Information Technology Project Management 9th Edition by Kathy Schwalbe Test bank

TOPICS:  The Project Management Profession
KEYWORDS:  Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED:  4/27/2018 2:53 PM
DATE MODIFIED:  5/13/2018 12:38 PM
 
61. Which type of tool is usually recommended for small projects and single users?
 a. Low-endb. Midrange
 c. High-endd. Upper range
 
ANSWER:  a
RATIONALE:  Feedback: Low-end tools provide basic project management features and generally cost less than $200 per user. They are often recommended for small projects and single users.
POINTS:  1
DIFFICULTY:  Difficulty: Easy
REFERENCES:  p.38
QUESTION TYPE:  Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:  False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  INFO.SCHW.14.6 - LO: 1-6
NATIONAL STANDARDS:  United States - BUSPROG: - Comprehension
TOPICS:  The Project Management Profession
KEYWORDS:  Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED:  4/27/2018 2:53 PM
DATE MODIFIED:  5/8/2018 10:58 AM
 
62. Enterprise project management software is also known as a _____ tool of project management software.
 a. baselineb. midrange
 c. low-endd. high-end
 
ANSWER:  d
RATIONALE:  Feedback: Project management software tools can be divided into three general categories based on functionality and price. One of these tools are high-end tools which are sometimes referred to as enterprise project management software.
POINTS:  1
DIFFICULTY:  Difficulty: Easy
REFERENCES:  p.38
QUESTION TYPE:  Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:  False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  INFO.SCHW.14.6 - LO: 1-6
NATIONAL STANDARDS:  United States - BUSPROG: - Comprehension
TOPICS:  The Project Management Profession
KEYWORDS:  Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED:  4/27/2018 2:53 PM
DATE MODIFIED:  5/8/2018 10:59 AM
 
63. What is a difference between low-end and midrange tools of the project management software?
 a. Low-end tools are designed to handle primarily multiple users whereas midrange tools are created to handle single users.
 b. Low-end tools provide robust capabilities to handle dispersed workgroups whereas midrange tools do not.
 c. Midrange tools provide basic project management features whereas low-end tools offer enterprise and portfolio management functions.
 d. Midrange tools are designed to handle larger projects than low-end tools.
 
ANSWER:  d
RATIONALE:  Feedback: In project management software, midrange tools are a step up from low-end tools. They are designed to handle larger projects, multiple users, and multiple projects.
POINTS:  1
DIFFICULTY:  Difficulty: Moderate
REFERENCES:  p.38
QUESTION TYPE:  Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:  False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  INFO.SCHW.14.6 - LO: 1-6
NATIONAL STANDARDS:  United States - BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS:  The Project Management Profession
KEYWORDS:  Bloom's: Comprehension
DATE CREATED:  4/27/2018 2:53 PM
DATE MODIFIED:  5/8/2018 11:01 AM
 
Completion
 
64. Until the 1980s, project management primarily focused on providing _____ and resource data to top management in the military, computer, and construction industries.
ANSWER:  schedule
POINTS:  1
DIFFICULTY:  Difficulty: Easy
REFERENCES:  p.2
QUESTION TYPE:  Completion
HAS VARIABLES:  False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  INFO.SCHW.14.1 - LO: 1-1
NATIONAL STANDARDS:  United States - BUSPROG: - Comprehension
TOPICS:  Introduction
KEYWORDS:  Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED:  4/27/2018 2:53 PM
DATE MODIFIED:  4/27/2018 2:53 PM
 
65. A(n) _____ is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.
ANSWER:  project
POINTS:  1
DIFFICULTY:  Difficulty: Easy
REFERENCES:  p.4
QUESTION TYPE:  Completion
HAS VARIABLES:  False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2
NATIONAL STANDARDS:  United States - BUSPROG: - Comprehension
TOPICS:  What is a Project?