Description : Estimates from the planning stage will need to be refined as the project progresses, because it is virtually impossible to develop an exact assessment of the project’s schedule before the analysis and design phases are conducted.
Last Answer : Ans: True
Description : A project budget estimate that is developed with the least amount of knowledge is known as which of the following? Select one: a. Rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimate b. Scope of work estimate c. Conceptual estimate d. Line estimate e. Milestone schedule estimate
Last Answer : c. Conceptual estimate
Description : The phases of a project life cycle are: a. starting, planning, control and closing. b. concept, definition, development, handover and closure. c. initiation, definition, planning, monitoring and operations. d. concept, definition, implementation and operations.
Last Answer : b. concept, definition, development, handover and closure.
Description : When is the project's amount at stake the lowest 1. conceptual 2. design 3. close-out 4. implementation
Last Answer : 1. conceptual
Description : When estimating project time schedules using industry standards for a systems project, the following values are acceptable: 15% for planning, 25% for analysis, 50% for design, and 10% for implementation.
Last Answer : Ans: False
Description : The life cycle can be said to consist of a series of phases. The classical model is referred to as the waterfall model. Which phase may be defined as The concept is explored and refined, ... client's requirements are elicited? (a) Requirements (b) Specification (c) Design d) Implementation
Last Answer : (a) Requirements
Description : The conceptual estimate is developed with the least amount of knowledge. When more information is known, the project team can develop a: Select one: a. work breakdown structure b. critical estimate c. rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimate d. scope of work e. ballpark estimate
Last Answer : c. rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimate
Description : The project closing process is essential to overall project planning. What is considered one of the most important steps in closing the project? 1. Insuring that plans are produced to implement ... . 3. Transition the lease of equipment to the owner 4. Satisfying the contractual obligations
Last Answer : 4. Satisfying the contractual obligations
Description : Following are the phases of Project Management Life Cycle. Arrange them in correct order 1. Design, 2. Marketing, 3. Analysis and evaluation, 4. Inspection, testing and delivery (A) 3-2-1-4 (B) 1-2-3-4 (C) 2-3-1-4 (D) 4-3-2-1
Last Answer : (A) 3-2-1-4
Last Answer : (D) 4-3-2-1
Description : In the project planning, which of the following is considered as the most basic parameter based on which all other estimates are made? A. project size B. project effort C. project duration D. project schedule
Last Answer : A. project size
Description : Complete the following statement. The method of incorporating change into project planning and execution processes is called the: Select one: a. project logic diagram. b. change management process. c. milestone schedule d. critical path e. rough order of magnitude
Last Answer : b. change management process.
Description : Which type of project cost estimate is the most accurate? 1. Preliminary 2. Definitive 3. Order of magnitude 4. Conceptual
Last Answer : 2. Definitive
Description : Once project planning is complete, project managers document their plan in A. SPMP document B. SRS document C. Detailed Design document D. Excel Sheet
Last Answer : A. SPMP document
Description : A planning method, which provides details of the work to accomplish, but also provide some preliminary description of the work to be done in later phases is called : 1. Progressive detailing 2. Rolling wave 3. Strategic 4. Operational
Last Answer : 2. Rolling wave
Description : Which one of the following is not a fundamental activity for processes in engineering ? a) Verification b) Validation c) design and implementation d) evolution e) specification
Last Answer : a) Verification
Description : Configuration management is best described as: a. control in the implementation of changes to project schedules. b. an organization to review proposed changes to the project deliverables ... and documentation. d. creation, maintenance and controlled change of the project deliverables.
Last Answer : d. creation, maintenance and controlled change of the project deliverables.
Description : Which of the following best describes a project environment? a. The type of organization concerned with implementation. b. The structured method used to control the project. c. The context within which a project is undertaken. d. An understanding of the risks involved in the project.
Last Answer : c. The context within which a project is undertaken.
Description : The most important problem faced in the implementation phase of a project is a delay in execution. (True/False)
Last Answer : Ans. True
Description : You are the project manager for a top-secret software project for an agency of the United States government. Your mission-should you choose to accept it-is to complete the project using internal resources ... of project ending is this? A. Starvation B. Extinction C. Addition D. Integration
Last Answer : C. Addition
Description : Configuration management is best described as: a. control in the implementation of changes to project schedules. b. an organisation to review proposed changes to the project deliverables ... and documentation. d. creation, maintenance and controlled change of the project deliverables.
Description : Which of the following best describes a project environment? a. The type of organisation concerned with implementation. b. The structured method used to control the project. c. The context within which a project is undertaken. d. An understanding of the risks involved in the project.
Description : The time necessary to complete a project is referred to as: 1. Implementation time 2. Life cycle 3. Operations cycle 4. Production cycle
Last Answer : 2. Life cycle
Description : One of the reasons a project life cycle is split into phases is to: a. facilitate formal go/no-go decision making during the project. b. balance the costs of work in each phase of ... the major deployments of resources throughout the project. d. chunk work into time periods of similar durations.
Last Answer : a. facilitate formal go/no-go decision making during the project.
Description : Which one of the following is captured in the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)? a. The life cycle phases. b. The logical order of tasks. c. The scope of the project. d. Project costs.
Last Answer : c. The scope of the project.
Description : According to PMBOK, project management process groups are iterative, which was originally defined by Walter Shewhart and later modified by Edward Deming. Generally, one outcome from a previous process can serve ... -Do-Check-Act cycle c. Project phases d. PM processes e. HR process cycle
Last Answer : b. Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle
Description : Project cycle is a collection of generally sequential project phases whose description and order of occurrence are determined by the control needs of the organisation or organisations involved in the project. (True/False)
Description : Which one of the following is captured in the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)? A.The life cycle phases B.The logical order of tasks C.The scope of the project D. Project costs
Last Answer : C.The scope of the project
Description : To identify the tasks for a work plan the project manager can _____. a. control and direct the project b. estimate the size, staff the project, and remember technical skills c. establish a ... of the SDLC and the steps that occur in each e. set conservative numbers for the project software
Last Answer : d. list the four phases of the SDLC and the steps that occur in each
Description : One of the reasons a project life cycle is split into phases is to: a. facilitate formal go/no-go decision making during the project. b. balance the costs of work in each phase ... the major deployments of resources throughout the project. d. chunk work into time periods of similar durations.
Description : Which one of the following is captured in the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)? a. The life cycle phases. b. The logical order of tasks. c. The scope of the project. d. Project costs
Description : Explain The Phases Of Software Project?
Last Answer : The different phases of software projects are follows: Initiation: Preparing scope document, requirement documents, Estimation chart, project plan and proposal documents. Planning: Designing test ... establishing change management procedure. Closure: Closing project and move it to maintenance mode.
Description : Five dimensions that must be managed on a project (A) Constraint, Quality, Cost, Schedule, Staff (B) Features, Quality, Cost, Schedule, Staff (C) Features, priority, Cost, Schedule, Staff (D) Features, Quality, Cost, Schedule, customer
Last Answer : (B) Features, Quality, Cost, Schedule, Staff
Description : . An important aim of a post-project review is to: a. validate overall progress to date against the budget and schedule. b. capture learning and document it for future usage. c. ... of all permanent documentation, signed by the sponsor. d. establish that project benefits have been identified.
Last Answer : b. capture learning and document it for future usage.
Description : Which one of the following is a valid project Key Performance Indicator (KPI)? a. Staff appraisals. b. Management buy in. c. Milestone achievement. d. Master schedule.
Last Answer : c. Milestone achievement.
Description : . If the Earned Value is equal to Actual Cost, it means: A. Project is on budget and on schedule B. Schedule Variance Index is 1 C. There is no schedule variance D. There is no cost variance
Last Answer : D. There is no cost variance
Description : A Project with a total funding of $100,000 finished with a BAC value of $95,000. What term can BEST describe the difference of $5,000? A. Cost Variance B. Management Overhead C. Management Contingency Reserve D. Schedule Variance
Last Answer : C. Management Contingency Reserve
Description : When calculating EVM, Peter noticed that the cumulative planned value is 150% of the cumulative earned value. What does this mean? Select one: a. SPI1, so the project is OK to complete on time. c. SPI1, so the project is behind schedule. e. SPI>1, so the project is on schedule.
Last Answer : a. SPI
Description : Which of the following project baselines provides the basis for measurement of the expected cash flow against requirements over time and is often displayed as an S curve? Select one: a. Schedule baseline b. Cost performance baseline c. Scope baseline d. Plan baseline e. Initiation baseline
Last Answer : b. Cost performance baseline
Description : As a project manager, while Kathy was trying to categorize all potential risks for her new construction project M based on levels of probability and impact on the project, she identified a potential risk, ... b. Risk management plan c. Project management plan d. WBS e. Scope management plan
Last Answer : d. WBS
Description : Which of the following is typically a written document that defines what work will be accomplished by the end of the project? Select one: a. Scope of work (SOW) b. Project logic diagram c. Milestone schedule d. Ballpark estimate e. Work breakdown structure
Last Answer : a. Scope of work (SOW)
Description : Subsequent to preparing ____, the team plans the project schedule and budget
Last Answer : Ans. Work Breakdown Structure
Description : The project manager works with the project sponsor to identify the necessary resources and team members needed to further develop the key project parameters – Cost, Scope, Schedule, and Quality (CSSQ). (True/False)
Description : Scope, cost, and schedule are some of the parameters used for project negotiation. (True/False)
Description : dimensions that must be managed on a project (A)Constraint, Quality, Cost, Schedule, Staff (B)Features, Quality, Cost, Schedule, Staff (C)Features, priority, Cost, Schedule, Staff (D)Features, Quality, Cost, Schedule, customer
Last Answer : (B)Features, Quality, Cost, Schedule, Staff
Description : The most common reason for schedule and cost overruns that surface after the project is underway is scope creep.
Description : Jim Smith, the project manager for a high-profile project, has permitted the users to add additional features to the systems project. The schedule and costs are now running over. This project suffers from poor standards.
Description : The project team has just determined that the deadline for completion will not be met. In order to deliver a high quality system on schedule, the team has requested that the features be ... that a fixed deadline be imposed for the project. This technique is referred to as SDLC methodology.
Description : The _____ is a dynamic schedule that logs and monitors all of the tasks that need to be accomplished for the length of the project. a. margin of error b. project manager c. project objective d. timebox e. work plan
Last Answer : e. work plan