Question 1

List examples of three projects.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Responses should include a specific objective that is achieved through a unique set of interrelated tasks and the effective utilisation of resources.
Remember, a project is an endeavour to achieve a specific objective through a unique set of interrelated tasks and the effective utilisation of resources.

Question 2

A project is completed through a number of repetitive tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

A project is initiated when a need is identified by a contractor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A project objective is the tangible end product that the project team must produce or deliver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Give an example of a project.

Accepted Answer

Open ended responses.Answer should descr

Question 6

The Department of Transport hired a company to build a six-lane highway between two cities.This is an example of a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A project is an endeavour to achieve a specific objective through a unique set of non-related tasks and the effective utilisation of resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The types and quantities of resources to be used for the activities are the base for the estimated project cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why should feedback be obtained from a project's sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Responses will vary.Responses should inc

Question 10

When establishing the project objectives, the objective must be agreed upon by the project sponsor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A project's stakeholders will always include only representatives from the sponsor's organisation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The amount the sponsor has agreed to pay for acceptable project deliverables is the project budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The estimated duration of the project is dependent upon the sequence of activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The schedule for a project specifies when each task should .

Accepted Answer

The schedule for a project spe

Question 15

A research company secured R20 million to evaluate the treatment of water in selected countries over the next three years.This is an example of a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Projects documents are organised and archived in the

Accepted Answer

A) initiating phase. 
B) planning phase. 
C) performing phase. 
D) closing phase. 
A) initiating phase. 
B) planning phase. 
C) performing phase. 
D) closing phase.

Question 17

Resources can include people, organisations, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Corrective action must be taken for a project when

Accepted Answer

A) actual progress to the planned progress shows the progress is ahead of schedule. 
B) the technical specifications have been met. 
C) the actual cost of the activities is less than the funds received for the work completed. 
D) the actual progress is less than the planned progress. 
A) actual progress to the planned progress shows the progress is ahead of schedule. 
B) the technical specifications have been met. 
C) the actual cost of the activities is less than the funds received for the work completed. 
D) the actual progress is less than the planned progress.

Question 19

People are the only resource used in a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Globalisation changes the dynamics of a project and adds a layer of complexity that can reduce the risks of achieving the project outcome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

List examples of three projects.

A project is completed through a number of repetitive tasks.

A project is initiated when a need is identified by a contractor.

A project objective is the tangible end product that the project team must produce or deliver.

Give an example of a project.

The Department of Transport hired a company to build a six-lane highway between two cities.This is an example of a project.

A project is an endeavour to achieve a specific objective through a unique set of non-related tasks and the effective utilisation of resources.

The types and quantities of resources to be used for the activities are the base for the estimated project cost.

Why should feedback be obtained from a project's sponsor?

When establishing the project objectives, the objective must be agreed upon by the project sponsor.

A project's stakeholders will always include only representatives from the sponsor's organisation.

The amount the sponsor has agreed to pay for acceptable project deliverables is the project budget.

The estimated duration of the project is dependent upon the sequence of activities.

The schedule for a project specifies when each task should .

A research company secured R20 million to evaluate the treatment of water in selected countries over the next three years.This is an example of a project.

Projects documents are organised and archived in the

Resources can include people, organisations, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Corrective action must be taken for a project when

People are the only resource used in a project.

Globalisation changes the dynamics of a project and adds a layer of complexity that can reduce the risks of achieving the project outcome.

Identifying and Selecting Projects

Developing Project Proposals

Defining Scope, Quality, Responsibility and Activity Sequence

Developing the Schedule

Resource Utilisation

Determining Costs, Budget and Earned Value

Managing Risk

Closing the Project

The Project Manager

The Project Team

Project Communication and Documentation

Project Management Organisational Structures

Filters

Exam 1: Project Management Concepts

List examples of three projects.

A project is completed through a number of repetitive tasks.

A project is initiated when a need is identified by a contractor.

A project objective is the tangible end product that the project team must produce or deliver.

Give an example of a project.

The Department of Transport hired a company to build a six-lane highway between two cities.This is an example of a project.

A project is an endeavour to achieve a specific objective through a unique set of non-related tasks and the effective utilisation of resources.

The types and quantities of resources to be used for the activities are the base for the estimated project cost.

Why should feedback be obtained from a project's sponsor?

When establishing the project objectives, the objective must be agreed upon by the project sponsor.

A project's stakeholders will always include only representatives from the sponsor's organisation.

The amount the sponsor has agreed to pay for acceptable project deliverables is the project budget.

The estimated duration of the project is dependent upon the sequence of activities.

The schedule for a project specifies when each task should .

A research company secured R20 million to evaluate the treatment of water in selected countries over the next three years.This is an example of a project.

Projects documents are organised and archived in the

Resources can include people, organisations, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Corrective action must be taken for a project when

People are the only resource used in a project.

Globalisation changes the dynamics of a project and adds a layer of complexity that can reduce the risks of achieving the project outcome.

Identifying and Selecting Projects

Developing Project Proposals

Defining Scope, Quality, Responsibility and Activity Sequence

Developing the Schedule

Resource Utilisation

Determining Costs, Budget and Earned Value

Managing Risk

Closing the Project

The Project Manager

The Project Team

Project Communication and Documentation

Project Management Organisational Structures

Filters