Question 1

Discussing team members' next assignment is generally a part of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual Performance Review 
B)  Postmortem Review 
C)  Project Audit 
D)  MOV Evaluation 
E)  None of these 
A)  Individual Performance Review 
B)  Postmortem Review 
C)  Project Audit 
D)  MOV Evaluation 
E)  None of these

Question 2

What are the essential elements of the final project report?

Accepted Answer

The essential elements of a final projec

Question 3

Once the project is accepted by the sponsor or customer, a number of administrative closure processes remain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Why might an organization terminate a project prematurely? What are the risks?

Accepted Answer

For example, an organization may need to

Question 5

Most of the project documentation is completed during the development phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The project MOV is usually readily determined at the close of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Premature project closure is always a characteristic of a failed project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The most important requirement for project closure under normal circumstances is:

Accepted Answer

A)  completing the project on time. 
B)  completing the project on or under budget. 
C)  redeploying team members successfully to other projects. 
D)  following the project methodology. 
E)  obtaining the project sponsor's acceptance of the project. 
A)  completing the project on time. 
B)  completing the project on or under budget. 
C)  redeploying team members successfully to other projects. 
D)  following the project methodology. 
E)  obtaining the project sponsor's acceptance of the project.

Question 9

_____ places more pressure on the project team.

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct Cutover 
B)  Parallel 
C)  Phased 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these 
A)  Direct Cutover 
B)  Parallel 
C)  Phased 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these

Question 10

Failure to clearly define and agree on the project's MOV may lead to a runaway or perpetual project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Most team members are less critical of their own performance than the project manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe the phased approach to project implementation.What are the strengths and weaknesses of this approach?

Accepted Answer

The phased approach to project implement

Question 13

The final project report should include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Project Summary 
B)  Comparison of Planned vs. Actual 
C)  Outstanding Issues 
D)  Project Documentation List 
E)  All of these 
A)  Project Summary 
B)  Comparison of Planned vs. Actual 
C)  Outstanding Issues 
D)  Project Documentation List 
E)  All of these

Question 14

Describe the parallel approach to project implementation.What are the strengths and weaknesses of this approach?

Accepted Answer

The parallel approach to project impleme

Question 15

The direct cutover is the generally the least favored implementation approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Demonstrating that all project deliverables have been completed occurs during _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Project Sponsor Acceptance 
B)  Final Project Report 
C)  Final Meeting and Presentation 
D)  Closing the Project 
E)  Project Evaluation 
A)  Project Sponsor Acceptance 
B)  Final Project Report 
C)  Final Meeting and Presentation 
D)  Closing the Project 
E)  Project Evaluation

Question 17

What is the purpose of conducting a postmortem review?

Accepted Answer

A postmortem review should be conducted

Question 18

How should the project be evaluated in the end to determine its success or failure?

Accepted Answer

The project should be evaluated in the e

Question 19

What is a perpetual project? Why might an organization be reluctant to terminate a project that many would consider unsuccessful?

Accepted Answer

Projects seem to take on a "life of thei

Question 20

With _____, users may have to enter data into multiple systems to compare the outputs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct Cutover 
B)  Parallel 
C)  Phased 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these 
A)  Direct Cutover 
B)  Parallel 
C)  Phased 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these

Discussing team members' next assignment is generally a part of:

What are the essential elements of the final project report?

Once the project is accepted by the sponsor or customer, a number of administrative closure processes remain.

Why might an organization terminate a project prematurely? What are the risks?

Most of the project documentation is completed during the development phase.

The project MOV is usually readily determined at the close of the project.

Premature project closure is always a characteristic of a failed project.

The most important requirement for project closure under normal circumstances is:

_____ places more pressure on the project team.

Failure to clearly define and agree on the project's MOV may lead to a runaway or perpetual project.

Most team members are less critical of their own performance than the project manager.

Describe the phased approach to project implementation.What are the strengths and weaknesses of this approach?

The final project report should include:

Describe the parallel approach to project implementation.What are the strengths and weaknesses of this approach?

The direct cutover is the generally the least favored implementation approach.

Demonstrating that all project deliverables have been completed occurs during _____.

What is the purpose of conducting a postmortem review?

How should the project be evaluated in the end to determine its success or failure?

What is a perpetual project? Why might an organization be reluctant to terminate a project that many would consider unsuccessful?

With _____, users may have to enter data into multiple systems to compare the outputs.

The Nature of Information Technology Projects

Project Methodologies and Processes

Measurable Organizational Value and the Business Case

Project Planning: the Project Infrastructure

Project Planning: Scope and the Work Breakdown Structure

The Work Breakdown Structure and Project Estimation

Managing Project Risk

Managing Project Stakeholders and Communication

Managing Project Quality

Leading the Project Team

Managing Organizational Change, Resistance, and Conflict

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Exam 12: Project Completion

Discussing team members' next assignment is generally a part of:

What are the essential elements of the final project report?

Once the project is accepted by the sponsor or customer, a number of administrative closure processes remain.

Why might an organization terminate a project prematurely? What are the risks?

Most of the project documentation is completed during the development phase.

The project MOV is usually readily determined at the close of the project.

Premature project closure is always a characteristic of a failed project.

The most important requirement for project closure under normal circumstances is:

_____ places more pressure on the project team.

Failure to clearly define and agree on the project's MOV may lead to a runaway or perpetual project.

Most team members are less critical of their own performance than the project manager.

Describe the phased approach to project implementation.What are the strengths and weaknesses of this approach?

The final project report should include:

Describe the parallel approach to project implementation.What are the strengths and weaknesses of this approach?

The direct cutover is the generally the least favored implementation approach.

Demonstrating that all project deliverables have been completed occurs during _____.

What is the purpose of conducting a postmortem review?

How should the project be evaluated in the end to determine its success or failure?

What is a perpetual project? Why might an organization be reluctant to terminate a project that many would consider unsuccessful?

With _____, users may have to enter data into multiple systems to compare the outputs.

The Nature of Information Technology Projects

Project Methodologies and Processes

Measurable Organizational Value and the Business Case

Project Planning: the Project Infrastructure

Project Planning: Scope and the Work Breakdown Structure

The Work Breakdown Structure and Project Estimation

Managing Project Risk

Managing Project Stakeholders and Communication

Managing Project Quality

Leading the Project Team

Managing Organizational Change, Resistance, and Conflict

Filters