Description : The chain of the activities is based on technical requirements, not on management................................... a) True b) False
Last Answer : a) True
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 : According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), project management is defined as the application of knowledge, _____, _____, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements . Select ... b. tools, analysis c. analysis, theories d. skills, tools e. skills, theories
Last Answer : d. skills, tools
Description : Quality control in the final analysis is : 1. using the technical procedures of monitoring project results to decide if the outputs meet the requirements 2. a production system 3. an inspection system 4. fitness for purpose
Last Answer : 1. using the technical procedures of monitoring project results to decide if the outputs meet the requirements
Description : Project crashing is the method for ------------- A. Shortening the project duration by reducing the time of one or more critical activities B.Adding resources at critical points C.Doing technical analysis of the finished work for review D.Adding duration to each activity
Last Answer : A. Shortening the project duration by reducing the time of one or more critical activities
Description : Which of the following is true about management meetings? Select one: a. They are short meetings to develop a common understanding of what the short-term priorities are for the project. ... , tracking progress of existing plans, and making adjustments to plans in response to new information.
Last Answer : e. They are oriented toward developing plans, tracking progress of existing plans, and making adjustments to plans in response to new information.
Description : The network diagram is the best tool for demonstrating: A. Schedule variances B. Resource requirements C. The sequence of project activities D. Schedule performance over time
Last Answer : C. The sequence of project activities
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 : The most successful project manager usually: 1. works their way up from assistants in the project office to full-fledged project managers, supplementing that experience with formal ... . Has considerable experience as a functional manager before moving into the project management arena.
Last Answer : 1. works their way up from assistants in the project office to full-fledged project managers, supplementing that experience
Description : According to a statistical report: over 30% of all projects are cancelled before completion and over 70% of the remainder fail to deliver expected features . What must be the reason for such ... change management b) Poor requirements management c) Poor quality control d) All of the mentioned
Last Answer : b) Poor requirements management
Description : Requirements Management is a prerequisite for Quality-Oriented Development. a) True b) False
Description : Why is Requirements Management Important ? It is due to the changes a) to the environment b) in technology c) in customer’s expectations d) in all of the mentioned.
Last Answer : d) in all of the mentioned.
Description : Requirements Management has a high initial start-up cost but does not need ongoing funding throughout a project. a) True b) False
Last Answer : b) False
Description : Requirements traceability is one of the most important part requirement management. It may also be referred to as the heart of requirement management. a) True b) False
Description : Which two requirements are given priority during Requirement Management of a product ? a) User and Developer b) Functional and Non-functional c) Enduring and Volatile
Last Answer : c) Enduring and Volatile
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 : A ____ is a set of activities which are networked in an order and aimed towards achieving the goals of a project. (A) Project (B) Process (C) Project management (D) Project cycle
Last Answer : (A) Project
Description : A Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) can be used to: a. define the terms of reference of the project manager. b. define the limits of the project sponsor's responsibilities. c ... response activities to project personnel. d. allocate work packages to those responsible for project work.
Last Answer : d. allocate work packages to those responsible for project work.
Description : Which one of the following is not considered in resource management? a. Identifying resources. b. Influencing resources. c. Assigning resources to activities. d. Matching resources to the schedule.
Last Answer : b. Influencing resources.
Description : A is a set of activities which are networked in an order and aimed towards achieving the goals of a project. (A)Project (B)Process (C)Project management (D)Project cycle
Last Answer : (A)Project
Description : Choose the correct option according to given below statement. Statement 1: Umbrella activities are independent of any one framework activity and occur throughout the process. Statement 2: quality assurance, ... . c. Only statement 3 is correct. d. Statement 1 and statement 3 are correct
Last Answer : b. Statement 1 and statement 2 are correct.
Description : The methods and regulation used to define goals, plan and monitor tasks and resources, identify and resolve issues, and control costs and budgets for a specific project is known as … a. project management. b. Process Management c. Process d. Activities
Last Answer : a. project management.
Description : A Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) can be used to: a. define the terms of reference of the project manager. b. define the limits of the project sponsor's responsibilities. ... response activities to project personnel. d. allocate work packages to those responsible for project work.
Description : A is a set of activities which are networked in an order and aimed towards achieving the goals of a project. A. Project B. Process C. Project management D. Project cycle
Last Answer : A. Project
Description : Marco is an investor, and Jon is a project team member. Both have intensive technical background for the project that you are managing. However, recently they have disagreed on the next step to take ... b. Stakeholders c. The project team d. Investors e. The board of trustees of this company
Last Answer : c. The project team
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : An Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS) is used to identify: a. the reporting structure and current availability of all individuals in the project. b. technical ability and line of communication ... . d. the reporting structure and lines of communication for all individuals in the projects.
Last Answer : d. the reporting structure and lines of communication for all individuals in the projects.
Description : The technical feasibility aspect of a project relates to the earning capacity of the project. (True/False)
Last Answer : Ans. False
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 highly effective motivational technique for technical staff is to provide recognition for each team member's accomplishments.
Last Answer : Ans: True
Description : . A technical lead manages a group of analysts.
Last Answer : Ans: False
Description : A functional lead manages a group of programmers and technical staff members
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 : Why is it important to understand your Stakeholders? A. They may work in a different department or company B. They may have different technical backgrounds C. They may not care about the project D. They can be a positive or negative influence on the project (Ans.)
Last Answer : D. They can be a positive or negative influence on the project (Ans.)
Description : An Organisational Breakdown Structure (OBS) is used to identify: a. the reporting structure and current availability of all individuals in the project. b. technical ability and line of ... project. d. the reporting structure and lines of communication for all individuals in the projects.
Description : )The engineer of the project in the planning phase and makes a significant contribution to the technical scope. This is an example of what type of skill and knowledge? 1. Inherent 2. Stakeholder 3. Technical evaluation 4. Convergent thinking
Last Answer : 2. Stakeholder
Description : )The fixed price contract is advantageous to the buyer because it: 1. requires extremely well defined specifications 2. requires formal procedures for scope changes 3. contractor assumes financial and technical risk 4. has a known cost
Last Answer : 3. contractor assumes financial and technical risk
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 : During the planning development process, at times it is necessary to make certain assumptions to enhance the project plan when the data is not available. In regard to making those assumptions, ... upon historical data used for the project. 4. Senior management predefines the budget constraints.
Last Answer : 1. The assumptions will be considered as true, real, or certain.
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 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 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 : 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 : Which model is used during early stages of the system design afterthe requirements have been established? a) An application-composition model b) A post-architecture model c) A reuse model d) An early design model
Last Answer : d) An early design model
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