Question 1

What defines the specifications for product/output of the project and is key for managing expectations, controlling scope, and completing other planning efforts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Project milestones
B)  Project objectives
C)  Project requirements document
D)  Project deliverableE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

All of the following are challenges of outsourcing, except

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A)  Contract length.
B)  Competitive edge.
C)  Confidentiality.
D)  Reduced frustration and expense related to hiring and retaining employees in an exceptionally tight job market.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Describe the two primary diagrams most frequently used in project planning.

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Question 5

What are characteristics of intangible benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Difficult to quantify or measure.
B)  Easy to quantify and typically measured to determine the success or failure of a project.
C)  The measure of the tangible and intangible benefits of an information system.
D)  Periodic reviews of actual performance versus expected performance.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following does a project manager perform?

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A)  Defines and develops the project plan.
B)  Tracks the plan to ensure all key project milestones are completed on time.
C)  Expert in project planning and management.
D)  All of the above.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Financial savings
B)  Increase technical abilities
C)  Market agility
D)  All of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Categorize projects
B)  Perform a financial analysis
C)  Focus on organizational goals
D)  Develop a project planE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Status reports are periodic reviews of actual performance versus expected performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is an outsourcing challenge caused by contract length?

Accepted Answer

A)  Difficulties in getting out of a contract.
B)  Problems in foreseeing future issues.
C)  Problems in re-forming an internal IT department.
D)  All of the above.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 12

What is political feasibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Measures how well the solution will be accepted in a given opportunity.
B)  Measures how well a solution meets the identified system requirements to solve the problems and take advantage of opportunities.
C)  Measures the project time frame to ensure that it can be completed on time.
D)  Measures the practicality of a technical solution and the availability of technical resources and expertise.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

In-sourcing has been instrumental in creating a viable supply of IT professionals and in creating a better quality workforce combining both technical and business skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In-sourcing (in-house development) uses the professional expertise within an organization to develop and maintain its information technology systems.In-sourcing has been instrumental in creating a viable supply of IT professionals and in creating a better quality workforce combining both technical and business skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Nearshore outsourcing occurs when contracting an outsourcing arrangement with a company in a nearby country.Often this country will share a border with the native country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 17

What are the three primary variables (or triple constraints)  in any project?

Accepted Answer

A)  Time, cost, expense
B)  Time, expense, requirements
C)  Time, cost, scope
D)  Time, cost, qualityE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

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

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is schedule feasibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Measures the cost-effectiveness of a project.
B)  Measures how well a solution meets the identified system requirements to solve the problems and take advantage of opportunities.
C)  Measures the project time frame to ensure that it can be completed on time.
D)  Measures the practicality of a technical solution and the availability of technical resources and expertise.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Offshore outsourcing occurs when using organizations from developing countries to write code and develop systems.In offshore outsourcing the country is geographically far away.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: Managing Organizational Projects

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

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Describe the two primary diagrams most frequently used in project planning.

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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.

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Offshore outsourcing occurs when using organizations from developing countries to write code and develop systems.In offshore outsourcing the country is geographically far away.

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