Question 1

Function points are used to measure the estimated _____ of a project.
A) complexity
B) effort required
C) program size
D) time required
E) TUFP

Accepted Answer

Function points are used to measure the estimated program size of a project, providing a standardized method to quantify software deliverables.

Question 2

To identify the tasks for a work plan the project manager can _____.
A) control and direct the project
B) estimate the size, staff the project, and remember technical skills
C) establish a possible reporting structure
D) list the four phases of the SDLC and the steps that occur in each
E) set conservative numbers for the project software

Accepted Answer

Listing the four phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and the steps that occur in each phase helps in identifying the tasks for a work plan by breaking down the project into manageable phases and steps.

Question 3

Familiarity with the application and technology are major factors considered under economic feasibility.

Accepted Answer

Economic feasibility primarily focuses on the cost-benefit analysis of a project, including the financial impact and the return on investment, rather than familiarity with the application and technology.

Question 4

Happy customers is a tangible cost that can be included in a cost-benefit analysis.

Accepted Answer

Happy customers are considered an intangible benefit, not a cost, and cannot be easily quantified in monetary terms for inclusion in a cost-benefit analysis.

Question 5

A normal system with 400 unadjusted function points would have _____ adjusted function points when the shortcut method is use to determine the complexity of the project.
A) 200
B) 260
C) 400
D) 540
E) 600

Accepted Answer

The shortcut method does not alter the number of function points; therefore, if a system starts with 400 unadjusted function points, it will also have 400 adjusted function points using this method.

Question 6

A critical success factor for project management is to _____.
A) create a work plan
B) follow the three steps of project management
C) identify most project tasks
D) manage the hundreds of tasks
E) start with a realistic assessment of the work

Accepted Answer

Starting with a realistic assessment of the work is a critical success factor for project management because it helps to set achievable goals, allocate resources effectively, and ensure that project expectations are managed appropriately throughout the entire project lifecycle. Creating a work plan, following project management steps, identifying tasks, and managing tasks are important elements of project management, but they are not as critical as starting with a realistic assessment of the work.

Question 7

The three steps of project management are _____.
A) controlling the project, directing the project, and creating the work plan
B) creating the work plan, staffing the project, and controlling and directing the project
C) directing the project, creating the work plan, and naming the tasks
D) naming the tasks, creating the work plan, and completing the deliverables
E) setting the start date, estimating the time, and reading the actual time

Accepted Answer

The three steps of project management are typically identified as planning (creating the work plan), implementation (staffing the project and directing/controlling the project), and evaluation/closure (completing the project and analyzing results). Option B aligns with this standard approach. Options A, C, and D include some elements of project management but not all three essentials steps. Option E includes steps related to scheduling but not the full process of project management.

Question 8

Project managers can develop task lists for a project with the help of _____.
A) established methodologies
B) system proposals
C) system requests
D) user application hardware
E) user requirements

Accepted Answer

Established methodologies provide a structured approach for project managers to develop a task list for a project, ensuring that all necessary tasks are identified and accounted for in the project plan. System proposals, system requests, user application hardware, and user requirements may inform the task list but are not specific tools for developing it.

Question 9

Diane needs to create a work plan for an upcoming systems project. She must first _____.
A) estimate the hours and request deliverables
B) identify the tasks and estimate the time needed to complete them
C) initiate the project and create the project management assessment
D) make tradeoffs and set conservative numbers
E) timebox the completion date

Accepted Answer

The first step in creating a work plan for a systems project is to identify the tasks that need to be completed and estimate the time needed to complete them. This lays the foundation for the rest of the project planning process. Estimating hours and requesting deliverables, initiating the project and creating a project management assessment, making tradeoffs and setting conservative numbers, and timeboxing the completion date all come after task identification and time estimation.

Question 10

The _____ is a dynamic schedule that logs and monitors all of the tasks that need to be accomplished for the length of the project.
A) margin of error
B) project manager
C) project objective
D) timebox
E) work plan

Accepted Answer

A work plan is a dynamic schedule that logs and monitors all of the tasks that need to be accomplished for the length of the project. It typically includes details such as task names, deadlines, and the individuals responsible for completing them. A margin of error refers to the amount of leeway or tolerance for error that is built into a project, while a project manager is responsible for overseeing the entire project and ensuring that it is completed on time and within budget. Project objectives refer to the specific goals or outcomes that a project is designed to achieve, while a timebox is a specific amount of time that has been allocated for completing a particular task or phase of the project.

Question 11

Kathryn has little experience estimating the time it will take to complete a systems project. She has just completed the planning phase of the project. What method should she use to estimate the time required to build the system?
A) adjusted project complexity
B) function points
C) industry standards
D) Microsoft Project
E) more complex approach

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kathryn has little experience estimating the time...

Question 12

Assume a systems development project effort calculation determines that the system will require 240 function points. If the developers choose to implement this system in the C programming language, approximately 31,200 lines of code will have to be written. If the developers choose Visual Basic to implement the system, the number of lines of code will be _____.
A) about the same
B) can't tell without more information
C) exactly the same
D) much greater
E) much less

Accepted Answer

The number of lines of code required for a system implemented in Visual Basic is typically much less than that required for a system implemented in C programming language. The actual number of lines of code required will depend on various factors, but it can be assumed that the number of lines of code for the Visual Basic implementation will be much less than 31,200.

Question 13

The process of assigning values for the time and effort needed to perform a system project is called _____.
A) analysis
B) estimation
C) identifying
D) planning
E) preparation

Accepted Answer

Estimation is the process of assigning values for the time and effort needed to perform a system project. Analysis, identifying, planning, and preparation are related but do not specifically refer to this process.

Question 14

The most significant challenge to project managers is _____.
A) lack of project management training
B) no one really understands how to manage a complex systems development project
C) the lack of tools that can assist in controlling project progress
D) unrealistic schedule demands by project sponsors
E) all of these

Accepted Answer

Unrealistic schedule demands by project sponsors are often cited as a major challenge because they can lead to rushed work, reduced quality, and increased stress on the project team.

Question 15

Adding people to a project team in order to speed up total development time _____.
A) is a standard task in timeboxing
B) is a useful way to meet a tight deadline
C) may actually increase total development time
D) simplifies communication within the team
E) none of these

Accepted Answer

Adding people to a project team may actually increase total development time due to the need for additional training, coordination, and communication among team members. This is known as the "mythical man-month" concept in software engineering. Quality work and efficient development require appropriate staffing levels, rather than simply adding more people to a project.

Question 16

A(n) ____________ is a measure of program size based on the number and complexity of inputs, outputs, queries, files, and program interfaces.
A) function point
B) line of code
C) project plan
D) standard module
E) workplan

Accepted Answer

Function points are a widely used measure of program size that take into account the complexity of a program's inputs, outputs, queries, files and interfaces. They provide a more accurate measure of software size than simply counting lines of code, which can vary widely depending on coding style and language. Function points are used in software development processes to estimate project timelines, budgets and resources needed.

Question 17

To identify the costs and benefits related to the computer technology for a project the systems analyst should rely on the business users.

Accepted Answer

While business users can provide valuable insights into how computer technology impacts their workflows and productivity, the systems analyst should also rely on technical experts, financial data, and comprehensive analysis to accurately identify all costs and benefits related to the technology.

Question 18

Traditional Work Breakdown Structures tend to
A) focus on the design of the system as oppose to the needs of the current phase and iteration
B) force too many levels of detail early on for large project and they tend to allow too few level of detail for small projects
C) be too specific for the project and difficult to compare across projects
D) all of these
E) none of these

Accepted Answer

a. 42. For use-case point estimation purposes, actors can be classified as simple, __________, or complex.
a. difficult
b. medium
c. average
d. common
e. feasible
Ans: c
a. 43. Use-case point-based estimation also has a set of factors that are used to adjust the use-case point value. Which one list in the following is Not one of the technical factors:
a. Whether the system is going to be a distributed system
b. The importance of customer service
c. The efficiency level of the end user using the system
d. The complexity of the internal processing of the system
e. The importance of code reuse
Ans: b

Question 19

When using a function point estimation worksheet, there are 14 factors that impact the complexity of a project. These factors include _____.
A) data communications, time tradeoffs, and estimated effort
B) end-user efficiency, data communications, and reusability
C) performance and programming language
D) reports printed and PCA
E) x-rays, extensibility, and operational conversion

Accepted Answer

The 14 factors that impact the complexity of a project in a function point estimation worksheet include end-user efficiency, data communications, and reusability. None of the other options listed are factors that are included in a function point estimation worksheet.

Question 20

Cost benefit analysis identifies the financial costs and benefits associated with a systems project.

Accepted Answer

Cost benefit analysis is a financial analysis technique that evaluates the costs and benefits of a proposed system project to determine whether it is financially viable or not. It helps in identifying the expected financial outcomes of the project and compares them with the costs incurred to determine the feasibility of the project. Therefore, the statement is true.

Quiz 2: Project Management

Function points are used to measure the estimated _____ of a project.

To identify the tasks for a work plan the project manager can _____.

Familiarity with the application and technology are major factors considered under economic feasibility.

Happy customers is a tangible cost that can be included in a cost-benefit analysis.

A normal system with 400 unadjusted function points would have _____ adjusted function points when the shortcut method is use to determine the complexity of the project.

A critical success factor for project management is to _____.

The three steps of project management are _____.

Project managers can develop task lists for a project with the help of _____.

Diane needs to create a work plan for an upcoming systems project. She must first _____.

The _____ is a dynamic schedule that logs and monitors all of the tasks that need to be accomplished for the length of the project.

Kathryn has little experience estimating the time it will take to complete a systems project. She has just completed the planning phase of the project. What method should she use to estimate the time required to build the system?

The process of assigning values for the time and effort needed to perform a system project is called _____.

The most significant challenge to project managers is _____.

Adding people to a project team in order to speed up total development time _____.

A(n) ____________ is a measure of program size based on the number and complexity of inputs, outputs, queries, files, and program interfaces.

To identify the costs and benefits related to the computer technology for a project the systems analyst should rely on the business users.

Traditional Work Breakdown Structures tend to

When using a function point estimation worksheet, there are 14 factors that impact the complexity of a project. These factors include _____.

Cost benefit analysis identifies the financial costs and benefits associated with a systems project.