Question 1

Which statement about conceptual development is best?

Accepted Answer

A) A project goal of "significantly increase computer performance" is better than "improve processing speed 20%" because the team may exceed 20%. 
B) It is vital that a best approach to solving a problem be locked in as soon as possible to save analysis time downstream. 
C) Conceptual development begins with the process of reducing the project's overall complexity to a more basic level. 
D) Project goals should be optimistic to the point of excess. 
A) A project goal of "significantly increase computer performance" is better than "improve processing speed 20%" because the team may exceed 20%. 
B) It is vital that a best approach to solving a problem be locked in as soon as possible to save analysis time downstream. 
C) Conceptual development begins with the process of reducing the project's overall complexity to a more basic level. 
D) Project goals should be optimistic to the point of excess. C

Question 2

The leader for team A isn't sure offhand who needs to approve the next step in their work package,but he knows that if he consults the ________,he can determine who has approval authority for the necessary purchase of that pair of weasels.

Accepted Answer

responsibility assignment matrix (RAM)

Question 3

When a supporting document functions as a project control device throughout the project's development,it is not prepared in advance:

Accepted Answer

A) due to time constraints. 
B) as it is a dynamic document. 
C) since micromanaging can occur. 
D) because control devices are left to project completion. 
A) due to time constraints. 
B) as it is a dynamic document. 
C) since micromanaging can occur. 
D) because control devices are left to project completion. B

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a project goal criteria?

Accepted Answer

A) cost 
B) schedule 
C) team membership 
D) review and approval gates 
A) cost 
B) schedule 
C) team membership 
D) review and approval gates

Question 5

________ are the lowest level in the work breakdown structure,composed of short duration tasks that have a defined beginning and end.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are the lowest level in the...

Question 6

The homeowner lusted over a 36,000 BTU oven in his dream kitchen,but his contractor got a deal on a 20,000 BTU oven and installed it without a peep.Thanks to:

Accepted Answer

A) acquisition controls,the homeowner ended up with the right oven. 
B) specification controls,the homeowner ended up with the right oven. 
C) design controls,the homeowner ended up with the right oven. 
D) oven controls,the homeowner ended up with the right oven. 
A) acquisition controls,the homeowner ended up with the right oven. 
B) specification controls,the homeowner ended up with the right oven. 
C) design controls,the homeowner ended up with the right oven. 
D) oven controls,the homeowner ended up with the right oven.

Question 7

The exchange that is specified by the contractual documentation documents is:

Accepted Answer

A) the terms. 
B) valid consideration. 
C) reciprocity. 
D) fair and unencumbered. 
A) the terms. 
B) valid consideration. 
C) reciprocity. 
D) fair and unencumbered.

Question 8

The reporting frequency,report recipients,and content required during project execution is laid out by:

Accepted Answer

A) the organizational breakdown structure. 
B) scope reporting. 
C) the information system architecture. 
D) a need-to-know basis. 
A) the organizational breakdown structure. 
B) scope reporting. 
C) the information system architecture. 
D) a need-to-know basis.

Question 9

Organizational breakdown structure (OBS)allows companies to:

Accepted Answer

A) assign the duties of tracking costs to the customer's accounting function. 
B) circumvent the onerous task of work breakdown structure. 
C) issue a preliminary TPS report. 
D) define the work to be accomplished. 
A) assign the duties of tracking costs to the customer's accounting function. 
B) circumvent the onerous task of work breakdown structure. 
C) issue a preliminary TPS report. 
D) define the work to be accomplished.

Question 10

What is contained in scope reporting and what function does it serve?

Accepted Answer

Scope reporting determines the types of

Question 11

The project closeout step requires project managers to consider the types of records and reports they and their clients will require at the completion of a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are three common elements in most work authorization contracts?

Accepted Answer

The elements common to most work authori

Question 13

What is a scope statement and what are the key steps in the scope statement process?

Accepted Answer

The scope statement reflects a project t

Question 14

What is the difference between a turnkey contract and a cost-plus contract? Include in your discussion the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Accepted Answer

A turnkey or lump-sum contract is one wh

Question 15

The step that reflects the formal "go ahead" given to the project to commence once the scope definition,planning documents,and other contractual documents have been prepared and approved is the:

Accepted Answer

A) go ahead. 
B) send off. 
C) work authorization. 
D) work release. 
A) go ahead. 
B) send off. 
C) work authorization. 
D) work release.

Question 16

Which of these statements about subdeliverables is best?

Accepted Answer

A) Subdeliverables have durations of their own. 
B) Subdeliverables consume resources. 
C) Subdeliverables have direct assignable costs. 
D) Subdeliverables summarize the outcomes of work packages. 
A) Subdeliverables have durations of their own. 
B) Subdeliverables consume resources. 
C) Subdeliverables have direct assignable costs. 
D) Subdeliverables summarize the outcomes of work packages.

Question 17

________ divides a project into its component substeps in order to begin establishing interrelationships among its constituent activities.

Accepted Answer

Work break

Question 18

The new Magic Pan coming soon to your area usually serves 20,000 customers in the first year of operation.Construction plans include site selection,foundation,framing,finishing,egg-laying,and chicken acquisition.The scope statement step that determines relationships among these steps,e.g.does the chicken acquisition come before the egg laying,etc. ,is the:

Accepted Answer

A) project goal criteria. 
B) management plan. 
C) work breakdown structure. 
D) scope baseline 
A) project goal criteria. 
B) management plan. 
C) work breakdown structure. 
D) scope baseline

Question 19

Which pair of statements is best?

Accepted Answer

A) Cost-plus contracts are prone to budget overruns while turnkey contracts are typically underbid by the contractor. 
B) Cost-plus contracts are prone to a budget surplus while turnkey contracts are typically underbid by the contractor. 
C) Cost-plus contracts are prone to a budget surplus while turnkey contracts are typically overbid by the contractor. 
D) Cost-plus contracts are prone to budget overruns while turnkey contracts are typically overbid by the contractor. 
A) Cost-plus contracts are prone to budget overruns while turnkey contracts are typically underbid by the contractor. 
B) Cost-plus contracts are prone to a budget surplus while turnkey contracts are typically underbid by the contractor. 
C) Cost-plus contracts are prone to a budget surplus while turnkey contracts are typically overbid by the contractor. 
D) Cost-plus contracts are prone to budget overruns while turnkey contracts are typically overbid by the contractor.

Question 20

The statement of work should contain:

Accepted Answer

A) information on the key objectives for the project. 
B) a brief and general description of the work to be performed. 
C) expected project outcomes. 
D) All of these are elements of a statement of work. 
A) information on the key objectives for the project. 
B) a brief and general description of the work to be performed. 
C) expected project outcomes. 
D) All of these are elements of a statement of work.

Which statement about conceptual development is best?

The leader for team A isn't sure offhand who needs to approve the next step in their work package,but he knows that if he consults the ________,he can determine who has approval authority for the necessary purchase of that pair of weasels.

When a supporting document functions as a project control device throughout the project's development,it is not prepared in advance:

Which of the following is NOT a project goal criteria?

________ are the lowest level in the work breakdown structure,composed of short duration tasks that have a defined beginning and end.

The homeowner lusted over a 36,000 BTU oven in his dream kitchen,but his contractor got a deal on a 20,000 BTU oven and installed it without a peep.Thanks to:

The exchange that is specified by the contractual documentation documents is:

The reporting frequency,report recipients,and content required during project execution is laid out by:

Organizational breakdown structure (OBS)allows companies to:

What is contained in scope reporting and what function does it serve?

The project closeout step requires project managers to consider the types of records and reports they and their clients will require at the completion of a project.

What are three common elements in most work authorization contracts?

What is a scope statement and what are the key steps in the scope statement process?

What is the difference between a turnkey contract and a cost-plus contract? Include in your discussion the advantages and disadvantages of each.

The step that reflects the formal "go ahead" given to the project to commence once the scope definition,planning documents,and other contractual documents have been prepared and approved is the:

Which of these statements about subdeliverables is best?

________ divides a project into its component substeps in order to begin establishing interrelationships among its constituent activities.

Which pair of statements is best?

The statement of work should contain:

Introduction: Why Project Management

The Organizational Context: Strategy, structure, and Culture

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

Leadership and the Project Manager

Project Team Building, conflict, and Negotiation

Risk Management

Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Project Scheduling: Networks, duration Estimation, and Critical Path

Project Scheduling: Lagging, crashing, and Activity Networks

Critical Chain Project Scheduling

Resource Management

Project Evaluation and Control

Project Closeout and Termination

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Exam 5: Scope Management

Which statement about conceptual development is best?

The leader for team A isn't sure offhand who needs to approve the next step in their work package,but he knows that if he consults the ________,he can determine who has approval authority for the necessary purchase of that pair of weasels.

When a supporting document functions as a project control device throughout the project's development,it is not prepared in advance:

Which of the following is NOT a project goal criteria?

________ are the lowest level in the work breakdown structure,composed of short duration tasks that have a defined beginning and end.

The homeowner lusted over a 36,000 BTU oven in his dream kitchen,but his contractor got a deal on a 20,000 BTU oven and installed it without a peep.Thanks to:

The exchange that is specified by the contractual documentation documents is:

The reporting frequency,report recipients,and content required during project execution is laid out by:

Organizational breakdown structure (OBS)allows companies to:

What is contained in scope reporting and what function does it serve?

The project closeout step requires project managers to consider the types of records and reports they and their clients will require at the completion of a project.

What are three common elements in most work authorization contracts?

What is a scope statement and what are the key steps in the scope statement process?

What is the difference between a turnkey contract and a cost-plus contract? Include in your discussion the advantages and disadvantages of each.

The step that reflects the formal "go ahead" given to the project to commence once the scope definition,planning documents,and other contractual documents have been prepared and approved is the:

Which of these statements about subdeliverables is best?

________ divides a project into its component substeps in order to begin establishing interrelationships among its constituent activities.

Which pair of statements is best?

The statement of work should contain:

Introduction: Why Project Management

The Organizational Context: Strategy, structure, and Culture

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

Leadership and the Project Manager

Project Team Building, conflict, and Negotiation

Risk Management

Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Project Scheduling: Networks, duration Estimation, and Critical Path

Project Scheduling: Lagging, crashing, and Activity Networks

Critical Chain Project Scheduling

Resource Management

Project Evaluation and Control

Project Closeout and Termination

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