Question 1

A selective outline of the project that ensures the identification of all tasks and an understanding of what is to be done is called a _______________.

Accepted Answer

work breakdown structure
Explanation: On

Question 2

Once the __________ has been established, it is the basis for making trade-off decisions later in the project.

Accepted Answer

Priority Matrix
Explanation: If midway t

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of the items that would appear on a project scope checklist?

Accepted Answer

A) Deliverables 
B) Technical requirements 
C) Objectives 
D) Work breakdown structure 
E) Reviews with customer 
A) Deliverables 
B) Technical requirements 
C) Objectives 
D) Work breakdown structure 
E) Reviews with customer

Question 4

The first step in planning any project is to ________.

Accepted Answer

define the project scope
Explanation: De

Question 5

The gradual expansion of project requirements during the execution of project is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

scope creep
Explanation: Scope describes

Question 6

Identify and briefly describe the three elements that are traditionally used to measure the ultimate success of a project.

Accepted Answer

1.costs (budget), 2.

Question 7

What is meant by a work breakdown structure and how does it help manage projects?

Accepted Answer

WBS is the logical subdividing

Question 8

The first step in creating the necessary information to manage a project is to

Accepted Answer

A) Establish project priorities 
B) Define the project scope 
C) Verify the budget available 
D) Assign team members to work on the project 
E) Determine the required completion date 
A) Establish project priorities 
B) Define the project scope 
C) Verify the budget available 
D) Assign team members to work on the project 
E) Determine the required completion date

Question 9

Statements of project scope are sometimes referred to as Statements of Work or Project Charters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The first step of project scope definition is to

Accepted Answer

A) Analyze the strategic plan 
B) Analyze the current budget plan 
C) Meet with team members 
D) Select team members 
E) Define the overall objective to meet the customer's needs 
A) Analyze the strategic plan 
B) Analyze the current budget plan 
C) Meet with team members 
D) Select team members 
E) Define the overall objective to meet the customer's needs

Question 11

A work breakdown structure is frequently used on projects such as software development where the project is focused on activities rather than deliverables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Identify in order from broadest to most specific, the six parts of the hierarchical breakdown of the WBS.

Accepted Answer

1.project, 2.deliverable, 3.su

Question 13

Scope definitions are usually brief with only one or two pages being typical for small projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Identify and briefly describe the five steps in defining a project.

Accepted Answer

1.defining the project scope,

Question 15

If a project criterion should be optimized if at all possible, it is classified as being constrained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is a Responsibility Matrix and how would it be used in project management?

Accepted Answer

The RM summarizes the tasks to

Question 17

Linda has just been assigned a project to develop a new advertising campaign for an established product.Her first step should be to

Accepted Answer

A) Establish project priorities 
B) Define the project scope 
C) Verify the budget available 
D) Assign team members to work on the project 
E) Determine the required completion date 
A) Establish project priorities 
B) Define the project scope 
C) Verify the budget available 
D) Assign team members to work on the project 
E) Determine the required completion date

Question 18

Practice suggests that a work package should not exceed ________ workdays or one reporting period.

Accepted Answer

ten
Explanation: Practice suggests a wor

Question 19

Developing a ________ provides a forum for clearly establishing priorities with customers and top management so as to create shared expectations and avoid misunderstandings.

Accepted Answer

priority matrix
Explanation: One techniq

Question 20

The ________ summarizes, in graphic format, the tasks to be accomplished and who is responsible for what on a given project.

Accepted Answer

responsibility matrix
Explanat

A selective outline of the project that ensures the identification of all tasks and an understanding of what is to be done is called a _______________.

Once the __________ has been established, it is the basis for making trade-off decisions later in the project.

Which of the following is not one of the items that would appear on a project scope checklist?

The first step in planning any project is to ________.

The gradual expansion of project requirements during the execution of project is known as __________.

Identify and briefly describe the three elements that are traditionally used to measure the ultimate success of a project.

What is meant by a work breakdown structure and how does it help manage projects?

The first step in creating the necessary information to manage a project is to

Statements of project scope are sometimes referred to as Statements of Work or Project Charters.

The first step of project scope definition is to

A work breakdown structure is frequently used on projects such as software development where the project is focused on activities rather than deliverables.

Identify in order from broadest to most specific, the six parts of the hierarchical breakdown of the WBS.

Scope definitions are usually brief with only one or two pages being typical for small projects.

Identify and briefly describe the five steps in defining a project.

If a project criterion should be optimized if at all possible, it is classified as being constrained.

What is a Responsibility Matrix and how would it be used in project management?

Linda has just been assigned a project to develop a new advertising campaign for an established product.Her first step should be to

Practice suggests that a work package should not exceed ________ workdays or one reporting period.

Developing a ________ provides a forum for clearly establishing priorities with customers and top management so as to create shared expectations and avoid misunderstandings.

The ________ summarizes, in graphic format, the tasks to be accomplished and who is responsible for what on a given project.

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

Exam 4: Defining the Project

A selective outline of the project that ensures the identification of all tasks and an understanding of what is to be done is called a _______________.

Once the __________ has been established, it is the basis for making trade-off decisions later in the project.

Which of the following is not one of the items that would appear on a project scope checklist?

The first step in planning any project is to ________.

The gradual expansion of project requirements during the execution of project is known as __________.

Identify and briefly describe the three elements that are traditionally used to measure the ultimate success of a project.

What is meant by a work breakdown structure and how does it help manage projects?

The first step in creating the necessary information to manage a project is to

Statements of project scope are sometimes referred to as Statements of Work or Project Charters.

The first step of project scope definition is to

A work breakdown structure is frequently used on projects such as software development where the project is focused on activities rather than deliverables.

Identify in order from broadest to most specific, the six parts of the hierarchical breakdown of the WBS.

Scope definitions are usually brief with only one or two pages being typical for small projects.

Identify and briefly describe the five steps in defining a project.

If a project criterion should be optimized if at all possible, it is classified as being constrained.

What is a Responsibility Matrix and how would it be used in project management?

Linda has just been assigned a project to develop a new advertising campaign for an established product.Her first step should be to

Practice suggests that a work package should not exceed ________ workdays or one reporting period.

Developing a ________ provides a forum for clearly establishing priorities with customers and top management so as to create shared expectations and avoid misunderstandings.

The ________ summarizes, in graphic format, the tasks to be accomplished and who is responsible for what on a given project.

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