GIS Project Management 2

Question 1

In a GIS project, what does a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) primarily help you accomplish?

Accepted Answer

Decompose project scope into manageable deliverables

Answer

A WBS breaks the total project scope into smaller, manageable components to improve planning and accountability.

Question 2

Which risk response strategy involves contracting a third-party vendor to handle data conversion in a GIS project?

Accepted Answer

Transfer

Answer

Transferring risk shifts responsibility to another party, such as outsourcing risky data conversion tasks to a vendor.

Question 3

A GIS project manager notices that geospatial data deliverables are consistently behind schedule. Which PM tool best visualizes task dependencies causing the delay?

Accepted Answer

Network diagram (PDM)

Answer

A Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM) network diagram shows task dependencies and helps identify bottlenecks on the critical path.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a GIS project charter?

Accepted Answer

Formally authorize the project and identify the project manager

Answer

The project charter formally authorizes the project, names the project manager, and provides high-level scope and objectives.

Question 5

During a GIS implementation project, stakeholders request adding aerial photography analysis midway through. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Scope creep

Answer

Scope creep occurs when new features or requirements are added to a project without formal change control.

GIS - Geographic Information System Practice Test

GIS - Geographic Information System Practice Test

GIS Project Management 2