Question 1

An increase in the complexity of projects, because projects typically include the latest advances, can be the result of a growth in new __________.

Accepted Answer

knowledge
Explanation: The growth in new knowledge has increased the complexity of projects because projects encompass the latest advances.Product complexity has increased the need to integrate divergent technologies.Project management has emerged as an important discipline for achieving this task.

Question 2

Identify and briefly discuss the two key dimensions of managing actual projects.Explain why both are important to successfully manage a project.Use an example to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

The technical includes schedules and status reports.The sociocultural dimension includes leadership, problem solving and negotiation.

Question 3

A professional organization for project managers is the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

One of the defining characteristics of a project is that it has a singular purpose, i.e., an established ________.

Accepted Answer

objective
Explanation: Projects have a d

Question 5

In the _____________ stage of What is a Project? you are more likely to find status reports, changes, and the creation of forecasts.

Accepted Answer

A) Identifying 
B) Defining 
C) Planning 
D) Executing 
E) Closing 
A) Identifying 
B) Defining 
C) Planning 
D) Executing 
E) Closing

Question 6

A major part of the project work, both physical and mental, takes place in the ___________ stage of the project life cycle.

Accepted Answer

executing
Explanation: A major

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The Product Life Cycle deals with the ti

Question 8

A series of coordinated, related, multiple projects that continue over an extended time period and are 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 9

Training the customer, releasing staff and resources occurs in the ________ stage of the project life cycle.

Accepted Answer

closing
Explanation: The closing stage i

Question 10

A professional organization for project management specialists is the ___________.

Accepted Answer

Project Management Institute (

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

program
Explanation: A program

Question 12

Project governance does NOT include

Accepted Answer

A) Setting standards for project selection. 
B) Overseeing project management activities. 
C) Centralization of project processes and practices. 
D) Options for continuous improvement. 
E) Allowing project managers to plan the project the way they see fit. 
A) Setting standards for project selection. 
B) Overseeing project management activities. 
C) Centralization of project processes and practices. 
D) Options for continuous improvement. 
E) Allowing project managers to plan the project the way they see fit.

Question 13

Which of the following activities is the best example of a project?

Accepted Answer

A) Processing insurance claims 
B) Producing automobiles 
C) Writing a policy manual 
D) Monitoring product quality 
E) Overseeing customer requests 
A) Processing insurance claims 
B) Producing automobiles 
C) Writing a policy manual 
D) Monitoring product quality 
E) Overseeing customer requests

Question 14

Even if you never aspire to be a "project manager," why is it important to know how to manage projects effectively? Explain your answer and use an example to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

Even if you have no desire to be a proje

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a reason why project management has become a standard way of doing business?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased need for skilled management of stakeholders outside of organization. 
B) Projects need to be done faster. 
C) Organizations are doing more project work in-house instead of outsourcing. 
D) Organizations are executing more and more projects. 
E) Increased product complexity and innovation. 
A) Increased need for skilled management of stakeholders outside of organization. 
B) Projects need to be done faster. 
C) Organizations are doing more project work in-house instead of outsourcing. 
D) Organizations are executing more and more projects. 
E) Increased product complexity and innovation.

Question 16

One of the defining characteristics of project management is that the projects are not confined to a single department but involve several departments and professionals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Since a construction company builds many buildings, the buildings built after the first do not fit the definition of a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A project lifecycle

Accepted Answer

A) will only ever consist of four phases. 
B) must be dogmatically followed. 
C) reduces the amount of planning necessary. 
D) can vary based on the industry. 
A) will only ever consist of four phases. 
B) must be dogmatically followed. 
C) reduces the amount of planning necessary. 
D) can vary based on the industry.

Question 19

Project Management is a style that places a premium on

Accepted Answer

A) building relationships. 
B) including a diverse set of talent. 
C) maintenance operations. 
D) building relationships and including a diverse set of talent. 
A) building relationships. 
B) including a diverse set of talent. 
C) maintenance operations. 
D) building relationships and including a diverse set of talent.

Question 20

Successful project managers focus primarily on technical dimensions of project management, which include planning, scheduling, and controlling projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An increase in the complexity of projects, because projects typically include the latest advances, can be the result of a growth in new __________.

Identify and briefly discuss the two key dimensions of managing actual projects.Explain why both are important to successfully manage a project.Use an example to support your answer.

A professional organization for project managers is the

One of the defining characteristics of a project is that it has a singular purpose, i.e., an established ________.

In the _____________ stage of What is a Project? you are more likely to find status reports, changes, and the creation of forecasts.

A major part of the project work, both physical and mental, takes place in the ___________ stage of the project life cycle.

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

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

Training the customer, releasing staff and resources occurs in the ________ stage of the project life cycle.

A professional organization for project management specialists is the ___________.

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

Project governance does NOT include

Which of the following activities is the best example of a project?

Even if you never aspire to be a "project manager," why is it important to know how to manage projects effectively? Explain your answer and use an example to support your answer.

Which of the following is NOT a reason why project management has become a standard way of doing business?

One of the defining characteristics of project management is that the projects are not confined to a single department but involve several departments and professionals.

Since a construction company builds many buildings, the buildings built after the first do not fit the definition of a project.

A project lifecycle

Project Management is a style that places a premium on

Successful project managers focus primarily on technical dimensions of project management, which include planning, scheduling, and controlling projects.

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

Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Team

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

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An Introduction to Agile Project Management

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Exam 1: Modern Project Management

An increase in the complexity of projects, because projects typically include the latest advances, can be the result of a growth in new __________.

Identify and briefly discuss the two key dimensions of managing actual projects.Explain why both are important to successfully manage a project.Use an example to support your answer.

A professional organization for project managers is the

One of the defining characteristics of a project is that it has a singular purpose, i.e., an established ________.

In the _____________ stage of What is a Project? you are more likely to find status reports, changes, and the creation of forecasts.

A major part of the project work, both physical and mental, takes place in the ___________ stage of the project life cycle.

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

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

Training the customer, releasing staff and resources occurs in the ________ stage of the project life cycle.

A professional organization for project management specialists is the ___________.

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

Project governance does NOT include

Which of the following activities is the best example of a project?

Even if you never aspire to be a "project manager," why is it important to know how to manage projects effectively? Explain your answer and use an example to support your answer.

Which of the following is NOT a reason why project management has become a standard way of doing business?

One of the defining characteristics of project management is that the projects are not confined to a single department but involve several departments and professionals.

Since a construction company builds many buildings, the buildings built after the first do not fit the definition of a project.

A project lifecycle

Project Management is a style that places a premium on

Successful project managers focus primarily on technical dimensions of project management, which include planning, scheduling, and controlling projects.

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

Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Team

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

International Projects

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Filters