Quiz Chap 7

What is the primary goal of project management in information systems?

• Reducing employee workload

• Ensuring customer expectations are met

• Increasing the complexity of tasks

• Eliminating all risks

Which phase involves assessing the size, scope, and complexity of a project?

• Project Planning

• Project Execution

• Project Closedown

• Project Initiation

What does a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) do?

• Represents task dependencies

• Divides the project into manageable and logically ordered tasks

• Identifies critical path scheduling

• Monitors project communication

Which document provides an estimate of tasks and resources required for a project?

• Gantt Chart

• Project Charter

• Baseline Project Plan

• Network Diagram

Which of the following is NOT part of the project planning phase?

• Creating a preliminary schedule

• Creating a preliminary schedule

• Conducting post-project reviews

• Developing a communication plan

What is a key characteristic of network diagrams?

• Shows task durations

• Displays overlapping tasks

• Illustrates task dependencies

• Includes milestone markers

What does "slack time" in project scheduling refer to?

• The total time required to complete a project

• The amount of time a task can be delayed without affecting the project timeline

• The buffer time between two phases of a project

• The total duration of the critical path

In which phase are the project tasks and resource requirements executed?

• Project Initiation

• Project Planning

• Project Execution

• Project Closedown

What is the primary purpose of a communication plan in project management?

• To schedule tasks and assign resources

• To establish relationships with stakeholders

• To ensure appropriate information is shared with stakeholders in a timely manner

• To calculate the project’s critical path

Which of the following is NOT a deliverable of the project initiation phase?

• Project workbook

• Project workbook

• Feasibility study

• Preliminary budget