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TEST BANK for Information Technology Project Management. Providing Measurable Organizational Value 5th Edition by Jack Marchewka ISBN 9781118898192, ISBN- _TABLE OF CONTENTS_ Ch apter 1 The Nature of Information Technology Projects Chapter 2 Project Methodologies and Processes Chapter 3 Measurable ...
,TEST BANK for Information Technology Project Management. Providing
Measurable Organizational Value 5th Edition by Jack Marchewka
Chapter 1: The Nature of Information Technology Projects
True/False
1. Information Technology Projects are organizational investments.
a. True
b. False
Ans: True
Difficulty: Easy
Ref: INTRODUCTION
2. A project can be defined as a temporary endeavor undertaken to accomplish a
unique purpose.
a. True
b. False
Ans: True
Difficulty: Easy
Ref: WHAT IS A PROJECT?
3. A project sponsor is responsible for ensuring that all of the project management
and technical development processes are in place and being carried out within a
set of specific requirements, defined processes, and quality standards.
a. True
b. False
Ans: False
Difficulty: Easy
Ref: WHAT IS A PROJECT?
4. Assumptions are what we use to estimate scope, schedule and budget and to
assess the risks of the project.
a. True
b. False
Ans: True
Difficulty: Easy
Ref: WHAT IS A PROJECT?
5. Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques
to project activities in order to meet project requirements.
a. True
b. False
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, Ans: True
Difficulty: Easy
Ref: WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?
6. Projects are planned organizational change. Therefore, the project manager and
team do not need to worry about the political climate within the organization
because top management has a firm understanding of the organization’s culture,
environment, politics, etc.
a. True
b. False
Ans: False
Difficulty: Easy
Ref: WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?
7. The Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge provides a basis for
identifying and describing the generally accepted principles of project
management.
a. True
b. False
Ans: True
Difficulty: Easy
Ref: WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?
8. The Data Processing Era that began in the 1960’s focused on automating many of
the organizational transactions such as general accounting, inventory
management, and production scheduling with the aid of a centralized mainframe
or mini computers.
a. True
b. False
Ans: True
Difficulty: Easy
Ref: WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?
9. The Micro Era that started in the 1980’s provided a smooth transition from large
centralized computers to the personal computer that was widely welcomed by
data processing managers who believed the replication of data throughout the
organization would provide added backup and security.
a. True
b. False
Ans: False
Difficulty: Easy
Ref: WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?
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, 10. The rise of islands of independent that replicated data throughout the organization
during the Micro Era in the 1980’s often challenged the centralized control of
many data processing managers.
a. True
b. False
Ans: True
Difficulty: Easy
Ref: WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?
11. During the Network Era, IT projects have focused primarily on the challenge of
creating a scalable IT infrastructure to support many partners, strategic alliances,
vendors, and customers.
a. True
b. False
Ans: True
Difficulty: Easy
Ref: WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?
12. According to the CHAOS studies most IT projects are completed on time and on
budget.
a. True
b. False
Ans: False
Difficulty: Easy
Ref: THE STATE OF IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT
13. According to the CHAOS studies, more IT projects are becoming increasing
successful, but there is still a need to improve the likelihood of success.
a. True
b. False
Ans: True
Difficulty: Easy
Ref: THE STATE OF IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT
14. According to the CHAOS studies, user involvement and executive support tend to
be important factors for successful projects.
a. True
b. False
Ans: True
Difficulty: Easy
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