Question 1
0/ 2pts
Project integration management is perhaps the most important knowledge area because it requires the
assimilation of all eight other project management knowledge areas.
True
False
Question 2
2/ 2pts
Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, and techniques
to project activities so that the allotted budget can be spent.
True
False
IncorrectQuestion 3
0/ 2pts
If an organization considers its IS organization as a cost center or service provider, then its IS goals would
be to _______.
control IS costs
expand IS services
make IS investments to deliver new products and services
reduce IS costs
Question 4
2/ 2pts
Typically, information systems planning is not tied to overall strategic planning.
True
False
Question 5
2/ 2pts
Suppose the industry your business is in has 10 buyers but 50 sellers. This
means there is a low bargaining power of buyers.
True
False
IncorrectQuestion 6
0/ 2pts
Which of the following is considered an "expense" among typical IS project-related costs?
Employee effort
Software license
Consultant charges
Cost of data entry equipment
Question 7
2/ 2pts
If an organization considers its IS organization as a cost center or service provider, then its projectg would
be inward focused.
True
False
Question 8
2/ 2pts
Your new employer wishes to use strategic planning to grow the business. Which of the following would
you advise is the most essential task?!
create vision/mission statement
list the business's core values
list the business objectives
define the goals
Question 9
2/ 2pts
Organic strategic planning!defines the organization’s vision and values and then identifies projects and
initiatives that will achieve the vision while adhering to the values.
True
False
Question 10
2/ 2pts
Suppose a goal your employer sets reads as "95% of our customers will be happy with our product." For
which of the following characteristic is this goal inadequate?
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Question 11
2/ 2pts
An increase in customer satisfaction is considered a tangible benefit.
True
False
Question 12
2/ 2pts
What topics are considered so important that they are placed on top of the strategic planning pyramid?
Goals and strategies, Initiatives
Programs and projects
Objectives
Mission and vision
Question 13
2/ 2pts
Employee salary is considered a capital item.
True
False
Question 14
2/ 2pts
Which of the following is considered a core competency of an organization?
its ability to deliver goods on time
its ability to pay employees on time
its ability to keep the employees motivated
its ability to do something that its competition cannot imitate
IncorrectQuestion 15
0/ 2pts
The organization's 2_____ is stated in a challenging manner to inspire employees, customers, and
shareholders.
vision statement
mission statement
objective
Goals
As a project manager, you would use the stakeholder analysis matrix to manage communications with
external entities such as customers, vendors, and regulatory bodies.
True
False
According to a study by the Standish Group, approximately 70% of the IS projects do not succeed.
True
False
The probability that your employer's IS strategy is inward focused to deliver the
services cheaper, faster, and better is ________.
0.10 or less
0.11 to 0.40
0.41 to 0.70
