Description : A Project with a total funding of $100,000 finished with a BAC value of $95,000. What term can BEST describe the difference of $5,000? A. Cost Variance B. Management Overhead C. Management Contingency Reserve D. Schedule Variance
Last Answer : C. Management Contingency Reserve
Description : What is a project? A. A permanent endeavor that consumes resources, has objectives based on specifications, and consumes resources. (Ans.) B. A temporary endeavor which uses a series of ... , defined start and end dates, have funding limits, consume resources, and create a lasting outcome.
Last Answer : A. A permanent endeavor that consumes resources, has objectives based on specifications, and consumes resources. (Ans.)
Description : You are a project manager for Cinema Snicker Productions. Your company specializes in producing comedy films for the big screen. Your latest project has just been cancelled because of budget cuts ... elsewhere. D. This project ended due to integration because the funding was cut off.
Last Answer : A. This project ended due to starvation because the funding was cut off.
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 key aspect of managing a project involves: a. defining which operational systems to put in place. b. identifying routine tasks. c. ensuring ongoing operations are maintained. d. planning to achieve defined objectives
Last Answer : d. planning to achieve defined objectives.
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 : A key aspect of managing a project involves: a. defining which operational systems to put in place. b. identifying routine tasks. c. ensuring ongoing operations are maintained. d. planning to achieve defined objectives.
Description : Requirements Management is a prerequisite for Quality-Oriented Development. a) True b) False
Last Answer : a) True
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 : The chain of the activities is based on technical requirements, not on management................................... a) True b) False
Description : Which one of the following best describes project management? a. Using APM's Body of Knowledge 6th edition as a guide to all projects. b. Employing a project manager who has undertaken ... on a project full time. d. Application of processes and methods throughout the project life cycle.
Last Answer : d. Application of processes and methods throughout the project life cycle.
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 : ) One of the initial project documents, issued by senior management, which outlines the authority of the project manager, is called Project charter. As a seller, what other document can be used in this place: 1. Work breakdown structure 2. Project scope 3. Contract 4. Internal memo
Last Answer : 3. Contract
Description : The contract administration function includes: 1. funding management 2. managing relationships and interfaces 3. performance control 4. all of the above
Last Answer : 4. all of the above
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 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 : Project leader role will require an individual with strong management skills. (True/False)
Last Answer : ns. True
Description : The players in project management are the individuals and the organisations. (True/False)
Last Answer : Ans. True
Description : The function of project initiation is to describe all the parameters of a project and establish the suitable project management and excellence environment necessary to complete the project. (True/False)
Description : Project management provides the project managers and team members with the principles they require to effectively meet the needs of the customer. (True/False)
Description : Project management is a rationally planned and organised effort to achieve a specific goal. (True/False)
Description : Project Integration Management ensures that various elements of a project are properly integrated and coordinated for smooth flow of information and resources. (True/False)
Description : Project Human Resource Management ensures that the most appropriate manpower with necessary skills is deployed for effective execution of the desired project. (True/False)
Description : Project management is the job of organising, coordinating, and controlling the various tasks and resources in order to successfully complete a project. (True/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
Last Answer : a. An approximation of project time and cost targets, refined throughout the project life cycle.
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 : 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 of the following is not correct about initial phase of a project? a. The cost associated at the beginning of the project is highest. b. Stakeholders have maximum influence during this phase c. The highest uncertainty is at this stage of the project. d. All the above statements are correct.
Last Answer : a. The cost associated at the beginning of the project is highest.
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 : On a project the project manager should strive for a "Quality Level" that : 1. is the highest level possible 2. is as close to the project objectives as possible 3. represents the least cost to the project. 4. Exceeds the specified requirements of the project.
Last Answer : 2. is as close to the project objectives as possible
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 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 : 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)
Description : Scope, cost, and schedule are some of the parameters used for project negotiation. (True/False)
Description : In the initial stage of the project the probability of completing the project is ___ . (A) Zero (B) High (C) Low (D) Any of the above
Last Answer : (C) Low
Description : In the initial stage of the project the probability of completing the project is . (A)Zero (B)High (C)Low (D)Any of the above
Last Answer : (C)Low
Description : .In the initial stage of the project the probability of completing the project is ___ . A.Zero B.High C.Low D.Medium
Last Answer : C.Low
Description : Project management is the process of planning and controlling the development of a system within a specified time frame at a minimum cost with the right functionality. Ans: True
Last Answer : Ans: True
Description : A project has the following cash inflows Rs.34,444; Rs.39,877; Rs.25,000; and Rs.52,800 for years 1 through 4, respectively. The initial cash outflow is Rs.104,000. Which of the following four statements ... than or equal to 14%, but less than 18%. D. The IRR is greater than or equal to 18%.
Last Answer : C. The IRR is greater than or equal to 14%, but less than 18%.
Description : Which one of the following best describes project management? a. Using APM's Body of Knowledge 6th edition as a guide to all projects. b. Employing a project manager who has undertaken similar ... on a project full time. d. Application of processes and methods throughout the project life cycle.
Description : The accuracy of an estimate should: a. decrease as a project progresses through its life cycle. b. increase as a project progresses through its life cycle. c. stay constant throughout the project life cycle. d. vary independently of where the project is in its life cycle.
Last Answer : b. increase as a project progresses through its life cycle.
Description : One of the reasons a project life cycle is split into phases is to: a. facilitate formal go/no-go decision making during the project. b. balance the costs of work in each phase of ... the major deployments of resources throughout the project. d. chunk work into time periods of similar durations.
Last Answer : a. facilitate formal go/no-go decision making during the project.
Description : Which of the following establishes key dates throughout the life of a project that must be met for the project to finish on time? Select one: a. Critical path b. Ballpark estimate c. Pert diagram d. Slack chart e. Milestone schedule
Last Answer : e. Milestone schedule
Description : Work that continues throughout the project and does not relate to any specific phase of development is termed a(n) a) Milestone b) Project function c) Activity d) Task e) Baseline.
Last Answer : b) Project function
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.)