Question 1

Which of the following charter elements should inspire team members to develop a passion for the project and to work hard on it?

Accepted Answer

A)  the project vision statement 
B)  the business case 
C)  the project motto 
D)  milestone schedule 
A)  the project vision statement 
B)  the business case 
C)  the project motto 
D)  milestone schedule

Question 2

Within the project charter,the scope overview:

Accepted Answer

A)  identifies the individuals who will serve as the sponsor and project manager. 
B)  describes the relationship of the project to other projects in the organization. 
C)  provides a high-level description of what needs to be accomplished and how it will be done. 
D)  provides all of the financial justification for the project 
A)  identifies the individuals who will serve as the sponsor and project manager. 
B)  describes the relationship of the project to other projects in the organization. 
C)  provides a high-level description of what needs to be accomplished and how it will be done. 
D)  provides all of the financial justification for the project

Question 3

Describe how you might use lessons learned from previous projects to improve the quality of the project charter on a new project.

Accepted Answer

One way to use lessons learned from prev

Question 4

A background statement is a mandatory element of the project charter that sets the stage for creation of the scope overview and business case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In contrast to the case that exists with a legal contract,the parties to a signed project charter are merely obligated to the spirit of the charter since specific details will certainly change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The project business case states what the project will accomplish and how it will be done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The project charter grants the right to the project team to continue into more detailed planning,and to do all the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  is limited to only planning the project. 
B)  authorizes the purchase of long lead items. 
C)  authorizes the team to plan and perform the project. 
D)  sanctions the creation of a business case 
A)  is limited to only planning the project. 
B)  authorizes the purchase of long lead items. 
C)  authorizes the team to plan and perform the project. 
D)  sanctions the creation of a business case

Question 8

A background statement is often added to a project charter to address stakeholder needs to better understand the background of the scope overview and business case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

As a project manager you elect to involve your core team members in the preparation of the project charter. Describe the advantages of adopting this approach.

Accepted Answer

Involving core team members in the prepa

Question 10

The project master network is a summary-level schedule that identifies the major schedule milestones or significant points and events in the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A well-written business case should persuade decision-makers to support the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

One purpose of the project charter is to help the project team and the project sponsor to commit to the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Frequently,at the time the project charter is prepared there is only a very general understanding of the project,so if a budget is prepared it can only be a crude estimate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Lessons learned reflect the learning gained by performing a project. Which of the following statements best describes the value that lessons learned can add to a project charter?

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying lessons learned from the current project can help future projects to avoid similar failures 
B)  identifying lessons learned from the current project can help future projects to achieve similar successes 
C)  identifying lessons learned from previous projects can help the current project to avoid similar failures and mistakes 
D)  identifying lessons learned from previous projects will guarantee the success of the current project 
A)  identifying lessons learned from the current project can help future projects to avoid similar failures 
B)  identifying lessons learned from the current project can help future projects to achieve similar successes 
C)  identifying lessons learned from previous projects can help the current project to avoid similar failures and mistakes 
D)  identifying lessons learned from previous projects will guarantee the success of the current project

Question 15

The scope overview and business case sections of the project charter provide the high-level "what and why" of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The milestone schedule in the project charter accomplishes all the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  divides the project into many detailed activities to derive the milestones 
B)  lists major milestones and deliverables the project team needs to complete. 
C)  identifies planned completion dates for major milestones. 
D)  divides the project into a few (3 to 8) intermediate points whose completion can be verified. 
A)  divides the project into many detailed activities to derive the milestones 
B)  lists major milestones and deliverables the project team needs to complete. 
C)  identifies planned completion dates for major milestones. 
D)  divides the project into a few (3 to 8) intermediate points whose completion can be verified.

Question 17

The purpose of a project charter includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  authorizes the project manager to proceed 
B)  develops a common understanding between the sponsor and the project team 
C)  quickly screens out obviously poor projects 
D)  describes skill sets needed 
A)  authorizes the project manager to proceed 
B)  develops a common understanding between the sponsor and the project team 
C)  quickly screens out obviously poor projects 
D)  describes skill sets needed

Question 18

Team operating principles are sometimes included in a project charter to enhance team functioning. Which of the following statements accurately describes the value of establishing team operating principles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Operating principles that address the conduct of meetings and how decisions are made are especially useful in helping the team get off to a good start. 
B)  Operating principles typically detail the specific work that each team member will perform and ensure a more complete understanding of the project. 
C)  Operating principles identify the rules along with the punishments to be administered when the rules are broken. 
D)  Operating principles are especially helpful for a routine project where participants have worked together before 
A)  Operating principles that address the conduct of meetings and how decisions are made are especially useful in helping the team get off to a good start. 
B)  Operating principles typically detail the specific work that each team member will perform and ensure a more complete understanding of the project. 
C)  Operating principles identify the rules along with the punishments to be administered when the rules are broken. 
D)  Operating principles are especially helpful for a routine project where participants have worked together before

Question 19

Which of the following statements accurately describes the responsibilities typically associated with the development of the project charter?

Accepted Answer

A)  the project sponsor typically prepares the detailed first draft of the majority of the charter 
B)  the project manager typically prepares the business case and scope overview 
C)  the customer typically prepares and signs the charter 
D)  the project manager and team typically prepare the majority of the project charter 
A)  the project sponsor typically prepares the detailed first draft of the majority of the charter 
B)  the project manager typically prepares the business case and scope overview 
C)  the customer typically prepares and signs the charter 
D)  the project manager and team typically prepare the majority of the project charter

Which of the following charter elements should inspire team members to develop a passion for the project and to work hard on it?

Within the project charter,the scope overview:

Describe how you might use lessons learned from previous projects to improve the quality of the project charter on a new project.

A background statement is a mandatory element of the project charter that sets the stage for creation of the scope overview and business case.

In contrast to the case that exists with a legal contract,the parties to a signed project charter are merely obligated to the spirit of the charter since specific details will certainly change.

The project business case states what the project will accomplish and how it will be done.

The project charter grants the right to the project team to continue into more detailed planning,and to do all the following EXCEPT:

A background statement is often added to a project charter to address stakeholder needs to better understand the background of the scope overview and business case.

As a project manager you elect to involve your core team members in the preparation of the project charter. Describe the advantages of adopting this approach.

The project master network is a summary-level schedule that identifies the major schedule milestones or significant points and events in the project.

A well-written business case should persuade decision-makers to support the project.

One purpose of the project charter is to help the project team and the project sponsor to commit to the project.

Frequently,at the time the project charter is prepared there is only a very general understanding of the project,so if a budget is prepared it can only be a crude estimate.

Lessons learned reflect the learning gained by performing a project. Which of the following statements best describes the value that lessons learned can add to a project charter?

The scope overview and business case sections of the project charter provide the high-level "what and why" of the project.

The milestone schedule in the project charter accomplishes all the following EXCEPT:

The purpose of a project charter includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Team operating principles are sometimes included in a project charter to enhance team functioning. Which of the following statements accurately describes the value of establishing team operating principles?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the responsibilities typically associated with the development of the project charter?

Introduction to Project Management

Project Selection and Prioritization

Organizational Capability: Structure,Culture and Roles

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 4: Chartering Projects

Which of the following charter elements should inspire team members to develop a passion for the project and to work hard on it?

Within the project charter,the scope overview:

Describe how you might use lessons learned from previous projects to improve the quality of the project charter on a new project.

A background statement is a mandatory element of the project charter that sets the stage for creation of the scope overview and business case.

In contrast to the case that exists with a legal contract,the parties to a signed project charter are merely obligated to the spirit of the charter since specific details will certainly change.

The project business case states what the project will accomplish and how it will be done.

The project charter grants the right to the project team to continue into more detailed planning,and to do all the following EXCEPT:

A background statement is often added to a project charter to address stakeholder needs to better understand the background of the scope overview and business case.

As a project manager you elect to involve your core team members in the preparation of the project charter. Describe the advantages of adopting this approach.

The project master network is a summary-level schedule that identifies the major schedule milestones or significant points and events in the project.

A well-written business case should persuade decision-makers to support the project.

One purpose of the project charter is to help the project team and the project sponsor to commit to the project.

Frequently,at the time the project charter is prepared there is only a very general understanding of the project,so if a budget is prepared it can only be a crude estimate.

Lessons learned reflect the learning gained by performing a project. Which of the following statements best describes the value that lessons learned can add to a project charter?

The scope overview and business case sections of the project charter provide the high-level "what and why" of the project.

The milestone schedule in the project charter accomplishes all the following EXCEPT:

The purpose of a project charter includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Team operating principles are sometimes included in a project charter to enhance team functioning. Which of the following statements accurately describes the value of establishing team operating principles?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the responsibilities typically associated with the development of the project charter?

Introduction to Project Management

Project Selection and Prioritization

Organizational Capability: Structure,Culture and Roles

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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