Question 1

Identify and briefly discuss the two key areas where project management need to be integrated within the organization.

Accepted Answer

1.with the Strategic

Question 2

Smaller projects in larger organizations tend not to need project management skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The success of individual projects is typically measured by performance compared to three constraints usually placed on all projects.Identify and briefly describe those three constraints.

Accepted Answer

1.time, 2.

Question 4

In practice, the amount of work accomplished in each stage of the Project Life Cycle will vary greatly depending on the department or work group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In today's high-tech industries the product life cycle is averaging _________ years.

Accepted Answer

1 to 3
Explanation: Today in h

Question 6

Which of the following constraints is not typically found in managing projects?

Accepted Answer

A) Time 
B) People 
C) Cost 
D) Performance 
E) Both B and D are not typical constraints 
A) Time 
B) People 
C) Cost 
D) Performance 
E) Both B and D are not typical constraints

Question 7

Due to corporate downsizing significant segments of project work have been outsourced to other organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The first stage in the Project Life Cycle is the Concept stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A _________ is a series of coordinated, related; multiple projects that continue over extended time intended to achieve a goal.

Accepted Answer

program
Explanation: A program

Question 10

What is the difference between a project and a program?

Accepted Answer

The terms are often used interchangeably

Question 11

In which of the following stages is a major portion of the physical and mental project work performed?

Accepted Answer

A) Conceptualizing 
B) Defining 
C) Planning 
D) Executing 
E) Delivering 
A) Conceptualizing 
B) Defining 
C) Planning 
D) Executing 
E) Delivering

Question 12

Which of the following is the first step in developing a set of strategies designed to best meet the needs of customers?

Accepted Answer

A) Market Research 
B) Define the Integrated Project Management System 
C) Environmental Analysis 
D) Project Selection 
E) All of the above are correct 
A) Market Research 
B) Define the Integrated Project Management System 
C) Environmental Analysis 
D) Project Selection 
E) All of the above are correct

Question 13

Project management is ideally suited for a business environment requiring all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) Accountability 
B) Flexibility 
C) Innovation 
D) Speed 
E) Repeatability 
A) Accountability 
B) Flexibility 
C) Innovation 
D) Speed 
E) Repeatability

Question 14

A series of coordinated, related, multiple projects that continue over extended time intended to achieve a goal is known as a

Accepted Answer

A) Strategy 
B) Program 
C) Campaign 
D) Crusade 
E) Venture 
A) Strategy 
B) Program 
C) Campaign 
D) Crusade 
E) Venture

Question 15

Which of the following is the number one characteristic that is looked for in management candidates?

Accepted Answer

A) Overall intelligence 
B) Works well with others 
C) Experience 
D) Past successes 
E) Good references 
A) Overall intelligence 
B) Works well with others 
C) Experience 
D) Past successes 
E) Good references

Question 16

Because of the requirement for in-depth expertise, project management is generally restricted to specialists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The establishment of project goals, specifications, and responsibilities usually occurs in the ________ stage of the project life cycle.

Accepted Answer

defining
Explanation: Specific

Question 18

A common rule of thumb in the world of high-tech product development is that a six-month project delay can result in a loss of product revenue share of ___ percent.The waste on failed projects and cost overruns is estimated in the neighborhood of

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 33 
D) 45 
E) 50 
A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 33 
D) 45 
E) 50

Question 19

A professional organization for project management specialists is the

Accepted Answer

A) PMI 
B) AMA 
C) MIS 
D) IPM 
E) PMBOK 
A) PMI 
B) AMA 
C) MIS 
D) IPM 
E) PMBOK

Question 20

Compare and contrast the Product Life Cycle and the Project Life Cycle.

Accepted Answer

Product Life Cycle deals with the time i

Identify and briefly discuss the two key areas where project management need to be integrated within the organization.

Smaller projects in larger organizations tend not to need project management skills.

The success of individual projects is typically measured by performance compared to three constraints usually placed on all projects.Identify and briefly describe those three constraints.

In practice, the amount of work accomplished in each stage of the Project Life Cycle will vary greatly depending on the department or work group.

In today's high-tech industries the product life cycle is averaging _________ years.

Which of the following constraints is not typically found in managing projects?

Due to corporate downsizing significant segments of project work have been outsourced to other organizations.

The first stage in the Project Life Cycle is the Concept stage.

A _________ is a series of coordinated, related; multiple projects that continue over extended time intended to achieve a goal.

What is the difference between a project and a program?

In which of the following stages is a major portion of the physical and mental project work performed?

Which of the following is the first step in developing a set of strategies designed to best meet the needs of customers?

Project management is ideally suited for a business environment requiring all of the following except

A series of coordinated, related, multiple projects that continue over extended time intended to achieve a goal is known as a

Which of the following is the number one characteristic that is looked for in management candidates?

Because of the requirement for in-depth expertise, project management is generally restricted to specialists.

The establishment of project goals, specifications, and responsibilities usually occurs in the ________ stage of the project life cycle.

A common rule of thumb in the world of high-tech product development is that a six-month project delay can result in a loss of product revenue share of ___ percent.The waste on failed projects and cost overruns is estimated in the neighborhood of

A professional organization for project management specialists is the

Compare and contrast the Product Life Cycle and the Project Life Cycle.

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

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 1: Modern Project Management

Identify and briefly discuss the two key areas where project management need to be integrated within the organization.

Smaller projects in larger organizations tend not to need project management skills.

The success of individual projects is typically measured by performance compared to three constraints usually placed on all projects.Identify and briefly describe those three constraints.

In practice, the amount of work accomplished in each stage of the Project Life Cycle will vary greatly depending on the department or work group.

In today's high-tech industries the product life cycle is averaging _________ years.

Which of the following constraints is not typically found in managing projects?

Due to corporate downsizing significant segments of project work have been outsourced to other organizations.

The first stage in the Project Life Cycle is the Concept stage.

A _________ is a series of coordinated, related; multiple projects that continue over extended time intended to achieve a goal.

What is the difference between a project and a program?

In which of the following stages is a major portion of the physical and mental project work performed?

Which of the following is the first step in developing a set of strategies designed to best meet the needs of customers?

Project management is ideally suited for a business environment requiring all of the following except

A series of coordinated, related, multiple projects that continue over extended time intended to achieve a goal is known as a

Which of the following is the number one characteristic that is looked for in management candidates?

Because of the requirement for in-depth expertise, project management is generally restricted to specialists.

The establishment of project goals, specifications, and responsibilities usually occurs in the ________ stage of the project life cycle.

A common rule of thumb in the world of high-tech product development is that a six-month project delay can result in a loss of product revenue share of ___ percent.The waste on failed projects and cost overruns is estimated in the neighborhood of

A professional organization for project management specialists is the

Compare and contrast the Product Life Cycle and the Project Life Cycle.

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

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