Description : ____ is the most common type of project organisation.
Last Answer : Ans. Matrix-type organisation
Description : Shauna has recently been appointed as a project manager for Project SkyNorth, which is regarded as an important project in her organization. During the project planning meeting, ... b. Matrix organization c. Functional organization d. Projectized organization e. Hierarchical organization
Last Answer : d. Projectized organization
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 of the following is not true for a Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM): A. Defines what project team is responsible for each WBS component B. Defines what project member is ... . Text description of roles, responsibilities, authorities D. Defines all people associated with each activity
Last Answer : C. Text description of roles, responsibilities, authorities
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 : The matrix organisation is conducive for __
Last Answer : Ans. Project management
Description : ____ is where most of the resources are applied/expended on the project.
Last Answer : Ans. Project execution and control
Description : The ____ manages the four basic elements of a project: resources, time, money, and scope
Last Answer : Ans. Project Manager
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)
Last Answer : Ans. True
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 : Which of the following types of Organizational Charts can be BEST used to track project costs : A. Hierarchical-type Organizational Chart B. Organizational Breakdown Structure C. Resource Breakdown Structure D. Responsibility Assignment Matrix
Last Answer : C. Resource Breakdown Structure
Description : The project manager has the most authority in the __________________ type of organization. 1. Project expediter 2. Matrix 3. Projectized organization 4. Functional
Last Answer : 3. Projectized organization
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)
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 : A Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) shows costs assigned to: a. individual work packages using the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). b. individual resources using the Work Breakdown Structure ... Assignment Matrix (RAM). d. individual deliverables using the Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
Last Answer : a. individual work packages using the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
Description : Complete the following statement. In a weak matrix environment, the project manager, Eric, has to constantly make an effort to influence his project team and stakeholders to ensure project success. ... managers. d. there are no functional managers. e. Eric has flexibility on authority.
Last Answer : b. Eric has no or little authority.
Description : What is considered to be the most useful skill for a project manager who works in a matrix environment in order to achieve project goals? Select one: a. Leadership skill b. Influencing c. Conflict management skill d. Time management e. Planning skill
Last Answer : b. Influencing
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 : You are the project manager for a top-secret software project for an agency of the United States government. Your mission-should you choose to accept it-is to complete the project using internal resources ... of project ending is this? A. Starvation B. Extinction C. Addition D. Integration
Last Answer : C. Addition
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
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 : 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 : 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 : In tracking, reporting and controlling, the process engage whether the project results are in accordance with a. project plans b. performance specification c. both a, b d. none of the above
Last Answer : c. both a, b
Description : A project with total budget cost of 30 crores is scheduled to be completed in 80 weeks. A periodic review was carried out at end of 60 weeks and results are as given: Budgeted cost of work performed (EV) = 17 ... crores What is the cost performance index? A.0.895 B.0.81 C.0.90 D.1.12
Last Answer : A.0.895
Description : The successful project managers spend most of their time: A. Planning with their personnel B. Planning with the top management C. Communication with the project team (Ans.) D. Studying project results
Last Answer : C. Communication with the project team (Ans.)
Description : The Scope Baseline is: 1. the original description of the project's end results 2. a summary description of the project's original content and end product, including basic budgetary and time constraint data 3. the original project budget and schedule 4. a and c
Last Answer : 2. a summary description of the project's original content and end product, including basic budgetary and time constraint data
Description : To successfully manage a project, the PM must play both a manager and leadership role. In the manager role the PM will do all but which of the following: 1. Develop procedures 2. Align people 3. Produce results for stakeholder 4. Focus on the organization and its structure 5. Both b and d
Last Answer : 2. Align people
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