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The developers involved in the enhancement are not engaged in supporting the system.
The developers involved in the enhancement are not engaged in supporting the system.
False
No need for rigorous ‘regression testing’ is required to ensure that the new enhancements do not damage parts of the existing system.
No need for rigorous ‘regression testing’ is required to ensure that the new enhancements do not damage parts of the existing system.
False
Consultancy and business analysis assignments have a fixed budget and timescale.
Consultancy and business analysis assignments have a fixed budget and timescale.
False
The scope of consultancy projects is easily defined and fixed.
The scope of consultancy projects is easily defined and fixed.
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The success of a systems migration project is judged by the speed of the transition.
The success of a systems migration project is judged by the speed of the transition.
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Infrastructure projects involve replacing existing operational systems.
Infrastructure projects involve replacing existing operational systems.
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Managers of infrastructure projects do not need to consider maintaining ‘business as usual’.
Managers of infrastructure projects do not need to consider maintaining ‘business as usual’.
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Outsourcing projects involve doing all the work in-house.
Outsourcing projects involve doing all the work in-house.
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The main challenge in systems migration projects is the lack of equipment.
The main challenge in systems migration projects is the lack of equipment.
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Infrastructure projects include the construction of new buildings.
Infrastructure projects include the construction of new buildings.
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Study Notes
Project Management
- Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements.
- Project management processes comprise five process groups: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing.
Types of Information System Projects
- There are nine broad types of IS projects, including:
- Software development projects
- Package implementation projects
- System enhancement projects
- Consultancy and business analysis assignments
- Systems migration projects
- Infrastructure projects
- Outsourcing (and in-sourcing) projects
Software Development Projects
- Involve specifying, designing, developing, testing, and implementing a new system for a customer.
- Require flexibility and stakeholder-management skills.
Package Implementation Projects
- Involve buying a pre-existing software package and installing it.
- Require managing sub-projects, ensuring suppliers meet claims, and managing customer expectations.
System Enhancement Projects
- Involve enhancing an existing system to provide new features or functions.
- Require keeping the existing system operational while work proceeds on the enhancement.
Consultancy and Business Analysis Assignments
- Involve investigating a business issue and proposing solutions using information technology.
- Require flexible budget and timescale management, and defining project scope.
Systems Migration Projects
- Involve moving an existing operational system to a new operating environment.
- Success is judged by smooth transition and minimal interruption to workload.
Infrastructure Projects
- Involve introducing or replacing hardware, servers, or PCs.
- Require maintaining business as usual while putting in place new infrastructure.
Outsourcing (and In-sourcing) Projects
- Involve subcontracting work to external or internal parties.
- Require managing supplier relationships and expectations.
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of project management, including types of information system projects, business strategy, project selection, planning, and monitoring progress.
