1 of 30

Use-case points is a project effort estimation approach based on unique features of _______ and object orientation.

	functions
	classes
	objects
	projects
	use cases

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2 of 30

The person who identifies the business value that can be gained from using information technology is called the _____.

	manager
	project sponsor
	staff member
	system analyst
	system request

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3 of 30

Diane needs to create a work plan for an upcoming systems project. She must first _____.

	estimate the hours and request deliverables
	identify the tasks and estimate the time needed to complete them
	initiate the project and create the project management assessment
	make tradeoffs and set conservative numbers
	timebox the completion date

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4 of 30

The project champion is a(n)_____.

	high-level IS executive who is usually but not always the project sponsor who initiated the system request
	mid-level IS manager who has the responsibility of controlling and directing the development process
	high-level non-IS executive who is usually but not always the project sponsor who initiated the system request
	senior member of the user group who participated in the RAD sessions
	none of the above

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5 of 30

_____ value can be quantified during the project initiation phase.

	Expected
	Tangible
	Intangible
	Real
	Salvage

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6 of 30

Economic feasibility is determined by identifying costs and benefits associated with the system, assigning values to them, and then calculating the cash flow and return on investment for the project.

	True
	False

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7 of 30

_____ feasibility is determined by identifying costs and benefits associated with the system.

	Economic
	Functional
	Organizational
	Intangible
	Technical

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8 of 30

The central component of any CASE tool is/are the ____________,

	CASE repository
	files
	XML/HTML files
	databases
	object persistency

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9 of 30

Most system requests include all of the following except _____.

	business need
	business requirements
	project sponsor
	project manager
	business value

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10 of 30

A(n) ____________ is a measure of program size based on the number and complexity of inputs, outputs, queries, files, and program interfaces.

	function point
	line of code
	project plan
	standard module
	workplan

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11 of 30

It is not necessary to assign dollar values to intangible costs and benefits; it is almost impossible to come up with reasonable numbers for all of the costs and benefits that haven't happened yet.

	True
	False

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12 of 30

Adding people to a project team in order to speed up total development time _____.

	is a standard task in timeboxing
	is a useful way to meet a tight deadline
	may actually increase total development time
	simplifies communication within the team
	none of the above

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13 of 30

_____ is the process of planning and controlling the development of a system within a specified time frame at a minimum cost with the right functionality.

	Project management
	Semantic timeline
	Task identification
	Time estimation
	Work plan

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14 of 30

Examples of development costs include all of the following EXCEPT _____.

	consultant fees
	hardware expenses
	salaries for the project team
	software licensing fees
	none of the above

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15 of 30

Unlike traditional Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), evolutionary WBSs are

	organized in a standard manner across all projects.
	created in an iterative and incremental manner.
	designed so one can compare the current project to past projects.
	all of the above.
	none of the above.

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16 of 30

A high return on investment (ROI) results when benefits far outweigh the cost of a new project or information system.

	True
	False

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17 of 30

The return on investment (ROI) should be used as the sole indicator of a project's worth because it considers the end points of the investment and not the cash flow in between.

	True
	False

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18 of 30

Natalie has been asked by her project manager to list the possible intangible benefits for a new system. Her list will include reduced expenses for the company.

	True
	False

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19 of 30

Happy customers are a tangible cost that can be included in a cost-benefit analysis.

	True
	False

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20 of 30

A critical success factor for project management is to _____.

	create a work plan
	follow the three steps of project management
	identify most project tasks
	manage the hundreds of tasks
	start with a realistic assessment of the work

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21 of 30

The most significant challenge to project managers is _____.

	lack of project management training
	no one really understands how to manage a complex systems development project
	the lack of tools that can assist in controlling project progress
	unrealistic schedule demands by project sponsors
	all of the above

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22 of 30

Which of the following factors could be included in a technical risk assessment?

	Cost of a new Web server
	Cost of hiring a Webmaster
	No previous experience with Java within the IS department
	Some fear of job loss among order entry department personnel
	All of the above

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23 of 30

Cost benefit analysis identifies the financial costs and benefits associated with a systems project.

	True
	False

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24 of 30

Suppose a proposed new financial reporting system for the AMF Biotech Corporation must be completed by the start of the next fiscal year in order to comply with new government regulations. This information should be included as part of the ____________ section of the system request.

	business need
	business value
	business requirements
	special issues or constraints
	none of the above

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25 of 30

Function points are used to measure the estimated _____ of a project.

	complexity
	effort required
	program size
	time required
	TUFP

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26 of 30

System requests often include the project team members including the project manager and the analysts.

	True
	False

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27 of 30

Economic feasibility includes an assessment of financial impact in four categories: development costs; operational costs; tangible benefits; and intangible costs and benefits.

	True
	False

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28 of 30

Familiarity with the application and technology are major factors considered under economic feasibility.

	True
	False

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29 of 30

Feasibility analysis may be defined as a(n)_____.

	assessment of the ultimate users of the system's ability to accept the system and incorporate it into the ongoing operations of the organization
	determination of the extent to which the system can be technically designed, developed, and installed
	guide to determining whether to proceed with a project
	identification of only the costs and benefits associated with the project
	none of the above

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30 of 30

The calculation that measures the amount of money an organization receives in return for the money it spends is called the _____.

	cash flow
	net present value
	total investment
	tangible costs
	return on investment