Multiple Choice Chapter 7
1. The project management life cycle:
a. Provides a structure for defining requirements and developing applications
b. Is focused on project scope, schedule, and budget
c. Is focused on the analysis, construction, and testing of applications
d. Provides a structure for evaluating IT investments
2. Effective project management ensures that:
a. Processes are explicitly defined, managed, measured, controlled and
effective
b. Applications are designed, developed and implemented
c. Project tasks are defined, resources are available, and completed on time
and within budget
d. The project has included all the costs of the technology solutions
3. During the planning phase, the auditor can :
a. Review project deliverables to identify control weaknesses
b. Review project management processes for appropriateness
c. Facilitate communication between the project team and senior
management
d. Facilitate communication between function and raise issues
4. A project management process review would assess
a. The adequacy of the control environment for managing projects
b. The right solution is selected that integrates with other technology
components
c. Clearly defined requirements in the Request for Proposal
d. Ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and with full
functionality
5. Project management tools allow the user to :
a. Track metrics for measuring third party vendors
b. Help determine which vendor products to use
c. Provide a process for governing investments in information technology
d. Define tasks, dependencies, and track progress
6. key tasks an IT auditor should perform:
a. Check project management tolls for proper usage
b. Assess readiness for implementation
c. Maintain independence in order to remain objective
d. All of the above
7. Which of the following is not a process risk ?
a. Processes are explicitly defined, managed, measured, controlled and
effective
b. Lack of strategic direction
c. Lack of project management standards
d. Negative organizational climate
8. Which of the following is not a project risk ?
a. Review project deliverables to identify control weaknesses
b. Inexperienced staff
c. Lack of management commitment
d. Project complexity and magnitude