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D. Perform a feasibility study.

15. You’re a project manager working on a software development project. You are
working hand in hand with a systems analyst who is considered an expert in her
field. She has years of experience working for the organization and understands not
only systems development but also the business area the system will support.
Which person should make the decisions about the management of the project?

A. Project manager

B. Systems analyst

C. Project manager with input from systems analyst

D. Systems analyst with input from project manager

16. What is one disadvantage of a projectized organization?

A. The organization doesn’t work on anything that isn’t project-related.

B. Costs are high because specialized skills are required to complete projects in this
type of structure.

C. The functional managers have control over which team members are assigned to
projects.

D. Once the project is completed, the project team members may not have other
projects to work on.

17. Which of the following are reasons for bringing about a project? Choose three.

A. Feasibility study

B. Market demand

C. Business case justification

D. Strategic opportunity

E. Stakeholder needs

F. Social needs

18. Your project has expected cash inflows of $7.8 million in today’s dollars. The

project’s initial investment is $9.2 million. Which of the following is true?
A. The discounted cash flows are lower than the initial investment, so this project

should be rejected.

B. The discounted cash flows are lower than the initial investment, so this project
should be accepted.

C. NPV is less than zero, so this project should be rejected.

D. NPV is greater than zero, so this project should be accepted.

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