Question 1

Why are projects important?

Accepted Answer

Today's businesses face a set of pressur

Question 2

The use of benchmarking allows companies that are relatively immature at project management to achieve quantum leaps of improvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are key differences between projects and processes?

Accepted Answer

A process refers to ongoing,day-to-day a

Question 4

The maturity models presented in this chapter all demonstrate that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Project management maturity must have at least three levels. 
B)  Project management maturity tends to stagnate and then improve in a sudden burst to the next level. 
C)  Project management maturity can be measured only imprecisely. 
D)  Project management maturity is an ongoing process based on continuous improvement. 
A)  Project management maturity must have at least three levels. 
B)  Project management maturity tends to stagnate and then improve in a sudden burst to the next level. 
C)  Project management maturity can be measured only imprecisely. 
D)  Project management maturity is an ongoing process based on continuous improvement.

Question 5

Client interest is typically at its lowest during the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Conceptualization phase. 
B)  Planning phase. 
C)  Execution phase. 
D)  Termination phase. 
A)  Conceptualization phase. 
B)  Planning phase. 
C)  Execution phase. 
D)  Termination phase.

Question 6

Among the maturity models presented in this chapter,the one term that could be used to characterize the lowest level of each is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ad hoc. 
B)  Ad nauseam. 
C)  Integrated. 
D)  Derivative. 
A)  Ad hoc. 
B)  Ad nauseam. 
C)  Integrated. 
D)  Derivative.

Question 7

Carnegie Mellon's SEI model,ESI International's project framework,and the Center for Business Practices all call their highest level of maturity:

Accepted Answer

A)  Continuous improvement. 
B)  Optimizing. 
C)  Ganbei. 
D)  Comprehensive. 
A)  Continuous improvement. 
B)  Optimizing. 
C)  Ganbei. 
D)  Comprehensive.

Question 8

Where in the project life cycle are the intensity level of resources and client interest at their highest? Why is this the case?

Accepted Answer

The intensity level of resources peaks d

Question 9

Individual activities and their durations are developed during the ________ phase of the project life cycle.

Accepted Answer

A)  planning 
B)  conceptualization 
C)  execution 
D)  termination 
A)  planning 
B)  conceptualization 
C)  execution 
D)  termination

Question 10

Most effective project maturity models chart both a set of standards that are currently accepted as state-of-the-art as well as a process for achieving significant movement towards these benchmarks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The dimension of project success that is measured by both an internal and external criterion is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Future potential. 
B)  Business success. 
C)  Impact on the customer. 
D)  Efficiency. 
A)  Future potential. 
B)  Business success. 
C)  Impact on the customer. 
D)  Efficiency.

Question 12

Describe the activities that occur at each stage of a project.

Accepted Answer

Stages in a project's development are re

Question 13

A project that results in "doing the wrong things well" has ignored the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Budgetary goal. 
B)  Technical goal. 
C)  Customer satisfaction goal. 
D)  Scheduling goal. 
A)  Budgetary goal. 
B)  Technical goal. 
C)  Customer satisfaction goal. 
D)  Scheduling goal.

Question 14

Use the project life cycle and intensity level graph to describe your journey in your current degree program.Provide the number of credit hours you have earned and the number remaining in your program and briefly describe key events that show peaks or valleys in the five components.

Accepted Answer

Examples will vary,but the student shoul

Question 15

The dimension of project success that is realized first (chronologically)is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Future potential. 
B)  Business success. 
C)  Impact on the customer. 
D)  Efficiency. 
A)  Future potential. 
B)  Business success. 
C)  Impact on the customer. 
D)  Efficiency.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about project success criteria is BEST?

Accepted Answer

A)  Project cost is an external performance measure. 
B)  Completion time is an internal performance measure. 
C)  Client acceptance is an internal performance measure. 
D)  Client acceptance is often referred to as conducting a "quality" check. 
A)  Project cost is an external performance measure. 
B)  Completion time is an internal performance measure. 
C)  Client acceptance is an internal performance measure. 
D)  Client acceptance is often referred to as conducting a "quality" check.

Question 17

The Atkinson model considers which of these benefits is being accrued by the organization if a project is successful?

Accepted Answer

A)  Information quality 
B)  Validity 
C)  Satisfied users 
D)  Increased profits 
A)  Information quality 
B)  Validity 
C)  Satisfied users 
D)  Increased profits

Question 18

The special nature of projects relieves project managers from their routine of planning,organizing,motivating,directing,and controlling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Why is project management challenging?

Accepted Answer

Projects present challenges for a number

Question 20

Which of the following is accomplished through project management?

Accepted Answer

A)  A cellular phone company activates a new customer's service. 
B)  An automotive manufacturer produces a day's quota of vehicles. 
C)  A software developer creates a new crash-proof operating system. 
D)  A retailer restocks the shelves after a day of brisk sales. 
A)  A cellular phone company activates a new customer's service. 
B)  An automotive manufacturer produces a day's quota of vehicles. 
C)  A software developer creates a new crash-proof operating system. 
D)  A retailer restocks the shelves after a day of brisk sales.

Why are projects important?

The use of benchmarking allows companies that are relatively immature at project management to achieve quantum leaps of improvement.

What are key differences between projects and processes?

The maturity models presented in this chapter all demonstrate that:

Client interest is typically at its lowest during the:

Among the maturity models presented in this chapter,the one term that could be used to characterize the lowest level of each is:

Carnegie Mellon's SEI model,ESI International's project framework,and the Center for Business Practices all call their highest level of maturity:

Where in the project life cycle are the intensity level of resources and client interest at their highest? Why is this the case?

Individual activities and their durations are developed during the ________ phase of the project life cycle.

Most effective project maturity models chart both a set of standards that are currently accepted as state-of-the-art as well as a process for achieving significant movement towards these benchmarks.

The dimension of project success that is measured by both an internal and external criterion is:

Describe the activities that occur at each stage of a project.

A project that results in "doing the wrong things well" has ignored the:

Use the project life cycle and intensity level graph to describe your journey in your current degree program.Provide the number of credit hours you have earned and the number remaining in your program and briefly describe key events that show peaks or valleys in the five components.

The dimension of project success that is realized first (chronologically)is:

Which of the following statements about project success criteria is BEST?

The Atkinson model considers which of these benefits is being accrued by the organization if a project is successful?

The special nature of projects relieves project managers from their routine of planning,organizing,motivating,directing,and controlling.

Why is project management challenging?

Which of the following is accomplished through project management?

The Organizational Context: Strategy,Structure,and Culture

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

Leadership and the Project Manager

Scope Management

Project Team Building,Conflict,and Negotiation

Risk Management

Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Project Scheduling: Networks,Duration Estimation,and Critical Path

Project Scheduling: Lagging, Crashing, and Activity Networks

Advanced Topics in Planning and Scheduling: Agile and Critical Chain

Resource Management

Project Evaluation and Control

Project Closeout and Termination

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Exam 1: Introduction: Why Project Management?

Why are projects important?

The use of benchmarking allows companies that are relatively immature at project management to achieve quantum leaps of improvement.

What are key differences between projects and processes?

The maturity models presented in this chapter all demonstrate that:

Client interest is typically at its lowest during the:

Among the maturity models presented in this chapter,the one term that could be used to characterize the lowest level of each is:

Carnegie Mellon's SEI model,ESI International's project framework,and the Center for Business Practices all call their highest level of maturity:

Where in the project life cycle are the intensity level of resources and client interest at their highest? Why is this the case?

Individual activities and their durations are developed during the ________ phase of the project life cycle.

Most effective project maturity models chart both a set of standards that are currently accepted as state-of-the-art as well as a process for achieving significant movement towards these benchmarks.

The dimension of project success that is measured by both an internal and external criterion is:

Describe the activities that occur at each stage of a project.

A project that results in "doing the wrong things well" has ignored the:

Use the project life cycle and intensity level graph to describe your journey in your current degree program.Provide the number of credit hours you have earned and the number remaining in your program and briefly describe key events that show peaks or valleys in the five components.

The dimension of project success that is realized first (chronologically)is:

Which of the following statements about project success criteria is BEST?

The Atkinson model considers which of these benefits is being accrued by the organization if a project is successful?

The special nature of projects relieves project managers from their routine of planning,organizing,motivating,directing,and controlling.

Why is project management challenging?

Which of the following is accomplished through project management?

The Organizational Context: Strategy,Structure,and Culture

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

Leadership and the Project Manager

Scope Management

Project Team Building,Conflict,and Negotiation

Risk Management

Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Project Scheduling: Networks,Duration Estimation,and Critical Path

Project Scheduling: Lagging, Crashing, and Activity Networks

Advanced Topics in Planning and Scheduling: Agile and Critical Chain

Resource Management

Project Evaluation and Control

Project Closeout and Termination

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