Question 1

In the WBS approach,the project plan is first broken down into tasks placed on the WBS task list.The minimum attributes that should be identified for each task include all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Task independencies are not one of the minimum attributes that should be identified for each task in the WBS approach. However, work to be accomplished, estimated effort required, and skills needed are essential for defining the scope of the project and planning its execution. Task dependencies may also be included in the WBS, but they are not a mandatory attribute.

Question 2

The job of a(n)____________________ is to marshal and administer resources,coordinate the completion of tasks,and handle the many roles necessary to complete the desired objectives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The job of a(n)____________________ is to marshal...

Question 3

____ was originally developed in the late 1950s to meet the need of the rapidly expanding engineering projects associated with government acquisitions such as weapons systems.

Accepted Answer

PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) was specifically developed by the U.S. Navy in the late 1950s to manage the complexities of weapons systems projects.

Question 4

The ____________________ community articulates and communicates organizational policy and objectives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ community articulates and communicates organizational...

Question 5

The three levels of planning are strategic planning,tactical planning,and ____________________ planning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The three levels of planning are strategic...

Question 6

____________________ is the process of achieving objectives using a given set of resources.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the process of achieving objectives...

Question 7

The ____ diagramming technique uses simple bar charts that are simple to read and thus easy to present to management.

Accepted Answer

The GANTT chart technique uses simple bar charts that are easy to read and present to management. The PERT and CPM techniques use complex network diagrams, while the WBS technique uses a hierarchical structure.

Question 8

The CNSS Security model known as the McCumber cube examines the confidentiality,integrity and ____________________ of information whether in storage,processing or transmission.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The CNSS Security model known as the...

Question 9

____________________ security encompasses strategies to protect people,assets,and the workplace.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ security encompasses strategies to protect people,assets,and...

Question 10

____________________ is the protection of information and its critical elements,including the systems and hardware that use,store,and transmit that information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the protection of information and...

Question 11

The ____________________ process provides assurance that the user has been specifically and explicitly authorized by the proper authority to access,update,or delete the contents of an information asset.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ process provides assurance that the...

Question 12

The three behavioral types of leaders are autocratic,laissez-faire,and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The three behavioral types of leaders are...

Question 13

The ____________________ community supports the business objectives of an organization by supplying and supporting information technology appropriate to the businesss' needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ community supports the business objectives...

Question 14

In the Program Evaluation and Review Technique,by identifying the sequence of events or activities that requires the longest duration to complete,and that therefore cannot be delayed without delaying the entire project,you have identified the ____.

Accepted Answer

The description provided identifies the critical path in the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT). The critical path is the sequence of activities that cannot be delayed without delaying the entire project. The program path, critical function, and crucial factor set are not terms commonly used in PERT.

Question 15

It is possible to take a very complex operation and diagram it in PERT if you can answer three key questions about each activity.Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

The three key questions that need to be answered about each activity in a PERT diagram are: how long will it take, what activity occurs immediately before this activity, and what activity occurs immediately after this activity. The question of what other activities require the same resources as this activity is not one of the key questions.

Question 16

____________________ security encompasses the protection of an organization's communications media,technology,and content.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ security encompasses the protection of an...

Question 17

The Gantt chart lists ____ on its vertical axis and provides a simple time line on the horizontal axis.

Accepted Answer

The Gantt chart lists activities or tasks on its vertical axis and provides a timeline on the horizontal axis to show the schedule of these activities.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the PERT method?

Accepted Answer

The advantage of formal training required for PERT is not given as an option. Therefore, D is not an advantage of the PERT method.

Question 19

If you are considering using an automated project management tools,which of the following do you NOT have to keep in mind?

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. More complex tools do not always make the project more efficient and effective. It is important to carefully choose the right tool for the project and to understand how to use it effectively, regardless of its complexity. A and B are true statements, and D is a comprehensive answer that encompasses all options.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of the PERT method?

Accepted Answer

All the listed options are disadvantages of the PERT method, making option D the correct choice.

Quiz 1: Introduction to the Management of Information Security