Question 1

A work breakdown structure is a list of tasks broken down to small manageable activities.

Accepted Answer

A work breakdown structure (WBS) is a hierarchical list of tasks that breaks down a project into smaller, more manageable activities. Each level of the WBS includes increasingly detailed information about the tasks required to complete the project, making it easier to plan, track, and manage the work.

Question 2

At the CMMI Level 1,an organization focuses on continuous process improvement.

Accepted Answer

At the CMMI Level 1, an organization is considered to be performing at the Initial level, where processes are generally ad hoc and unstructured. The organization may not have formal processes in place, or if they do, they may not be followed consistently. Continuous process improvement is not a focus at this level.

Question 3

According to some researchers mentioned in the textbook,CIM leads organizations to be innovators and not followers.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

At the CMMI Level 5,software processes are defined by individuals in an organization.

Accepted Answer

At CMMI Level 5, software processes are not defined by individuals, but are institutionalized, maintained, and continually improved through the use of quantitative data and feedback from the processes themselves. This is done through process optimization, standardization, and automation.

Question 5

The Capability Maturity Model for software implementation is used by many organizations to identify best practices that are useful in increasing the maturity of their processes.

Accepted Answer

The Capability Maturity Model (CMM) is indeed used by many organizations to identify best practices for software implementation and increase the maturity of their processes.

Question 6

Stakeholders are people involved in the project or those who have an impact on the project activities.

Accepted Answer

Stakeholders are individuals or groups who have an interest in or can be affected by the project, therefore they are involved in the project or can have an impact on the project activities.

Question 7

At the CMMI Level 4,an organization typically does not provide a stable environment for developing and maintaining software.

Accepted Answer

At the CMMI Level 4, an organization focuses on establishing a stable and consistent software development process. The organization also monitors and controls the software development process to ensure that it is predictable and that deliverables meet their specified requirements. Therefore, an organization at this level strives to provide a stable environment for developing and maintaining software.

Question 8

According to some researchers,CIM may hinder creativity due to enforcement of standards,and cause organizations to be narrow-minded,to be totally focused only on serving customers,and to focus too much on cost efficiency.

Accepted Answer

Some researchers argue that CIM can have negative effects on creativity by imposing rigid standards, leading to organizations being too customer-focused and cost-efficient at the expense of innovation.

Question 9

Tangible benefits arising from project implementation using CIM principles include a shorter manufacturing cycle time,lower inventory,lower project reject rate,and increased customer satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) principles aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the manufacturing process. By using technology and automation, projects can be completed more quickly and with fewer errors, leading to benefits such as shorter manufacturing cycle times, lower inventory, lower project reject rates, and increased customer satisfaction.

Question 10

The CMMI Level 3 uses an organization-wide software process database to collect and analyze data available from a project's defined software processes.

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Question 11

Six Sigma asserts that continuous efforts to reduce process variation are important to overall performance and customer satisfaction in a project.

Accepted Answer

This is a core principle of Six Sigma methodology. By reducing process variation, organizations can improve quality, reduce defects and errors, increase efficiency, and ultimately enhance customer satisfaction. Continuous improvement is emphasized as an ongoing cycle of measuring, analyzing, and optimizing processes.

Question 12

A project service request is a document that shows project details and the project team with stakeholders' approval and customer authorization to work on a project.

Accepted Answer

A project service request typically outlines the initial details and requirements of a project but does not necessarily include stakeholders' approval or customer authorization. These approvals are often obtained through separate processes or documents such as a project charter or contract.

Question 13

Delivery is one of the PMBOK process groups.

Accepted Answer

Delivery is not one of the PMBOK process groups. The five PMBOK process groups are initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing.

Question 14

At the CMMI Level 2,all projects in an organization use an approved,tailored version of the organization's standard and tested software process for developing and maintaining software.

Accepted Answer

At CMMI Level 2, each project does not necessarily use a tailored version of the organization's standard software process; instead, the focus is on ensuring that processes are planned and executed in accordance with policy, the processes employed are assigned to experienced managers, and roles and responsibilities are clear. The use of an organization's standard software process and its tailoring is more explicitly emphasized at CMMI Level 3.

Question 15

Seven Sigma is oriented toward the solution of problems at the root level and the prevention of their recurrence.

Accepted Answer

The correct term is "Six Sigma," which is a methodology focused on improving processes by identifying and removing the causes of defects and minimizing variability.

Question 16

Software process capability focuses on achieved results.

Accepted Answer

Software process capability focuses on the process's ability to consistently produce quality outcomes, not just on the results achieved. It assesses the maturity and effectiveness of the software development process itself.

Question 17

At the CMMI Level 5,common causes of defects are discovered,identified,prioritized,and eliminated.

Accepted Answer

At CMMI Level 5, a mature and well-established process helps to identify common causes of defects and prioritize them to eliminate them from the system. This leads to an efficient and effective process with minimal defects.

Question 18

A business process is a collection of related,structured business activities or tasks in a specific order that produce a specific service or product for a customer.

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately defines what a business process is.

Question 19

Continuous Improvement Management is a methodology that involves all employees of an organization in a systematic,structured process to implement continuous improvement in quality in projects.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes Continuous Improvement Management as a methodology involving all employees in a structured process for continuous improvement in quality.

Question 20

A procedure defines how to do a task.

Accepted Answer

A procedure is a set of step-by-step instructions or actions that provide direction for carrying out a specific task or solving a specific problem.

Quiz 2: Process and Methods