SSCI-301: Project Management Final Revision Contents
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What is the definition of a program in the context of project management?

  • A set of unrelated projects
  • A single project with multiple objectives
  • A collection of stakeholder perspectives
  • A group of related projects (correct)

Who is responsible for high-level support of the projects?

  • Project manager
  • Project sponsor (correct)
  • Program manager
  • Stakeholder

What are stakeholders in the context of project management?

  • Entities that define the project scope
  • Entities that are affected by the project (correct)
  • Entities that fund the project
  • Entities that manage the project

What does project management involve?

<p>Application of knowledge and skills to project activities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the unique features of IS (Information Systems) projects?

<p>Changing technological context and difficulty of hiring IS employees (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a portfolio refer to in project management?

<p>A group of projects or programs to reach strategic objectives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which order do the project management process groups occur?

<p>Initiating -&gt; Planning -&gt; Monitoring -&gt; Executing -&gt; Closing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 skills of a Project Manager mentioned in the text?

<p>Leadership, Communication, Strategic and Business Management skills (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of a Generic Life Cycle mentioned in the text?

<p>Probability of success is lowest at the end. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which life cycle focuses on rapid feedback and quick delivery of project subsets?

<p>Agile life cycle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a phase gate in project management?

<p>To conduct a review of deliverables at the end of a phase. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what order do the phases of SDLC occur from scratch or maintenance?

<p>Planning -&gt; Analysis -&gt; Design -&gt; Implementation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Project Management Information System (PMIS)?

<p>To support managing a project through manual and software tools. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is considered a failure factor in projects?

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

What is the degree to which objectives are achieved on time, budget, quality and scope known as in project success?

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

What type of life cycle uses prototypes to gain feedback?

<p>Iterative life cycle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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