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What is the fourth dimension added to a project, besides limited resources, budget, and time?
What is the fourth dimension added to a project, besides limited resources, budget, and time?
- Stakeholder engagement
- Customer satisfaction (correct)
- Quality assurance
- Risk management
In project management, what is the purpose of having controlling measures?
In project management, what is the purpose of having controlling measures?
- To enhance project scope
- To ensure project closure
- To reduce project costs
- To tackle and manage project risks (correct)
Why is it important to release unconsumed resources and budget after finishing a project?
Why is it important to release unconsumed resources and budget after finishing a project?
- To reward project team members
- To utilize the leftover resources in other areas
- To maintain accurate financial records
- To invest in future projects (correct)
What is the main purpose of having a proper project closure?
What is the main purpose of having a proper project closure?
Which aspect of a project ensures that the goal achieved satisfies the customer?
Which aspect of a project ensures that the goal achieved satisfies the customer?
Why is it necessary to have a project plan before executing a project?
Why is it necessary to have a project plan before executing a project?
Why is it important for detailed project planning to be done only after the project team has complete requirements?
Why is it important for detailed project planning to be done only after the project team has complete requirements?
What is the significance of preparing project charter during the initiation phase of a software product implementation project?
What is the significance of preparing project charter during the initiation phase of a software product implementation project?
How do software projects differ from other projects in terms of risks?
How do software projects differ from other projects in terms of risks?
What role does advancement in technology play in reducing the implementation time of ERP systems?
What role does advancement in technology play in reducing the implementation time of ERP systems?
How do incomplete details about project requirements and scope affect project planning?
How do incomplete details about project requirements and scope affect project planning?
What is a critical element that determines when detailed project planning is conducted?
What is a critical element that determines when detailed project planning is conducted?
What characterizes a plain vanilla implementation of a software product?
What characterizes a plain vanilla implementation of a software product?
What distinguishes ERPs, SCM systems, and CRM systems from small COTS applications in terms of implementation?
What distinguishes ERPs, SCM systems, and CRM systems from small COTS applications in terms of implementation?
What is the primary difference between a plain vanilla implementation and a customized implementation of a software product?
What is the primary difference between a plain vanilla implementation and a customized implementation of a software product?
How do plain vanilla implementations of software products usually differ from implementations with customization?
How do plain vanilla implementations of software products usually differ from implementations with customization?
In the context of software product implementation, what is a common characteristic of ERPs, SCM systems, and CRM systems?
In the context of software product implementation, what is a common characteristic of ERPs, SCM systems, and CRM systems?
Why do bigger COTS applications like ERPs, SCM systems, CRM systems require much effort for implementation?
Why do bigger COTS applications like ERPs, SCM systems, CRM systems require much effort for implementation?
Why do software vendors thoroughly test their products before introducing them to the market?
Why do software vendors thoroughly test their products before introducing them to the market?
What is a common reason for software products with many bugs failing on the market?
What is a common reason for software products with many bugs failing on the market?
How do most COTS systems allow for easy integration with other systems?
How do most COTS systems allow for easy integration with other systems?
What defines software as a service (SaaS) applications in comparison to general-purpose applications?
What defines software as a service (SaaS) applications in comparison to general-purpose applications?
In the context of software project management, what could be a potential risk of developing large enterprise-level software products like ERP systems?
In the context of software project management, what could be a potential risk of developing large enterprise-level software products like ERP systems?
Why is it important for software vendors to ensure their products have open interfaces for easy integration?
Why is it important for software vendors to ensure their products have open interfaces for easy integration?