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chAptEr 2 Flashcards

1
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List the properties/ways to categorize projects.

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Size
Cost
Purpose
Risk
Scope
Length
Economic value

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2
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What is the project portfolio management (PPM)?

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This is a process of selecting, prioritizing & monitoring
project results.

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4
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List the responsibilities of a project manager when creating a project plan. SDEC

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Selecting the best project methodology
Developing a project work plan
Establishing a staffing plan
Coordinating and controlling the project.

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4
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What is a methodology?

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A series of steps taken to perform the SDLC.

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5
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List the sources of methodologies.

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Consulting firms
Software vendors
Government agencies
Internally developed by organizations

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5
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List the factors that influence the selection of

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5
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What is the goal of a project SDLC?

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Deliver high-quality software that meets user needs, on time, and within budget.

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6
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Sketch the waterfall development model.

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7
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List the strengths of the parallel methodology model.

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Reduced project time.

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8
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List the weaknesses of a waterfall development model.

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Expensive post-implementation programming may be needed.

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9
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List the strengths of the parallel development model.

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Reduced project time
Reduced need for rework.

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9
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Sketch the parallel development model.

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9
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List the weaknesses of the parallel methodology model.

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Integrating subprojects is complex.
Creating subprojects requires careful design.

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9
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Sketch the V-model development model.

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9
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List the weaknesses of a V-model methodology.

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Rigid model like waterfall model.
Difficult to use in dynamic business environment.

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9
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What is rapid application development (RAD) ?

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The incorporation of special techniques and tools to speed up the ADI Phases.

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10
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What is the goal of the RAD?

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To get some portion of system developed quickly and into the user’s hands.

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11
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Sketch the Iterative development.

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12
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List the 3 RAD approaches.

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Iterative development
System Prototyping
Throw-away prototyping

13
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List the strengths of the iterative development.

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Users get a system to use quickly.
Users can identify additional needs for later versions.

14
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List the weaknesses of the iterative development approach.

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Users use an incomplete system for a time.
Users must be patient for fully-functional system.

15
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Sketch the system prototyping development approach.

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16
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List the strengths of the ystem prototyping approach.

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Users work with prototype quickly.
Feedback cycles allow for refining.

17
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List the weaknesses of the system prototyping approach.

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Design limitations of system prototypes.
Lack of methodical analysis

18
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Sketch the throwaway prototyping development.

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19
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List the strengths of a throwaway prototyping approach.

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Uncertainty is minimized.
Issues are understood before building final system.

20
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List the weaknesses of the throwaway prototyping approach.

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Time costing.

21
Q

Sketch the agile development approach.

A

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22
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List the strengths of an agile methodology.

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Fast result delivery
Good for projects with changing and undefined requirements.

23
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List the weaknesses of agile methodologies.

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High initial learning curve.
Works best for smaller projects

24
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What is project estimation?

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The process of assigning projected values for time and effort.

25
Q

Study the project estimated using industry standard percentages. p32, chapter 2

A

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26
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What is a work plan?

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A dynamic schedule that records and keeps track of all tasks to be completed in the project.

27
Q

List the ways to identify tasks.

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Existing methodologies.
Top-down approach
Analogies
Work breakdown structure

28
Q

Practice how to determine tasks using top-down approach.

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29
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Learn how to determine tasks using work breakdown structure.

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30
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How can the Project Work Plan be represented?

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Gantt chart
Network diagram

31
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Learn how to use the network diagram.

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32
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Learn how to calculate the number of people needed in a staffing plan.

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Ayt, bet. p41, chapter 2

33
Q

List the types of motivation.

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Monetary reward
Recognition
Achievement
Intrinsic rewards

34
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How to handle conflict?

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Clearly define palms for the project.
Define roles on project.
Hold team members accountable for their tasks.

35
Q

What is scope creep?

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When new requirements are added to the project after the original project scope was defined.

36
Q

List the ways to manage the project scope.

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Time boxing
Delay some changes for future enhancements

37
Q

Study what to do when a target date is missed.

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38
Q

Study time boxing.

A

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