Exam 1: Introduction to Project Management

Projects are an integral part of our everyday lives for individuals but not for corporations.

In a traditional organization structure, the project manager has the least amount of authority as compared to the other two structures.

Name and describe the six basic functions that project managers must perform well to run successful projects.

Projects must have closure in order to evaluate success and performance and for the good of all ________ involved.

PMI professionals come from the following industry(ies):

The PMP certification is offered by:

What are some reasons projects might turn into "death march projects" (i.e. they don't end)?

In a project based organization structure, the project manager has authority for staff salary reviews.

Scope is assessed by the degree to which the system satisfies and exceeds the requirements set forth and agreed upon by the customer and the development team.

According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), what are the benefits for organizations that use structured project management techniques. List at least three of the benefits.

Describe at least three of the key differences found in project management for IT versus other industries.

In the opening case about R&S Amusement Services, we see that project management is more than concepts, tools, techniques, and methods. It is about people working with people. Explain the importance and objectives of the initial meeting described in the case.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a project?

Describe at least three of the skills necessary to lead projects.

Project management is defined as a process of applying knowledge, tools, and techniques to a project's activities to deliver stated project ________ within agreed upon scope, time, cost, and quality constraints.

In addition to scope, time, and cost, which criteria is often mentioned as an additional key factor of many IT projects?

A project is usually a temporary endeavor but may at times become an ongoing endeavor.

If any of the project constraints changes either by intended or unintended factors, the project manager must negotiate ________ in others to keep the project on target.

Time refers to the amount of time (hours, days, weeks, months) allocated in order to complete the project.

IT projects are growing in size, complexity, and ________ importance.