Managing Information System Development Project

What is the most important aspect of an information systems development project?

• Project management

• Project close down

• Project planning

• Project initiation

What is the role of a project manager in managing an information systems project?

• Initiating, planning, executing, and closing down the project

• Only planning the project

• Executing the project

• Only initiating the project

What is a deliverable in the context of an information systems project?

• The project charter

• The project workbook

• The end product of an SDLC phase

• The project manager

What is a System Service Request (SSR) used for?

• To manage project schedules

• To request or propose systems development work

• To communicate with stakeholders

• To assess project complexity

What is Feasibility study in the context of an information systems project?

• A study to determine if a requested system makes economic and operational sense

• A study to define project objectives

• A study to assess project risks

• A study to evaluate project team performance

What is the purpose of a Project Charter?

• To outline all work required to complete the project

• To describe project deliverables

• To establish project procedures

• To define project tasks

What is the focus of Project Planning phase in project management?

• Closing down the project

• Executing the project

• Initiating the project

• Defining clear, discrete activities and the work needed to complete each activity

What is the purpose of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

• To assess project feasibility

• To manage project risks

• To divide the project into manageable tasks and logically order them

• To create Gantt charts

What is the Constructive Cost Model (COCOMO) used for?

• To define project objectives

• To manage project communication

• To create network diagrams

• To estimate project costs

What is the purpose of a Communication Plan in project management?

• To identify project stakeholders

• To define project deliverables

• To estimate project duration

• To determine project costs