GIS Project Management 5

Question 1

During planning for a regional GIS data integration project, the team uses a Delphi technique. What is its purpose?

Accepted Answer

To reach expert consensus on estimates or risk assessments anonymously

Answer

The Delphi technique iteratively gathers anonymous expert opinions to build consensus on estimates or risk likelihood.

Question 2

What is 'gold plating' in the context of a GIS project, and why is it discouraged?

Accepted Answer

Adding extra features beyond the agreed scope without approval, risking resources and scope integrity

Answer

Gold plating adds unauthorized enhancements that consume resources and may introduce unintended problems, even if well-intentioned.

Question 3

A GIS project sponsor requests a project status report showing forecasted final cost. Which EVM metric provides this?

Accepted Answer

Estimate at Completion (EAC)

Answer

EAC forecasts the total expected cost at project completion based on current cost performance.

Question 4

In a GIS implementation project, which stakeholder analysis output helps prioritize engagement strategies?

Accepted Answer

Stakeholder power/interest grid

Answer

A power/interest grid categorizes stakeholders by their influence and interest level, guiding how much attention each group requires.

Question 5

A GIS project schedule shows Total Float of zero for several tasks. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Those tasks are on the critical path and cannot be delayed without delaying the project

Answer

Zero total float means any delay to those tasks will directly delay the project's end date — they are on the critical path.

GIS - Geographic Information System Practice Test