Question 1

Statement: Side items are extras and frills to the main end-item that are usually unnecessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

List three kinds of system conversion.

Accepted Answer

parallel, phase-in, and immediate replacement (cold turkey)

Question 3

Statement: Side-items are part of the environment of the project and for which project management has no responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Post-acceptance issues (circle all that apply):

Accepted Answer

A)  occur if the end-item is found to be deficient after installation or delivery, 
B)  occur during system production/build but after the system design has been approved; 
C)  occur after the customer has accepted the major end-item 
D)  occur if the delivered end-item is satisfactory but found to not perform fully to the contracted specifications 
E)  can impact the final payment for the project 
A)  occur if the end-item is found to be deficient after installation or delivery, 
B)  occur during system production/build but after the system design has been approved; 
C)  occur after the customer has accepted the major end-item 
D)  occur if the delivered end-item is satisfactory but found to not perform fully to the contracted specifications 
E)  can impact the final payment for the project

Question 5

Which one of the following is true about project termination and close-out:

Accepted Answer

A)  it happens automatically upon customer approval of the end-item 
B)  it requires the same degree of thoughtful attention by the project manager as other aspects of the project 
C)  termination and close-out activities are the responsibility of the customer 
D)  it happens upon delivery and installation of the end-item 
A)  it happens automatically upon customer approval of the end-item 
B)  it requires the same degree of thoughtful attention by the project manager as other aspects of the project 
C)  termination and close-out activities are the responsibility of the customer 
D)  it happens upon delivery and installation of the end-item

Question 6

Strategies for system installation and conversion are (circle all that are correct)

Accepted Answer

A)  Parallel 
B)  Fast-tracking 
C)  Pilot operation 
D)  Immediate replacement (Cold turkey) 
E)  Outsourcing 
A)  Parallel 
B)  Fast-tracking 
C)  Pilot operation 
D)  Immediate replacement (Cold turkey) 
E)  Outsourcing

Question 7

Statement: The design stage includes detailed planning for the production/build stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Statement: System side-items are first identified and accounted for during project execution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A punch list includes

Accepted Answer

A)  items considered still open and in need of attention before project termination 
B)  items checked off and considered completed 
C)  items to be addressed after the project has been officially closed out 
D)  items recommended by the contractor for the customer's future consideration 
A)  items considered still open and in need of attention before project termination 
B)  items checked off and considered completed 
C)  items to be addressed after the project has been officially closed out 
D)  items recommended by the contractor for the customer's future consideration

Question 10

Statement: Phase D happens after the project has been completed and closed out

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Statement: So that information is as current as possible, planning for implementation should begin during the implementation stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Statement: It is the sole responsibility of the customer to make sure all contractual items have been delivered, that all items are closed out, and that final payment has been made to the contractor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Statement: The contractor may be required to pay compensation to the client if a product does not conform to specifications, even if the product has already been delivered and accepted by the customer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Statement: A detailed plan for production is first prepared during the production stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Indicate below whether the following items are for a post completion project summary (S) or a post-installation system review (R):
a. ____ review project objectives and project life cycle
b. ____ determine if the system is doing what it was intended to do
c. ____ identify areas of good and poor performance on the part of the project team
d. ____ review project expenditures and profitability
e. ____ check for system design flaws and needed changes
f. ____ where necessary, suggest changes to procedures that would improve performance in similar, future projects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate below whether the following items are...

Question 16

What are the purposes of a post-completion project review (postmortem). Circle all that apply:

Accepted Answer

A)  to determine who should be blamed for problems encountered 
B)  to review and document project successes and project problems 
C)  to provide information useful for planning and risk assessment of future projects 
D)  to assess customer needs and suggest project extensions 
E)  to summarize lessons learned and make recommendations for future projects. 
A)  to determine who should be blamed for problems encountered 
B)  to review and document project successes and project problems 
C)  to provide information useful for planning and risk assessment of future projects 
D)  to assess customer needs and suggest project extensions 
E)  to summarize lessons learned and make recommendations for future projects.

Question 17

Statement: Prolonging the design stage to get the design right can ultimately reduce overall project cost and duration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Statement: The majority of tests on a project end-item are performed after the item has been turned over to the customer / user.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Statement: The execution stage usually includes project conception and approval.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Statement: In the implementation stage, the user approves the design so the end-item system can be built.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Statement: Side items are extras and frills to the main end-item that are usually unnecessary.

List three kinds of system conversion.

Statement: Side-items are part of the environment of the project and for which project management has no responsibility.

Post-acceptance issues (circle all that apply):

Which one of the following is true about project termination and close-out:

Strategies for system installation and conversion are (circle all that are correct)

Statement: The design stage includes detailed planning for the production/build stage.

Statement: System side-items are first identified and accounted for during project execution.

A punch list includes

Statement: Phase D happens after the project has been completed and closed out

Statement: So that information is as current as possible, planning for implementation should begin during the implementation stage.

Statement: It is the sole responsibility of the customer to make sure all contractual items have been delivered, that all items are closed out, and that final payment has been made to the contractor.

Statement: The contractor may be required to pay compensation to the client if a product does not conform to specifications, even if the product has already been delivered and accepted by the customer.

Statement: A detailed plan for production is first prepared during the production stage.

What are the purposes of a post-completion project review (postmortem). Circle all that apply:

Statement: Prolonging the design stage to get the design right can ultimately reduce overall project cost and duration.

Statement: The majority of tests on a project end-item are performed after the item has been turned over to the customer / user.

Statement: The execution stage usually includes project conception and approval.

Statement: In the implementation stage, the user approves the design so the end-item system can be built.

What Is Project Management

Systems Approach

Project Life Cycle and Project Conception

Project Definition and System Definition

Basic Project Planning Techniques

Project Schedule Planning and Networks

Advanced Project Network Analysis and Scheduling

Cost Estimating and Budgeting

Project Quality Management

Project Risk Management

Project Procurement Management and Contracting

Project Monitoring and Control

Agile Project Management and Lean

Project Organizational Structure and Integration

Project Roles and Stakeholders

Leadership, Teamwork, and Conflict

Meta-Management of Projects and Program Management

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

International Project Management

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Exam 5: Project Execution and Closeout

Statement: Side items are extras and frills to the main end-item that are usually unnecessary.

List three kinds of system conversion.

Statement: Side-items are part of the environment of the project and for which project management has no responsibility.

Post-acceptance issues (circle all that apply):

Which one of the following is true about project termination and close-out:

Strategies for system installation and conversion are (circle all that are correct)

Statement: The design stage includes detailed planning for the production/build stage.

Statement: System side-items are first identified and accounted for during project execution.

A punch list includes

Statement: Phase D happens after the project has been completed and closed out

Statement: So that information is as current as possible, planning for implementation should begin during the implementation stage.

Statement: It is the sole responsibility of the customer to make sure all contractual items have been delivered, that all items are closed out, and that final payment has been made to the contractor.

Statement: The contractor may be required to pay compensation to the client if a product does not conform to specifications, even if the product has already been delivered and accepted by the customer.

Statement: A detailed plan for production is first prepared during the production stage.

What are the purposes of a post-completion project review (postmortem). Circle all that apply:

Statement: Prolonging the design stage to get the design right can ultimately reduce overall project cost and duration.

Statement: The majority of tests on a project end-item are performed after the item has been turned over to the customer / user.

Statement: The execution stage usually includes project conception and approval.

Statement: In the implementation stage, the user approves the design so the end-item system can be built.

What Is Project Management

Systems Approach

Project Life Cycle and Project Conception

Project Definition and System Definition

Basic Project Planning Techniques

Project Schedule Planning and Networks

Advanced Project Network Analysis and Scheduling

Cost Estimating and Budgeting

Project Quality Management

Project Risk Management

Project Procurement Management and Contracting

Project Monitoring and Control

Agile Project Management and Lean

Project Organizational Structure and Integration

Project Roles and Stakeholders

Leadership, Teamwork, and Conflict

Meta-Management of Projects and Program Management

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

International Project Management

Filters