Question 1

A benefit of project management is that it creates a structure and process that enables a project to be kept under control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following consists of the features and functions that characterize a product,a service,a system,or a structure?

Accepted Answer

A) project scope 
B) product scope 
C) business case 
D) project deliverable 
A) project scope 
B) product scope 
C) business case 
D) project deliverable

Question 3

The sum of all costs to complete a project best describes

Accepted Answer

A) feasibility costs. 
B) total cost of ownership. 
C) project budget. 
D) project costs. 
A) feasibility costs. 
B) total cost of ownership. 
C) project budget. 
D) project costs.

Question 4

Stringent performance measures can lead to increased time,increased scope,and increased cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to a study cited in the textbook,inadequate management practices are associated with project failure.What is the percentage?

Accepted Answer

A) 45% 
B) 65% 
C) 25% 
D) 5% 
A) 45% 
B) 65% 
C) 25% 
D) 5%

Question 6

List the six project life span phases.For each phase,identify one task completed during that phase.

Accepted Answer

Conceptualization,planning,design,implem

Question 7

Based on research cited in the textbook,31 percent of software projects were canceled before completion and cost an average of 189 percent of their original estimates in more than half the projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In which of the following phases are products,services,and systems realized?

Accepted Answer

A) conceptualization 
B) planning 
C) design 
D) implementation 
A) conceptualization 
B) planning 
C) design 
D) implementation

Question 9

The project management process helps individuals and organizations map a clear strategy to complete a project successfully.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Customer acceptance documents are an output of this phase.

Accepted Answer

A) conceptualization 
B) analysis design/development 
C) implementation execution testing 
D) launch termination closure 
A) conceptualization 
B) analysis design/development 
C) implementation execution testing 
D) launch termination closure

Question 11

Outputs for this phase include communication plans,change management plans,performance plans,and value plans.

Accepted Answer

A) implementation 
B) planning 
C) conceptualization 
D) design 
A) implementation 
B) planning 
C) conceptualization 
D) design

Question 12

Politics and conflicts can lead to overall project failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When developed,the DVD player was considered a Type C Level 1 project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Tested product or system,training manuals,and user manuals are outputs of this phase.

Accepted Answer

A) conceptualization 
B) design 
C) implementation 
D) closure 
A) conceptualization 
B) design 
C) implementation 
D) closure

Question 15

A detailed study in a controlled process to identify potential problems and opportunities best defines

Accepted Answer

A) project plan. 
B) project charter. 
C) feasibility study. 
D) request for proposal. 
A) project plan. 
B) project charter. 
C) feasibility study. 
D) request for proposal.

Question 16

A project has a beginning and an end.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A preliminary study to assess whether to conduct a full feasibility study or not best describes

Accepted Answer

A) conceptualization. 
B) case justification. 
C) alignment. 
D) pre-feasibility study. 
A) conceptualization. 
B) case justification. 
C) alignment. 
D) pre-feasibility study.

Question 18

Projects relying on mature technologies for all industries to have equal access are classified as

Accepted Answer

A) Type A projects. 
B) Type B projects. 
C) Type C projects. 
D) Type D projects. 
A) Type A projects. 
B) Type B projects. 
C) Type C projects. 
D) Type D projects.

Question 19

An idea or thought that refers to the reflection of a targeted business function or process and how the various facets of the process or function relate to each other best defines

Accepted Answer

A) commitment. 
B) pre-feasibility study. 
C) conceptualization. 
D) closure. 
A) commitment. 
B) pre-feasibility study. 
C) conceptualization. 
D) closure.

Question 20

An investigation of available resources is undertaken during the

Accepted Answer

A) planning phase. 
B) design phase. 
C) conceptualization phase. 
D) implementation phase. 
A) planning phase. 
B) design phase. 
C) conceptualization phase. 
D) implementation phase.

A benefit of project management is that it creates a structure and process that enables a project to be kept under control.

Which of the following consists of the features and functions that characterize a product,a service,a system,or a structure?

The sum of all costs to complete a project best describes

Stringent performance measures can lead to increased time,increased scope,and increased cost.

According to a study cited in the textbook,inadequate management practices are associated with project failure.What is the percentage?

List the six project life span phases.For each phase,identify one task completed during that phase.

Based on research cited in the textbook,31 percent of software projects were canceled before completion and cost an average of 189 percent of their original estimates in more than half the projects.

In which of the following phases are products,services,and systems realized?

The project management process helps individuals and organizations map a clear strategy to complete a project successfully.

Customer acceptance documents are an output of this phase.

Outputs for this phase include communication plans,change management plans,performance plans,and value plans.

Politics and conflicts can lead to overall project failure.

When developed,the DVD player was considered a Type C Level 1 project.

Tested product or system,training manuals,and user manuals are outputs of this phase.

A detailed study in a controlled process to identify potential problems and opportunities best defines

A project has a beginning and an end.

A preliminary study to assess whether to conduct a full feasibility study or not best describes

Projects relying on mature technologies for all industries to have equal access are classified as

An idea or thought that refers to the reflection of a targeted business function or process and how the various facets of the process or function relate to each other best defines

An investigation of available resources is undertaken during the

Process and Methods

Project Management Tools

Project Initiation

Project Planning

Risk Management

Quality, Performance and Value

Project Scheduling

Resources, Costing, and Control

Project Closure

Project Organizational Structures

Project Success

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Exam 1: Projects and Project Management

A benefit of project management is that it creates a structure and process that enables a project to be kept under control.

Which of the following consists of the features and functions that characterize a product,a service,a system,or a structure?

The sum of all costs to complete a project best describes

Stringent performance measures can lead to increased time,increased scope,and increased cost.

According to a study cited in the textbook,inadequate management practices are associated with project failure.What is the percentage?

List the six project life span phases.For each phase,identify one task completed during that phase.

Based on research cited in the textbook,31 percent of software projects were canceled before completion and cost an average of 189 percent of their original estimates in more than half the projects.

In which of the following phases are products,services,and systems realized?

The project management process helps individuals and organizations map a clear strategy to complete a project successfully.

Customer acceptance documents are an output of this phase.

Outputs for this phase include communication plans,change management plans,performance plans,and value plans.

Politics and conflicts can lead to overall project failure.

When developed,the DVD player was considered a Type C Level 1 project.

Tested product or system,training manuals,and user manuals are outputs of this phase.

A detailed study in a controlled process to identify potential problems and opportunities best defines

A project has a beginning and an end.

A preliminary study to assess whether to conduct a full feasibility study or not best describes

Projects relying on mature technologies for all industries to have equal access are classified as

An idea or thought that refers to the reflection of a targeted business function or process and how the various facets of the process or function relate to each other best defines

An investigation of available resources is undertaken during the

Process and Methods

Project Management Tools

Project Initiation

Project Planning

Risk Management

Quality, Performance and Value

Project Scheduling

Resources, Costing, and Control

Project Closure

Project Organizational Structures

Project Success

Filters