Information Technology Project Management
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ISBN: 9781285452340
Author: Kathy Schwalbe
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 3, Problem 5QQ
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Business case is the output that is completed before a project is initiated.
Hence, correct answer is option “B”.
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Information Technology Project Management
Ch. 3 - Prob. 1QQCh. 3 - ____________ processes include coordinating people...Ch. 3 - Prob. 3QQCh. 3 - Prob. 4QQCh. 3 - Prob. 5QQCh. 3 - A work breakdown structure, project schedule, and...Ch. 3 - Prob. 7QQCh. 3 - ____________ involves measuring progress toward...Ch. 3 - Which of the following is not a typical reason...Ch. 3 - Many people use ____________ to have a standard...
Ch. 3 - Briefly describe what happens in each of the five...Ch. 3 - Approximately how much time do good project...Ch. 3 - Why do organizations need to tailor project...Ch. 3 - Prob. 4DQCh. 3 - What are some of the typical challenges project...Ch. 3 - Prob. 6DQCh. 3 - Research a project management method, such as...Ch. 3 -
Read the “ResNet Case Study,” which is available...Ch. 3 - Prob. 4ECh. 3 - Prob. 5ECh. 3 - Prob. 6ECh. 3 - Prob. 7ECh. 3 - Prob. 8ECh. 3 - Prob. 9E
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- 10 Which of the following is a classic organizational structure? A Functional B Projectized C Composite D Matrix 11 Defining a new project or a new phase of an existing project relates to A Initiating process. B. Planning process C Scope management process D. Control process 12 If you are developing a Project Management Plan, how should you determine the level of detail to be included in the plan? A Always only provide a summary or high level plan B Include only the details your manager specifically requested C Always provide the maximum level of detail possible D. Provide the level of detail based on the project complexity and application area 13 Midway through a project, a project manager determined that the project was running way behind schedule. If the project manager needs to shorten the project schedule, without changing the project scope, which of the following schedule compression techniques could be applied? A. Crashing B. Reserve Analysis C. Forecasting D. Last Tracking 14.…arrow_forwardQ- elaborate justification of how the parameters can ba achived for the selected project ? Q2- measures taken to achieve them in the selected project? - performance -Functionality -Usabilityarrow_forwardA(n). is a method to estimate and schedule the tasks of a project. Select one: a.adaptive systems diagram b.essential use case model c.project charter d.work breakdown structurearrow_forward
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- 17 The entical path method (CPM) calculates the theoretical early start and fish dates, and late start and finish dates. The difference between the late and early start of a task is called A Free float B. Feeding buffer C Danger zone D Total float 18 Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a project? A Ongoing nature B Uniqueness C Clear objectives D Integration of interrelated tasks and resources 19. Which of the following is NOT managed by the project manager? A. Time, cost and scope B. The project team C. The project sponsor D Expectations of the stakeholders 20 When writing the roles and responsibilities for team members, you should document the role, authority, responsibility and competency for each team member. Where must this information be documented? -A Human resource management plan B RACI chart C Resource calendar D Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS) 21. Which of these is not a component of the scope baseline that is contained in the project management plan? A Work…arrow_forwardWhat activity is performed in the beginning during the formation of a project team? a. Identify the objectives b. The selection of team members c. Allocation of resources are identified d. The stakeholders are committed to the projectarrow_forward
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