Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a role of the closure facilitator?

Accepted Answer

A)  Create an environment in which stakeholders feel safe to provide input 
B)  Lead the team in exploring new ways for solving problems 
C)  Use several questionnaires as a starting point to conduct the post-project retrospective 
D)  Get delivery acceptance from the customer 
E)  Elicit a 360-degree view and input from all stakeholders to create a more complete picture of project issues 
A)  Create an environment in which stakeholders feel safe to provide input 
B)  Lead the team in exploring new ways for solving problems 
C)  Use several questionnaires as a starting point to conduct the post-project retrospective 
D)  Get delivery acceptance from the customer 
E)  Elicit a 360-degree view and input from all stakeholders to create a more complete picture of project issues D

Question 2

__________ represent an analysis carried out during and shortly after the project life cycle;they attempt to capture positive and negative project learning.

Accepted Answer

Lessons learned
Explanation: Lessons learned represent an analysis carried out during and shortly after the project life cycle;they attempt to capture positive and negative project learning.That is,"what worked and what didn't?"

Question 3

The retrospective facilitator should be able to deliver bad news to the project sponsor or senior management without recriminations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The purpose of project evaluation is to assess how well

Accepted Answer

A)  The project team performed. 
B)  The team members performed. 
C)  The project manager performed. 
D)  The project team and team members performed. 
E)  The project team,team members and project manager performed. 
A)  The project team performed. 
B)  The team members performed. 
C)  The project manager performed. 
D)  The project team and team members performed. 
E)  The project team,team members and project manager performed.

Question 5

Identify three reasons it is important to use an independent facilitator to collect and implement lessons learned to improve management of current and future projects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify three reasons it is important to...

Question 6

Which of the following would NOT be appropriate to assess when evaluating team performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  How well the team performed in terms of time,cost,and specifications 
B)  Effectiveness of group decisions 
C)  Individual strengths and weaknesses 
D)  Customer satisfaction with project deliverables 
E)  Trust among group members 
A)  How well the team performed in terms of time,cost,and specifications 
B)  Effectiveness of group decisions 
C)  Individual strengths and weaknesses 
D)  Customer satisfaction with project deliverables 
E)  Trust among group members

Question 7

When a project is completed early with some parts of the project eliminated this is known as _________ project closure.

Accepted Answer

premature
Explanation: For a f

Question 8

Before an evaluation of the project team can be effective and useful,a minimum core of conditions needs to be in place before the project begins.Which of the following would NOT be one of those conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individuals have the skill set necessary to successfully complete the project 
B)  Evaluation criteria beyond time,cost and specifications has been established 
C)  Rewards are adequate 
D)  Individual,team responsibilities and performance standards are known by all team members 
E)  Standards for measuring performance exist 
A)  Individuals have the skill set necessary to successfully complete the project 
B)  Evaluation criteria beyond time,cost and specifications has been established 
C)  Rewards are adequate 
D)  Individual,team responsibilities and performance standards are known by all team members 
E)  Standards for measuring performance exist

Question 9

When the review group recommends methods for bringing final closure to a project that never seems it will end,this is an example of a ________ project closure.

Accepted Answer

perpetual
Explanation: Some projects nev

Question 10

Projects in process may need to be altered or canceled.Thus,a project may start with a high priority but see its rank erode or crash during its project life cycle as conditions change.This is called __________ project closure.

Accepted Answer

changed priority
Explanation: The oversi

Question 11

Identify and briefly describe four out of the five most common classifications for the way that projects end.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify and briefly describe four out of...

Question 12

A ____________ project closure is usually easy to identify and easy for a review group to close down.

Accepted Answer

failed
Explanation: Failed projects are

Question 13

The processes for capturing lessons learned continue to evolve,but there are still barriers to effectively mining lessons learned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Why would a manager begin the evaluation process by asking the individual to evaluate his or her contributions to the project?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why would a manager begin the evaluation...

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a wrap-up closure activity that might be found on a checklist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Getting delivery acceptance from the customer 
B)  Reassigning project team members 
C)  Closing accounts and seeing all bills are paid 
D)  Evaluation of team performance 
E)  Creating a final report 
A)  Getting delivery acceptance from the customer 
B)  Reassigning project team members 
C)  Closing accounts and seeing all bills are paid 
D)  Evaluation of team performance 
E)  Creating a final report

Question 16

When a project starts as a high priority but its rank erodes or crashes during its project life cycle resulting in closure of the project,this is an example of changed priority project closure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Within the final report,a summary that simply highlights the key findings and facts relating to project implementation is called the ___________.

Accepted Answer

executive summary
Explanation:

Question 18

Which part of the final report presents major improvement actions that should be made?

Accepted Answer

A)  Executive summary 
B)  Review and analysis 
C)  Recommendations 
D)  Lessons learned 
E)  Appendix 
A)  Executive summary 
B)  Review and analysis 
C)  Recommendations 
D)  Lessons learned 
E)  Appendix

Question 19

A 360-degree performance evaluation includes feedback from peers,project managers,subordinates,and even customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

During the closing phase,the project manager's challenge is to keep the project team focused on the remaining project activities and delivery to the customer until the project is complete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is NOT a role of the closure facilitator?

__________ represent an analysis carried out during and shortly after the project life cycle;they attempt to capture positive and negative project learning.

The retrospective facilitator should be able to deliver bad news to the project sponsor or senior management without recriminations.

The purpose of project evaluation is to assess how well

Identify three reasons it is important to use an independent facilitator to collect and implement lessons learned to improve management of current and future projects.

Which of the following would NOT be appropriate to assess when evaluating team performance?

When a project is completed early with some parts of the project eliminated this is known as _________ project closure.

Before an evaluation of the project team can be effective and useful,a minimum core of conditions needs to be in place before the project begins.Which of the following would NOT be one of those conditions?

When the review group recommends methods for bringing final closure to a project that never seems it will end,this is an example of a ________ project closure.

Projects in process may need to be altered or canceled.Thus,a project may start with a high priority but see its rank erode or crash during its project life cycle as conditions change.This is called __________ project closure.

Identify and briefly describe four out of the five most common classifications for the way that projects end.

A ____________ project closure is usually easy to identify and easy for a review group to close down.

The processes for capturing lessons learned continue to evolve,but there are still barriers to effectively mining lessons learned.

Why would a manager begin the evaluation process by asking the individual to evaluate his or her contributions to the project?

Which of the following is NOT a wrap-up closure activity that might be found on a checklist?

When a project starts as a high priority but its rank erodes or crashes during its project life cycle resulting in closure of the project,this is an example of changed priority project closure.

Within the final report,a summary that simply highlights the key findings and facts relating to project implementation is called the ___________.

Which part of the final report presents major improvement actions that should be made?

A 360-degree performance evaluation includes feedback from peers,project managers,subordinates,and even customers.

During the closing phase,the project manager's challenge is to keep the project team focused on the remaining project activities and delivery to the customer until the project is complete.

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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

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Exam 14: Project Closure

Which of the following is NOT a role of the closure facilitator?

__________ represent an analysis carried out during and shortly after the project life cycle;they attempt to capture positive and negative project learning.

The retrospective facilitator should be able to deliver bad news to the project sponsor or senior management without recriminations.

The purpose of project evaluation is to assess how well

Identify three reasons it is important to use an independent facilitator to collect and implement lessons learned to improve management of current and future projects.

Which of the following would NOT be appropriate to assess when evaluating team performance?

When a project is completed early with some parts of the project eliminated this is known as _________ project closure.

Before an evaluation of the project team can be effective and useful,a minimum core of conditions needs to be in place before the project begins.Which of the following would NOT be one of those conditions?

When the review group recommends methods for bringing final closure to a project that never seems it will end,this is an example of a ________ project closure.

Projects in process may need to be altered or canceled.Thus,a project may start with a high priority but see its rank erode or crash during its project life cycle as conditions change.This is called __________ project closure.

Identify and briefly describe four out of the five most common classifications for the way that projects end.

A ____________ project closure is usually easy to identify and easy for a review group to close down.

The processes for capturing lessons learned continue to evolve,but there are still barriers to effectively mining lessons learned.

Why would a manager begin the evaluation process by asking the individual to evaluate his or her contributions to the project?

Which of the following is NOT a wrap-up closure activity that might be found on a checklist?

When a project starts as a high priority but its rank erodes or crashes during its project life cycle resulting in closure of the project,this is an example of changed priority project closure.

Within the final report,a summary that simply highlights the key findings and facts relating to project implementation is called the ___________.

Which part of the final report presents major improvement actions that should be made?

A 360-degree performance evaluation includes feedback from peers,project managers,subordinates,and even customers.

During the closing phase,the project manager's challenge is to keep the project team focused on the remaining project activities and delivery to the customer until the project is complete.

Modern Project Management

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

International Projects

Oversight

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Project Management Career Paths

Filters