Question 1

Identify and briefly describe the three categories used to classify the priority of major project parameters.

Accepted Answer

1.constrain (the parameter is fixed), 2.enhance (the parameter should be optimized), and 3.accept (lower results are acceptable)

Question 2

In a Work Breakdown Structure for a software development project, the typical structure follows the major phases of software development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In making project trade-offs, a criteria that is allowed to not meet the original target is classified as ________.

Accepted Answer

accept
Explanation: Questions to ask in regards to accept.For which criterion is it tolerable not to meet the original parameters? When trade-offs have to be made, is it permissible for the schedule to slip, to reduce the scope and performance of the project, or to go over budget?

Question 4

The project scope statement indicates that the client is responsible for training the people who will be using the equipment and that the project team will train the client's trainers.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) Project objectives 
B) Deliverables 
C) Limits and exclusions 
D) Technical requirements 
E) Milestones 
A) Project objectives 
B) Deliverables 
C) Limits and exclusions 
D) Technical requirements 
E) Milestones

Question 5

Responsibility matrices are used primarily with small and medium sized projects and have limited use in large projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The need for a computer to function in countries having different electrical systems is an example of a ________.

Accepted Answer

technical requirement
Explanation: More

Question 7

Basically, the WBS is an outline of the project with different levels of detail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The highest element in the hierarchical breakdown of the WBS is

Accepted Answer

A) A work package 
B) Sub deliverables 
C) A cost account 
D) Major deliverables 
E) The project 
A) A work package 
B) Sub deliverables 
C) A cost account 
D) Major deliverables 
E) The project

Question 9

Integrating a project's work packages within the organization's management structure is known as work breakdown structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Research shows the most frequently mentioned barrier to project success is

Accepted Answer

A) Not enough budget resources 
B) Poor performance by team members 
C) Weak project leadership 
D) Poorly defined scope or mission 
E) Political in-fighting 
A) Not enough budget resources 
B) Poor performance by team members 
C) Weak project leadership 
D) Poorly defined scope or mission 
E) Political in-fighting

Question 11

An expected output over the life of a project would be classified as

Accepted Answer

A) A deliverable 
B) A product 
C) An end object 
D) An objective 
E) A target 
A) A deliverable 
B) A product 
C) An end object 
D) An objective 
E) A target

Question 12

The ability of 911 emergency systems to identify the caller's phone number and location are considered to be a

Accepted Answer

A) Technical requirement 
B) Milestone 
C) Project limit 
D) Project exclusion 
E) Project deliverable 
A) Technical requirement 
B) Milestone 
C) Project limit 
D) Project exclusion 
E) Project deliverable

Question 13

A project parameter such as completion date or cost is ________ if it is fixed and must be met.

Accepted Answer

constrained
Explanation: The o

Question 14

The most detailed element in the hierarchical breakdown of the project work to be accomplished is known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

work package
Explanation: The

Question 15

The primary purpose of the first step of defining a project is to identify the ________ for the end user and to focus project plans.

Accepted Answer

objective
Explanation: The fir

Question 16

If a project is small or of narrow scope and does not require an elaborate system, which of the following is a good choice?

Accepted Answer

A) Responsibility matrix 
B) Organization breakdown structure 
C) Work breakdown structure 
D) Priority matrix 
E) Process breakdown structure 
A) Responsibility matrix 
B) Organization breakdown structure 
C) Work breakdown structure 
D) Priority matrix 
E) Process breakdown structure

Question 17

Scott has just been given a project that has a specific target date.After discussion with top management he finds that while the date is important the cost is more important and a slip in delivery would be acceptable if required to meet the cost targets.The target date is best classified as

Accepted Answer

A) Constrain 
B) Enhance 
C) Accept 
D) Limit 
E) Optional 
A) Constrain 
B) Enhance 
C) Accept 
D) Limit 
E) Optional

Question 18

A(n) ________ is a grouping of work packages for monitoring progress and responsibility.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is a grouping of work...

Question 19

The intersection of the WBS and the OBS is called the

Accepted Answer

A) Responsibility matrix 
B) Priority matrix 
C) Work package 
D) Cost account 
E) Project overlap 
A) Responsibility matrix 
B) Priority matrix 
C) Work package 
D) Cost account 
E) Project overlap

Question 20

What is a Project Priority Matrix and how would you use one?

Accepted Answer

The Project Priority Matrix is a graphic

Identify and briefly describe the three categories used to classify the priority of major project parameters.

In a Work Breakdown Structure for a software development project, the typical structure follows the major phases of software development.

In making project trade-offs, a criteria that is allowed to not meet the original target is classified as ________.

The project scope statement indicates that the client is responsible for training the people who will be using the equipment and that the project team will train the client's trainers.This is an example of:

Responsibility matrices are used primarily with small and medium sized projects and have limited use in large projects.

The need for a computer to function in countries having different electrical systems is an example of a ________.

Basically, the WBS is an outline of the project with different levels of detail.

The highest element in the hierarchical breakdown of the WBS is

Integrating a project's work packages within the organization's management structure is known as work breakdown structure.

Research shows the most frequently mentioned barrier to project success is

An expected output over the life of a project would be classified as

The ability of 911 emergency systems to identify the caller's phone number and location are considered to be a

A project parameter such as completion date or cost is ________ if it is fixed and must be met.

The most detailed element in the hierarchical breakdown of the project work to be accomplished is known as the ________.

The primary purpose of the first step of defining a project is to identify the ________ for the end user and to focus project plans.

If a project is small or of narrow scope and does not require an elaborate system, which of the following is a good choice?

Scott has just been given a project that has a specific target date.After discussion with top management he finds that while the date is important the cost is more important and a slip in delivery would be acceptable if required to meet the cost targets.The target date is best classified as

A(n) ________ is a grouping of work packages for monitoring progress and responsibility.

The intersection of the WBS and the OBS is called the

What is a Project Priority Matrix and how would you use one?

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Plan

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Leadership: Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Teams

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

International Projects

Oversight

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Project Management Career Paths

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Exam 4: Defining the Project

Identify and briefly describe the three categories used to classify the priority of major project parameters.

In a Work Breakdown Structure for a software development project, the typical structure follows the major phases of software development.

In making project trade-offs, a criteria that is allowed to not meet the original target is classified as ________.

The project scope statement indicates that the client is responsible for training the people who will be using the equipment and that the project team will train the client's trainers.This is an example of:

Responsibility matrices are used primarily with small and medium sized projects and have limited use in large projects.

The need for a computer to function in countries having different electrical systems is an example of a ________.

Basically, the WBS is an outline of the project with different levels of detail.

The highest element in the hierarchical breakdown of the WBS is

Integrating a project's work packages within the organization's management structure is known as work breakdown structure.

Research shows the most frequently mentioned barrier to project success is

An expected output over the life of a project would be classified as

The ability of 911 emergency systems to identify the caller's phone number and location are considered to be a

A project parameter such as completion date or cost is ________ if it is fixed and must be met.

The most detailed element in the hierarchical breakdown of the project work to be accomplished is known as the ________.

The primary purpose of the first step of defining a project is to identify the ________ for the end user and to focus project plans.

If a project is small or of narrow scope and does not require an elaborate system, which of the following is a good choice?

Scott has just been given a project that has a specific target date.After discussion with top management he finds that while the date is important the cost is more important and a slip in delivery would be acceptable if required to meet the cost targets.The target date is best classified as

A(n) ________ is a grouping of work packages for monitoring progress and responsibility.

The intersection of the WBS and the OBS is called the

What is a Project Priority Matrix and how would you use one?

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Plan

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Leadership: Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Teams

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

International Projects

Oversight

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Project Management Career Paths

Filters