Question 1

A project sponsor is wise not to sign a project charter authorizing work until the project manager and team show that they have ____:

Accepted Answer

A)  learned to work together well. 
B)  gathered requirements from key stakeholders. 
C)  reviewed lessons learned from previous projects in order to avoid similar mistakes. 
D)  prepared a comprehensive schedule and budget. 
A)  learned to work together well. 
B)  gathered requirements from key stakeholders. 
C)  reviewed lessons learned from previous projects in order to avoid similar mistakes. 
D)  prepared a comprehensive schedule and budget. C

Question 2

Within the project charter,the scope overview accomplishes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  identifies the major schedule milestones for the project 
B)  describes the work that must be performed to deliver a product,service or result. 
C)  distinguishes between what the project will and will not do. 
D)  describes at a high level what needs to be accomplished and how it will be done. 
A)  identifies the major schedule milestones for the project 
B)  describes the work that must be performed to deliver a product,service or result. 
C)  distinguishes between what the project will and will not do. 
D)  describes at a high level what needs to be accomplished and how it will be done. A

Question 3

A background statement is a mandatory element of the project charter that sets the stage for creation of the scope overview and business case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Briefly discuss the importance of the project charter,and compare the roles played by the project sponsor and the project manager with respect to the preparation of this document.

Accepted Answer

Key concepts to be covered in the respon

Question 5

Which of the following statements most accurately identifies the typical contents of the project charter?

Accepted Answer

A)  requirements,specifications,test protocols and test results 
B)  statement of work,terms and conditions,clauses and delivery instructions 
C)  business case,milestone schedule,resource estimates and team operating principles 
D)  purpose,literature review,methodology,results and conclusions 
A)  requirements,specifications,test protocols and test results 
B)  statement of work,terms and conditions,clauses and delivery instructions 
C)  business case,milestone schedule,resource estimates and team operating principles 
D)  purpose,literature review,methodology,results and conclusions

Question 6

The project charter serves as a formal legal contract between the project team and the project sponsor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A well-written business case should persuade decision-makers to support the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The project business case provides a high-level description of what the project will accomplish and how it will be done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

On agile projects the first iteration is planned as a milestone with acceptance criteria.However,subsequent milestones and acceptance criteria are determined on a ___:

Accepted Answer

A)  need-to-know basis 
B)  first in first out (FIFO)basis 
C)  just in time (JIT)basis 
D)  first come first served basis 
A)  need-to-know basis 
B)  first in first out (FIFO)basis 
C)  just in time (JIT)basis 
D)  first come first served basis

Question 10

One purpose of the project charter is to help the project team and sponsor commit to the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

At the time the project charter is prepared there is typically a very general understanding of the project,so if a budget is included it can only be a rough estimate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The scope overview and business case sections of the project charter provide the high-level "what and where" of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The milestone schedule in the project charter:

Accepted Answer

A)  is a schedule that provides detailed data for when each project activity should begin. 
B)  is a detailed schedule that shows the planned duration for every activity in the project. 
C)  is a summary-level schedule that identifies significant points or events in the project. 
D)  is a summary-level schedule that shows how major project tasks are sequenced. 
A)  is a schedule that provides detailed data for when each project activity should begin. 
B)  is a detailed schedule that shows the planned duration for every activity in the project. 
C)  is a summary-level schedule that identifies significant points or events in the project. 
D)  is a summary-level schedule that shows how major project tasks are sequenced.

Question 14

Which of the following charter elements defines the project purpose and justifies the necessity of the project?

Accepted Answer

A)  scope control plan 
B)  acceptance criteria 
C)  business case 
D)  scope overview 
A)  scope control plan 
B)  acceptance criteria 
C)  business case 
D)  scope overview

Question 15

Project charters typically include all of the following elements EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  positive and negative risks 
B)  project assumptions 
C)  detailed resource requirements 
D)  project constraints 
A)  positive and negative risks 
B)  project assumptions 
C)  detailed resource requirements 
D)  project constraints

Question 16

The signing of the project portfolio statement signals the transition from the high-level project initiating stage into the more detailed project planning stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Project managers and teams should consider risks and include them in the project charter for all the following reasons EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  risks that may have a negative impact on project objectives should be identified and addressed. 
B)  all project risks should be eliminated before the project charter is signed. 
C)  risks that may have a positive impact on the project create opportunities and should be capitalized upon. 
D)  the sponsor and core team should be aware of what could prevent them from successfully completing the project. 
A)  risks that may have a negative impact on project objectives should be identified and addressed. 
B)  all project risks should be eliminated before the project charter is signed. 
C)  risks that may have a positive impact on the project create opportunities and should be capitalized upon. 
D)  the sponsor and core team should be aware of what could prevent them from successfully completing the project.

Question 18

Team operating principles are sometimes included in a project charter to enhance team performance.Which of the following statements accurately describes the value of establishing team operating principles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Operating principles that address the conduct of meetings and how decisions are made are especially useful in helping the team get off to a good start. 
B)  Operating principles typically detail the specific work that each team member will perform and ensure a more complete understanding of the project. 
C)  Operating principles identify the rules along with the punishments to be administered when the rules are broken. 
D)  Operating principles are especially helpful for a routine project where participants have worked together before 
A)  Operating principles that address the conduct of meetings and how decisions are made are especially useful in helping the team get off to a good start. 
B)  Operating principles typically detail the specific work that each team member will perform and ensure a more complete understanding of the project. 
C)  Operating principles identify the rules along with the punishments to be administered when the rules are broken. 
D)  Operating principles are especially helpful for a routine project where participants have worked together before

Question 19

Which of the following documents serves as an informal contract between the project team and the project sponsor?

Accepted Answer

A)  team members' employment contracts 
B)  project charter 
C)  project roadmap 
D)  business case 
A)  team members' employment contracts 
B)  project charter 
C)  project roadmap 
D)  business case

Question 20

Risks,assumptions and constraints are included in the project charter so that key participants will be aware of what could prevent them from successfully completing the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A project sponsor is wise not to sign a project charter authorizing work until the project manager and team show that they have ____:

Within the project charter,the scope overview accomplishes all of the following EXCEPT:

A background statement is a mandatory element of the project charter that sets the stage for creation of the scope overview and business case.

Briefly discuss the importance of the project charter,and compare the roles played by the project sponsor and the project manager with respect to the preparation of this document.

Which of the following statements most accurately identifies the typical contents of the project charter?

The project charter serves as a formal legal contract between the project team and the project sponsor.

A well-written business case should persuade decision-makers to support the project.

The project business case provides a high-level description of what the project will accomplish and how it will be done.

On agile projects the first iteration is planned as a milestone with acceptance criteria.However,subsequent milestones and acceptance criteria are determined on a ___:

One purpose of the project charter is to help the project team and sponsor commit to the project.

At the time the project charter is prepared there is typically a very general understanding of the project,so if a budget is included it can only be a rough estimate.

The scope overview and business case sections of the project charter provide the high-level "what and where" of the project.

The milestone schedule in the project charter:

Which of the following charter elements defines the project purpose and justifies the necessity of the project?

Project charters typically include all of the following elements EXCEPT:

The signing of the project portfolio statement signals the transition from the high-level project initiating stage into the more detailed project planning stage.

Project managers and teams should consider risks and include them in the project charter for all the following reasons EXCEPT:

Team operating principles are sometimes included in a project charter to enhance team performance.Which of the following statements accurately describes the value of establishing team operating principles?

Which of the following documents serves as an informal contract between the project team and the project sponsor?

Risks,assumptions and constraints are included in the project charter so that key participants will be aware of what could prevent them from successfully completing the project.

Introduction to Project Management

Project Selection and Prioritization

Organizational Capability: Structure,Culture and Roles

Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Planning

Defining Scope and Constructing Work Breakdown Structures WBS

Scheduling Activities

Resourcing Projects

Budgeting Projects

Project Risk Planning

Project Quality Planning and Project Kick-Off

Project Supply Chain Management

Leading and Managing Project Teams

Determining Project Progress and Results

Finishing the Project

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Exam 4: Chartering Projects

A project sponsor is wise not to sign a project charter authorizing work until the project manager and team show that they have ____:

Within the project charter,the scope overview accomplishes all of the following EXCEPT:

A background statement is a mandatory element of the project charter that sets the stage for creation of the scope overview and business case.

Briefly discuss the importance of the project charter,and compare the roles played by the project sponsor and the project manager with respect to the preparation of this document.

Which of the following statements most accurately identifies the typical contents of the project charter?

The project charter serves as a formal legal contract between the project team and the project sponsor.

A well-written business case should persuade decision-makers to support the project.

The project business case provides a high-level description of what the project will accomplish and how it will be done.

On agile projects the first iteration is planned as a milestone with acceptance criteria.However,subsequent milestones and acceptance criteria are determined on a ___:

One purpose of the project charter is to help the project team and sponsor commit to the project.

At the time the project charter is prepared there is typically a very general understanding of the project,so if a budget is included it can only be a rough estimate.

The scope overview and business case sections of the project charter provide the high-level "what and where" of the project.

The milestone schedule in the project charter:

Which of the following charter elements defines the project purpose and justifies the necessity of the project?

Project charters typically include all of the following elements EXCEPT:

The signing of the project portfolio statement signals the transition from the high-level project initiating stage into the more detailed project planning stage.

Project managers and teams should consider risks and include them in the project charter for all the following reasons EXCEPT:

Team operating principles are sometimes included in a project charter to enhance team performance.Which of the following statements accurately describes the value of establishing team operating principles?

Which of the following documents serves as an informal contract between the project team and the project sponsor?

Risks,assumptions and constraints are included in the project charter so that key participants will be aware of what could prevent them from successfully completing the project.

Introduction to Project Management

Project Selection and Prioritization

Organizational Capability: Structure,Culture and Roles

Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Planning

Defining Scope and Constructing Work Breakdown Structures WBS

Scheduling Activities

Resourcing Projects

Budgeting Projects

Project Risk Planning

Project Quality Planning and Project Kick-Off

Project Supply Chain Management

Leading and Managing Project Teams

Determining Project Progress and Results

Finishing the Project

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