CIS Project Planning & Governance Flashcards
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Which document formally authorizes a CIS implementation project and grants the project manager authority to apply resources?
Answer: Project Charter
The Project Charter formally authorizes the project and grants the project manager authority to use organizational resources.
What is the primary purpose of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in a CIS implementation?
Answer: To decompose the project scope into manageable work packages
A WBS decomposes the total project scope into smaller, manageable work packages to enable planning and control.
During CIS project governance, a steering committee is BEST responsible for:
Answer: Resolving escalated issues and approving major scope changes
A steering committee provides executive oversight, resolves escalated issues, and approves significant scope or budget changes.
Which estimation technique uses analogies from previous similar projects to forecast CIS implementation effort?
Answer: Analogous estimating
Analogous estimating leverages historical data from similar past projects to estimate current project effort or duration.
A RACI chart in a CIS project defines who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and:
Answer: Informed
RACI stands for Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed, clarifying roles for each project task.
What is the critical path in a CIS implementation project schedule?
Answer: The longest path of dependent tasks that determines the minimum project duration
The critical path is the longest sequence of dependent activities and directly determines the earliest possible project completion date.