Question 1

What is the analysis phase in the SDLC?

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A)   Involves establishing a high-level plan of the intended project and determining project goals
B)   Involves analyzing end-user business requirements and refining project goals into defined functions and operations of the intended system
C)   Involves describing the desired features and operations of the system
D)   Involves placing the system into production so users can begin to perform actual business operations with the systemE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Human resources is the most common outsourced function.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is a benefit an organization can receive from outsourcing?

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A)   Financial savings
B)   Increase technical abilities
C)   Market agility
D)   All of the aboveE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

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

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The answer of _________ is an arrangement by which one...

Question 5

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the primary principles an organization should follow for successful agile software development?

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A)   Slash the budget
B)   Keep requirements to a minimum
C)   Test and deliver infrequently
D)   Assign non-IT executives to software projectsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is the primary reason why companies outsource?

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A)   Tap outside sources of expertise
B)   Concentrate resources on core business
C)   Reduce headcount and related expenses
D)   All of the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

What is the systems development life cycle?

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A)   Involves establishing a high-level plan of the intended project and determining project goals
B)   Involves analyzing end-user business requirements and refining project goals into defined functions and operations of the intended system
C)   Involves describing the desired features and operations of the system
D)   The overall process for developing information systems from planning and analysis through implementation and maintenanceE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

____________ creep occurs when the scope of the project increases.

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The answer of ____________ creep occurs when the scope of...

Question 10

Explain the business benefits of outsourcing.

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Increased quality and efficiency, reduce...

Question 11

__________ chart is a simple bar chart that depicts project tasks against a calendar.

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The answer of __________ chart is a simple bar chart...

Question 12

___________ creep occurs when developers add extra features that were not part of the initial requirements.

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The answer of ___________ creep occurs when developers add extra...

Question 13

Who is a project manager?

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A)   The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities in order to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations from a project
B)   Any measurable, tangible, verifiable outcome, result, or item that is produced to complete a project or part of a project
C)   Represent key dates when a certain group of activities must be performed
D)   An individual who is an expert in project planning and managementE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

An organization must identify what it wants to do and how it is going to do it.What does the "what" part of this question focus on?

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A)   Justification of the project
B)   Definition of the project
C)   Expected results of the project
D)   All of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

The ___________ methodology is a sequential, activity-based process in which each phase in the SDLC is performed sequentially from planning through implementation and maintenance.

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The answer of The ___________ methodology is a sequential, activity-based...

Question 16

Which of the following is not a technique for choosing strategic projects?

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A)   Categorize projects
B)   Perform a financial analysis
C)   Focus on organizational goals
D)   Develop a project planE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

A(n) _________ is a logical relationship that exists between the project tasks, or between a project task and a milestone.

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The answer of A(n) _________ is a logical relationship that...

Question 18

Project _________ defines the work that must be completed to deliver a product with the specified features and functions.

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The answer of Project _________ defines the work that must...

Question 19

Business _________________ outsourcing is the contracting of a specific business task, such as payroll, to a third-party service provider.

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The answer of Business _________________ outsourcing is the contracting of...

Question 20

___________ outsourcing refers to contracting an outsourcing arrangement with a company in a nearby country.

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The answer of ___________ outsourcing refers to contracting an outsourcing...

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____________ creep occurs when the scope of the project increases.

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___________ creep occurs when developers add extra features that were not part of the initial requirements.

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