Test on IS Strategy, Planning, and Project Management

Question 1: The IS Committee, a precondition for the development of an IS Plan, is typically composed exclusively of IT Managers and a representative from upper management.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that the IS Committee is usually composed of a management representative, IT Managers, and a multidisciplinary work team, not exclusively IT Managers and a management representative.

Question 2: Which of the following aspects is assessed during the 'operational feasibility' stage of an IS project?

A. Whether the required technology is available and accessible for implementation and maintenance.

B. If the project's benefits justify its overall costs and the costs of not proceeding with it.

C. If there is a real need for the project, no undesired effects, and support from users.

D. The strategic importance of the project and its alignment with business objectives.

Explanation: Operational feasibility evaluates if there is a real need for the project, if it will have no undesired effects, and if it has support from users. Technical feasibility concerns the availability and accessibility of technology, while economic feasibility assesses if benefits justify costs.

Question 3: Prototyping is one of the development methodologies that can be used when carrying out a new Information System.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that 'How is the new IS carried out: can follow different development methodologies' and list 'development by Prototyping' as one such methodology. It also mentions 'Agile methodologies = More flexible development approaches... Examples include: Prototyping, Scrum and agile development.'

Question 4: When a company fully outsources its entire IT function, internal leadership and monitoring are no longer required because the external provider assumes complete responsibility for all IT-related decisions and operations.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Even with full outsourcing, it is necessary for the company to define priorities, monitor performance, and control service quality of the external provider. Trust, fluid communication, adequate control, and management mechanisms are crucial for success, indicating ongoing internal involvement.

Question 5: Which of the following statements accurately describe key characteristics of the Agile methodology and its sprint cycles, according to the provided study materials?

A. Agile methodologies define all requirements and solutions at the beginning of the project, focusing on long-term planning.

B. Development in Agile is incremental, building the system in small improvements over time, with sprints typically lasting 2-4 weeks.

C. Agile projects emphasize flexibility to changes, with continuous incorporation of improvements and evolving scope.

D. During a sprint, client feedback is gathered through demos at the end, allowing for continuous project improvement and redefinition.

Explanation: Agile methodologies are more flexible, with requirements and solutions evolving during the project, rather than being defined entirely at the beginning. Development is incremental, and a 'Sprint' is a short development cycle lasting 2-4 weeks. Flexibility to changes is fundamental, and the project scope evolves. Continuous contact with the client is maintained, with progress evaluated through demos at the end of each sprint, and client feedback used to improve and redefine the project.