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 : What is a project phase? A. A collection of logically related project activities that culminate in the completion of one or more deliverables (Ans.) B. A singular activity that completes a ... that has very similar parts D. A consistent period of time that is used throughout a project
Last Answer : A. A collection of logically related project activities that culminate in the completion of one or more deliverables (Ans.)
Description : The work plan records and keeps track of all of the tasks that need to be accomplished over the life of the project, listing each task, along with important information about it, such as when it needs to be completed, the person assigned to do the work, and any deliverables that will result.
Last Answer : Ans: True
Description : The three steps of project management are _____. a. controlling the project, directing the project, and creating the work plan b. creating the work plan, staffing the project, and controlling ... the deliverables e. setting the start date, estimating the time, and reading the actual time
Last Answer : b. creating the work plan, staffing the project, and controlling and directing the project
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 : When a project has completed the handover and closure phase: a. the project deliverables are ready for commissioning. b. the project deliverables are ready for handing over to the users. c. the project ... must be disposed of. d. the capability is now in place for the benefits to be realized.
Last Answer : d. the capability is now in place for the benefits to be realized.
Description : When a project has completed the handover and closure phase: a. the project deliverables are ready for commissioning. b. the project deliverables are ready for handing over to the users. c. the ... must be disposed of. d. the capability is now in place for the benefits to be realised.
Last Answer : d. the capability is now in place for the benefits to be realised.
Description : Which one from the following is highly associated activity of project planning? (A) Keep track of the project progress. (B) Compare actual and planned progress and costs (C) Identify the activities, milestones and deliverables produced by a project (D) Both (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (C) Identify the activities, milestones and deliverables produced by a project
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 : Fill in the blank. Risk must be considered in the _____ phase and weighed against the potential benefit of the project’s success in order to decide if the project should be chosen. Select one: a. completion b. closeout c. execution d. planning e. initiation
Last Answer : e. initiation
Description : Fill in the blanks. It is during the ______________ phase that the decision should be made regarding whether the project should continue. During this phase, ____________ must be considered and weighed ... . closeout, resources c. execution, performance d. planning, timing e. initiation, risk
Last Answer : e. initiation, risk
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 : . When estimating project time schedules using industry standards, the estimated project completion time for a systems project would be _____ person-months if the actual planning phase were completed in 6 person-months. a. 30 b. 40 c. 17.14 d. 9 e. 50
Last Answer : b. 40
Description : Which one of the following best describes project success criteria? a. Actively seeking some senior management support. b. Measures by which the success of the project is judged. c. Achievement of milestones. d. A motivated project team.
Last Answer : b. Measures by which the success of the project is judged.
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 : (1)Milestones established by the customer must be adhered to by: 1. Project manager 2. Functional managers 3. The customer 4. Both a and b
Last Answer : 4. Both a and b
Description : Which one of the following best defines a benefit? a. A positive result of stakeholder management. b. The successful management of a project. c. An improvement resulting from project deliverables. d. The successful delivery of project reports and updates.
Last Answer : c. An improvement resulting from project deliverables.
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 : . In project management, the term quality is best defined as: a. inspection, testing and measurement. b. reviews and audits. c. fitness for purpose of deliverables. d. professionally-bound project reports.
Last Answer : c. fitness for purpose of deliverables.
Description : Which one of the following statements best defines the purpose of a Product Breakdown Structure (PBS)? a. To define the hierarchy of deliverables that are required to be produced on the project. ... . d. To identify the health and safety strategies and procedures to be used on the project
Last Answer : a. To define the hierarchy of deliverables that are required to be produced on the project.
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 : 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 : According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), the scope statement should address all of the following issues EXCEPT: Select one: a. project constraints. b. project assumptions c. project ... d. code of conduct for the team members working on the project. e. project deliverables.
Last Answer : d. code of conduct for the team members working on the project.
Description : As a project manager, Tyler is so happy that all expected project deliverable have been accomplished by his project team. What is the next step for his project to proceed in order to verify ... deliverables. e. Invite a few experts to judge the quality of all the completed project deliverables.
Last Answer : d. Ask his client to conduct an inspection on all of the completed project deliverables.
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 : Monte Carlo analysis can help predict the impact of risks on project deliverables. This is an element of one of the tools and techniques of which of the following processes? A. Risk Response Planning B. Quantitative Risk Analysis C. Risk Identification D. Qualitative Risk Analysis
Last Answer : B. Quantitative Risk Analysis
Description : Which of the following is true regarding the project scope statement? A. The project scope statement includes a change control system that describes how to make changes to the ... reliability of the project scope and describes the process for verifying and accepting completed deliverables.
Last Answer : B. The project scope further elaborates the Initiating processes and serves as a basis for future project decisions.
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 : In project management, the term quality is best defined as: a. inspection, testing and measurement. b. reviews and audits. c. fitness for purpose of deliverables. d. professionally-bound project reports.
Description : Which one of the following statements best defines the purpose of a Product Breakdown Structure(PBS)? a. To define the hierarchy of deliverables that are required to be produced on the project. b. ... . d. To identify the health and safety strategies and procedures to be used on the project.
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 : 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 : Which stage of project management life cycle requires the maximum time of completion A.Conceptualization B.Planning C.Execution D.Estimation
Last Answer : C.Execution
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 : After the celebration of the successful milestone completion, a project manager will often do which of the following? Select one: a. Continue to increase the intensity of the project to achieve the ... milestone. e. Stretch the goals of the project team, making them more tough and rigorous.
Last Answer : c. Allow the team to reflect on finding new ways of approaching the project work.
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 : 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 : 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 : Fill in the blank. Crashing refers to when the task duration’s are __ along the critical path to meet the project completion date. Select one: a. scope creep b. floated c. slack d. compressed e. expedited
Last Answer : d. compressed
Description : Fill in the blank. During the _________ of a project, the project manager focuses on developing the project infrastructure needed to execute the project and developing clarity around the project charter and scope. ... one: a. completion b. start-up c. execution d. evaluation e. selection
Last Answer : b. start-up
Description : Petri is working for Nokia in Finland. He has completed 10 months of his 12-month project, budgeted at $800,000. His earned value analysis shows that variance at completion is $75,000. What is the estimate at completion value ... : a. 725,000 b. -725,000 c. -$875,000 d. $875,000 e. $800,000
Last Answer : d. $875,000
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 : Who orchestrate the completion of the project by inducting the right people at the right time to address the right issue and make the right decisions? A.Project Coordinator B.Project Manager C.Operations Manager D.Strategic Business Unit Head
Last Answer : B.Project Manager
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 : When planning a systems project, overly optimistic timetables are the cause of project completion delays.
Description : What is the last item a project manager must do to finalize project close-out? 1. Reassign the team 2. Contract completion 3. Archive the project records 4. Complete lessons learned 5. None of the above.
Last Answer : 2. Contract completion