Question 1

Operations consist of the ongoing work needed to ensure that an organization continues to function effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding project life cycles is most accurate?​

Accepted Answer

A)  All research and development projects use the same four-stage project life cycle model. 
B)  The project life cycle is the same for the diverse types of projects managed by an organization. 
C)  Many different project life cycle models are used for different types of projects. 
D)  Project life cycles are very similar regardless of the industry. 
A)  All research and development projects use the same four-stage project life cycle model. 
B)  The project life cycle is the same for the diverse types of projects managed by an organization. 
C)  Many different project life cycle models are used for different types of projects. 
D)  Project life cycles are very similar regardless of the industry. C

Question 3

All of the following factors have influenced the increased reliance upon project management in recent years EXCEPT:​

Accepted Answer

A)  rapid growth and changes in the information technology and telecommunications industries 
B)  realization that methods for large projects can be modified and used for small projects 
C)  increased competition in the global economy and its influence on market demand 
D)  the steady demands of ongoing operational work 
A)  rapid growth and changes in the information technology and telecommunications industries 
B)  realization that methods for large projects can be modified and used for small projects 
C)  increased competition in the global economy and its influence on market demand 
D)  the steady demands of ongoing operational work D

Question 4

Many different project life cycle models are used for different types of projects,such as information systems,improvement,research and development,and construction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the PMBOK,the logical groupings of the five project management processes to achieve specific project objectives are called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  project management knowledge areas 
B)  project management process groups 
C)  life cycle stages 
D)  phases and gates 
A)  project management knowledge areas 
B)  project management process groups 
C)  life cycle stages 
D)  phases and gates

Question 6

Achieving project success is determined by all of the following EXCEPT:​

Accepted Answer

A)  creating deliverables that include all required features 
B)  involving only important key stakeholders 
C)  completing the project on schedule and on budget 
D)  providing outputs that please the project's customers 
A)  creating deliverables that include all required features 
B)  involving only important key stakeholders 
C)  completing the project on schedule and on budget 
D)  providing outputs that please the project's customers

Question 7

The name and number of phases in a project life cycle are determined by the organization(s)involved in the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Project customers can be either internal or external to the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In reality,many projects are fully successful in some ways,but less successful in others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

All projects go through a common project life cycle that includes four stages: concept,development,production and close-out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following actions will likely cause a project to fail?​

Accepted Answer

A)  dedicating valuable team member time to identify risk events 
B)  spending project funds to procure needed tools and spare parts 
C)  unclear or unrealistic stakeholder expectations 
D)  conducting a project audit to evaluate performance 
A)  dedicating valuable team member time to identify risk events 
B)  spending project funds to procure needed tools and spare parts 
C)  unclear or unrealistic stakeholder expectations 
D)  conducting a project audit to evaluate performance

Question 12

When applied to project management,the resource management knowledge area typically involves which of the following processes?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ensuring the project includes all the work required, and only the work required, to complete the project successfully 
B)  planning, estimating, budgeting, financing,  funding, managing and controlling costs 
C)  conducting risk management planning, identification, analysis, response planning & implementation, and monitoring 
D)  identifying, acquiring, and managing resources needed to successfully complete the project 
A)  ensuring the project includes all the work required, and only the work required, to complete the project successfully 
B)  planning, estimating, budgeting, financing,  funding, managing and controlling costs 
C)  conducting risk management planning, identification, analysis, response planning & implementation, and monitoring 
D)  identifying, acquiring, and managing resources needed to successfully complete the project

Question 13

Once projects are completed,they will typically yield all of the following results EXCEPT:​

Accepted Answer

A)  a unique product or service 
B)  make or buy decisions 
C)  stakeholders whose interests are affected by the outcome 
D)  a primary deliverable along with supporting deliverables 
A)  a unique product or service 
B)  make or buy decisions 
C)  stakeholders whose interests are affected by the outcome 
D)  a primary deliverable along with supporting deliverables

Question 14

Which of the following examples is NOT a typical or appropriate situation to employ project management?​

Accepted Answer

A)  improving an existing work process 
B)  installing a new computer system 
C)  conducting a routine, standard customer service operation 
D)  developing a new product 
A)  improving an existing work process 
B)  installing a new computer system 
C)  conducting a routine, standard customer service operation 
D)  developing a new product

Question 15

Compare and contrast predictive,or plan-driven project life cycles with agile,or change-driven life cycles.When might each type of life cycle be appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Key concepts to be covered in the respon

Question 16

Project failure can result from all of the following causes EXCEPT:​

Accepted Answer

A)  adequate support from executive management 
B)  inadequate planning 
C)  unrealistic time demands 
D)  incomplete or unclear requirements 
A)  adequate support from executive management 
B)  inadequate planning 
C)  unrealistic time demands 
D)  incomplete or unclear requirements

Question 17

Which of the following statements correctly describes project management?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Project management uses knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to meet stakeholder needs and expectations 
B)  Project management should not involve tradeoffs between scope, schedule and cost. 
C)  Project management only relies upon checklists to plan and execute the work. 
D)  Project management's goal is to maintain efficiency of ongoing operations. 
A)  Project management uses knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to meet stakeholder needs and expectations 
B)  Project management should not involve tradeoffs between scope, schedule and cost. 
C)  Project management only relies upon checklists to plan and execute the work. 
D)  Project management's goal is to maintain efficiency of ongoing operations.

Question 18

The project manager is the person assigned by the performing organization to lead the team that is responsible for achieving the project objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Typically,the senior customer representative is responsible for which of the following project roles?​

Accepted Answer

A)  develops the project schedule and budget 
B)  determines how the project work will be accomplished 
C)  ensures requirements are clear and communications are maintained throughout the project 
D)  helps the project manager with running meetings and providing status reports 
A)  develops the project schedule and budget 
B)  determines how the project work will be accomplished 
C)  ensures requirements are clear and communications are maintained throughout the project 
D)  helps the project manager with running meetings and providing status reports

Question 20

Generally,the pace of work and amount of money spent remains consistent from one life cycle stage to another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Operations consist of the ongoing work needed to ensure that an organization continues to function effectively.

Which of the following statements regarding project life cycles is most accurate?

All of the following factors have influenced the increased reliance upon project management in recent years EXCEPT:

Many different project life cycle models are used for different types of projects,such as information systems,improvement,research and development,and construction.

In the PMBOK,the logical groupings of the five project management processes to achieve specific project objectives are called the:

Achieving project success is determined by all of the following EXCEPT:

The name and number of phases in a project life cycle are determined by the organization(s)involved in the project.

Project customers can be either internal or external to the organization.

In reality,many projects are fully successful in some ways,but less successful in others.

All projects go through a common project life cycle that includes four stages: concept,development,production and close-out.

Which of the following actions will likely cause a project to fail?

When applied to project management,the resource management knowledge area typically involves which of the following processes?

Once projects are completed,they will typically yield all of the following results EXCEPT:

Which of the following examples is NOT a typical or appropriate situation to employ project management?

Compare and contrast predictive,or plan-driven project life cycles with agile,or change-driven life cycles.When might each type of life cycle be appropriate?

Project failure can result from all of the following causes EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements correctly describes project management?

The project manager is the person assigned by the performing organization to lead the team that is responsible for achieving the project objectives.

Typically,the senior customer representative is responsible for which of the following project roles?

Generally,the pace of work and amount of money spent remains consistent from one life cycle stage to another.

Project Selection and Prioritization

Chartering Projects

Organizational Capability: Structure, Culture and Roles

Leading and Managing Project Teams

Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Planning

Scope Planning

Scheduling Projects

Resourcing Projects

Budgeting Projects

Project Risk Planning

Project Quality Planning and Project Kick-Off

Project Supply Chain Management

Determining Project Progress and Results

Finishing the Project and Realizing the Benefits

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Exam 1: Introduction to Project Management

Operations consist of the ongoing work needed to ensure that an organization continues to function effectively.

Which of the following statements regarding project life cycles is most accurate?​

All of the following factors have influenced the increased reliance upon project management in recent years EXCEPT:​

Many different project life cycle models are used for different types of projects,such as information systems,improvement,research and development,and construction.

In the PMBOK,the logical groupings of the five project management processes to achieve specific project objectives are called the:

Achieving project success is determined by all of the following EXCEPT:​

The name and number of phases in a project life cycle are determined by the organization(s)involved in the project.

Project customers can be either internal or external to the organization.

In reality,many projects are fully successful in some ways,but less successful in others.

All projects go through a common project life cycle that includes four stages: concept,development,production and close-out.

Which of the following actions will likely cause a project to fail?​

When applied to project management,the resource management knowledge area typically involves which of the following processes?​

Once projects are completed,they will typically yield all of the following results EXCEPT:​

Which of the following examples is NOT a typical or appropriate situation to employ project management?​

Compare and contrast predictive,or plan-driven project life cycles with agile,or change-driven life cycles.When might each type of life cycle be appropriate?

Project failure can result from all of the following causes EXCEPT:​

Which of the following statements correctly describes project management?​

The project manager is the person assigned by the performing organization to lead the team that is responsible for achieving the project objectives.

Typically,the senior customer representative is responsible for which of the following project roles?​

Generally,the pace of work and amount of money spent remains consistent from one life cycle stage to another.

Project Selection and Prioritization

Chartering Projects

Organizational Capability: Structure, Culture and Roles

Leading and Managing Project Teams

Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Planning

Scope Planning

Scheduling Projects

Resourcing Projects

Budgeting Projects

Project Risk Planning

Project Quality Planning and Project Kick-Off

Project Supply Chain Management

Determining Project Progress and Results

Finishing the Project and Realizing the Benefits

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Which of the following statements regarding project life cycles is most accurate?

All of the following factors have influenced the increased reliance upon project management in recent years EXCEPT:

Achieving project success is determined by all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following actions will likely cause a project to fail?

When applied to project management,the resource management knowledge area typically involves which of the following processes?

Once projects are completed,they will typically yield all of the following results EXCEPT:

Which of the following examples is NOT a typical or appropriate situation to employ project management?

Project failure can result from all of the following causes EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements correctly describes project management?

Typically,the senior customer representative is responsible for which of the following project roles?