Question 1

The project methodology that takes the longest to complete is the Waterfall Development Methodology.

Accepted Answer

The Waterfall Development Methodology follows a sequential, linear approach where each phase of the project must be completed before moving on to the next phase, making it a lengthy process.

Question 2

The Iterative approach of the RAD methodology breaks the overall project into a series of release versions.

Accepted Answer

The iterative approach of the RAD methodology does break the overall project into a series of release versions, allowing for continuous improvement and iteration based on feedback and assessment of each release.

Question 3

If you had a project with very clear requirements;familiar technologies;not super complex;reliable;a very long time schedule and where the need for schedule visibility is low - the best methodology might be Extreme programming

Accepted Answer

Extreme programming (XP) is a methodology that stresses customer satisfaction by delivering working software frequently, but in small iterations. It is suitable for projects with rapidly changing requirements and where the development team is co-located. However, for a project with very clear requirements, familiar technologies, and a long time schedule, XP might not be the best fit. A more suitable methodology might be Waterfall or Agile Scrum.

Question 4

PMP is People - Management - Project - the three components of successful project management.

Accepted Answer

PMP stands for Project Management Professional. It is a certification that validates a person's knowledge and skills in project management. While people and management are important components of project management, PMP stands for Project Management, Processes, and Practices.

Question 5

The Throwaway Prototyping methodology is especially good for exploring design alternatives.

Accepted Answer

The Throwaway Prototyping methodology involves creating quick, rough prototypes with the intention of discarding them after evaluation. This allows for designers to rapidly explore different design alternatives without investing too much time or resources into one particular idea. Therefore, it is a very effective methodology for exploring design alternatives.

Question 6

The Waterfall Methodology breaks the overall project into a series of release versions.

Accepted Answer

The Waterfall Methodology is a linear and sequential approach where each phase must be completed before the next phase can begin, and it does not involve breaking the project into a series of release versions.

Question 7

Extreme Programming (XP)stresses customer satisfaction and teamwork.

Accepted Answer

Extreme Programming (XP) places a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and teamwork. The customer is involved throughout the development process and the team works collaboratively to deliver high-quality software.

Question 8

Projects can be classified by: size,cost,purpose,length,programming language and hardware platform.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

The margin of error in cost and time estimates can be as much as 20% in the planning phase for the system proposal deliverable.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Agile Development stresses analysis,modeling and documentation over programming.

Accepted Answer

Agile Development emphasizes working software over comprehensive documentation. It values collaboration, flexibility, and responsiveness to change, rather than emphasizing analysis, modeling, and documentation.

Question 11

In most IT departments,the demand for IT projects is generally about the same as the department's ability to supply them.

Accepted Answer

In most IT departments, the demand for IT projects typically surpasses the department's ability to supply them. This creates the need for prioritization and careful management of resources to ensure that the most important projects are tackled first.

Question 12

Scope creep is when new requirements are added to the project after the original project scope was defined and 'frozen'.

Accepted Answer

Scope creep is the addition of new requirements or changes to the project scope after it has been defined and agreed upon. This often results in a project taking longer than expected and exceeding its original budget. It is important for project managers to manage scope creep by clearly defining the project scope and communicating any changes or additions to stakeholders.

Question 13

The Throwaway Prototyping methodology is good at creating release version 1.0 for users;and then the methodology shifts to system prototyping to finish the system.

Accepted Answer

The Throwaway Prototyping methodology is focused on creating quick and disposable prototypes to gather feedback and refine requirements. It is not intended to create a release version 1.0 for users. Once the requirements have been refined, a new methodology, such as Evolutionary prototyping or Incremental prototyping, can be used to finish the system.

Question 14

The science (or art)of project management is setting a schedule and sticking to it no matter what - even if that includes working weekends and adding staff to reach the deadline on time.

Accepted Answer

While setting a schedule is an important aspect of project management, the statement implies a disregard for work-life balance and team capacity. Effective project management also involves risk assessment, budget management, communication, and stakeholder engagement, among others.

Question 15

Investments in information systems projects today are evaluated in the context of an entire portfolio of projects.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Investments in information systems projects are evaluated in the context of an entire portfolio of projects to determine the optimal allocation of resources and the highest potential returns on investment. This approach helps organizations prioritize projects and make informed decisions about which projects to pursue and which ones to defer or cancel.

Question 16

The corporate IT department carefully needs to prioritize,select and manage a portfolio of projects.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The corporate IT department is responsible for determining which projects are most important, selecting them for execution, and managing them to ensure they are completed successfully. Prioritizing, selecting, and managing a portfolio of projects is a critical function of IT management.

Question 17

A critical success factor for project management is to start with a realistic assessment of the work that needs to be accomplished.

Accepted Answer

Starting with a realistic assessment of the work that needs to be accomplished is crucial for project management success. It helps to set achievable goals and expectations and avoids over-promising or under-delivering.

Question 18

CIO is an acronym for "Chief Information Officer".

Accepted Answer

CIO stands for "Chief Information Officer".

Question 19

The project methodology that takes the longest to complete is Extreme Programming Methodology.

Accepted Answer

Extreme Programming Methodology is actually known for being one of the Agile methodologies that promote shorter development cycles and frequent releases. It prioritizes customer satisfaction, teamwork, and responding to change. Therefore, it is not the project methodology that takes the longest to complete.

Question 20

Throwaway Prototyping balances the benefits of well-thought-out analysis and design phases with the advantages of using prototypes to refine key issues before a system is built.

Accepted Answer

Throwaway Prototyping does indeed balance the benefits of analysis and design phases with the advantages of using prototypes to refine key issues before building a system.

Quiz 2: Project Selection and Management