Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

In-sourcing is a common approach that uses the professional expertise within an organization to develop and maintain the organization's information technology systems.

Question 6

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

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.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique)chart is a graphical network model that depicts a project's tasks and the relationships between them.

Question 8

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

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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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 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.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Project milestone represents key dates when a certain group of activities must be performed.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Status report periodic reviews of actual performance versus expected performance.

Accepted Answer

Status report periodic reviews of actual performance versus expected performance.

Quiz 9: Systems Development and Project Management: Corporate Responsibility

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Status report periodic reviews of actual performance versus expected performance.