Question 1

Comparison of practices to standards or best practices in the same industry is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  CPI 
B)  milestone scheduling 
C)  resource leveling 
D)  benchmarking 
E)  kaizen 
A)  CPI 
B)  milestone scheduling 
C)  resource leveling 
D)  benchmarking 
E)  kaizen

Question 2

_____ are frequency distributions that look like a bell that is the result of offsetting random variations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bivariate joint frequency distributions 
B)  Central limit distributions 
C)  Univariate frequency distributions 
D)  Normal distributions 
E)  Marginal distributions 
A)  Bivariate joint frequency distributions 
B)  Central limit distributions 
C)  Univariate frequency distributions 
D)  Normal distributions 
E)  Marginal distributions

Question 3

The idea that if variation is caused by several random factors, they will generally cancel each other out and most measurements will be near the middle of the range of variation is called the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  standard deviation 
B)  68-95-99.7 rule 
C)  central limit theorem 
D)  focal point process 
E)  normal distribution 
A)  standard deviation 
B)  68-95-99.7 rule 
C)  central limit theorem 
D)  focal point process 
E)  normal distribution

Question 4

An) _____ involves variations that can be attributed to a particular event or influence.

Accepted Answer

A)  assignable cause 
B)  natural pattern 
C)  irregular variation 
D)  stable and predictable control 
E)  open source 
A)  assignable cause 
B)  natural pattern 
C)  irregular variation 
D)  stable and predictable control 
E)  open source

Question 5

Almost any client specification can be met if the project manager has unlimited time and resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A _____ is a column chart that shows frequency on the vertical axis that is sorted from largest to smallest with a line that shows the cumulative total.

Accepted Answer

A)  PERT chart 
B)  run chart 
C)  Gantt chart 
D)  Pareto chart 
E)  control chart 
A)  PERT chart 
B)  run chart 
C)  Gantt chart 
D)  Pareto chart 
E)  control chart

Question 7

During the initiation phase, data are collected by measuring samples according to the design specified in the plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the purpose of a quality audit?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of a quality audit

Question 9

The edges of a theoretical normal distribution curve reach zero.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The cost of conformance _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  involves managing returns, lawsuits, and product recalls 
B)  is the cost to improve quality 
C)  is the cost to measure and evaluate quality 
D)  could pertain to repairing bad parts before shipment 
E)  could pertain to retooling a manufacturing line to reduce failures 
A)  involves managing returns, lawsuits, and product recalls 
B)  is the cost to improve quality 
C)  is the cost to measure and evaluate quality 
D)  could pertain to repairing bad parts before shipment 
E)  could pertain to retooling a manufacturing line to reduce failures

Question 11

If the company that is providing the project management is separate from the client, the project budget will bear the cost of _____ while the client will reap the rewards of avoiding the costs of failure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the company that is providing the...

Question 12

Which of the following is true about standard deviation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The first step in calculating the standard deviation is calculating the square root. 
B)  The second step in calculating the standard deviation is to subtract each measurement from the intermediate value and then square that difference. 
C)  The last step in calculating the standard deviation is to sum the squared values and divide by the number of values minus one. 
D)  Standard deviation is a type of average where the positive and negative numbers sum to zero. 
E)  The amount of difference of the measurements from the central value is called the sample standard deviation. 
A)  The first step in calculating the standard deviation is calculating the square root. 
B)  The second step in calculating the standard deviation is to subtract each measurement from the intermediate value and then square that difference. 
C)  The last step in calculating the standard deviation is to sum the squared values and divide by the number of values minus one. 
D)  Standard deviation is a type of average where the positive and negative numbers sum to zero. 
E)  The amount of difference of the measurements from the central value is called the sample standard deviation.

Question 13

Quality management is an approach to work that has become increasingly important, as global cooperation and competition have increased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Walter Shewhart recognized that real processes seldom behaved like theoretical random distributions and tended to change with time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Statistical processes control methods cannot be used to maintain quality for large projects involving repetitive processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

_____ is the Japanese term for involvement of all members of the group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Kanban 
B)  Kaizen 
C)  Atarimae hinshitsu 
D)  Kansei 
E)  Miryokuteki hinshitsu 
A)  Kanban 
B)  Kaizen 
C)  Atarimae hinshitsu 
D)  Kansei 
E)  Miryokuteki hinshitsu

Question 17

The Deming approach represents one philosophy that is used in its entirety or not at all.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The purpose of quality assurance is to create confidence that the quality plan and controls are working properly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In practice, the Six Sigma approach allows for a 1.5 sigma drift so it is really a 4.5 sigma standard that allows approximately _____ defects per million products.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In practice, the Six Sigma approach allows...

Question 20

What are the recommended steps for implementing a quality management system QMS)?

Accepted Answer

Recommended steps for implementing a qua

Comparison of practices to standards or best practices in the same industry is called _____.

_____ are frequency distributions that look like a bell that is the result of offsetting random variations.

The idea that if variation is caused by several random factors, they will generally cancel each other out and most measurements will be near the middle of the range of variation is called the _____.

An) _____ involves variations that can be attributed to a particular event or influence.

Almost any client specification can be met if the project manager has unlimited time and resources.

A _____ is a column chart that shows frequency on the vertical axis that is sorted from largest to smallest with a line that shows the cumulative total.

During the initiation phase, data are collected by measuring samples according to the design specified in the plan.

What is the purpose of a quality audit?

The edges of a theoretical normal distribution curve reach zero.

The cost of conformance _____.

If the company that is providing the project management is separate from the client, the project budget will bear the cost of _____ while the client will reap the rewards of avoiding the costs of failure.

Which of the following is true about standard deviation?

Quality management is an approach to work that has become increasingly important, as global cooperation and competition have increased.

Walter Shewhart recognized that real processes seldom behaved like theoretical random distributions and tended to change with time.

Statistical processes control methods cannot be used to maintain quality for large projects involving repetitive processes.

_____ is the Japanese term for involvement of all members of the group.

The Deming approach represents one philosophy that is used in its entirety or not at all.

The purpose of quality assurance is to create confidence that the quality plan and controls are working properly.

In practice, the Six Sigma approach allows for a 1.5 sigma drift so it is really a 4.5 sigma standard that allows approximately _____ defects per million products.

What are the recommended steps for implementing a quality management system QMS)?

Introduction to Project Management

Project Profiling

Project Phases and Organization

Understanding and Meeting Client Expectations

Working With People on Projects

Communication Technologies

Starting a Project

Project Time Management

Estimating and Managing Costs

Managing Project Risk

Project Procurement and Closure

Filters

Exam 10: Managing Project Quality

Comparison of practices to standards or best practices in the same industry is called _____.

_____ are frequency distributions that look like a bell that is the result of offsetting random variations.

The idea that if variation is caused by several random factors, they will generally cancel each other out and most measurements will be near the middle of the range of variation is called the _____.

An) _____ involves variations that can be attributed to a particular event or influence.

Almost any client specification can be met if the project manager has unlimited time and resources.

A _____ is a column chart that shows frequency on the vertical axis that is sorted from largest to smallest with a line that shows the cumulative total.

During the initiation phase, data are collected by measuring samples according to the design specified in the plan.

What is the purpose of a quality audit?

The edges of a theoretical normal distribution curve reach zero.

The cost of conformance _____.

If the company that is providing the project management is separate from the client, the project budget will bear the cost of _____ while the client will reap the rewards of avoiding the costs of failure.

Which of the following is true about standard deviation?

Quality management is an approach to work that has become increasingly important, as global cooperation and competition have increased.

Walter Shewhart recognized that real processes seldom behaved like theoretical random distributions and tended to change with time.

Statistical processes control methods cannot be used to maintain quality for large projects involving repetitive processes.

_____ is the Japanese term for involvement of all members of the group.

The Deming approach represents one philosophy that is used in its entirety or not at all.

The purpose of quality assurance is to create confidence that the quality plan and controls are working properly.

In practice, the Six Sigma approach allows for a 1.5 sigma drift so it is really a 4.5 sigma standard that allows approximately _____ defects per million products.

What are the recommended steps for implementing a quality management system QMS)?

Introduction to Project Management

Project Profiling

Project Phases and Organization

Understanding and Meeting Client Expectations

Working With People on Projects

Communication Technologies

Starting a Project

Project Time Management

Estimating and Managing Costs

Managing Project Risk

Project Procurement and Closure

Filters