Question 1

According to the text, the use of sticky-notes can be particularly useful for constructing a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  RACI matrix 
B)  Work Breakdown Structure 
C)  Gantt chart 
D)  Design Structure Matrix 
E)  Aggregate Project Portfolio 
A)  RACI matrix 
B)  Work Breakdown Structure 
C)  Gantt chart 
D)  Design Structure Matrix 
E)  Aggregate Project Portfolio B

Question 2

Taken together the RACI and the Work Breakdown Structure may be used to determine the importance of each task listed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The project plan should begin with a complete description of all agreements made with the client or any third party.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The letters used in the RACI matrix help link a person and a task for accountability purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

FMEA stands for

Accepted Answer

A)  Financial Methods and Efficiency Analysis 
B)  Failure Modes and Effect Analysis 
C)  Full Monetary Expenditure Accrual 
D)  Financial Measurement of Expenses Accrued 
E)  Factor Mode and Efficiency Analysis 
A)  Financial Methods and Efficiency Analysis 
B)  Failure Modes and Effect Analysis 
C)  Full Monetary Expenditure Accrual 
D)  Financial Measurement of Expenses Accrued 
E)  Factor Mode and Efficiency Analysis

Question 6

A(n) __________________ shows the set of all tasks in a project arranged by task level?

Accepted Answer

A)  RACI Matrix 
B)  Work Breakdown Structure 
C)  Gantt chart 
D)  Design Structure Matrix 
E)  Aggregate Project Portfolio 
A)  RACI Matrix 
B)  Work Breakdown Structure 
C)  Gantt chart 
D)  Design Structure Matrix 
E)  Aggregate Project Portfolio

Question 7

In the Design Structure Matrix

Accepted Answer

A)  the rows correspond to tasks and the columns correspond to resources 
B)  both the rows and columns correspond to tasks 
C)  the rows correspond to tasks and the columns correspond to functional departments 
D)  the rows correspond to resources and the columns correspond to tasks 
E)  the rows correspond to resources and the columns correspond to functional departments 
A)  the rows correspond to tasks and the columns correspond to resources 
B)  both the rows and columns correspond to tasks 
C)  the rows correspond to tasks and the columns correspond to functional departments 
D)  the rows correspond to resources and the columns correspond to tasks 
E)  the rows correspond to resources and the columns correspond to functional departments

Question 8

In order to prepare a mind map, you need to start with:

Accepted Answer

A)  the maximum allowable cost of the project 
B)  a definition of role of the working professional programs (WPPs) 
C)  a means of evaluating the results 
D)  the most detailed tasks 
E)  a statement of the project's objectives 
A)  the maximum allowable cost of the project 
B)  a definition of role of the working professional programs (WPPs) 
C)  a means of evaluating the results 
D)  the most detailed tasks 
E)  a statement of the project's objectives

Question 9

Explain how to construct a Design Structure Matrix.

Accepted Answer

To address the issue of information flow

Question 10

Explain the process of developing a WBS.

Accepted Answer

To develop a work breakdown structure (W

Question 11

Mind mapping is a planning tool.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The project baseline plan is the open, honest, and frequent communication between the interested parties of a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Mind mapping is a whole-brain approach that is particularly applicable to project management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The manager of a project causes a catastrophic failure in the project that threatens the timely delivery of the project. Frank, another project manager, is asked to take over. He initiates a backup plan created by him, and he takes critical steps to recover from the setback and salvage the project. In this scenario, Frank is most likely using a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Langley histogram 
B)  logic chart 
C)  risk profile 
D)  FMEA chart 
E)  RACI matrix 
A)  Langley histogram 
B)  logic chart 
C)  risk profile 
D)  FMEA chart 
E)  RACI matrix

Question 15

Which of the following is not a category in the RACI matrix?

Accepted Answer

A)  Responsible 
B)  Interpret 
C)  Accountable 
D)  Consult 
E)  Inform 
A)  Responsible 
B)  Interpret 
C)  Accountable 
D)  Consult 
E)  Inform

Question 16

What are some options for eliminating potential rework situations when they are discovered in the Design Structure Matrix?

Accepted Answer

A key benefit of constructing a Design S

Question 17

A representative of senior management should be invited to the project launch meeting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The primary purpose of the launch meeting is to develop the project plan and budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

It is not possible to overdo it when it comes to project planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is used to show linkages between people and tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  the work breakdown structure 
B)  the RACI 
C)  the Project Action Plan 
D)  the Project Resource Diagram 
E)  the Concurrent Engineering Chart 
A)  the work breakdown structure 
B)  the RACI 
C)  the Project Action Plan 
D)  the Project Resource Diagram 
E)  the Concurrent Engineering Chart

According to the text, the use of sticky-notes can be particularly useful for constructing a(n)

Taken together the RACI and the Work Breakdown Structure may be used to determine the importance of each task listed.

The project plan should begin with a complete description of all agreements made with the client or any third party.

The letters used in the RACI matrix help link a person and a task for accountability purposes.

FMEA stands for

A(n) __________________ shows the set of all tasks in a project arranged by task level?

In the Design Structure Matrix

In order to prepare a mind map, you need to start with:

Explain how to construct a Design Structure Matrix.

Explain the process of developing a WBS.

Mind mapping is a planning tool.

The project baseline plan is the open, honest, and frequent communication between the interested parties of a project.

Mind mapping is a whole-brain approach that is particularly applicable to project management.

Which of the following is not a category in the RACI matrix?

What are some options for eliminating potential rework situations when they are discovered in the Design Structure Matrix?

A representative of senior management should be invited to the project launch meeting.

The primary purpose of the launch meeting is to develop the project plan and budget.

It is not possible to overdo it when it comes to project planning.

Which of the following is used to show linkages between people and tasks?

The World of Project Management

The Manager, the Organization, and the Team

Budgeting the Project

Scheduling the Project

Allocating Resources to the Project

Monitoring and Controlling the Project

Evaluating and Terminating the Project

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Exam 3: Planning the Project

According to the text, the use of sticky-notes can be particularly useful for constructing a(n)

Taken together the RACI and the Work Breakdown Structure may be used to determine the importance of each task listed.

The project plan should begin with a complete description of all agreements made with the client or any third party.

The letters used in the RACI matrix help link a person and a task for accountability purposes.

FMEA stands for

A(n) __________________ shows the set of all tasks in a project arranged by task level?

In the Design Structure Matrix

In order to prepare a mind map, you need to start with:

Explain how to construct a Design Structure Matrix.

Explain the process of developing a WBS.

Mind mapping is a planning tool.

The project baseline plan is the open, honest, and frequent communication between the interested parties of a project.

Mind mapping is a whole-brain approach that is particularly applicable to project management.

Which of the following is not a category in the RACI matrix?

What are some options for eliminating potential rework situations when they are discovered in the Design Structure Matrix?

A representative of senior management should be invited to the project launch meeting.

The primary purpose of the launch meeting is to develop the project plan and budget.

It is not possible to overdo it when it comes to project planning.

Which of the following is used to show linkages between people and tasks?

The World of Project Management

The Manager, the Organization, and the Team

Budgeting the Project

Scheduling the Project

Allocating Resources to the Project

Monitoring and Controlling the Project

Evaluating and Terminating the Project

Filters