Question 1

Which gate in the RUP methodology includes building and developing the project?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inception
B)  Elaboration
C)  Construction
D)  TransitionE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The _________ methodology aims for customer satisfaction through early and continuous delivery of useful software components developed by an iterative process with a design point that uses the bare minimum requirement.

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The answer of The _________ methodology aims for customer satisfaction...

Question 3

A (An) _________ is a logical relationship that exists between project tasks or between a project task and a milestone.

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The answer of A (An) _________ is a logical relationship...

Question 4

What is the logical relationship that exists between project tasks or between a project task and a milestone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resource
B)  Task
C)  Dependency
D)  ActivityE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

An organization must identify what it wants to do and how it is going to do it.What does the "how" part of this question focus on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Justification of the project
B)  Definition of the project
C)  Analysis of project risks
D)  Expected results of the projectE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

What is the implementation phase in the SDLC?

Accepted Answer

A)  Involves establishing a high-level plan of the intended project and determining project goals
B)  Involves analyzing end-user business requirements and refining project goals into defined functions and operations of the intended system
C)  Involves describing the desired features and operations of the system
D)  Involves placing the system into production so users can begin to perform actual business operations with the systemE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

What are project constraints?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specific factors that can limit options
B)  Factors that are considered to be true, real, or certain without proof or demonstration
C)  Quantifiable criteria that must be met for the project to be considered a success
D)  A document issued by the project initiator or sponsor that formally authorizes the existence of a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activitiesE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

What type of chart typically displays the critical path?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gantt chart
B)  PERT chart
C)  Both of these
D)  Neither of theseE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

What is the systems development life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Involves establishing a high-level plan of the intended project and determining project goals
B)  Involves analyzing end-user business requirements and refining project goals into defined functions and operations of the intended system
C)  Involves describing the desired features and operations of the system
D)  The overall process for developing information systems from planning and analysis through implementation and maintenanceE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

___________ outsourcing refers to contracting an outsourcing arrangement with a company in a nearby country.

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The answer of ___________ outsourcing refers to contracting an outsourcing...

Question 11

The traditional waterfall methodology is a sequential, activity-based process in which each phase in the SDLC is performed sequentially from planning through implementation and maintenance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the outsourcing option that includes the closest location and direct customer control?

Accepted Answer

A)  Onshore outsourcing
B)  Nearshore outsourcing
C)  Offshore outsourcing
D)  None of theseE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

What emphasizes extensive user involvement in the rapid and evolutionary construction of working prototypes of a system to accelerate the systems development process?

Accepted Answer

A)  RAD methodology
B)  Agile methodology
C)  Waterfall methodology
D)  Extreme programming This is the definition of RAD.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Outsourcing is a common approach using the professional expertise within an organization to develop and maintain the organization's information technology systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Preventing liabilities is a business-related consequence of failed software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

How many days is a typical sprint in the Scrum methodology?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 days
B)  10 days
C)  30 days
D)  90 daysE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

A (An) ____________ is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.

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The answer of A (An) ____________ is a temporary endeavor...

Question 18

Which of the following is not a guideline for effectively dealing with change management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Institute change management policies
B)  Seek change
C)  Anticipate change
D)  Stop changeE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

What is the outsourcing option that includes the most remote location and indirect customer control?

Accepted Answer

A)  Onshore outsourcing
B)  Nearshore outsourcing
C)  Offshore outsourcing
D)  None of theseE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

What is a set of policies, procedures, standards, processes, practices, tools, techniques, and tasks that people apply to technical and management challenges?

Accepted Answer

A)  SDLC
B)  Methodology
C)  Waterfall
D)  AgileE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 9: Systems Development and Project Management: Corporate Responsibility

The traditional waterfall methodology is a sequential, activity-based process in which each phase in the SDLC is performed sequentially from planning through implementation and maintenance.

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What emphasizes extensive user involvement in the rapid and evolutionary construction of working prototypes of a system to accelerate the systems development process?

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What is the implementation phase in the SDLC?

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A (An) _________ is a logical relationship that exists between project tasks or between a project task and a milestone.

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What is the outsourcing option that includes the most remote location and indirect customer control?

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An organization must identify what it wants to do and how it is going to do it.What does the "how" part of this question focus on?

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Preventing liabilities is a business-related consequence of failed software.

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What are project constraints?

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How many days is a typical sprint in the Scrum methodology?

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What is a set of policies, procedures, standards, processes, practices, tools, techniques, and tasks that people apply to technical and management challenges?

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A (An) ____________ is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.

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What is the systems development life cycle?

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Outsourcing is a common approach using the professional expertise within an organization to develop and maintain the organization's information technology systems.

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Which gate in the RUP methodology includes building and developing the project?

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What is the outsourcing option that includes the closest location and direct customer control?

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___________ outsourcing refers to contracting an outsourcing arrangement with a company in a nearby country.

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The _________ methodology aims for customer satisfaction through early and continuous delivery of useful software components developed by an iterative process with a design point that uses the bare minimum requirement.

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What is the logical relationship that exists between project tasks or between a project task and a milestone?

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Which of the following is not a guideline for effectively dealing with change management?

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What type of chart typically displays the critical path?

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