Question 1

Which tool can best help in efficient communication management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kick-off meetings 
B)  Impact matrices 
C)  Requests for quotes 
D)  Fast tracking 
A)  Kick-off meetings 
B)  Impact matrices 
C)  Requests for quotes 
D)  Fast tracking

Question 2

Ethics is a set of principles that guides decision making based on _____ of what is considered right and wrong.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  Ethics is a set of principles that...

Question 3

Project resource management is concerned with making effective use of the people involved with a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Project procurement management mainly involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  making effective use of the people involved with the project. 
B)  buying goods and services for a project from outside the performing organization. 
C)  generating, collecting, disseminating, and storing project information. 
D)  identifying and analyzing stakeholder?needs while managing and controlling their engagement. 
A)  making effective use of the people involved with the project. 
B)  buying goods and services for a project from outside the performing organization. 
C)  generating, collecting, disseminating, and storing project information. 
D)  identifying and analyzing stakeholder?needs while managing and controlling their engagement.

Question 5

In which of the following areas of management is payback analysis most likely to be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resource 
B)  Communication 
C)  Cost 
D)  Quality 
A)  Resource 
B)  Communication 
C)  Cost 
D)  Quality

Question 6

List and describe each of the ten project management knowledge areas.

Accepted Answer

Project management knowledge areas descr

Question 7

Which goal distinguishes project management and portfolio management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Project management involves making wise investment decisions whereas portfolio management does not. 
B)  Portfolio management is an easy task whereas project management is a more difficult task. 
C)  Portfolio management asks questions like, "Are we carrying out projects efficiently?" whereas project management asks questions such as "Are we investing in the right areas?" 
D)  Project management addresses specific, short-term goals whereas portfolio management focuses on long-term goals. 
A)  Project management involves making wise investment decisions whereas portfolio management does not. 
B)  Portfolio management is an easy task whereas project management is a more difficult task. 
C)  Portfolio management asks questions like, "Are we carrying out projects efficiently?" whereas project management asks questions such as "Are we investing in the right areas?" 
D)  Project management addresses specific, short-term goals whereas portfolio management focuses on long-term goals.

Question 8

High-end tools are generally licensed on a(n) _____ basis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  High-end tools are generally licensed on a(n)...

Question 9

Which type of tool is usually recommended for small projects and single users?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low-end 
B)  Midrange 
C)  High-end 
D)  Upper range 
A)  Low-end 
B)  Midrange 
C)  High-end 
D)  Upper range

Question 10

Steve, an engineer in a construction company, is at present working on a home construction project. The home is being built for the Robinson family, the owners of the home. Steve is working with his project team and support staff to ensure the project is completed on time. In such a scenario, the project sponsor is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Steve 
B)  the support staff 
C)  the project team 
D)  the Robinson family 
A)  Steve 
B)  the support staff 
C)  the project team 
D)  the Robinson family

Question 11

What is a difference between low-end and midrange tools of the project management software?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low-end tools are designed to handle primarily multiple users whereas midrange tools are created to handle single users. 
B)  Low-end tools provide robust capabilities to handle dispersed workgroups whereas midrange tools do not. 
C)  Midrange tools provide basic project management features whereas low-end tools offer enterprise and portfolio management functions. 
D)  Midrange tools are designed to handle larger projects than low-end tools. 
A)  Low-end tools are designed to handle primarily multiple users whereas midrange tools are created to handle single users. 
B)  Low-end tools provide robust capabilities to handle dispersed workgroups whereas midrange tools do not. 
C)  Midrange tools provide basic project management features whereas low-end tools offer enterprise and portfolio management functions. 
D)  Midrange tools are designed to handle larger projects than low-end tools.

Question 12

_____ is "the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements."

Accepted Answer

The answer of  _____ is "the application of knowledge, skills,...

Question 13

Every project should have a well-defined objective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A _____ is a tool used in quality management.

Accepted Answer

A)  probability matrix 
B)  checklist 
C)  request for proposal 
D)  critical path analysis 
A)  probability matrix 
B)  checklist 
C)  request for proposal 
D)  critical path analysis

Question 15

Which organization provides certification as a Project Management Professional?

Accepted Answer

A)  PMS 
B)  PMC 
C)  PMI 
D)  PMP 
A)  PMS 
B)  PMC 
C)  PMI 
D)  PMP

Question 16

Maturity models, statistical methods, and test plans are examples of tools used in quality management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which statement is true of project management?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a simple discipline with a limited scope. 
B)  It has specific tools which work universally across all kinds of projects. 
C)  It does not guarantee successes for all projects. 
D)  Its framework consists solely of project management knowledge areas. 
A)  It is a simple discipline with a limited scope. 
B)  It has specific tools which work universally across all kinds of projects. 
C)  It does not guarantee successes for all projects. 
D)  Its framework consists solely of project management knowledge areas.

Question 18

To be a successful manager, the only skills an IT project manager needs to possess are excellent technical skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A _____ is a tool used in risk management.

Accepted Answer

A)  work breakdown structure 
B)  project organizational chart 
C)  critical path analysis 
D)  probability matrix 
A)  work breakdown structure 
B)  project organizational chart 
C)  critical path analysis 
D)  probability matrix

Question 20

Identify several of the qualities of a good project manager.

Accepted Answer

Project managers often take on the role

Which tool can best help in efficient communication management?

Ethics is a set of principles that guides decision making based on _____ of what is considered right and wrong.

Project resource management is concerned with making effective use of the people involved with a project.

Project procurement management mainly involves:

In which of the following areas of management is payback analysis most likely to be used?

List and describe each of the ten project management knowledge areas.

Which goal distinguishes project management and portfolio management?

High-end tools are generally licensed on a(n) _____ basis.

Which type of tool is usually recommended for small projects and single users?

What is a difference between low-end and midrange tools of the project management software?

_____ is "the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements."

Every project should have a well-defined objective.

A _____ is a tool used in quality management.

Which organization provides certification as a Project Management Professional?

Maturity models, statistical methods, and test plans are examples of tools used in quality management.

Which statement is true of project management?

To be a successful manager, the only skills an IT project manager needs to possess are excellent technical skills.

A _____ is a tool used in risk management.

Identify several of the qualities of a good project manager.

The Project Management Information Technology Context

The Project Management Process Groups

Project Integration Management

Project Scope Management

Project Schedule Management

Project Cost Management

Project Quality Management

Project Resource Management

Project Communications Management

Project Risk Management

Project Procurement Management

Project Stakeholder Management

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Exam 1: Introduction to Project Management

Which tool can best help in efficient communication management?

Ethics is a set of principles that guides decision making based on _____ of what is considered right and wrong.

Project resource management is concerned with making effective use of the people involved with a project.

Project procurement management mainly involves:

In which of the following areas of management is payback analysis most likely to be used?

List and describe each of the ten project management knowledge areas.

Which goal distinguishes project management and portfolio management?

High-end tools are generally licensed on a(n) _____ basis.

Which type of tool is usually recommended for small projects and single users?

What is a difference between low-end and midrange tools of the project management software?

_____ is "the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements."

Every project should have a well-defined objective.

A _____ is a tool used in quality management.

Which organization provides certification as a Project Management Professional?

Maturity models, statistical methods, and test plans are examples of tools used in quality management.

Which statement is true of project management?

To be a successful manager, the only skills an IT project manager needs to possess are excellent technical skills.

A _____ is a tool used in risk management.

Identify several of the qualities of a good project manager.

The Project Management Information Technology Context

The Project Management Process Groups

Project Integration Management

Project Scope Management

Project Schedule Management

Project Cost Management

Project Quality Management

Project Resource Management

Project Communications Management

Project Risk Management

Project Procurement Management

Project Stakeholder Management

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