Studies of IT Projects Reveal That

question 17

Multiple Choice

Studies of IT projects reveal that:

• A) Initial cost estimates are overrun by an average of 15%.
• B) Over 66% of IT projects were delivered to customers but not used.
• C) About 25% of all IT projects become runaways by overshooting budgets and timetables.
• D) Up to 75% of software projects are cancelled.

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