Cambridge Nationals IT -LO1

What do we call the first phase of the Project Lifecycle?

• Evaluation

• Initiation

• Execution

• Planning

Which of these is NOT an advantage of a GANTT Chart?

• Tasks can be identified

• Interdependencies can be shown

• Start and end dates can be shown clearly

• The Critical Path can be calculated

What does the word "Interaction" mean?

• Repeating something until you get it right

• The relationship between tasks and phases of a project.

• Phases of a project where nothing happens

• Project decisions that do not involve the client

What does the word "Iteration" mean.

• Repetition of a task or action in order to improve the outcome.

• Using IT systems to solve a problem.

• The relationship between phases of a project.

• Getting several groups of people to solve the same problem

This image shows a:

• GANTT chart

• PERT chart

• Flowchart

• Visualisation diagram

This image shows a:

• PERT chart

• Spreadsheet

• GANTT chart

• Task list

Which type of software could be used to create a task list (check all that apply)?

• Word Processor

• Spreadsheet

• Text Editor

• Presentation Software

Which of these is NOT part of the acronym SMART

• Specific

• Meaningful

• Achievable

• Realistic

• Time bound

Which flowchart symbol is shown in this image?

• Decision box

• Process box

• Input box

• Output box

Which of these is a weakness of PERT?

• It is easy to see the critical path through the project

• Timescales can be calculated

• The software is complex and often needs a specialist to create the PERT chart

• Nodes can be used to show tasks