IT Project Management Test 1
Questions with Correct Answers
Why are projects in vogue? - ANSWERS1. Companies are most cost conscious
2. They want to know who did what for how long
3. The work is getting more complex
4. A better way to do cost accounting
3 Parts of a Systems View of PM - ANSWERS1. Systems Philosophy
2. Systems Analysis
3. Systems Management
Systems Philosophy - ANSWERSView things as systems; interacting components
working within an environment to fulfill some purpose
Systems analysis - ANSWERSProblem solving approach
Systems Management - ANSWERSAddress business, technological, and organizational
issues before making changes to systems
Project Stages - ANSWERS1. Concept
2. Development
3. Implementation
4. Close out
Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - ANSWERSa framework for describing the
phases involved in developing and maintaining information systems
typical phases:
-planning
-analysis
-design
-implementation
-support
Predictive Life Cycle Models (Waterfall) - ANSWERShas well defined, linear stages of
systems development and support
PLCM (Spiral) - ANSWERSshows that software is developed using an iterative or spiral
approach rather than a linear approach
, PLCM (Incremental Release) - ANSWERSprovides for progressive development of
operational software
Predictive Life Cycle Models (prototyping model) - ANSWERSused for developing
prototypes to clarify user requirements
PLCM (RAD) - ANSWERSused to produce systems quickly without sacrificing quality
Extreme Programming (adaptive life cycle models) - ANSWERS(XP) Developers
program in pairs and must write the tests for their own code. XP teams include
developers, managers, and users.
SCRUM - ANSWERSRepetitions of iterative development are referred to as sprints,
which normally last thirty days. Teams often meet every day for a short meeting, called
a scrum, to decide what to accomplish that day. Works best for object-oriented
technology projects and requires strong leadership to coordinate the work
7 Phases of the Waterfall Model - ANSWERS1. Definition-- 10%
2. Analysis -- 15%
3. Design -- 15%
4. Programming -- 15%
--Prep/Progng (10%)
--Module Testn (5%)
5. System Test -- 25%
6. Acptnce Testing - 5%
7. Operation -- 15%
4 Phases of Spiral Model Revolution - ANSWERS1. Determine objectives, alternatives
and constraints
2. Evaluate alternatives, identify and resolve risks
3. Develop and verify next-level product
4. Plan next phases
Project v. Product life cycles - ANSWERS1. Project Life cycle applies to all projects,
regardless of the products being produced
2. Product life cycle models vary considerable based on the nature of the product
3. Most large IT products are developed as a series of projects
Management Reviews - ANSWERS(also called phase exits, quality gates, or kill points)
should occur after each phase to evaluate the project's progress, likely success, and
continued compatibility with organizational goals
4 Frames of organizations - ANSWERS1. Structural frame
2. Human Resources Frame
3. Political Frame
4. Symbolic Frame
Questions with Correct Answers
Why are projects in vogue? - ANSWERS1. Companies are most cost conscious
2. They want to know who did what for how long
3. The work is getting more complex
4. A better way to do cost accounting
3 Parts of a Systems View of PM - ANSWERS1. Systems Philosophy
2. Systems Analysis
3. Systems Management
Systems Philosophy - ANSWERSView things as systems; interacting components
working within an environment to fulfill some purpose
Systems analysis - ANSWERSProblem solving approach
Systems Management - ANSWERSAddress business, technological, and organizational
issues before making changes to systems
Project Stages - ANSWERS1. Concept
2. Development
3. Implementation
4. Close out
Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - ANSWERSa framework for describing the
phases involved in developing and maintaining information systems
typical phases:
-planning
-analysis
-design
-implementation
-support
Predictive Life Cycle Models (Waterfall) - ANSWERShas well defined, linear stages of
systems development and support
PLCM (Spiral) - ANSWERSshows that software is developed using an iterative or spiral
approach rather than a linear approach
, PLCM (Incremental Release) - ANSWERSprovides for progressive development of
operational software
Predictive Life Cycle Models (prototyping model) - ANSWERSused for developing
prototypes to clarify user requirements
PLCM (RAD) - ANSWERSused to produce systems quickly without sacrificing quality
Extreme Programming (adaptive life cycle models) - ANSWERS(XP) Developers
program in pairs and must write the tests for their own code. XP teams include
developers, managers, and users.
SCRUM - ANSWERSRepetitions of iterative development are referred to as sprints,
which normally last thirty days. Teams often meet every day for a short meeting, called
a scrum, to decide what to accomplish that day. Works best for object-oriented
technology projects and requires strong leadership to coordinate the work
7 Phases of the Waterfall Model - ANSWERS1. Definition-- 10%
2. Analysis -- 15%
3. Design -- 15%
4. Programming -- 15%
--Prep/Progng (10%)
--Module Testn (5%)
5. System Test -- 25%
6. Acptnce Testing - 5%
7. Operation -- 15%
4 Phases of Spiral Model Revolution - ANSWERS1. Determine objectives, alternatives
and constraints
2. Evaluate alternatives, identify and resolve risks
3. Develop and verify next-level product
4. Plan next phases
Project v. Product life cycles - ANSWERS1. Project Life cycle applies to all projects,
regardless of the products being produced
2. Product life cycle models vary considerable based on the nature of the product
3. Most large IT products are developed as a series of projects
Management Reviews - ANSWERS(also called phase exits, quality gates, or kill points)
should occur after each phase to evaluate the project's progress, likely success, and
continued compatibility with organizational goals
4 Frames of organizations - ANSWERS1. Structural frame
2. Human Resources Frame
3. Political Frame
4. Symbolic Frame
