week 2 part two Flashcards
What is project management in information systems?
A controlled process of initiating, planning, executing, and closing down a project to ensure successful development.
Why is project management important in system development?
It ensures projects meet customer expectations, are completed on time and within budget.
Who is a project manager?
A systems analyst with management, leadership, technical, conflict resolution, and customer relationship skills.
What is a project in the context of information systems?
A planned undertaking of related activities with a defined beginning and end to achieve an objective.
What is a deliverable in a project?
The end product of a specific phase in the SDLC.
What are the four phases of project management?
Initiating, Planning, Executing, and Closing down a project.
What is project initiation?
The phase where project size, scope, and complexity are assessed, and procedures are established.
What is a project workbook?
An online repository of all project documents used for audits, team orientation, and project reviews.
What is a project charter?
A document that describes project deliverables, objectives, stakeholders, and key assumptions.
What is project planning?
The phase where specific tasks, resources, and schedules are defined for project execution.
What is a work breakdown structure?
The process of breaking a project into smaller, manageable tasks arranged logically.
What is a Gantt chart?
A graphical representation of a project showing tasks as horizontal bars proportional to their duration.
What characteristics should project tasks have?
Clear deliverables, defined methods, identifiable dependencies, and measurable completion.
What is a network diagram?
A visual representation of task dependencies using rectangles/ovals for tasks and arrows for relationships.
What is a project communication plan?
A plan that defines stakeholder information needs, communication methods, and responsibilities.
What is project execution?
The phase where the planned activities are implemented to complete the project.
What happens in project closedown?
Final activities to bring a project to an orderly end, including documentation and evaluation.
What is the purpose of Gantt charts and network diagrams?
To visually schedule and track project progress and dependencies.
What are the differences between Gantt charts and network diagrams?
Gantt charts show durations and overlaps; network diagrams show dependencies and parallelism.
What is critical path scheduling?
A technique where the longest sequence of dependent tasks determines project completion time.
What is PERT (Program Evaluation Review Technique)?
A scheduling method using optimistic, pessimistic, and realistic time estimates to predict task duration.
How is estimated time calculated in PERT?
ET = (Optimistic + 4 * Realistic + Pessimistic) / 6.
What is the critical path in a project?
The longest sequence of dependent tasks with no slack time, determining project duration.
What is the role of project management software?
To assist in task scheduling, dependency tracking, and project reporting.
