Topic 7: Final Test: The Business Of It Already Passed

Upon nearing the deadline for his team's software project, Alan is worried that they will not have an adequate budget to complete their project on time. To save money, he decides to purchase a server that does not meet the original specifications of the project in order to reduce costs. Later, the team discovers that the server cannot keep up with the demand placed on it, which puts the success of the project at risk. This is a prime example of what type of risk? a.) scope creep b.) improper skill sets c.) unnecessary requirements d.) cutting corners {Ans: d.) cutting corners}The following questions are likely to be faced in which part of the initiation phase? What obstacles are we likely to face? Is the money necessary to complete this project worth it in the long run? Will team members stay interested and engaged? a.) problem definition b.) resource allocation c.) risk management d.) none of the above {Ans: c.) risk management}In any given organization, the main goal of the IT department is to _______________ . a.) help promote company products and services online b.) correct any and all system/networking issues quickly and flawlessly c.) purchase and install