ISP640 Chapter 1

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Jamilah's team is working on an IT project that is considered an organizational investment. This project does not require: TIME, RESOURCES, MONEY, ENGINEER

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ENGINEER

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Anis's company is considering investing in a new IT project. What is a key purpose of investing in IT projects for an organization?

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To integrate technology that can change relationships within and outside the organization

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TRUE/FALSE -- A project is a permanent activity designed to maintain existing products or services.

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FALSE

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TRUE/FALSE -- Wida, a project manager, is responsible for achieving the objectives of a project assigned by the performing organization.

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True

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What is the main goal of Project Management?

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To apply knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet project requirements

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What best describes a Program in project management?

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A collection of coordinated projects that provide greater benefits together than individually

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Which of the following best describes the criteria for a project's success, according to common industry standards such as those identified in the Standish Group's CHAOS studies? Options: Completion with minimal team conflict and partial delivery of features, regardless of time and cost; Delivery of the final product after the deadline, with acceptable budget overruns and some of the required features; Completion within the original schedule and budget, delivering all agreed-upon features and requirements; Completion with innovative features that exceed the original scope, even if it exceeds time and budget constraints.

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Completion within the original schedule and budget, delivering all agreed-upon features and requirements

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TRUE/FALSE -- According to studies, the percentage of failed or challenged projects is higher than that of successful ones.

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TRUE

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TRUE/FALSE -- Technical challenges are the leading cause of IT project failure.

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FALSE

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TRUE/FALSE -- Organizational issues like unclear direction or a rapidly changing business environment do not significantly impact project outcomes.

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FALSE