Description : Risk in project management is defined as A.An uncertain event that, if it occurs, has a positive effect on project objectives B.An uncertain event that, if it occurs, has a negative ... effect on project objectives D.An uncertain event that do not have any effect on project objectives
Last Answer : C.An uncertain event that, if it occurs, has a positive or negative effect on project objectives
Description : Which of the following statements about risk is true? Select one: a. Project risk focuses on identifying, assessing, and eliminating the risks on the project. b. Risk management is all ... are no risk-free projects. e. Risk management involves identification, evaluation, and elevation of risk
Last Answer : d. There are no risk-free projects.
Description : All of the following statements are true regarding risk events except which one? Choose the least correct answer. A. Project risks are uncertain events. B. If risks occur, they can ... that have more perceived rewards to the organization than the consequences of the risk should be accepted.
Last Answer : C. Unknown risks are threats to the project objectives, and nothing can be done to plan for them.
Description : Which one of the following best describes a project issue? a. A major problem that requires formal escalation. b. A problem that the project manager has to deal with on a day-to-day basis. c. An uncertain event that may or may not occur. d. An opportunity that occurs through change control.
Last Answer : a. A major problem that requires formal escalation.
Description : Fill in the blank. There is _______ correlation between project complexity and project risk. Select one: a. an unknown b. a positive c. no d. a negative e. a general
Last Answer : b. a positive
Description : The process of assessing the probability and consequences of identified risks to the project objectives, assigning a risk score to each risk, and creating a list of prioritized risks describes ... Risk Analysis B. Risk Identification C. Qualitative Risk Analysis D. Risk Management Planning
Last Answer : C. Qualitative Risk Analysis
Description : PERT chart can be used to track the tasks of a project when task time estimates are fairly uncertain.
Last Answer : Ans: True
Description : An Expected Monetary Value (EMV) of $100000 on a potential project event in the project means which of the following? Select one: a. A number that can be ignored b. An opportunity that ... Actual investment returns on the event e. A threat that must be considered to minimize the project risk
Last Answer : b. An opportunity that must be explored
Description : Fill in the blank. Risk represents the likelihood that an event will happen during the life of the project that will negatively affect the ________________ of project goals. Select one: a. scope creep b. achievement c. float d. rough order of magnitude e. slack
Last Answer : b. achievement
Description : Risk Event Graph is having following on X axis A.Gantt Chart B.Work Break Down Structure C.Project Life Cycle D.Splitting
Last Answer : C.Project Life Cycle
Description : Political unrest, budget overruns, size and complexity of the project Answer: B (8)Decision trees are best used for : 1. Determining the interaction of the amount at stake and the expected ... and the associated events 4. A flow chart which determines the standard deviation of the risk event
Last Answer : 3. An illustration of how to see the interactions between decisions and the associated events
Description : The Three attributes of project risk are _________, ___________ and ___________. 1. What might happen, who it happens to, and how much will it cost 2. Notification, frequency of relevant events, ... planning, total number of risk events 5. Risk event, probability occurrence, the amount at stake
Last Answer : 5. Risk event, probability occurrence, the amount at stake
Description : In project management, which of the following is NOT a method of reducing the impact of an unexpected event? (A) Risk avoidance (B) Risk sharing (C) Risk transfer (D) Risk elimination
Last Answer : D) Risk elimination
Description : The cost impact of a risk event occurring as a project proceeds through its life cycle tends to A. Slowly rise B. Slowly drop C. Drop sharply and then level out D. Rise sharply and then level out
Last Answer : A. Slowly rise
Description : Which one of the following statements best defines an estimate? a. An approximation of project time and cost targets, refined throughout the project life cycle. b. A prediction of a future ... . A situation that affects or influences the outcome of the project expressed in time or cost terms
Last Answer : a. An approximation of project time and cost targets, refined throughout the project life cycle.
Description : Which one of the following statements best defines an estimate? a. An approximation of project time and cost targets, refined throughout the project life cycle. b. A prediction of a future ... . A situation that affects or influences the outcome of the project expressed in time or cost terms.
Description : Why is it important to understand your Stakeholders? A. They may work in a different department or company B. They may have different technical backgrounds C. They may not care about the project D. They can be a positive or negative influence on the project (Ans.)
Last Answer : D. They can be a positive or negative influence on the project (Ans.)
Description : Identify the incorrect statement in connection with working capital management. A. Long-term funds are more expensive than short-term funds but also riskier B. The objectives of ... fluctuating current assets E. Aggressive financing policies increase profitability at the cost of higher risk
Last Answer : A. Long-term funds are more expensive than short-term funds but also riskier
Description : Which of the following statements is true of Insured Asset Allocation? A. It is aimed at benefiting from short-term under pricing and over pricing of assets. B. In this strategy the risk ... . It is a strategy aimed at achieving the objectives of the investor without depending on market timing
Last Answer : E. It is a strategy aimed at achieving the objectives of the investor without depending on market timing.
Description : The project life cycle consists of (A) Understanding the scope of the project (B) Objectives of the project (C) Formulation and planning various activities (D) All of the above
Last Answer : (D) All of the above
Description : . A key aspect of managing a project involves: a. defining which operational systems to put in place. b. identifying routine tasks. c. ensuring ongoing operations are maintained. d. planning to achieve defined objectives
Last Answer : d. planning to achieve defined objectives.
Description : Which statement best describes a responsibility of the project manager: a. to be the sole source of expertise for estimating techniques on cost and time. b. to deliver the project objectives to ... benefits. d. to delegate all accountability for managing time, cost and quality to team leaders.
Last Answer : b. to deliver the project objectives to enable benefits to be realised.
Description : What is the first step in project planning? Select one: a. Establish the objectives and scope. b. Determine the budget. c. Select the team organizational model. d. Determine project constraints. e. Inspect the deliverables.
Last Answer : a. Establish the objectives and scope.
Description : A ____ of activities that are used to achieve the project’s goals or objectives is known as the project life cycle.
Last Answer : Ans. Rational order
Description : Which of the following items should not be included in the project management plan? a) The techniques and case tools to be used b) Detailed schedules, budgets and resource ... development organisation, project responsibilities, managerial objectives and priorities e) None of the above.
Last Answer : c) The life cycle model to be used
Description : The project life cycle consists of (A)Understanding the scope of the project (B)Objectives of the project (C)Formulation and planning various activities (D)All of the above
Last Answer : (D)All of the above
Description : Boehm suggests an approach that addresses project objectives, milestones and schedules, responsibilities, management and technical approaches and required resources, This principle is called as . a. W3HH principle b. WHO principle c. W5HH principle d. None of the above.
Last Answer : c. W5HH principle
Description : Which of these characteristics are used to determine the scope of a project? a. Only performance. b. Only context. c. Information objectives, function, performance d. None of the above.
Last Answer : c. Information objectives, function, performance
Description : In resource allocation, the resources are allocated to a project in order that the…...............are attained a. Goals b. Objectives c. Both a, b d. None of the above
Last Answer : c. Both a, b
Description : The document that describes the project’s objectives and rules is called the project charter.
Description : A key factor in staffing a project involves motivating people to meet the project’s objectives, and the most effective way to do this is through the use of money and bonuses.
Last Answer : Ans: False
Description : All of the following statements are true regarding risks except for which one? Choose the least correct answer. A. Risks might be threats to the objectives of the project. B. Risks are ... Risks might be opportunities to the objectives of the project. D. Risks have causes and consequences.
Last Answer : B. Risks are certain events that may be threats or opportunities to the objectives of the project
Description : What is a project? A. A permanent endeavor that consumes resources, has objectives based on specifications, and consumes resources. (Ans.) B. A temporary endeavor which uses a series of ... , defined start and end dates, have funding limits, consume resources, and create a lasting outcome.
Last Answer : A. A permanent endeavor that consumes resources, has objectives based on specifications, and consumes resources. (Ans.)
Description : In which of the following stages are project objectives established, teams formed, and major responsibilities assigned? A. Conceptualizing B. Defining (Ans.) C. Planning D. Executing
Last Answer : B. Defining (Ans.)
Description : A key aspect of managing a project involves: a. defining which operational systems to put in place. b. identifying routine tasks. c. ensuring ongoing operations are maintained. d. planning to achieve defined objectives.
Description : When developing a project's scope statement, which of the following should not be included? 1. Project justification. 2. Cost/benefit analysis 3. Project deliverables 4. Measurable objectives
Last Answer : 1. Project justification.
Description : A Project control system: 1. Monitors and controls the project's schedule, costs, scope, budgets etc 2. Is a mechanism which reacts to the current project status in order to endure ... 4. Is a system for controlling and executing project documentation in an uniform and timely manner
Last Answer : 1. Monitors and controls the project's schedule, costs, scope, budgets etc
Description : The Scope Statement should contain which of the following? 1. Project schedule 2. Project budget constraints 3. Summary of project tasks , deliverables and resources required 4. Project objectives
Last Answer : 4. Project objectives
Description : Which of the following can cause a communication barrier? 1. Differing perceptions as to project goals and objectives 2. Insufficient action on the part of the project manager 3. Competition for ... between managers and/ or other personnel 5. Resistance to change 6. All of the above
Last Answer : 6. All of the above
Description : On a project the project manager should strive for a "Quality Level" that : 1. is the highest level possible 2. is as close to the project objectives as possible 3. represents the least cost to the project. 4. Exceeds the specified requirements of the project.
Last Answer : 2. is as close to the project objectives as possible
Description : A project charter does not include ____ of the project. (A) scope (B) objectives (C) team (D) all above are included
Last Answer : (D) all above are included
Description : The project life cycle consists of A. Understanding the scope of the project B. Objectives of the project C. Formulation and planning various activities D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : A project has a 60% chance of a $100,000 profit and a 40 per cent of a US $100,000 loss. The Expected Monetary Value for the project is A. $100,000 profit B. $60,000 loss C. $ 20,000 profit D. $40,000 loss
Last Answer : C. $ 20,000 profit
Description : Work that continues throughout the project and does not relate to any specific phase of development is termed a(n) a) Milestone b) Project function c) Activity d) Task e) Baseline.
Last Answer : b) Project function
Description : In the project management theory, balancing scope, schedule, and cost goals is often termed as (A) triangular dilemma (B) triple constraint (C) fundamental trade-off (D) project portfolio management
Last Answer : (B) triple constraint
Description : A process that involves continuously improving and detailing a plan as more detail become available is termed as (A) project analysis (B) project enhancing (C) progressive deliberation (D) progressive elaboration
Last Answer : (D) progressive elaboration
Description : Constantine suggests four “organizational paradigms” for engineering teams. The best project team organizational model to use when handling extremely complex problems is a. Random paradigm b. Open paradigm c. Synchronous paradigm d. Closed paradigm
Last Answer : a. Random paradigm