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 : Which of the following best describes a project environment? a. The type of organisation concerned with implementation. b. The structured method used to control the project. c. The context within which a project is undertaken. d. An understanding of the risks involved in the project.
Last Answer : c. The context within which a project is undertaken.
Description : Project cycle is a collection of generally sequential project phases whose description and order of occurrence are determined by the control needs of the organisation or organisations involved in the project. (True/False)
Last Answer : Ans. True
Description : Which of the following items should not be included in the project management plan? a) The techniques and case tools to be used b) Detailed schedules, budgets and resource ... development organisation, project responsibilities, managerial objectives and priorities e) None of the above.
Last Answer : c) The life cycle model to be used
Description : Configuration management is best described as: a. control in the implementation of changes to project schedules. b. an organisation to review proposed changes to the project deliverables ... and documentation. d. creation, maintenance and controlled change of the project deliverables.
Last Answer : d. creation, maintenance and controlled change of the project deliverables.
Description : Which one of the following best describes a project stakeholder? a. A party who is concerned about the project going ahead. b. A party with an interest or role in the project or is impacted by ... of the project. d. A party who has a financial stake in the organisation managing the project.
Last Answer : b. A party with an interest or role in the project or is impacted by the project.
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 : 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 : ____ 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 : ____ of a project should be clearly defined, measurable, and achievable.
Last Answer : Ans. Objectives
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 : 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 matrix organisation is conducive for __
Last Answer : Ans. Project management
Description : helps an organisation to prevent failures in projects.
Description : The advantage of following the IEEE Standard for drawing up a Project Management Plan (SPMP) - see IEEE Standard 1059.1 1987 - is a) It is drawn up by representatives from major ... each organisation for a particular applicationarea, development team or technique. e) All of the above.
Last Answer : e) All of the above.
Description : The individual or organisation who wants a product to be developed is known as the: a) Developer (b) User (c)Contractor (d) Initiator (e) Client
Last Answer : (e) Client.
Description : . A portfolio can best be defined as: a. a group of projects and programmes carried out within an organisation. b. a group of programmes carried out under the sponsorship of an organisation ... the sponsorship of an organisation. d. a range of products and services offered by an organisation.
Last Answer : a. a group of projects and programmes carried out within an organisation.
Description : Which one of the following statements best defines teamwork? a. People working collaboratively towards a common goal. b. Developing skills that will enhance project performance. c. Gathering the ... together to work on a project. d. Establishing vision and direction towards a common purpose.
Last Answer : a. People working collaboratively towards a common goal.
Description : Determining the policies that are needed for the smooth execution of a project relates to which of the following agenda items of alignment sessions? Select one: a. Developing a common ... role clarification on projects e. Agreeing on the means and methods for accomplishing the purpose
Last Answer : d. Developing role clarification on projects
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 : Which one of the following statements best defines teamwork? a. People working collaboratively towards a common goal .b. Developing skills that will enhance project performance. c. Gathering the ... together to work on a project. d. Establishing vision and direction towards a common purpose
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 : ____ is the oldest and simplest type of organization where the line of command is fulfilled from top to bottom.
Last Answer : Ans. Line organisation
Description : Diversity management works on the principle of ____
Last Answer : Ans. Acceptance
Description : A strong ____ program encourages the development of skills and talents of the employees.
Last Answer : Ans. Diversity management
Description : Diversity management is a management strategy to promote and maintain a ____ environment in the organization
Last Answer : Ans. Positive workplace
Description : Lack of motivation among employees and low quality of production occurs in ____.
Last Answer : Ans. Theory X
Description : In ____ style, a leader issues orders without any discussion with members
Last Answer : Ans. Coercive
Description : ____ identified six distinct leadership styles.
Last Answer : Ans. Daniel Goleman
Description : ____ have the principal responsibility of achieving the target goals of the firm and have the decision-making authority.
Last Answer : Ans. Line managers
Description : ____ structures are also referred to as the Organisational Chart.
Last Answer : Ans. Organisational
Description : In a ____, the employees work for different projects in a team-like structure.
Last Answer : Ans. Project-type organisational structure