Question 1

Gantt charts define dependency between project tasks before those tasks are scheduled.

Accepted Answer

Gantt charts primarily display the schedule of project tasks rather than defining the dependencies between those tasks. Dependencies are often managed through other tools or methods before or while creating a Gantt chart.

Question 2

Project constraints are factors considered to be true,real,or certain without proof or demonstration.

Accepted Answer

Project constraints are limitations or restrictions that the project must operate within, such as scope, time, and budget constraints, not assumptions taken without proof.

Question 3

Responsibility matrix defines all project roles and indicates what responsibilities are associated with each role.

Accepted Answer

A responsibility matrix is a tool used in project management to define project roles and associated responsibilities. It identifies who is responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed for each task or activity within the project scope.

Question 4

A kill switch is a trigger that enables a project manager to close the project before completion.

Accepted Answer

A kill switch is a real or virtual mechanism that allows a project manager to terminate a project prematurely if necessary.

Question 5

In the past,outsourcing was often used tactically,as a quick-fix,short-term solution to a particular need or problem which did not form part of an overall business strategy.

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately describes how outsourcing was used in the past.

Question 6

A dependency is a logical relationship that exists between the project tasks,or between a project task and a milestone.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Dependencies help define the order in which tasks need to be completed and how they relate to each other.

Question 7

The Project Management Office (PMO)is an internal department that oversees all organizational projects.

Accepted Answer

The Project Management Office (PMO) is typically an internal department within an organization that is responsible for overseeing all projects and ensuring that they are aligned with the organization's strategy and objectives.

Question 8

The project requirements document defines the specifications for product/output of the project and is key for managing expectations,controlling scope,and completing other planning efforts.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. The project requirements document is a crucial document that outlines what is expected to be delivered by the project, and helps manage expectations, scope, and planning efforts.

Question 9

In-sourcing is an arrangement by which one organization provides a service or services for another organization that chooses not to perform them in-house.

Accepted Answer

In-sourcing refers to the practice of performing a business function internally rather than outsourcing it to an external provider.

Question 10

The project managers are individuals and organizations actively involved in the project or whose interests might be affected as a result of project execution or project completion.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

A project objective is any measurable,tangible,verifiable outcome,result,or item that is produced to complete a project or part of a project.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

A Gantt chart is a graphical network model that depicts a project's tasks and the relationships between them.

Accepted Answer

A Gantt chart is a type of bar chart that illustrates a project schedule, showing the start and finish dates of the various elements of a project, not the relationships between tasks. The graphical network model that depicts tasks and their relationships is called a PERT chart or a Critical Path Method (CPM) diagram.

Question 13

A Pert chart is a simple bar chart that lists project tasks vertically against the project's time frame,listed horizontally.

Accepted Answer

A Pert chart is a type of network diagram used in project management to illustrate and schedule tasks and activities involved in completing a project. It uses nodes to represent tasks and arrows to represent the dependencies between tasks, unlike a simple bar chart.

Question 14

Status report periodic reviews of actual performance versus expected performance.

Accepted Answer

Status report periodic reviews are meant to compare actual performance with expected performance.

Question 15

Project scope statement links the project to the organization's overall business goals.It describes the business need (the problem the project will solve)and the justification,requirements,and current boundaries for the project.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes the purpose of a project scope statement.

Question 16

The critical path estimates the shortest path through the project ensuring all critical tasks are completed from start to finish.

Accepted Answer

The critical path is designed to find the shortest possible path through a project by identifying critical tasks that must be completed in order for the project to be successful. This allows project managers to identify potential delays or roadblocks that could impact the completion of a project and develop contingency plans to mitigate these risks.

Question 17

Project assumptions represent key dates when a certain group of activities must be performed.

Accepted Answer

Project assumptions are not related to key dates, but rather are specific conditions or factors that are expected to be true or have an impact on the project. Key dates are typically represented by project milestones or deadlines.

Question 18

Project assumptions are specific factors that can limit options including budget,delivery dates,available skilled resources,and organizational policies.

Accepted Answer

Project assumptions are factors in the planning process that are considered to be true without proof for the purpose of planning, but they do not limit options. Instead, they are used to define the scope and drive planning decisions. Limitations such as budget, delivery dates, available skilled resources, and organizational policies are typically considered project constraints, not assumptions.

Question 19

Project objectives are quantifiable criteria that must be met for the project to be considered a success.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true, project objectives are specific and measurable goals or criteria that need to be achieved in order for the project to be deemed successful.

Question 20

Outsourcing is a common approach using the professional expertise within an organization to develop and maintain the organization's information technology systems.

Accepted Answer

Outsourcing is the practice of engaging a third-party company or individual to perform services or provide goods that would otherwise be provided in-house. It involves contracting out the work to an external service provider rather than using the organization's own resources. While outsourcing may involve using external professional expertise for IT systems, it is not the same as using the organization's own professional expertise.

Quiz 9: Systems Development and Project Management: Corporate Responsibility