Description : Project performance consists of (A)Time (B)Cost (C)Quality (D)All of the above
Last Answer : (D)All of the above
Description : A(n) _ is a review of the quality plan, procedures, data collection, and analysis by an outside group. Select one: a. scope document b. project appraisal c. cost performance index d. analogous estimate e. quality audit
Last Answer : e. quality audit
Description : . The process that evaluates overall project performance to provide confidence is called: a. quality assurance. b. quality planning. c. quality control. d. quality audit.
Last Answer : a. quality assurance.
Description : The process that evaluates overall project performance to provide confidence is called: a. quality assurance. b. quality planning. c. quality control. d. quality audit.
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 : A cost performance index (CPI) of 0.89 means: A. At this time, we expect the total project to cost 89 percent more than planned B. When the project is completed we will have spent 89 ... at 89 percent of the rate planned D. The project is only getting 89 cents out of every dollar invested
Last Answer : D. The project is only getting 89 cents out of every dollar invested
Description : Project Manager must ensure that it develops appropriate trade off/s as A. Time, cost and performance B. Time, value and performance C.Men, Materials and Machines D.Money, Cost and Return on Investment
Last Answer : A. Time, cost and performance
Description : A time-phased budget that project managers use to measure and monitor cost performance. A. Cost Baseline B. Cost Budgeting C. Cost Estimating D. Cost Variance
Last Answer : A. Cost Baseline
Description : Fill in the blanks. It is during the ______________ phase that the decision should be made regarding whether the project should continue. During this phase, ____________ must be considered and weighed ... . closeout, resources c. execution, performance d. planning, timing e. initiation, risk
Last Answer : e. initiation, risk
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 : What is the definition of Earned Value Management? A. An approach that combines the scope, schedule, and cost baseline into a project performance and progress measurement tool. B. ... approach that combines the scope and cost baseline into a project performance and progress measurement tool.
Last Answer : A. An approach that combines the scope, schedule, and cost baseline into a project performance and progress measurement tool.
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 : Considers the total cost of ownership, or development plus support costs, for a project. A. Learning Curve Theory B. Life Cycle Costing C. Parametric Modeling D. Rate of Performance
Last Answer : B. Life Cycle Costing
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 : Which statement best describes a responsibility of the project manager: a. to be the sole source of expertise for estimating techniques on cost and time. b. to deliver the project objectives to ... benefits. d. to delegate all accountability for managing time, cost and quality to team leaders.
Last Answer : b. to deliver the project objectives to enable benefits to be realised.
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 : A project is typically defined in terms of scope, time, cost and which other parameter? a. Benefits. b. Quality. c. Tolerance. d. Controls.
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.)
Description : Five dimensions that must be managed on a project (A) Constraint, Quality, Cost, Schedule, Staff (B) Features, Quality, Cost, Schedule, Staff (C) Features, priority, Cost, Schedule, Staff (D) Features, Quality, Cost, Schedule, customer
Last Answer : (B) Features, Quality, Cost, Schedule, Staff
Description : Which of the following statements about flowcharts is true? Select one: a. Most flowcharts use one width of column to represent a category, while the vertical axis represents the ... used to identify trends. e. Flowcharting is useful for communicating responsibility for work processes.
Last Answer : e. Flowcharting is useful for communicating responsibility for work processes.
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 : dimensions that must be managed on a project (A)Constraint, Quality, Cost, Schedule, Staff (B)Features, Quality, Cost, Schedule, Staff (C)Features, priority, Cost, Schedule, Staff (D)Features, Quality, Cost, Schedule, customer
Last Answer : (B)Features, Quality, Cost, Schedule, Staff
Description : The Three attributes of project risk are _________, ___________ and ___________. 1. What might happen, who it happens to, and how much will it cost 2. Notification, frequency of relevant events, ... planning, total number of risk events 5. Risk event, probability occurrence, the amount at stake
Last Answer : 5. Risk event, probability occurrence, the amount at stake
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 : Five dimensions that must be managed on a project A. Constraint, Quality, Cost, Schedule, Staff B. Features, Quality, Cost, Schedule, Staff C. Features, priority, Cost, Schedule, Staff D. Features, Quality, Cost, Schedule, customer
Last Answer : B. Features, Quality, Cost, Schedule, Staff
Description : The project life cycle consists of (A) Understanding the scope of the project (B) Objectives of the project (C) Formulation and planning various activities (D) All of the above
Last Answer : (D) All of the above
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 : The project life cycle consists of (A)Understanding the scope of the project (B)Objectives of the project (C)Formulation and planning various activities (D)All of the above
Description : A project management information system consists of: 1. A project management software package operating on appropriate computer facilities 2. Hardware, software, documents, and procedures 3. Automated and ... of pertinent information for members of a project team 4. All of the above
Last Answer : 4. All of the above
Description : The project life cycle consists of A. Understanding the scope of the project B. Objectives of the project C. Formulation and planning various activities D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : When using a function point estimation worksheet, there are 14 factors that impact the complexity of a project. These factors include _____. a. data communications, time tradeoffs, and ... programming language d. reports printed and PCA e. x-rays, extensibility, and operational conversion
Last Answer : b. end-user efficiency, data communications, and reusability
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 : 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 : The purpose of project planning is to identify various areas of the project work and the influencing factors, and subsequently define the boundaries of the project performance. (True/False)
Description : Effective project management focuses on the four P’s. What are those four P’s? a. People, performance, payment, product b. People, product, process, project c. People, product, performance, project d. All of the above.
Last Answer : b. People, product, process, project
Description : Which of these characteristics are used to determine the scope of a project? a. Only performance. b. Only context. c. Information objectives, function, performance d. None of the above.
Last Answer : c. Information objectives, function, performance
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 : Which risk is connected to the circumstance outside the project that may influence the scope of work and the performance of the organization? A.Operational Risk B.Financial Risk C.Strategic Risk D.Contextual Risk
Last Answer : D.Contextual Risk
Description : Your upcoming project includes project team members from a foreign country. To make certain that cultural differences don't interfere with team performance, thereby affecting the success of the project ... exercises. D. Inform the team members of the organization's rules and standards.
Last Answer : A. Provide diversity training to all the team members.
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 : Which one of the following is a valid project Key Performance Indicator (KPI)? a. Staff appraisals. b. Management buy in. c. Milestone achievement.
Last Answer : c. Milestone achievement.
Description : Root Cause Analysis relates to: A. Process Analysis B. Quality Audits C. Quality Control Measurements D. Performance Measurements
Last Answer : A. Process Analysis
Description : Process Analysis is a function of: A. Performance Analysis B. Quality Metrics C. Process Improvement Plan D. Quality Improvement Plan
Last Answer : C. Process Improvement Plan
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 : Configuration management is best described as: a. control in the implementation of changes to project schedules. b. an organization 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.