Description : The main product is……….. a. project proposal b. Problem Identification c. Problem Definition d. Project Planning
Last Answer : a. project proposal
Description : During a new project planning process to sequence activities, the project manager, Nate, decides to use the precedence diagraming method to show the identified activity dependencies. Which of the following logical ... -finish c. Finish-to-finish d. Start-to-start e. All of these answers
Last Answer : b. Start-to-finish
Description : While assessing your project processes, you have identified some uncontrolled process variations. Which of the following would be the appropriate chart you may use for this purpose? Select one: a. Pareto diagram b. PERT chart c. Control chart d. HR personnel chart e. Critical path
Last Answer : c. Control chart
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 : Once the project is approved and moves into the planning stage, what happens in the next phase of the project life cycle? Select one: a. Agreements for risk sharing need to be concluded. ... activities. e. A risk response plan can be used to identify increasing levels of detailed risk analysis
Last Answer : d. Risks are identified with each major group of activities.
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 : Complete the following statement. As the project progresses into the execution phase: Select one: a. risks need to be checked off on activities that have been performed. b. the total risk on ... risk breakdown structure needs to be examined to be sure all the risk events have been avoided.
Last Answer : a. risks need to be checked off on activities that have been performed.
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 : 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 : 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
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 : Which one of the following statements is true? a. The business case is owned by the sponsor and is created during the concept phase of the project life cycle. b. The business case is ... is owned by the project manager and is created during the definition phase of the project life cycle.
Last Answer : a. The business case is owned by the sponsor and is created during the concept phase of the project life cycle.
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 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 : .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 : Changes to the project involve moving from: A. Project control stage to project definition stage B. Project control stage to project planning stage C. Project control stage to understanding the project environment stage D. None of the above
Last Answer : A. Project control stage to project definition stage
Description : ____ identified six distinct leadership styles.
Last Answer : Ans. Daniel Goleman
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 : Inferior investment alternatives are identified when: A. α < 0. B. β = 0. C. β > 1. D. β < 1.
Last Answer : A. α < 0.
Description : Two mutually exclusive projects are being considered. Neither project will be repeated again in the future after their current lives are complete. There exists a potential problem though -- ... NPV technique and simply choose the highest IRR since managers are concerned about maximizing returns.
Last Answer : A. Rely on the NPV method and make your choice as it will tell you which one is best.
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 : Which of the following can estimate size of project directly from problem specification? A. LOC B. Function Point Metric C. Both D. None
Last Answer : B. Function Point Metric
Description : Jack is in charge of a project team. Due to an unexpected project change, some issues with the project have come up. Two key team members, Samantha and Felix, are arguing their ... concerns through conflict resolution. e. Delay this issue for now until it becomes a significant conflict.
Last Answer : a. Confront the problem early, and invite both Samantha and Felix to private meetings.
Description : As a new project manager, Karen was worried about a statement from her client: your project deliverable is in low quality with low grade . According to PMBOK, how can you help Karen ... quality with high grade is always desirable to your client. e. High quality always represents high grade.
Last Answer : c. Low quality represents a true problem, but low grade might not be the case.
Description : The most important problem faced in the implementation phase of a project is a delay in execution. (True/False)
Description : In problem identification, project is a. recognized b. defined c. Justified d. All the above
Last Answer : d. All the above
Description : Project Scope: 1. is of concern only at the start of the project 2. is mainly a problem to be handled by the change control procedures during the project execution phase. 3. Should ... . is usually not a problem after the contract or other document authorizing the project has been approved.
Last Answer : 3. Should be managed and controlled from the project concept through close-out
Description : George Mead has elaborated on the process of building political self.
Last Answer : Correct the underlined words and complete the sentence : George Mead has elaborated on the process of building political self.
Description : Which one of the following statements is fully correct? (A) Hormones are needed in the diet (B) Hormones can be elaborated only by endocrine glands (C) All the hormones enter the ... (D) Hormones are substance synthesized in the body in small quantities and control and regulate metabolic events
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Who elaborated the concept natural rights in his book “Rights of Man”? (a) Thomas Paine (b) Thomas Hobbes (c) Rousseau (d) None of them
Last Answer : (a) Thomas Paine
Description : The definition and use of configuration management standards is essential for quality certification in a) ISO 9000 b) CMM c) CMMI d) All of the mentioned
Last Answer : d) All of the mentioned
Description : A situation in which one of two or more risk events will follow an act, but the precise nature of these events may not be known and the probabilities of their occurring cannot be objectively assigned, is ... 1. certainty 2. uncertainty 3. risk 4. risk adversity 5. None of the above.
Last Answer : 2. uncertainty
Description : Have you ever had a dream in which some ideas became clarified for you?
Last Answer : Yes. I was ticketed for operating a commercial enterprise in the parks (State) and this law contained a definition which allows that displays of merchandise shall be considered commercial activity. I thought ... to say, I won the case because the prosecution couldn't prove my artwork is merchandise!
Description : What is one way that congress had clarified the meaning of the constitution?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : What is one way that Congress has clarified the meaning of the Constitution?
Last Answer : by passing laws to regulate commerce.
Description : Another contingency model of leadership is the path-goal theory. This suggests that subordinates will see leadership behaviour as a motivating influence if (a) their effective performance will satisfy their needs ... support is provided (c) path-goal relationships are clarified ; (d) all the above
Last Answer : (d) all the above
Description : Meaningful learning takes place when Options: A) Students Are Interested In Topic Taught. B) Explanations Are Given Within Reach Of Students. C) The New Content Being Taught Is Related To The Previous Knowledge Of The Student. D) Students Raise Questions And Get Them Clarified.
Last Answer : A) Students Are Interested In Topic Taught.
Description : Which one of the following statements best describes the use of an issue log? a. A summary of all possible alternative resolutions of an issue. b. A summary of all the project issues, their ... for capturing all issues. d. A tool to ensure that the issue management process is adhered to.
Last Answer : b. A summary of all the project issues, their analysis and status.
Description : Which of the following is/are main parameters that you should use when computing the costs of a software development project? a) travel and training costs b) hardware and software costs c) effort costs (the costs of paying software engineers and managers) d) all of the mentioned
Last Answer : d) all of the mentioned
Description : Do it because I said to” is the mantra for project managers who use _____ as the default approach to resolve conflict. Select one: a. collaborating b. compromising c. accommodating d. forcing e. avoiding
Last Answer : d. forcing
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 statements about flowcharts is true? Select one: a. Most flowcharts use one width of column to represent a category, while the vertical axis represents the ... used to identify trends. e. Flowcharting is useful for communicating responsibility for work processes.
Last Answer : e. Flowcharting is useful for communicating responsibility for work processes.
Description : In ____ style, project manager shares his or her vision with the team but permits them to use their respective ideas to come up with a solution.
Last Answer : Ans. Authoritative
Description : The ____ of project closeout the assessment is to document the best practices and lessons learned for use on future projects.
Last Answer : Ans. Primary purpose
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