the:

A) Individual Performance Review
B) Postmortem Review
C) Project Audit
D) MOV Evaluation
E) None of these

Question 61

Describe the parallel approach to project implementation.What are the strengths and weaknesses of this approach?

Question 62

Why is the sponsor's acceptance of the project important to project closure?

Question 63

What is the purpose of evaluating the project's MOV?

Question 64

Why might an organization terminate a project prematurely? What are the risks?

Question 65

Describe the direct cutover approach to project implementation.What are the strengths and weaknesses of this approach?

Question 66

What is a perpetual project? Why might an organization be reluctant to terminate a project that many would consider unsuccessful?

Question 67

Conducting individual performance reviews is an important responsibility of the project manager.What are some of the sensitivities that the project manager should exhibit and what benefits can accrue to the team member?

Question 68

Describe the phased approach to project implementation.What are the strengths and weaknesses of this approach?

Question 69

What is the purpose of the final project report?

Question 70

Describe some of the steps for administrative closure.

Question 71

What are the essential elements of the final project report?

Question 72

What is the purpose of conducting a postmortem review?

Question 73

What is the purpose of the final meeting and presentation?

Question 74

Who should ideally conduct the project audit and what are the characteristics of a good audit team member?

Question 75

How should the project be evaluated in the end to determine its success or failure?

Question 76

How can the project manager and project team facilitate the project sponsor's acceptance of the project?

Question 77

What is the purpose of a project audit?

Question 78

What are some of the realities that the text discusses that occur instead of the normal closure with happy sponsors and customers and a successful achievement of the project MOV?

Question 79

Discuss how a project should be closed.