IT Project Management Chapter 7

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What does planning quality management imply?

  • Fixing defects after they occur
  • Reacting to situations as they happen
  • Anticipating situations and preparing actions to bring about the desired outcome (correct)
  • Conducting quality control checks

What is an example of a defect prevention method?

  • Training quality control inspectors
  • Conducting quality control checks
  • Selecting proper materials (correct)
  • Fixing defects after they occur

What aspect of IT projects refers to the degree to which a system performs its intended function?

  • Performance
  • Functionality (correct)
  • System outputs
  • Features

What is an example of a system output?

<p>Reports generated (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is reliability in the context of IT projects?

<p>Ability of a product or service to perform as expected under normal conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is ultimately responsible for quality management on IT projects?

<p>Project managers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a scope aspect of IT projects?

<p>Functionality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for balancing the quality, scope, time, and cost dimensions of a project?

<p>All project stakeholders working together (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of modern quality management?

<p>To meet customer satisfaction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to modern quality management, what is preferred over inspection?

<p>Prevention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is recognized as being responsible for quality in modern quality management?

<p>Management (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a principle of modern quality management?

<p>Inspection for quality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following quality experts is NOT mentioned?

<p>Taylor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the copyright year of the Information Technology Project Management, Ninth Edition?

<p>2019 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many parts are there in the 'Tools and Techniques for Quality Control' section?

<p>9 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the section that starts with 'Modern Quality Management'?

<p>Modern Quality Management (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of appraisal cost in relation to quality?

<p>To evaluate processes and their outputs to ensure quality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cost is related to correcting an identified defect before the customer receives the product?

<p>Internal failure cost (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of prevention cost in relation to quality?

<p>To plan and execute a project to be error-free or within an acceptable error range (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cost is related to all errors not detected and corrected before delivery to the customer?

<p>External failure cost (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand other people's expectations as well as your own in project management?

<p>To manage expectations and avoid surprises (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advice given to young professionals regarding expectations in project management?

<p>Never be afraid to ask what is expected of you (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the category of quality cost that includes the capital cost of equipment used to perform prevention and appraisal activities?

<p>Measurement and test equipment costs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why project managers make assumptions about expectations and get surprised when they do not match those of their stakeholders?

<p>Failure to understand other people's expectations as well as their own (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ISO9000:2000 definition of quality?

<p>The degree to which a set of inherent characteristics fulfills requirements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'Conformance to requirements' in the context of quality?

<p>Project’s processes and products meet written specifications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In project quality management, what is the purpose of 'planning quality management'?

<p>Identifying quality standards relevant to the project and how to satisfy them (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process focuses on translating the quality management plan into executable activities?

<p>Managing quality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of project quality management?

<p>To ensure the project satisfies the needs for which it was undertaken (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a metric represent in the context of planning quality management?

<p>A standard of measurement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a quality management process?

<p>Executing quality assurance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of 'controlling quality' in project quality management?

<p>Monitoring specific project results to ensure compliance with standards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What numerical probability was caused by a computer program change in 1981 that affected the space shuttle's onboard computers synchronization?

<p>1-in-67 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused the 1986 hospital patient fatalities involving the Therac 25 machine?

<p>Software problem causing the machine to ignore calibration data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the direct consequence for Wells Fargo bank due to their quality issues?

<p>Forced to cease any business expansion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the public's general attitude toward the quality of IT products?

<p>Most people simply accept poor quality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the Facebook data breach occur?

<p>2018 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the quality management field regard as very important?

<p>Ensuring high standards of IT products (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which industry product's quality is commonly joked about?

<p>IT products (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What incident in 1981 showed the risks associated with even small timing differences in computer programs?

<p>Space shuttle launch abort (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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