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 : 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 ... programming language d. reports printed and PCA e. x-rays, extensibility, and operational conversion
Last Answer : b. end-user efficiency, data communications, and reusability
Description : 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
Last Answer : b. estimation
Description : You are a project manager for Move It Now trucking company. Your company specializes in moving household goods across the city or across the country. Your project involves upgrading the nationwide computer network for the ... the weighted average or expected value? A. 54 B. 66 C. 60 D. 30
Last Answer : C. 60
Description : Which is the Estimation size should be known? a. Time estimation b. Effort estimation c. Cost estimation d. size estimation
Last Answer : b. Effort estimation
Description : Complete the following statement. In a weak matrix environment, the project manager, Eric, has to constantly make an effort to influence his project team and stakeholders to ensure project success. ... managers. d. there are no functional managers. e. Eric has flexibility on authority.
Last Answer : b. Eric has no or little authority.
Description : How does a project differ from an ongoing work effort? A. It is unique B. It involves more than one person C. It has a project manager D. It is not a repetitive process that follows an organization’s existing procedures (Ans.)
Last Answer : D. It is not a repetitive process that follows an organization’s existing procedures (Ans.)
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 : 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 : This activity is undertaken once the development activities start? A. Project Planning B. Project Monitoring and Control C. Project size estimation D. Project cost estimation
Last Answer : B. Project Monitoring and Control
Description : A is developed using historical cost information that relates some metric to the project cost. a) Algorithmic cost modelling b) Expert judgement c) Estimation by analogy d) Parkinson’s Law
Last Answer : a) Algorithmic cost modelling
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 : Which of the following are parameters involved in computing the total cost of a development project? a) Hardware and costs b) Effort costs c) Travel and training costs d) All of the mentioned
Last Answer : d) All of the mentioned
Description : PERT chart can be used to track the tasks of a project when task time estimates are fairly uncertain.
Last Answer : Ans: True
Description : The hurricane model implies that project estimates become more accurate as the project's product becomes better understood.
Description : Estimates from the planning stage will need to be refined as the project progresses, because it is virtually impossible to develop an exact assessment of the project’s schedule before the analysis and design phases are conducted.
Description : One of the greatest weaknesses of systems consulting firms is that they try to apply estimates and methodologies that they have developed over time and applied to other projects, most of which are very different from the current project.
Last Answer : Ans: False
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 : In Project Management, the end users and developers require to know the a. cost of the project, b. duration c. Length d. All the above
Last Answer : d. All 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 : 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 serves as project estimation technique? A. Empirical estimation B. Heuristic technique C. Analytical estimation D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : Which of the following serves as metrics for project size estimation? A. Lines of codes B. function point C. Number of persons D. Only A & B
Last Answer : D. Only A & B
Description : Which of the following activity is not the part of project planning? A. project estimation B. project scheduling C. project monitoring D. risk management
Last Answer : C. project monitoring
Description : Which stage of project management life cycle requires the maximum time of completion A.Conceptualization B.Planning C.Execution D.Estimation
Last Answer : C.Execution
Description : Following is(are) the responsibility(ies) of the project manager. (A) Budgeting and cost control (B) Allocating resources (C) Tracking project expenditure
Last Answer : (C) Tracking project expenditure
Description : Which statement best describes a responsibility of the project manager: a. to be the sole source of expertise for estimating techniques on cost and time. b. to deliver the project objectives to ... benefits. d. to delegate all accountability for managing time, cost and quality to team leaders.
Last Answer : b. to deliver the project objectives to enable benefits to be realised.
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 : The project manager works with the project sponsor to identify the necessary resources and team members needed to further develop the key project parameters – Cost, Scope, Schedule, and Quality (CSSQ). (True/False)
Last Answer : Ans. True
Description : Following is(are) the responsibility(ies) of the project manager. (A)Budgeting and cost control (B)Allocating resources (C)Tracking project expenditure (D)All of the above
Last Answer : (D)All of the above
Description : Project Manager must ensure that it develops appropriate trade off/s as A. Time, cost and performance B. Time, value and performance C.Men, Materials and Machines D.Money, Cost and Return on Investment
Last Answer : A. Time, cost and performance
Description : What are the key components in the "Triple constraint Triangle"? A. Scope, Schedule, Cost, Project Manager B. Scope, Time, Cost, Project (Ans.) C. Time, Money, Scope, Project D. Project Manager, Time, Scope, Money
Last Answer : B. Scope, Time, Cost, Project (Ans.)
Description : On a project the project manager should strive for a "Quality Level" that : 1. is the highest level possible 2. is as close to the project objectives as possible 3. represents the least cost to the project. 4. Exceeds the specified requirements of the project.
Last Answer : 2. is as close to the project objectives as possible
Description : Which of the following is/are main parameters that you should use when computing the costs of a software development project? a) travel and training costs b) hardware and software costs c) effort costs (the costs of paying software engineers and managers) d) all of the mentioned
Last Answer : d) all of the mentioned
Description : Project management is a rationally planned and organised effort to achieve a specific goal. (True/False)
Description : computing the costs of a development project? (A)travel and training costs (B) hardware and costs (C) effort costs (the costs of paying engineers and managers) (D)All of the mention
Last Answer : (D)All of the mention
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 : Function points are used to measure the estimated _____ of a project. a. complexity b. effort required c. program size d. time required
Last Answer : c. program size
Description : A Communications Management Plan does the following: A. Coordinates an effort to communicate in meetings effectively B. Lays out a plan on how to communicate with your Project ... and efficiently. D. Coordinates the communication between project leaders and uninterested project members
Last Answer : C. Lays out the approach and method for delivering information effectively and efficiently.
Description : Which one of the following statements is true? a. The business case is owned by the sponsor and is created during the concept phase of the project life cycle. b. The business case is ... is owned by the project manager and is created during the definition phase of the project life cycle.
Last Answer : a. The business case is owned by the sponsor and is created during the concept phase of the project life cycle.
Description : The process each manager follows during the life of a project is known as a) Project Management b) Manager life cycle c) Project Management Life Cycle d) All of the mentioned
Last Answer : c) Project Management Life Cycle
Description : Shauna has recently been appointed as a project manager for Project SkyNorth, which is regarded as an important project in her organization. During the project planning meeting, ... b. Matrix organization c. Functional organization d. Projectized organization e. Hierarchical organization
Last Answer : d. Projectized organization
Description : During a new project planning process to sequence activities, the project manager, Nate, decides to use the precedence diagraming method to show the identified activity dependencies. Which of the following logical ... -finish c. Finish-to-finish d. Start-to-start e. All of these answers
Last Answer : b. Start-to-finish
Description : Fill in the blank. During the _________ of a project, the project manager focuses on developing the project infrastructure needed to execute the project and developing clarity around the project charter and scope. ... one: a. completion b. start-up c. execution d. evaluation e. selection
Last Answer : b. start-up
Description : During the project meeting, the project manager had to leave earlier due to a family emergency. Afterwards, a few team members started to argue, so the project meeting took very long without ... team members to take over more responsibilities. e. The project team was not very cooperative.
Last Answer : a. No project team ground rules were set up.
Description : The process each manager follows during the life of a project is known as (A)Project Management (B) Manager life cycle (C) Project Management Life Cycle (D)All of the mentioned
Last Answer : (C) Project Management Life Cycle