Description : 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 ... without more information c. exactly the same d. much greater e. much less
Last Answer : e. much less
Description : Scheduling can best be defined as the process used to determine: a. overall project duration. b. project cost estimating. c. the project management plan. d. sub-contractor’s responsibilities.
Last Answer : a. overall project duration.
Description : Scheduling can best be defined as the process used to determine: a. overall project duration. b. project cost estimating. c. the project management plan.
Description : Which of the following is true about management meetings? Select one: a. They are short meetings to develop a common understanding of what the short-term priorities are for the project. ... , tracking progress of existing plans, and making adjustments to plans in response to new information.
Last Answer : e. They are oriented toward developing plans, tracking progress of existing plans, and making adjustments to plans in response to new information.
Description : For the best model suitable for the project, in which of the phase the developers decide a roadmap for project plan? a. Design b. System Analysis c. Coding d. Testing
Last Answer : b. System Analysis
Description : Project leader role will require an individual with strong management skills. (True/False)
Last Answer : ns. True
Description : Project management provides the project managers and team members with the principles they require to effectively meet the needs of the customer. (True/False)
Last Answer : Ans. True
Description : During project estimation, project manager estimates following A. project cost B. project duration C. project effort D. all of the above
Last Answer : D. all of the above
Description : Feasibility study determines ----------------- A.Whether the project is possible with resources B.Comparing the project with world class manufacturing norms C.Calculate the cost crashing each unit D.Add duration to each unit
Last Answer : A.Whether the project is possible with resources
Description : Who are project team members primarily accountable to? a. External stakeholders. b. The end users. c. The finance director. d. The project manager.
Last Answer : d. The project manager.
Description : Which of the following is/are considered stakeholder in the process? a. Customers b. End-users c. Project managers d. All of the above.
Last Answer : d. All of the above.
Description : Algorithmic cost estimation in different organisations may be different for the same application development, because a) Different organisations consider complexity factors differently b) Different organisations may use ... measurement of productivity may vary e) All of the above may be true.
Last Answer : e) All of the above may be true.
Description : Internal costs include a) Developers salaries b) Managers and support personnel salaries c) The cost of overheads such as utilities, rent and senior managers d) Materials (such as manuals) and services such as travel e) All of the above.
Last Answer : a) Developers salaries
Description : In the project planning, which of the following is considered as the most basic parameter based on which all other estimates are made? A. project size B. project effort C. project duration D. project schedule
Last Answer : A. project size
Description : Project crashing is the method for ------------- A. Shortening the project duration by reducing the time of one or more critical activities B.Adding resources at critical points C.Doing technical analysis of the finished work for review D.Adding duration to each activity
Last Answer : A. Shortening the project duration by reducing the time of one or more critical activities
Description : Once the logic of a network is laid out, the project manager will conduct a forward pass and a backward pass through the network. This will provide information regarding ______ and will identify ... C. Resource shortages, high risk activities D. The high risk activities, non-critical path
Last Answer : A. The total duration of the project, critical path
Description : A critical path network diagram does NOT: A. Help determine the amount of float B. Identify the particularly important activities C. Calculate earned value D. Calculate the duration of the whole project
Last Answer : C. Calculate earned value
Description : When a project has completed the handover and closure phase: a. the project deliverables are ready for commissioning. b. the project deliverables are ready for handing over to the users. c. the project ... must be disposed of. d. the capability is now in place for the benefits to be realized.
Last Answer : d. the capability is now in place for the benefits to be realized.
Description : Which one of the following best describes users? a. Providers of both strategic and tactical direction to the project. b. Those intended to receive benefits or operate outputs. c. Facilitators of an appropriate issue resolution procedure. d. Those providing full-time commitment to the project.
Last Answer : b. Those intended to receive benefits or operate outputs.
Description : Jim Smith, the project manager for a high-profile project, has permitted the users to add additional features to the systems project. The schedule and costs are now running over. This project suffers from poor standards.
Last Answer : Ans: False
Description : When a project has completed the handover and closure phase: a. the project deliverables are ready for commissioning. b. the project deliverables are ready for handing over to the users. c. the ... must be disposed of. d. the capability is now in place for the benefits to be realised.
Last Answer : d. the capability is now in place for the benefits to be realised.
Description : Which one of the following best describes users? a. Providers of both strategic and tactical direction to the project. b. Those intended to receive benefits or operate outputs. c. ... of an appropriate issue resolution procedure. d. Those providing full-time commitment to the project.
Description : The PM distributed a document to the stakeholders, which described the software to be developed, the functionality, the users it would serve and the installation timeline. The document was an example of: ... scope 4. It was not complete enough to be either a product or a project scope document
Last Answer : 4. It was not complete enough to be either a product or a project scope document
Description : The main purpose of the Project Management Plan is to: a. provide justification for undertaking the project in terms of evaluating the benefit, cost and risk of alternative options. b. ensure ... the project. d. document the outcome of the risk, change and configuration management processes.
Last Answer : c. document the outcomes of the planning process and provide the reference document for managing the project.
Description : The justification for the investment to be made in a project is documented in the: a. Cost Breakdown Structure. b. procurement strategy. c. business case. d. Project Management Plan.
Last Answer : c. business case.
Description : A Project with a total funding of $100,000 finished with a BAC value of $95,000. What term can BEST describe the difference of $5,000? A. Cost Variance B. Management Overhead C. Management Contingency Reserve D. Schedule Variance
Last Answer : C. Management Contingency Reserve
Description : When a project manager starts to plan a new project budget, the cost of which project management process group is expected to be lowest? Select one: a. Initiating b. Executing c. Monitoring and controlling d. Closing e. Planning
Last Answer : d. Closing
Description : Requirements Management has a high initial start-up cost but does not need ongoing funding throughout a project. a) True b) False
Last Answer : b) False
Description : Project management is the process of planning and controlling the development of a system within a specified time frame at a minimum cost with the right functionality. Ans: True
Last Answer : Ans: True
Description : _____ is the process of planning and controlling the development of a system within a specified time frame at a minimum cost with the right functionality. a. Project management b. Symantic timeline c. Task identification d. Time estimation e. Work plan
Last Answer : a. Project management
Description : What is the definition of Earned Value Management? A. An approach that combines the scope, schedule, and cost baseline into a project performance and progress measurement tool. B. ... approach that combines the scope and cost baseline into a project performance and progress measurement tool.
Last Answer : A. An approach that combines the scope, schedule, and cost baseline into a project performance and progress measurement tool.
Description : Earned value management integrates scope, cost, and schedule measures to: A. assess project performance and progress. B. develop a preliminary budget. C. assess communication effectiveness among project team members. D. assess whether all requirements were met.
Last Answer : A. assess project performance and progress.
Description : The main purpose of the Project Management Plan is to: a. provide justification for undertaking the project in terms of evaluating the benefit, cost and risk of alternative options. b ... managing the project. d. document the outcome of the risk, change and configuration management processes.
Description : The justification for the investment to be made in a project is documented in the: a. Cost Breakdown Structure. b. procurement strategy. c. business case. d. Project Management Plan
Description : In the project management theory, balancing scope, schedule, and cost goals is often termed as (A) triangular dilemma (B) triple constraint (C) fundamental trade-off (D) project portfolio management
Last Answer : (B) triple constraint
Description : I've a website containing all static pages. Now I want to provide a simple Feedback form for end users. I don't have software developers, and would like to spend minimum time and money. What should I ... form, and embed in html page. C. Use Google App Engine (GAE) to build and deploy dynamic page.
Last Answer : Use ZOHO creator to build the required form, and embed in html page
Description : Acceptance testing means A. Testing performed on a single stand - alone module or unit of code B. Testing after changes have been made to ensure that no unwanted changes were introduced C. ... the needs of the organization and end user. D. Users test the application in the developers environment
Last Answer : C. Testing to ensure that the system meets the needs of the organization and end user.
Description : A project with total budget cost of 30 crores is scheduled to be completed in 80 weeks. A periodic review was carried out at end of 60 weeks and results are as given: Budgeted cost of work performed (EV) = 17 ... crores What is the cost performance index? A.0.895 B.0.81 C.0.90 D.1.12
Last Answer : A.0.895
Description : The project schedule is used to determine all of the following except which one? A. Cost estimates B. Activity start dates C. Float times D. Activity end dates
Last Answer : A. Cost estimates
Description : Following are the phases of Project Management Life Cycle. Arrange them in correct order 1. Design, 2. Marketing, 3. Analysis and evaluation, 4. Inspection, testing and delivery (A) 3-2-1-4 (B) 1-2-3-4 (C) 2-3-1-4 (D) 4-3-2-1
Last Answer : (A) 3-2-1-4
Description : A ____ is a set of activities which are networked in an order and aimed towards achieving the goals of a project. (A) Project (B) Process (C) Project management (D) Project cycle
Last Answer : (A) Project
Description : Which one of the following is true for the Project Management Plan (PMP)? a. The Project Management Plan is developed by the project manager and team and owned by the sponsor. b. A ... The Project Management Plan is developed by the project manager and team and owned by the project manager.
Last Answer : d. The Project Management Plan is developed by the project manager and team and owned by the project manager.
Description : Which one of the following best defines a benefit? a. A positive result of stakeholder management. b. The successful management of a project. c. An improvement resulting from project deliverables. d. The successful delivery of project reports and updates.
Last Answer : c. An improvement resulting from project deliverables.
Description : Configuration management is best described as: a. control in the implementation of changes to project schedules. b. an organization to review proposed changes to the project deliverables ... and documentation. d. creation, maintenance and controlled change of the project deliverables.
Last Answer : d. creation, maintenance and controlled change of the project deliverables.
Description : The main aim of a project risk management process should be to: a. identify project risks and then manage them appropriately. b. identify all project risks and transfer them immediately. c ... are threats or opportunities on a project. d. satisfy the organization's project management process.
Last Answer : a. identify project risks and then manage them appropriately.
Description : Which one of the following statements best describes the use of an issue log? a. A summary of all possible alternative resolutions of an issue. b. A summary of all the project issues, their ... for capturing all issues. d. A tool to ensure that the issue management process is adhered to.
Last Answer : b. A summary of all the project issues, their analysis and status.
Description : Which one of the following illustrates why effective project management is beneficial to an organization? a. It utilizes resources as and when required under direction of a project manager. b. ... d. It ensures that the chief executive is accountable for the achievement of the defined benefits.
Last Answer : a. It utilizes resources as and when required under direction of a project manager.
Description : Which one of the following best describes project success criteria? a. Actively seeking some senior management support. b. Measures by which the success of the project is judged. c. Achievement of milestones. d. A motivated project team.
Last Answer : b. Measures by which the success of the project is judged.