CIS CIS Project Planning & Governance

Question 1

Which document formally authorizes a CIS implementation project and grants the project manager authority to apply resources?

Accepted Answer

Project Charter

Answer

The Project Charter formally authorizes the project and grants the project manager authority to use organizational resources.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in a CIS implementation?

Accepted Answer

To decompose the project scope into manageable work packages

Answer

A WBS decomposes the total project scope into smaller, manageable work packages to enable planning and control.

Question 3

During CIS project governance, a steering committee is BEST responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Resolving escalated issues and approving major scope changes

Answer

A steering committee provides executive oversight, resolves escalated issues, and approves significant scope or budget changes.

Question 4

Which estimation technique uses analogies from previous similar projects to forecast CIS implementation effort?

Accepted Answer

Analogous estimating

Answer

Analogous estimating leverages historical data from similar past projects to estimate current project effort or duration.

Question 5

A RACI chart in a CIS project defines who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and:

Accepted Answer

Informed

Answer

RACI stands for Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed, clarifying roles for each project task.

(CIS) Certified Implementation Specialist Practice Test