Question 1

Scope planning is the process of creating a project scope statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The project scope planning processes include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  how the project scope will be defined 
B)  how the requirements will be collected 
C)  how the work breakdown structure will be created 
D)  how the business case will be created 
A)  how the project scope will be defined 
B)  how the requirements will be collected 
C)  how the work breakdown structure will be created 
D)  how the business case will be created

Question 3

It is important to assign a unique number to every component in the project Work Breakdown Structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In order to construct a project Work Breakdown Structure,a project team needs to enlist support from subject matter experts who understand how each portion of the work will be accomplished.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The project scope refers to the features and functions that characterize a product,service or result.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Work Breakdown Structure is normally developed by listing major deliverables and then progressively smaller ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Almost all projects have deliverables related to training,service or other means of helping the customer to use the project's product effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If a problem occurs during project execution,the Work Breakdown Structure can be used to understand exactly where and why the problem occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All of the following conventions are widely adopted when project teams create the second level of the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  The second level may be organized by project phase. 
B)  The second level may be organized by major design components. 
C)  The second level may be organized by work function. 
D)  The second level may be organized by activities and tasks 
A)  The second level may be organized by project phase. 
B)  The second level may be organized by major design components. 
C)  The second level may be organized by work function. 
D)  The second level may be organized by activities and tasks

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true concerning the adoption of rolling wave planning in project management?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is facilitated when the second level of the work breakdown structure is organized by phase. 
B)  It is initially cumbersome, often delaying a prompt and timely project start. 
C)  It often creates a situation known as "analysis paralysis." 
D)  It requires detailed bottom-up estimating for every WBS component 
A)  It is facilitated when the second level of the work breakdown structure is organized by phase. 
B)  It is initially cumbersome, often delaying a prompt and timely project start. 
C)  It often creates a situation known as "analysis paralysis." 
D)  It requires detailed bottom-up estimating for every WBS component

Question 11

A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)component is a term that simply refers to an entry in the WBS that can be at any level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Each potential change to a project is normally documented by some sort of change request.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Failure to include project management in the Work Breakdown Structure will increase the likelihood that the project will finish late or over budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Formally documented procedures that define how project deliverables and documentation will be controlled,changed and approved are collectively known by which of the following terms?

Accepted Answer

A)  scope creep 
B)  a change control system 
C)  a configuration management plan 
D)  a scope management plan 
A)  scope creep 
B)  a change control system 
C)  a configuration management plan 
D)  a scope management plan

Question 15

The best project scope statements are brief,succinct and limit their focus specifically to the work to be performed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A thorough scope definition process will often yield multiple project deliverables including intermediate project deliverables due before the project is complete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Since work packages provide the basis for future project planning activities,they should be as detailed as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Subject matter experts can provide invaluable assistance to a project team as it develops a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). All of the following statements accurately describe the use of subject matter experts in this context EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Some teams invite subject matter experts to participate directly from the start. 
B)  The approach to include subject matter experts is often determined by the size and complexity of the project. 
C)  The approach to include subject matter experts is often determined by the cultural norms of the company. 
D)  Subject matter experts can provide an understanding of how internal organizational politics come into play 
A)  Some teams invite subject matter experts to participate directly from the start. 
B)  The approach to include subject matter experts is often determined by the size and complexity of the project. 
C)  The approach to include subject matter experts is often determined by the cultural norms of the company. 
D)  Subject matter experts can provide an understanding of how internal organizational politics come into play

Question 19

Organizing the second level of the Work Breakdown Structure by major design components facilitates rolling wave planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Work Breakdown Structures can be displayed in a variety of formats including which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  an indented outline format 
B)  an inverted pyramid 
C)  a sequential process diagram 
D)  fishbone or cause and effect diagram 
A)  an indented outline format 
B)  an inverted pyramid 
C)  a sequential process diagram 
D)  fishbone or cause and effect diagram

Scope planning is the process of creating a project scope statement.

The project scope planning processes include all of the following EXCEPT:

It is important to assign a unique number to every component in the project Work Breakdown Structure.

In order to construct a project Work Breakdown Structure,a project team needs to enlist support from subject matter experts who understand how each portion of the work will be accomplished.

The project scope refers to the features and functions that characterize a product,service or result.

The Work Breakdown Structure is normally developed by listing major deliverables and then progressively smaller ones.

Almost all projects have deliverables related to training,service or other means of helping the customer to use the project's product effectively.

If a problem occurs during project execution,the Work Breakdown Structure can be used to understand exactly where and why the problem occurred.

All of the following conventions are widely adopted when project teams create the second level of the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements is true concerning the adoption of rolling wave planning in project management?

A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)component is a term that simply refers to an entry in the WBS that can be at any level.

Each potential change to a project is normally documented by some sort of change request.

Failure to include project management in the Work Breakdown Structure will increase the likelihood that the project will finish late or over budget.

Formally documented procedures that define how project deliverables and documentation will be controlled,changed and approved are collectively known by which of the following terms?

The best project scope statements are brief,succinct and limit their focus specifically to the work to be performed.

A thorough scope definition process will often yield multiple project deliverables including intermediate project deliverables due before the project is complete.

Since work packages provide the basis for future project planning activities,they should be as detailed as possible.

Subject matter experts can provide invaluable assistance to a project team as it develops a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). All of the following statements accurately describe the use of subject matter experts in this context EXCEPT:

Organizing the second level of the Work Breakdown Structure by major design components facilitates rolling wave planning.

Work Breakdown Structures can be displayed in a variety of formats including which of the following?

Introduction to Project Management

Project Selection and Prioritization

Organizational Capability: Structure,Culture and Roles

Chartering Projects

Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Planning

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 6: Defining Scope and Constructing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

Scope planning is the process of creating a project scope statement.

The project scope planning processes include all of the following EXCEPT:

It is important to assign a unique number to every component in the project Work Breakdown Structure.

In order to construct a project Work Breakdown Structure,a project team needs to enlist support from subject matter experts who understand how each portion of the work will be accomplished.

The project scope refers to the features and functions that characterize a product,service or result.

The Work Breakdown Structure is normally developed by listing major deliverables and then progressively smaller ones.

Almost all projects have deliverables related to training,service or other means of helping the customer to use the project's product effectively.

If a problem occurs during project execution,the Work Breakdown Structure can be used to understand exactly where and why the problem occurred.

All of the following conventions are widely adopted when project teams create the second level of the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements is true concerning the adoption of rolling wave planning in project management?

A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)component is a term that simply refers to an entry in the WBS that can be at any level.

Each potential change to a project is normally documented by some sort of change request.

Failure to include project management in the Work Breakdown Structure will increase the likelihood that the project will finish late or over budget.

Formally documented procedures that define how project deliverables and documentation will be controlled,changed and approved are collectively known by which of the following terms?

The best project scope statements are brief,succinct and limit their focus specifically to the work to be performed.

A thorough scope definition process will often yield multiple project deliverables including intermediate project deliverables due before the project is complete.

Since work packages provide the basis for future project planning activities,they should be as detailed as possible.

Subject matter experts can provide invaluable assistance to a project team as it develops a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). All of the following statements accurately describe the use of subject matter experts in this context EXCEPT:

Organizing the second level of the Work Breakdown Structure by major design components facilitates rolling wave planning.

Work Breakdown Structures can be displayed in a variety of formats including which of the following?

Introduction to Project Management

Project Selection and Prioritization

Organizational Capability: Structure,Culture and Roles

Chartering Projects

Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Planning

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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