Q44. In a system development project, a flowchart of the development process is created to perform quality management. Which of the following is an appropriate purpose of using such a flowchart?
a) To consider where and what kind of problem is likely to occur in the work processes b) To determine whether the usage rate of the system is within the expected range c) To identify the relationships between major problems in project execution and latent causes of the problems d) To assess the frequency of problem occurrence on a per-cause basis in order to resolve the causes of the most problems
Q45. Which of the following is an appropriate explanation of decomposition that is performed to create the WBS of a system development project?
a) The cost and time required to create project deliverables can be estimated, and it is desirable that decomposition be performed up to the manageable level. b) When system development is outsourced, all decomposition of deliverables should be left to the discretion of the outsourcee that creates the deliverables. c) Since a meeting that is held to report the progress of a project is a means of communication, the meeting is not subject to decomposition. d) If there are some experiences in developing similar systems, it is not necessary to perform decomposition again.
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Q46. In project management, it is necessary to manage cost, time, quality, and other factors. Which of the following is an appropriate description concerning project management?
a) Since cost, time, and quality differ in order of priority according to constraints, a balance among these must be achieved. b) Since cost, time, and quality are all independent of each other, there is no need to achieve a balance among these. c) Since cost and quality are in direct proportion to each other, management can be performed with the focus on either one of these. d) Since cost and time are in inverse proportion to each other, management can be performed with the focus on either one of these.
Q47. Which of the following is an appropriate activity that is performed in “project scope management” defined in the PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) Guide?
a) Organizing a project team and developing staff members b) Defining all activities required for a project without any omissions c) Identifying the stakeholders of a project and deciding the communication method d) Identifying the project risks and considering appropriate action plans