IT Project Management Fundamentals
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What is the primary role of a project manager in an IT project?

  • To coordinate only the scheduling of tasks
  • To oversee only the technical aspects of the project
  • To manage the scope and budget of the project (correct)
  • To ensure the quality of the product delivered
  • What is the main challenge in systems development projects?

  • Estimating the completion time and cost of each task
  • Creating a work breakdown structure
  • Managing the project team's workload
  • Finding the optimal balance among cost, scope, and time (correct)
  • What is the purpose of PERT/CPM charts in project management?

  • To create a work breakdown structure
  • To guide, supervise, and coordinate the project team's workload
  • To identify task patterns
  • To schedule and monitor project tasks (correct)
  • What are the four main functions of a project manager?

    <p>Planning, scheduling, reporting, and controlling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of a successful IT project?

    <p>To deliver a quality product that satisfies users and meets requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

    <p>To break down a project into smaller, manageable tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a task or activity in a project?

    <p>It has a beginning and an end, and requires company resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a Gantt chart and a PERT/CPM chart?

    <p>A Gantt chart is a top-down technique, while a PERT/CPM chart is a bottom-up technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an event or milestone in a project?

    <p>To serve as a recognizable reference point to monitor progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of reporting in project management?

    <p>To provide information to management, users, and the project team</p> Signup and view all the answers

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