Chapter 1

Question 1

Information Technology Projects are organizational investments.

a. True
b. False

Answer 1

Ans: True

1TF1, Difficulty: Easy, Ref:INTRODUCTION

Question 2

A project can be defined as a temporary endeavor undertaken to accomplish a unique purpose.

a. True
b. False

Answer 2

Ans: True

1TF2, Difficulty: Easy, Ref:WHAT IS A PROJECT?

Question 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

Answer 3

Ans: False

1TF3, Difficulty: Easy, Ref:WHAT IS A PROJECT?

Question 4

Assumptions are what we use to estimate scope, schedule and budget and to assess the risks of the project.

a. True
b. False

Answer 4

Ans: True

1TF4, Difficulty: Easy, Ref:WHAT IS A PROJECT?

Question 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

Answer 5

Ans: True

1TF5, Difficulty: Easy, Ref:WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

Question 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

Answer 6

Ans: False

1TF6, Difficulty: Easy, Ref:WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

Question 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

Answer 7

Ans: True

1TF7, Difficulty: Easy, Ref:WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

Question 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

Answer 8

Ans: True

1TF8, Difficulty: Easy, Ref:WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

Question 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

Answer 9

Ans: False

1TF9, Difficulty: Easy, Ref:WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

Question 10

The rise of islands of independent systems 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

Answer 10

Ans: True

1TF10, Difficulty: Easy, Ref:WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

Question 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

Answer 11

Ans: True

1TF11, Difficulty: Easy, Ref:WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

Question 12

According to the CHAOS studies most IT projects are completed on time and on budget.

a. True
b. False

Answer 12

Ans: False

1TF12, Difficulty: Easy, Ref:THE STATE OF IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Question 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

Answer 13

Ans: True

1TF13, Difficulty: Easy, Ref:THE STATE OF IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Question 14

According to the CHAOS studies, user involvement and executive support tend to be important factors for successful projects.

a. True
b. False

Answer 14

Ans: True

1TF14, Difficulty: Easy, Ref:THE STATE OF IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Question 15

According to the Standish Group, it appears that most project today fail not because of technology, but from a lack of user involvement and incomplete resources.

a. True
b. False

Answer 15

Ans: True

1TF15, Difficulty: Easy, Ref:THE STATE OF IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Question 16

The Socio-Technical Approach has been adopted by many organizations because successful projects require a pure technical approach that focuses on the tools, techniques, and methodologies of IT development.

a. True
b. False

Answer 16

Ans: False

1TF16, Difficulty: Easy, Ref:THE STATE OF IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Question 17

IT projects must provide value an organization.

a. True
b. False

Answer 17

Ans: True

1TF17, Difficulty: Easy, Ref:THE STATE OF IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Question 18

Only the most successful projects are likely to lead to best practices.

a. True
b. False

Answer 18

Ans: False

1TF18, Difficulty: Easy, Ref:THE STATE OF IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT