Question 1

Traditional project management focuses on thorough planning up front. Such planning requires ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  thoroughness 
B)  a planning schedule 
C)  predictability 
D)  a planning budget 
E)  All of these alternatives are correct 
A)  thoroughness 
B)  a planning schedule 
C)  predictability 
D)  a planning budget 
E)  All of these alternatives are correct C

Question 2

A(n) _________ is a series of coordinated, related multiple projects that continue over an extended time intended to achieve a goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  program 
B)  portfolio 
C)  product family 
D)  process 
E)  folder 
A)  program 
B)  portfolio 
C)  product family 
D)  process 
E)  folder A

Question 3

One of the most significant driving forces behind the demand for project management is the ever increasing lengthening of the product life cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

An increase in the complexity of projects, because projects typically include the latest advances, can be the result of a growth in new __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  products 
B)  knowledge 
C)  services 
D)  products and services 
E)  processes 
A)  products 
B)  knowledge 
C)  services 
D)  products and services 
E)  processes

Question 5

The two dimensions within project management processes are

Accepted Answer

A)  Technical and sociocultural. 
B)  Cost and time. 
C)  Planned and unexpected. 
D)  Established and new. 
E)  Unique and reoccurring. 
A)  Technical and sociocultural. 
B)  Cost and time. 
C)  Planned and unexpected. 
D)  Established and new. 
E)  Unique and reoccurring.

Question 6

Contrary to on-going duties and responsibilities of customary jobs, projects have a defined endpoint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

"Project managers perform the same functions as other managers." Agree or disagree, and support your decision.

Accepted Answer

Many of the same basic management functi

Question 8

Agile PM is incremental, iterative development and delivery whereas traditional PM does not deliver nor elicit feedback from the customer until the project is nearly complete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A series of coordinated, related, multiple projects that continue over an extended time period and are intended to achieve a goal is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategy. 
B)  Program. 
C)  Campaign. 
D)  Crusade. 
E)  Venture. 
A)  Strategy. 
B)  Program. 
C)  Campaign. 
D)  Crusade. 
E)  Venture.

Question 10

In which stage of the project life cycle is the project's schedule and budget determined?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifying 
B)  Defining 
C)  Planning 
D)  Executing 
E)  Closing 
A)  Identifying 
B)  Defining 
C)  Planning 
D)  Executing 
E)  Closing

Question 11

Which of these is NOT part of the "sociocultural dimension" of project management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Negotiation 
B)  Resource allocation 
C)  Managing customer expectations 
D)  Leadership 
E)  Dealing with politics 
A)  Negotiation 
B)  Resource allocation 
C)  Managing customer expectations 
D)  Leadership 
E)  Dealing with politics

Question 12

The product life cycle must be understood as totally different from the project life cycle. In today's high-tech industries the product life cycle is averaging _________ to 3 years.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 year 
B)  6 months 
C)  18 months 
D)  3 months 
E)  9 months 
A)  1 year 
B)  6 months 
C)  18 months 
D)  3 months 
E)  9 months

Question 13

A project life cycle is characterized as made up of stages. The final stage in the project life cycle is the __________ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  conceptual 
B)  closing 
C)  defining 
D)  planning 
E)  executing 
A)  conceptual 
B)  closing 
C)  defining 
D)  planning 
E)  executing

Question 14

The technical dimensions of project management is primarily what successful project managers focus on, specifically planning, scheduling, and controlling projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is typically the responsibility of a project manager?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meeting budget requirements 
B)  Meeting schedule requirements 
C)  Meeting performance specifications 
D)  Coordinating the actions of the team members 
E)  All of these are typical responsibilities 
A)  Meeting budget requirements 
B)  Meeting schedule requirements 
C)  Meeting performance specifications 
D)  Coordinating the actions of the team members 
E)  All of these are typical responsibilities

Question 16

In which stage of the project life cycle is the product of the project delivered to the customer and resources are released from the project?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifying 
B)  Defining 
C)  Planning 
D)  Executing 
E)  Closing 
A)  Identifying 
B)  Defining 
C)  Planning 
D)  Executing 
E)  Closing

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of a project life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifying 
B)  Defining 
C)  Planning 
D)  Executing 
E)  Closing 
A)  Identifying 
B)  Defining 
C)  Planning 
D)  Executing 
E)  Closing

Question 18

For construction companies that build many buildings, all buildings built after the first do not fit the definition of a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The modus operandi (method) used for implementing organizational strategy is through projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which dimension of project management centers on creating a temporary social system within a larger organizational environment that combines the talents of a divergent set of professionals working to complete the project?

Accepted Answer

A)  Communication 
B)  Sociocultural 
C)  Social 
D)  Technical 
E)  Scheduling 
A)  Communication 
B)  Sociocultural 
C)  Social 
D)  Technical 
E)  Scheduling

Traditional project management focuses on thorough planning up front. Such planning requires ____.

A(n) _________ is a series of coordinated, related multiple projects that continue over an extended time intended to achieve a goal.

One of the most significant driving forces behind the demand for project management is the ever increasing lengthening of the product life cycle.

An increase in the complexity of projects, because projects typically include the latest advances, can be the result of a growth in new __________.

The two dimensions within project management processes are

Contrary to on-going duties and responsibilities of customary jobs, projects have a defined endpoint.

"Project managers perform the same functions as other managers." Agree or disagree, and support your decision.

Agile PM is incremental, iterative development and delivery whereas traditional PM does not deliver nor elicit feedback from the customer until the project is nearly complete.

A series of coordinated, related, multiple projects that continue over an extended time period and are intended to achieve a goal is known as a

In which stage of the project life cycle is the project's schedule and budget determined?

Which of these is NOT part of the "sociocultural dimension" of project management?

The product life cycle must be understood as totally different from the project life cycle. In today's high-tech industries the product life cycle is averaging _________ to 3 years.

A project life cycle is characterized as made up of stages. The final stage in the project life cycle is the __________ stage.

The technical dimensions of project management is primarily what successful project managers focus on, specifically planning, scheduling, and controlling projects.

Which of the following is typically the responsibility of a project manager?

In which stage of the project life cycle is the product of the project delivered to the customer and resources are released from the project?

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of a project life cycle?

For construction companies that build many buildings, all buildings built after the first do not fit the definition of a project.

The modus operandi (method) used for implementing organizational strategy is through projects.

Which dimension of project management centers on creating a temporary social system within a larger organizational environment that combines the talents of a divergent set of professionals working to complete the project?

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Schedule

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Teams

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

Agile Project Management

International Projects

Filters

Exam 1: Modern Project Management

Traditional project management focuses on thorough planning up front. Such planning requires ____.

A(n) _________ is a series of coordinated, related multiple projects that continue over an extended time intended to achieve a goal.

One of the most significant driving forces behind the demand for project management is the ever increasing lengthening of the product life cycle.

An increase in the complexity of projects, because projects typically include the latest advances, can be the result of a growth in new __________.

The two dimensions within project management processes are

Contrary to on-going duties and responsibilities of customary jobs, projects have a defined endpoint.

"Project managers perform the same functions as other managers." Agree or disagree, and support your decision.

Agile PM is incremental, iterative development and delivery whereas traditional PM does not deliver nor elicit feedback from the customer until the project is nearly complete.

A series of coordinated, related, multiple projects that continue over an extended time period and are intended to achieve a goal is known as a

In which stage of the project life cycle is the project's schedule and budget determined?

Which of these is NOT part of the "sociocultural dimension" of project management?

The product life cycle must be understood as totally different from the project life cycle. In today's high-tech industries the product life cycle is averaging _________ to 3 years.

A project life cycle is characterized as made up of stages. The final stage in the project life cycle is the __________ stage.

The technical dimensions of project management is primarily what successful project managers focus on, specifically planning, scheduling, and controlling projects.

Which of the following is typically the responsibility of a project manager?

In which stage of the project life cycle is the product of the project delivered to the customer and resources are released from the project?

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of a project life cycle?

For construction companies that build many buildings, all buildings built after the first do not fit the definition of a project.

The modus operandi (method) used for implementing organizational strategy is through projects.

Which dimension of project management centers on creating a temporary social system within a larger organizational environment that combines the talents of a divergent set of professionals working to complete the project?

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Schedule

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Teams

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

Agile Project Management

International Projects

Filters