Description : What are the signs that a project is in trouble? a. The product scope is poorly defined. b. Deadlines are unrealistic. c. Changes are managed poorly. d. All of the above.
Last Answer : d. All of the above.
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. 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 : The most common reason for schedule and cost overruns that surface after the project is underway is scope creep.
Last Answer : Ans: True
Description : Scope creep is only a minor factor in projects running over schedule, and every effort should be made to incorporate any changes into the present system if they would truly be beneficial.
Last Answer : Ans: False
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 : Developing a technology is an example of (A) Process (B) Project (C) Scope (D) All of the above
Last Answer : (B) 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 does project change control primarily seek to ensure? a. All variance to the project scope is evaluated. b. No reduction in the perceived quality of the project outcome. ... project do not increase. d. Any decrease in the scoped deliverable of the project is rejected.
Last Answer : a. All variance to the project scope is evaluated.
Description : . A project is typically defined in terms of scope, time, cost and which other parameter? a. Benefits. b. Quality. c. Tolerance. d. Controls.
Last Answer : b. Quality.
Description : Which one of the following statements is true? a. An increase in project scope is likely to increase project cost. b. A decrease in the project time is likely to increase project quality. c. ... to decrease project cost. d. A decrease in the project cost is likely to decrease project time.
Last Answer : a. An increase in project scope is likely to increase project cost.
Description : Which of these is not one of the constraints of a project? a. Scope b. Resources c. Team d. Budget
Last Answer : c. Team
Description : Fill in the blank. A __ represents the sequence of the activities needed to complete the project. Select one: a. work break down structure b. scope of work c. project logic diagram d. run chart e. step change
Last Answer : c. project logic diagram
Description : Why are changes to the project scope necessary? Select one: a. To understand reports b. To reflect new information c. To begin planning the project d. To teach team members what they need to know about their jobs e. To establish a trusting project culture
Last Answer : b. To reflect new information
Description : A(n) _ is a review of the quality plan, procedures, data collection, and analysis by an outside group. Select one: a. scope document b. project appraisal c. cost performance index d. analogous estimate e. quality audit
Last Answer : e. quality audit
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 : 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 : 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 : According to the PMBOK guide which of the following statements is right in terms of using reserve analysis to determine a project budget ? a. Reserve analysis always plans contingency reserves ... not practical. e. Contingency reserves have never been a concern when planning a project budget.
Last Answer : . Reserve analysis always plans contingency reserves for unexpected project scope and project costs, which are part of your project budget.
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 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 : 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 : Ahmed is actively initiating a project, so he plans to invite all relevant internal and external stakeholders including sponsors, customers, project teams, etc. for a kick-off meeting. To ensure all ... b. Scope statement c. Project charter d. Work packages e. Project funding agents
Last Answer : c. Project charter
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 : 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 : 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 : According to the PMBOK guide, which of the following statements is right in terms of using reserve analysis to determine a project budget? Select one: A. Reserve analysis always plans ... not practical. E. Contingency reserves have never been a concern when planning a project budget.
Last Answer : A. Reserve analysis always plans contingency reserves for unexpected project scope and project costs, which are part of your project budget.
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 : 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)
Last Answer : Ans. True
Description : Scope, cost, and schedule are some of the parameters used for project negotiation. (True/False)
Description : The ____ manages the four basic elements of a project: resources, time, money, and scope
Last Answer : Ans. Project Manager
Description : Controlling the changes in the project may affect (A)The progress of the project (B)Stage cost (C)Project scope (D)All of the abov
Last Answer : (D)All of the abov
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 : Developing a technology is an example of (A)Process (B)Project (C)Scope (D)All of the above
Last Answer : (B)Project
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 : Which risk is connected to the circumstance outside the project that may influence the scope of work and the performance of the organization? A.Operational Risk B.Financial Risk C.Strategic Risk D.Contextual Risk
Last Answer : D.Contextual Risk
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 of the following processes are performed in the Closing process group and in what order? A. Contract Closure and then Close Project B. Scope Verification and then Close Project C. Contract Closure and then Scope Verification D. Close Project and then Contract Closure
Last Answer : A. Contract Closure and then Close Project
Description : Your company has asked you to be the project manager for the product introduction of its new DeskTop Rock media system. You recently published the project scope statement. Which ... . Constraints B. Project specifications C. Requested changes D. Project configuration management requirements
Last Answer : C. Requested changes
Description : What is the definition of Earned Value Management? A. An approach that combines the scope, schedule, and cost baseline into a project performance and progress measurement tool. B. ... approach that combines the scope and cost baseline into a project performance and progress measurement tool.
Last Answer : A. An approach that combines the scope, schedule, and cost baseline into a project performance and progress measurement tool.
Description : Earned value management integrates scope, cost, and schedule measures to: A. assess project performance and progress. B. develop a preliminary budget. C. assess communication effectiveness among project team members. D. assess whether all requirements were met.
Last Answer : A. assess project performance and progress.
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 : According to the PMBOK Guide, the project manager is identified and assigned during which process? A. Prior to beginning the Develop Project Charter process B. At the conclusion of the ... . Prior to beginning the Planning processes D. Prior to beginning the Preliminary Scope Statement process
Last Answer : C. Prior to beginning the Planning processes
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 : What are the key components in the "Triple constraint Triangle"? A. Scope, Schedule, Cost, Project Manager B. Scope, Time, Cost, Project (Ans.) C. Time, Money, Scope, Project D. Project Manager, Time, Scope, Money
Last Answer : B. Scope, Time, Cost, Project (Ans.)
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