Description : The basic approach to Earned Value is to A. Sum up the Work Package Earned Values to calculate the Earned Value of the Control Account and ultimately the Project B. Multiply the percent complete by ... that package C. Estimate a percent complete for each WBS Work Package D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : Fill in the blank. Work breakdown structure (WBS) is a ______________ of the work with increasing detail in each layer. Select one: a. layered description b. step change c. ballpark estimate d. project execution plan e. project logic diagram
Last Answer : a. layered description
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 : A prerequisite of effective time management is: 1. Knowing the dictated project completion date 2. Having the most advanced software package for project planning, scheduling and control 3. ... and the person responsible for each of them 4. Having a well staffed scheduling department
Last Answer : 1. Knowing the dictated project completion date
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 : Complete the following statement. As a project manager, Darrell is excited that he is assigned to be in charge of the most important project this year. After being chartered for the project, he ... c. prepare for the template to monitor project progress. d. estimate the entire project budget.
Last Answer : b. start to define and develop the stakeholder needs and requirements
Description : The budgeted cost for all the activities in a project with the help of Earned Value Method is A. Actual Cost B. Budget at completion C. Budget for completion D. Estimate at completion
Last Answer : D. Estimate at completion
Description : The entire process of a project may be considered to be made up on number of sub process placed in different stage called the (A) Technical key resources (B) Work key structure (C) Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). (D) None of the above
Last Answer : (C) Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
Description : A Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) shows costs assigned to: a. individual work packages using the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). b. individual resources using the Work Breakdown Structure ... Assignment Matrix (RAM). d. individual deliverables using the Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
Last Answer : a. individual work packages using the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
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 : Activity Definition is typically performed by which of the following: A. Project Manager who created the WBS B. Project Team Members responsible for the work package C. Project Officer D. Project Stakeholder
Last Answer : B. Project Team Members responsible for the work package
Description : What should be done by the project manager to ensure that all the work in the project is included? Select one: a. Create a contingency plan. b. Create a risk management plan. c. Create a WBS. d. Create a statement of work. e. Create a scope statement.
Last Answer : c. Create a WBS.
Description : WBS is produced by identifying the key elements, breaking each element down into component parts and continuing to breakdown until manageable work packages have been identified. (True/False)
Last Answer : Ans. True
Description : The entire process of a project may be considered to be made up on number of sub process placed in different stage called the (A)Technical key resources (B)Work key structure (C)Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). (D)None of the above
Last Answer : (C)Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
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 : Unlike traditional Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), evolutionary WBSs are a. organized in a standard manner across all projects b. created in an iterative and incremental manner c. designed so one can compare the current project to past projects d. all of the above e. none of the above
Last Answer : d. all of the above
Description : .Activity Definition is typically performed by which of the following: A. Project Manager who created the WBS B. Project Team Members responsible for the work package C. Project Officer D. Project Stakeholder
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 : What Is A Work Breakdown Structure (wbs)?
Last Answer : The work breakdown structure defines the total project. A work breakdown structure is a product oriented, family tree composed of hardware elements, software elements, and service elements. The work ... the end product. The work breakdown structure is not an organization chart of company personnel.
Description : The most significant challenge to project managers is _____. a. lack of project management training b. no one really understands how to manage a complex systems development project ... tools that can assist in controlling project progress d. unrealistic schedule demands by project sponsors
Last Answer : d. unrealistic schedule demands by project sponsors
Description : Which of the following is not true for a Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM): A. Defines what project team is responsible for each WBS component B. Defines what project member is ... . Text description of roles, responsibilities, authorities D. Defines all people associated with each activity
Last Answer : C. Text description of roles, responsibilities, authorities
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 makes up the project scope baseline? A. The project scope statement B. The scope management plan and WBS C. The WBS, project scope statement, and WBS dictionary D. The scope management plan, the WBS, and the WBS dictionary
Last Answer : C. The WBS, project scope statement, and WBS dictionary
Description : When a project manager starts to plan a new project budget, the cost of which project management process group is expected to be lowest? Select one: a. Initiating b. Executing c. Monitoring and controlling d. Closing e. Planning
Last Answer : d. Closing
Description : When using a function point estimation worksheet, there are 14 factors that impact the complexity of a project. These factors include _____. a. data communications, time tradeoffs, and ... programming language d. reports printed and PCA e. x-rays, extensibility, and operational conversion
Last Answer : b. end-user efficiency, data communications, and reusability
Description : Assume a systems development project effort calculation determines that the system will require 240 function points. If the developers choose to implement this system in the C programming language, approximately ... without more information c. exactly the same d. much greater e. much less
Last Answer : e. much less
Description : Function points are used to measure the estimated _____ of a project. a. complexity b. effort required c. program size d. time required
Last Answer : c. program size
Description : The process of assigning values for the time and effort needed to perform a system project is called _____. a. analysis b. estimation c. identifying d. planning
Last Answer : b. estimation
Description : Subsequent to preparing ____, the team plans the project schedule and budget
Last Answer : Ans. Work Breakdown Structure
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 : CV = $70,000; AC = 90,000; Budget = $200,000. What percent of the project is complete? Select one: a. 80% b. 53% c. 45% d. 35% e. 75% Answer - a. 80% 39. As a project manager, John ... paid off the project. d. John's boss is happy. e. John and his team are promoted and get salary increases.
Last Answer : c. John’s client has paid off the project.
Description : Most favourable portfolio is proficient portfolio with the A. lowest risk B. highest risk C. highest utility D. least investment
Last Answer : C. highest utility
Description : The two types of investments that provide the highest and lowest yields in the Ibbotson study of Stocks, Bonds, Bills and Inflation are A. Large company stocks; U.S. treasury bills B. Large ... Treasury bills D. Small company stocks; preferred stock E. U.S. treasury bills; small company stocks
Last Answer : C. Small company stocks; U.S. Treasury bills
Description : Project close out check list do not include the followings A. Confirm the customer satisfaction B. Check that all the project criteria of the project have been met C. Confirm all the deliverables have been given to the customer D. Changes suggested by Stockholder have not been delivered
Last Answer : D. Changes suggested by Stockholder have not been delivered
Description : ______ provides an estimate of the capital amount that may be required for buying fixed assets needed for meeting production requirements. A. Production budget B. Cash budget C. Capital expenditure budget D. None of the above
Last Answer : B. Cash budget
Description : How does a project differ from an ongoing work effort? A. It is unique B. It involves more than one person C. It has a project manager D. It is not a repetitive process that follows an organization’s existing procedures (Ans.)
Last Answer : D. It is not a repetitive process that follows an organization’s existing procedures (Ans.)
Description : Which one of the following statements is true? a. Independent reviews and quality audits form part of quality assurance to ensure the project manager delivers on time and to budget. ... Quality planning enables the project manager to manage the trade-off between customer expectations and budget
Last Answer : c. Quality control verifies that the project deliverables conform to specification, are fit for purpose and meet stakeholder expectations.
Description : Which of the following is the most important element of Project Management Plan that is useful in HR Planning process: A. Risk Management activities B. Quality Assurance activities C. Activity Resource requirements D. Budget Control activities
Last Answer : C. Activity Resource requirements
Description : Which one of the following statements is true? a. Independent reviews and quality audits form part of quality assurance to ensure the project manager delivers on time and to budget. ... planning enables the project manager to manage the trade-off between customer expectations and budget.
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 : 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 : 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 : Creating a work plan requires three steps: identify the tasks that need to be accomplished, estimate the time that it will take to complete the tasks, and record the task completion time in a Gantt Chart.
Last Answer : Ans: False
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 : What is the most critical aspect in developing a project plan that meets project specifications within the timeframe and at the lowest costs? Select one: a. Assessing risk management b ... business partners e. Developing a project execution plan that matches the complexity level of the project
Last Answer : e. Developing a project execution plan that matches the complexity level of the project
Description : Which of the following types of company will have the lowest level of investment in working capital to finance? A. Water suppliers B. Supermarkets C. Chemical manufacturers D. Ship builders E. Car
Last Answer : B. Supermarkets