Kenneth I.
Arcasitas
BSIT - 3B
Test I. MODIFIED TRUE or FALSE
Directions: Write the word/s TRUE if the statement is correct. If not, rewrite the entire
statement and substitute the underlined word with the correct term/s.
1. A project is a TEMPORARY endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or
result.
2. A project has DEFINITE beginning and end.
3. Projects have many different stakeholders, and they often have CONFLICTING interests.
4. Use of different tools can be more effective in different situations. - TRUE
5. Managing a program is much MORE complex than managing a single project.
6. The job description for a project manager can vary by industry and by organization. - TRUE
7. A project, like an IT project, could have MANY stakeholders.
8. Different tools can be MORE effective in different situations.
9. Effective program managers recognize that managing a program is much more complex
than managing a single project. - TRUE
10. Project managers need to have STRONG financial and analytical skills and understand how
projects and programs can contribute to meeting strategic goals.
11. Using a systems approach is critical to successful project management. - TRUE
12. In early phases of a project life cycle, the level of uncertainty is at the HIGHEST level.
13. It is much MORE expensive to make major changes to a project during later phases.
14. During the middle phases of a project life cycle, more resources are usually needed. - TRUE
15. Each phase of a project should be successfully completed BEFORE the team moves on to
the
next phase.
16. It is critical for IT professionals to understand and practice good project management
throughout the product life cycle. - TRUE
17. Managing an IT project requires DIFFERENT knowledge and skills.
18. Breaking the project into smaller manageable pieces will make REDUCE uncertainty.
19. Changes in other parts of the organization MIGHT affect a project’s status.
20. IT projects are diverse. -TRUE
21. Offshoring allows resources for IT projects to be acquired OUTSIDE country boundaries.
22. Many organizations have found ways to reduce costs by outsourcing. - TRUE
23. Project planning is at the heart of the project life cycle. - TRUE
24. The objective of the project can be described in measurable terms. - TRUE
Test II – Short Answer
Answer the following questions. (3 points each)
25. – 27. Why do project managers need project management tools and techniques in dealing
with projects?
- Project management techniques make planning and managing projects easier and more
effective. They can be applied to any project, regardless of the field or industry. They
also define the workflow and how the project will take shape but it's always up to the
project managers to execute those techniques and help get those sweet results. Used in
tandem with project management software, they help save time and reduce costs
28. – 30. Why do we need to and look at projects as a series of interrelated phases?
- Phases, or stages, are very important for project managers. By thinking in terms of
phases, it is easier to understand the project, you can alos ensure that the deliverables
produced at the end of each phase meet their purpose, and that project team members are
properly prepared for the next phase.
Test III – Discussion
31. – 35. Discuss the importance of management involvement in IT projects. (5 points)
- By having the management involved in a project they can observe how the project is
made. They also can decide on the spot how a part of the project should be done and also
fixed mistakes along the way
- It is important because it brings leadership and direction to projects. They provide
leadership and vision, motivation, removing roadblocks, coaching, and inspiring the team
to do their best work.
36. – 40. Select one (1) IT project below.
● A large network of healthcare providers updates its information systems and procedures
to reduce hospital acquired diseases.
● A college upgrades its technology infrastructure to provide wireless Internet access
across the whole campus as well as online access to all academic and student service
information
● A company develops a new system to increase sales force productivity and customer
relationship management that will work on various laptops, smartphones, and tablets.
● A television network implements a system to allow viewers to vote for contestants and
provide other feedback on programs via social media sites.
● A government group develops a system to track child immunizations.
● A large group of volunteers from organizations throughout the world develops standards
for environmentally friendly or green IT.
● A global bank acquires other financial institutions and needs to consolidate systems and
procedures.
● Government regulations require monitoring of pollutants in the air and water.
- I choose the college upgrades its technology infrastructure to provide wireless
Internet access across the whole campus as well as online access to all academic
and student service information
- The ultimate deliverable of this IT project would be that all students have access
to essentially free internet and incentivizes the students to go to the campus to
study. It would increase efficiency in all areas such as viewing grades, asking for
CORs, and even tuition payment would accelerate because they don’t need to
queue up in front of the cashiers office.
Discuss the ultimate deliverable/s of the IT project that you have selected from the above list of
IT
projects. (5 points)
GOOD LUCK!
