System Planning Quiz

What is the main goal of system project planning?

• Maximizing duplication and waste

• Aligning systems development with strategic objectives

• Avoiding any system changes

• Ignoring problem areas

Who provides guidance and oversight for overall systems development?

• Middle management

• The steering committee

• External consultants

• Operational personnel

What is the main responsibility of the steering committee regarding information systems?

• Handling day-to-day operations

• Ensuring project completion within budget

• Directing focus on current and future information needs

• Maximizing resource allocation

Which of the following best describes proactive management in system planning?

• It only responds to problems in a crisis state

• It ignores problems until they escalate

• It actively seeks improvements and recognizes problems early

• It avoids system changes at all costs

Which aspect is NOT included in a feasibility study?

• Technical feasibility

• Economic feasibility

• Customer satisfaction feasibility

• Legal feasibility

Which graphical tool estimate about how long each project part takes?

• PERT diagram

• Gantt chart

• Decision tree

• Cost-benefit analysis

What is the primary purpose of a PERT diagram in system planning?

• To illustrate task dependencies and critical paths

• To estimate the cost of system implementation

• To identify risks in system development

• To measure system performance

A feasibility study evaluates TELOS aspects after committing resources to a project.

A Gantt chart is primarily used to visualize project tasks and timelines.

The composition of the project team, including accountants and IT professionals, is critical to the success of a new system.