Project Life Cycles Flashcards
Which of the following is true regarding differences between linear and iterative life cycles?
A A linear life cycle is best for evolving projects whereas an iterative life cycle is better for more structured projects.
B A linear life cycle is sequential whereas an iterative life cycle repeats one or more phases.
C A linear life cycle is always longer in duration whereas an iterative life cycle is always shorter in duration.
D A linear life cycle is formally managed by a dedicated project manager whereas management responsibility is shared in an iterative life cycle.
B A linear life cycle is sequential whereas an iterative life cycle repeats one or more phases.
A generic linear project life cycle might include the sequence:
A Definition, concept, design, implementation, transition.
B Concept, definition, deployment, transition.
C Planning, deployment, closing, learning, review.
D Feasibility, planning, deployment, handover, review.
B Concept, definition, deployment, transition.
One of the main purposes of dividing a project into life cycle phases is to:
A break the work into controllable blocks in terms of effort and size.
B ensure the processes are properly maintained.
C ensure that the workforce is certain of their individual roles.
D provide a means of producing overall project cost estimates.
A break the work into controllable blocks in terms of effort and size.
Implementation of plans and verification of performance is most likely to occur in:
A the deployment phase.
B the definition phase.
C the concept phase.
D the adoption phase.
A the deployment phase.
Which of the following might be a probable cause to consider early project closure:
A The cost to complete the project is greater than the value to be achieved.
B The project is on schedule but spent less than expected.
C The project is expected to yield greater value than stated in the business case.
D The project manager has resigned and an immediate replacement is unavailable.
A The cost to complete the project is greater than the value to be achieved.
Which one of the following statement about the project life cycle is true?
A The phases in the project life cycle are always the sane size.
B The same processes are used in each of the project life cycle phases.
C The project life cycle has a number of distinct phases.
D The project budget is divided equally between each phase of the project life cycle.
C The project life cycle has a number of distinct phases.
Where in the project life cycle is benefits realisation most common?
A The start of deployment.
B The end of deployment.
C The end of the concept phase prior to handover.
D The extended life cycle.
D The extended life cycle.
What is the main purpose of iterations in an iterative life cycle?
A To reassure stakeholders that the project will deliver as expected.
B To progressively elaborate and improve understanding based on client interaction.
C To allow time for a thorough project management plan to be developed.
D To ensure that the project manager appointed understands exactly what is required.
B To progressively elaborate and improve understanding based on client interaction.
What is the main benefit of using prototyping, time boxing or iterative thinking?
A They offer tested methods for experimentation and risk reduction.
B They reduce stakeholders’ expectations of how they will benefit from the project.
C They allow the project to develop an extended life cycle.
D They always deliver the project quicker than planned.
A They offer tested methods for experimentation and risk reduction.
What are the likely results of building agile working into a project or programme?
A Reduced schedule time
B Increased cost
C Increased efficiency and flexibility
D Reduced risk
C Increased efficiency and flexibility
Which phase of the project life cycle will utilise the new project and enable the acceptance and use of the benefits?
A Adoption
B Transition
C Deployment
D Implementation
A Adoption
What is the main reason for having an extended life cycle?
A Allows the project to have extra time to ensure that there is enough capacity to realise benefits.
B Allows upfront planning for any supplemental activities and incorporate additional considerations for benefits realisation.
C Allow time for stakeholders to decide how they will use the output to best effect that will realise benefits.
D Allow extra funding to be applied to the project to ensure that sufficient resources exist to maximise benefits realisation.
B Allows upfront planning for any supplemental activities and incorporate additional considerations for benefits realisation.
