ITPM Lesson 1: Information Systems

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions will help you achieve higher levels of the marking rubric at Level 5?

• Using only the core textbook for your studies

• Extend your learning through academic study skills development & exploring content much wider.

• Avoiding peer support and feedback

• Focusing solely on memorizing content

Multiple Choice

What is the recommended amount of independent study per week for this module?

• 4 hours

• 8 hours

• 12 hours

• 16 hours

Multiple Choice

Which support resources are available to students through ilearn?

• Weekly workshops

• Discussion boards

• Study support links

• All of the above

Open Ended

How would you define an Information System? Give examples.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an Information System?

• A collection of people, procedures, systems, software, databases, devices, and machines that provide routine information for decision-making.

• A group of computers connected to the internet.

• A software application used for word processing.

• A manual filing system for storing documents.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are reasons why information systems are important in IT project management?

• Contextual understanding

• Alignment with organizational goals

• Integration with business processes

• Reducing the number of employees

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best distinguishes project management from general management, according to the APM Body of Knowledge?

• Project management is ongoing, while management is temporary.

• Project management has final deliverables and a finite timespan, unlike management which is ongoing.

• Project management does not require technical skills.

• Project management does not involve people management skills.

Open Ended

Now that we have established what project management is, what is IT project management?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are features of a project?

• It is a temporary endeavour.

• It has a specific purpose.

• It is always ongoing without an end date.

• It requires resources such as time, money, people, and quality criteria.

Open Ended

Why is effective IT project management important for organizations today?

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's session about IT Project Management, what is one key takeaway or question you still have about the topic?