Description : What sort of goals does Management By Objectives (MBO) emphasize? (a) Tangible, verifiable and measurable ; (b) Achievable, controllable and profitable (c) Challenging, emotional and constructive ; (d) Hierarchical, attainable and effective
Last Answer : (a) Tangible, verifiable and measurable ;
Description : An advertising platform consists of the A)basic issues or selling points that an advertiser wishes to include in the advertising campaign. B)clearly defined objectives of the advertising campaign, ... basic issues of the campaign should be presented. D)broad objectives of the advertising campaign.
Last Answer : D)broad objectives of the advertising campaign.
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 : . 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 : Which one of the following illustrates why effective project management is beneficial to an organization? a. It utilizes resources as and when required under direction of a project manager. b. ... d. It ensures that the chief executive is accountable for the achievement of the defined benefits.
Last Answer : a. It utilizes resources as and when required under direction of a project manager.
Description : Project reporting can best be defined as: a. informing stakeholders about the project. b. storing and archiving of project information. c. gathering stakeholder feedback. d. collecting project information.
Last Answer : a. informing stakeholders about the project.
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 : . 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 : Scheduling can best be defined as the process used to determine: a. overall project duration. b. project cost estimating. c. the project management plan. d. sub-contractor’s responsibilities.
Last Answer : a. overall project duration.
Description : According to PMBOK, project management process groups are iterative, which was originally defined by Walter Shewhart and later modified by Edward Deming. Generally, one outcome from a previous process can serve ... -Do-Check-Act cycle c. Project phases d. PM processes e. HR process cycle
Last Answer : b. Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle
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 : 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 : In problem identification, project is a. recognized b. defined c. Justified d. All the above
Last Answer : d. All the above
Description : Risk in project management is defined as A.An uncertain event that, if it occurs, has a positive effect on project objectives B.An uncertain event that, if it occurs, has a negative ... effect on project objectives D.An uncertain event that do not have any effect on project objectives
Last Answer : C.An uncertain event that, if it occurs, has a positive or negative effect on project objectives
Description : How many PM knowledge areas are defined by Project Management Institute (PMI) A. Six B. Four C. Eight D. Ten (Ans.)
Last Answer : D. Ten (Ans.)
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 : 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 : a. informing stakeholders about the project
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 : A project is typically defined in terms of scope, time, cost and which other parameter? a. Benefits. b. Quality. c. Tolerance. d. Controls.
Description : Scheduling can best be defined as the process used to determine: a. overall project duration. b. project cost estimating. c. the project management plan.
Description : A risk is defined as what might happened to the ____________ of the project 1. assessment 2. detriment 3. schedule 4. cost 5. scope
Last Answer : 2. detriment
Description : The scope of the work is defined in which phase of the project management? (A) Initiating (B) Planning (C) Executing (D) Closing
Last Answer : (A) Initiating
Description : ____ plans have clearly defined objectives. (a) Directional ; (b) Flexible ; (c) Specific ; (d) Standing
Last Answer : (c) Specific ;
Description : The probability of completing the project can be estimated based upon the ____ . (A) Uniform distribution curve (B) Normal distribution curve. (C) U-shaped distribution curve (D) None of the above
Last Answer : (B) Normal distribution curve.
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 ____ needs to possess excellent analytical and organizational skills to manage a project team
Last Answer : Ans. Project Manager
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 : In large organisations, project management shall be of line type function where the project manager shall have ____ and has total formal control over the division he or she heads
Last Answer : Ans. Full line authority
Description : In the matrix-type organisation, ____ provide the resources needed and the ____ is responsible for the project results.
Last Answer : Ans. The functional managers, project manager
Description : ____ is the most common type of project organisation.
Last Answer : Ans. Matrix-type organisation
Description : ____ is a significant facet of project management.
Last Answer : Ans. Project planning
Description : If all the steps of project planning are performed successfully, ____ and planning become effective and the ideal outcomes are achieved.
Last Answer : Ans. Scoping
Description : Subsequent to preparing ____, the team plans the project schedule and budget
Last Answer : Ans. Work Breakdown Structure
Description : Project planning involves three processes:____ review, and __
Last Answer : Ans. Identification, analysis
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 : ____ is where most of the resources are applied/expended on the project.
Last Answer : Ans. Project execution and control
Description : The project team documents its charge in the form of a ____, which is based on the project proposal and business case
Last Answer : Ans. Project charter
Description : In the ____ stage, of project identification the project ideas generated above are screened and a preliminary exercise is conducted to weed out the bad or unviable ideas.
Last Answer : Ans. Screening
Description : Various choices of ____ that are available for constructing and developing the project should be examined.
Last Answer : Ans. Techniques
Description : ____ is a continuous and repetitive process involving screening, documentation, validation, ranking and approval of viable project ideas for an organization.
Last Answer : Ans. Project identification
Description : Project process is classified into ____ and ____ process.
Last Answer : Ans. Project management, product-oriented
Description : Project management consists of interacting processes namely ____, ____, process interactions, and ____ which are organised in groups.
Last Answer : Ans. Project processes, process groups, customisation
Description : Life cycle of a project manager ____ with the development life cycle.
Last Answer : Ans. Overlaps
Description : The ____ manages the four basic elements of a project: resources, time, money, and scope
Description : In the ____ phase of the project life cycle the work gains momentum.
Last Answer : Ans. Quick Momentum
Description : A ____ of activities that are used to achieve the project’s goals or objectives is known as the project life cycle.
Last Answer : Ans. Rational order
Description : A project charter does not include ____ of the project. (A) scope (B) objectives (C) team (D) all above are included
Last Answer : (D) all above are included
Description : A portfolio can best be defined as: a. a group of projects and programs carried out within an organization. b. a group of programs carried out under the sponsorship of an organization. c ... the sponsorship of an organization. d. a range of products and services offered by an organization.
Last Answer : a. a group of projects and programs carried out within an organization.
Description : What is defined as “the ability to influence and align others towards a common purpose”? a. Teamwork. b. Motivation. c. Management. d. Leadership.
Last Answer : d. Leadership.