Which of the following describes one of the project management principles?

A. Tell teams what you want, but don't tell them how to do it.

B. Give team members clear instructions how to get the job done.

C. Assign project objectives to individuals to complete.

D. Within a team, the operative word is "me" because each person must achieve his or her objectives.

Question 62

In terms of project management, work should be broken into tasks that are a week or less in duration and that produce something of value every __________ days.

A. 5 to 10

B. 20 to 40

C. 30 to 90

D. 90 to 120

Question 63

Types of systems in retail include which of the following?

A. Enterprise resource planning, bar code readers, and pin pad devices

B. Bar code recorders, kiosks, and uninterruptible power supplies

C. Material requirements planning, bar code recorders, and kiosks

D. Distribution planning systems, bar code recorders, and kiosks

Question 64

Which two major steps are taken to lay out a work plan for a conceptual system design?

A. Conduct process mapping and build the technical architecture

B. Utilize time boxing and conduct process mapping

C. Create a process flow diagram and conduct process mapping

D. Create a process flow diagram and build and test a prototype

Question 65

The steps taken to lay out a work plan for a conceptual system design should be done under which of the following conditions?

A. In different phases

B. In sequence

C. Simultaneously

D. In most cases, completed 6 to 9 months apart

Question 66

A system prototype is best described by which of the following?

A. A model or sample system that is believed to effectively support new processes

B. A floor plan or facade

C. A systems hardware, data base, and operating system

D. A second system test in a live environment

Question 67

Which of the following best describes one of the two kinds of prototypes?

A. Technical architecture, which will support the user interface

B. User interface, which is the behind-the-scenes activities

C. Technical architecture, which is what users see

D. Technical architecture, which should be "intuitively obvious"

Question 68

A process decomposition diagram is best described by which of the following?

A. Another word for beta

B. Called technical architecture

C. A model that will effectively support new processes

D. A fancy term for maps or flow charts

Question 69

Which statement is true regarding hardware and software to be used?

A. The technical architecture should not be challenged.

B. Components must be assembled in a test environment and tried out to see if they work as advertised.

C. Database packages need not be installed on the system platform on which it is intended to run.

D. Benchmarking data is not important.

Question 70

Which statement is true regarding technical components?

A. Until they have been used for two years, it is not wise to take performance statistics at face value.

B. They need not be installed on the system platform on which it is intended to run.

C. Their performance statistics gathered in the first year are completely reliable.

D. Poor performance statistics do not mean that the production version will be bad.

Question 71

Which statement below best describes one of the most basic concepts of a user interface?

A. A person should be able to figure out the coding procedures even without programming training.

B. A person should be able to figure out the basics of the new system within 20 minutes if they already know the activity.

C. A person should be able to figure out the technical architecture.

D. A person who uses the user interface would add no value in the development process.

Question 72

Project teams are assigned responsibility for specific objectives. The people on the teams are responsible for:

A. mapping out the objectives in the overall plan.

B. looking for opportunities to do tasks in sequence so there is no overlap.

C. mapping out the sequence of tasks they will perform to achieve objectives.

D. working with the project office personnel regarding overruns to the project.

Question 73

Project teams are assigned responsibility for specific objectives. The team leader is responsible for:

A. overseeing the creation of a detailed plan and budget.

B. laying out the sequence of tasks to achieve objectives.

C. looking for opportunities to do tasks in sequence so there is no overlap.

D. looking for opportunities to hire close friends and family.

Question 74

Project teams are assigned responsibility for specific objectives. The team leader is also responsible for:

A. looking for ways to run activities in parallel.

B. establishing goals and performance objectives for another team.

C. working with project office personnel to map the sequence of tasks.

D. redesigning the technical infrastructure as he or she sees fit.

Question 75

Project teams are assigned responsibility for specific objectives, which fall under the deliverable "detailed plan and budget." This is part of what system development sequence?

A. Performance target

B. Define

C. User interface

D. Design

Question 76

Which statement is true regarding the budget bottom line at the end of the planning process?

A. It can have an error rate of +/- 10%.

B. It should be close, but no one expects it to be too close.

C. It should be the final, accurate cost of the project.

D. It can be a best guess or best effort.

Question 77

By the end of the deliverable "detailed plan and budget," __________ of the total project costs have been spent.

A. 5 to 10%

B. 10 to 20%

C. 20 to 40%

D. Nearly 70%

Question 78

What statement is true regarding the Build phase?

A. It is the point at which changes should be made.

B. It is the "go for it" phase.

C. The costs of false starts are insignificant.

D. Having a realistic time frame is not significant until the project gets closer to the end.

Question 79

What statement is true regarding planning and budgeting at the Build phase?

A. There is a great deal of flexibility in regard to schedule changes and cost overruns.

B. There is a tendency for people to hide bad news or cost overruns.

C. The administrative office is not too involved at this point.

D. The plan and budget generally do not become outdated in this phase of the project.

Question 80

What statement is true regarding system test and rollout?

A. Step 1 is to do a system test with all system components in place.

B. Step 1 is to go to beta testing.

C. Step 1 is to go to pilot testing.

D. Step 1 is to develop field documentation.

Question 81

According to your text, what has happened in the world since the invention of online communication?

A. The invention of inventory management and truck identification technology

B. The combining of types of technology with people skills

C. The evolution of the always-off connection

D. Less efficiency in terms of speed

Question 82

Supply chain management is:

A. a domination game.

B. an effort to form monopolies.

C. a process of coordination between companies.

D. a process to exploit trading partners.

Question 83

Power on demand refers to which of the following?

A. The level of visibility in demand

B. That multidirectional communication networks are always on

C. The functionality of software

D. The inability to maintain integration

Question 84

Which of the following best describes global sourcing?

A. The ability of a company to get what it needs from anywhere on the globe

B. The exploitation of resources in developing countries

C. A process of in-sourcing

D. A governmental initiative to help develop third-world countries

Question 85

Which of the following has been identified as technology that has allowed the development of global sourcing?

A. System development processes such as the "system development sequence"

B. The emergence of project management

C. The use of communication technology

D. The use of common currency

Question 86

In terms of global sourcing, which of the following is considered an external risk category?

A. Supply risk

B. Process risk

C. Mitigation risk

D. Control risk

Question 87

Internal risks can be categorized by which of the following?

A. Control risks

B. Environmental risks

C. Demand risks

D. Upstream flow of information

Question 88

Retail supply chain partners will most likely be impacted by which of the following types of technology in the future?

A. Radio frequency product codes

B. Global trade identification numbers

C. Voice-activated frequency identification

D. Frequency identification bar codes

Question 89

Universal product codes are commonly known as which of the following?

A. Radio frequency identification

B. Bar codes

C. Voice-activated technology

D. Global trade identification numbers

Question 90

Radio frequency identification is best described by which of the following?

A. Small computer chips, which are placed on products

B. Capable of transmitting only small volumes of information

C. Has a 13-digit electronic numbering system

D. Works off voice-activation technology

Question 91

Which statement is true regarding trade exchanges?

A. Participants are typically mom-and-pop shops.

B. They were designed to be a one-stop shop for small firms.

C. They are competitors that promote unfair trade.

D. They are competitors that join forces to buy goods together.

Question 92

Which statement best describes a self-adjusting feedback loop?

A. It is also known as "plan, do, check, act."

B. It is a popular quality control philosophy.

C. It tracks performance and makes necessary adjustments.

D. It was developed by Edward Deming.

Question 93

How does a self-adjusting feedback loop impact the supply chain?

A. Companies begin to collect and share data as a by-product of their interactions.

B. It really does not affect the supply chain.

C. It is a huge administrative effort.

D. It detracts from product development efforts.

Question 94

In relationship to strategy, which of the following are prerequisite conditions to qualify as a "game"?

A. People must be careful not to have a stake in the game.

B. People must allow assignment of roles.

C. People must understand the rules of the game.

D. People must be OK with not being able to see results of their actions.

Question 95

Current supply chain management trends include which of the following?

A. Inventory management and product identification technology

B. The "always off" connection

C. Tactical thinking in supply chains

D. Combining various type of technology without people

Question 96

Which of the following has been identified as technology that has allowed the development of global sourcing?

A. The use of common currency

B. The emergence of project management

C. International freight companies have developed more sophisticated vessels

D. System development processes such as the "system development sequence"

Question 97

Which statement is true regarding total acquisition costs?

A. They should only consider labor costs.

B. They should exclude transportation costs as this is a cost of doing business.

C. They should exclude known risk factors in different countries.

D. When all costs (to include transportation) are considered, outsourcing may not be as attractive as originally thought.

Question 98

Emergent behavior is best described by which of the following?

A. It is a combination of disconnected ideas from around the globe.

B. It is governed by one-way feedback.

C. It is an old term for domination.

D. It begins to self-organize to form a more intelligent higher-level system.

Question 99

Which statement is true regarding Grocery Manufacturers of America?

A. It is just another grocery store chain.

B. It is a division of the Federal Food Administration.

C. It was developed to monitor quality standards.

D. It is one of the largest trade exchanges.

Question 100

Which statement best describes adaptive networks?

A. They use real-time information to control excessive market swings.

B. This theory is less powerful than what was created by the steam engine.

C. Retailers should be very concerned about their use.

D. They stifle collaboration.