Question 1

All of the following factors have influenced the increased reliance upon project management in recent years EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  rapid growth and changes in the information technology and telecommunications industries 
B)  realization that methods for large projects can be modified and used for small projects 
C)  increased international competition and its influence on consumer demands 
D)  the decreased demands of ongoing operational work 
A)  rapid growth and changes in the information technology and telecommunications industries 
B)  realization that methods for large projects can be modified and used for small projects 
C)  increased international competition and its influence on consumer demands 
D)  the decreased demands of ongoing operational work

Question 2

Which of the following examples is NOT a typical or appropriate situation to employ project management?

Accepted Answer

A)  improving an existing work process 
B)  installing a new computer system 
C)  conducting a routine, standard customer service operation 
D)  developing a new product 
A)  improving an existing work process 
B)  installing a new computer system 
C)  conducting a routine, standard customer service operation 
D)  developing a new product

Question 3

Customers may need to sacrifice expectations related to cost or schedule in order to realize their expectations for scope or quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Most projects are conducted with constraints on the amount of time and funding available to the project manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Project customers can be either internal or external to the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Project Management Body of Knowledge published by the Project Management Institute identifies five process groups. Briefly identify and describe each of these five process groups.

Accepted Answer

The Project Management Body of Knowledge

Question 7

Which of the following examples is NOT a typical or appropriate situation to employ project management?

Accepted Answer

A)  improving a soldering process in an assembly line 
B)  processing deposits and withdrawals in a bank 
C)  installing a new accounting application on to a server 
D)  developing a new medical device for use by clinics 
A)  improving a soldering process in an assembly line 
B)  processing deposits and withdrawals in a bank 
C)  installing a new accounting application on to a server 
D)  developing a new medical device for use by clinics

All of the following factors have influenced the increased reliance upon project management in recent years EXCEPT:

Which of the following examples is NOT a typical or appropriate situation to employ project management?

Customers may need to sacrifice expectations related to cost or schedule in order to realize their expectations for scope or quality.

Most projects are conducted with constraints on the amount of time and funding available to the project manager.

Project customers can be either internal or external to the organization.

The Project Management Body of Knowledge published by the Project Management Institute identifies five process groups. Briefly identify and describe each of these five process groups.

Which of the following examples is NOT a typical or appropriate situation to employ project management?

Project Selection and Prioritization

Organizational Capability: Structure,Culture and Roles

Chartering Projects

Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Planning

Defining Scope and Constructing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

Scheduling Activities

Resourcing Projects

Budgeting Projects

Project Risk Planning

Project Quality Planning and Project Kick: off

Project Supply Chain Management

Leading and Managing Project Teams

Determining Project Progress and Results

Finishing the Project

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Exam 1: Introduction to Project Management

All of the following factors have influenced the increased reliance upon project management in recent years EXCEPT:

Which of the following examples is NOT a typical or appropriate situation to employ project management?

Customers may need to sacrifice expectations related to cost or schedule in order to realize their expectations for scope or quality.

Most projects are conducted with constraints on the amount of time and funding available to the project manager.

Project customers can be either internal or external to the organization.

The Project Management Body of Knowledge published by the Project Management Institute identifies five process groups. Briefly identify and describe each of these five process groups.

Which of the following examples is NOT a typical or appropriate situation to employ project management?

Project Selection and Prioritization

Organizational Capability: Structure,Culture and Roles

Chartering Projects

Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Planning

Defining Scope and Constructing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

Scheduling Activities

Resourcing Projects

Budgeting Projects

Project Risk Planning

Project Quality Planning and Project Kick: off

Project Supply Chain Management

Leading and Managing Project Teams

Determining Project Progress and Results

Finishing the Project

Filters