Question 1

The project manager will conduct one or more kickoff meetings to develop plans for establishing the project office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Determining the policies that are needed for the smooth execution of a project relates to which of the following agenda items of alignment sessions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing a common understanding of the project purpose 
B)  Establishing trust among team members 
C)  Engaging stakeholders in dialogue 
D)  Developing role clarification on projects 
E)  Agreeing on the means and methods for accomplishing the purpose 
A)  Developing a common understanding of the project purpose 
B)  Establishing trust among team members 
C)  Engaging stakeholders in dialogue 
D)  Developing role clarification on projects 
E)  Agreeing on the means and methods for accomplishing the purpose E

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true regarding the start-up phase?

Accepted Answer

A)  It involves setting up dedicated infrastructure for projects, irrespective of their size. 
B)  It is often the least chaotic of all project phases. 
C)  It is the phase in which the project manager dedicates the least amount of time in developing plans. 
D)  It is an opportunity for the project manager to set expectations for project team members. 
E)  It involves staffing the project, building both internal and external relationships, and archiving documents. 
A)  It involves setting up dedicated infrastructure for projects, irrespective of their size. 
B)  It is often the least chaotic of all project phases. 
C)  It is the phase in which the project manager dedicates the least amount of time in developing plans. 
D)  It is an opportunity for the project manager to set expectations for project team members. 
E)  It involves staffing the project, building both internal and external relationships, and archiving documents. D

Question 4

A well-developed project scope statement provides the project team with information the team needs to design and execute the project plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The _____ matrix is a table that displays the responsibilities and distribution for each type of document.

Accepted Answer

A)  linear 
B)  communication 
C)  responsibility 
D)  decision 
E)  risk 
A)  linear 
B)  communication 
C)  responsibility 
D)  decision 
E)  risk

Question 6

The _____ of an organization is a statement of why it exists.

Accepted Answer

A)  objective 
B)  vision 
C)  charter 
D)  mission 
E)  goal 
A)  objective 
B)  vision 
C)  charter 
D)  mission 
E)  goal

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT true about document control?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizations that execute a large number of complex projects will often have project document control systems. 
B)  Document control systems distribute, store, and retrieve information that is needed by the project team. 
C)  Document controls systems generally do not maintain document archives. 
D)  Documents that originate from team members during planning and execution are transmitted to the document team for cataloging, distributing, and storing. 
E)  Document controls systems have numbering techniques that allow a team member to derive information about the document through the document number. 
A)  Organizations that execute a large number of complex projects will often have project document control systems. 
B)  Document control systems distribute, store, and retrieve information that is needed by the project team. 
C)  Document controls systems generally do not maintain document archives. 
D)  Documents that originate from team members during planning and execution are transmitted to the document team for cataloging, distributing, and storing. 
E)  Document controls systems have numbering techniques that allow a team member to derive information about the document through the document number.

Question 8

Role clarity is critical to the planning and execution of a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An) _____ is an end toward which effort is directed that has a measurable outcome.

Accepted Answer

A)  idea 
B)  objective 
C)  mission 
D)  vision 
E)  duty 
A)  idea 
B)  objective 
C)  mission 
D)  vision 
E)  duty

Question 10

_____ conventions for files and the versions of files should be consistent with the practices of the parent organization or with the client organization so that the files may be archived with files from other projects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ conventions for files and the versions...

Question 11

The role clarification process enables the team to develop _____ processes, where two or more members share similar roles or responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

role bound

Question 12

It is important to accomplish alignment among key stakeholders during the _____ phase itself.

Accepted Answer

A)  closing 
B)  delivery 
C)  planning 
D)  initiation 
E)  execution 
A)  closing 
B)  delivery 
C)  planning 
D)  initiation 
E)  execution

Question 13

One of the necessary components of a change documentation process is to estimate the time needed to evaluate the change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Typically, the client will develop the first draft of the project scope.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What are some of the common agenda items in alignment sessions?

Accepted Answer

A number of companies specialize in desi

Question 16

_____ means labeling each document revision to enable the team to understand the latest activity and status of the document.

Accepted Answer

A)  Statistical control 
B)  Project control 
C)  Span of control 
D)  Version control 
E)  Quality control 
A)  Statistical control 
B)  Project control 
C)  Span of control 
D)  Version control 
E)  Quality control

Question 17

_____ are those persons in the organization who know how to generate or find information.

Accepted Answer

A)  Originators 
B)  Initiators 
C)  Influencers 
D)  Approvers 
E)  Gatekeepers 
A)  Originators 
B)  Initiators 
C)  Influencers 
D)  Approvers 
E)  Gatekeepers

Question 18

As long as the end date of a project or major objectives are not delayed, a formal change request to the client is not needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A not-for-profit organization must consider the cost of each project and how much profit it is likely to generate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The time period it takes to recoup the original expense without considering interest payments or other complicating factors is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal rate of return 
B)  cash flow 
C)  simple payback 
D)  ROI 
E)  inclusion ratio 
A)  internal rate of return 
B)  cash flow 
C)  simple payback 
D)  ROI 
E)  inclusion ratio

The project manager will conduct one or more kickoff meetings to develop plans for establishing the project office.

Determining the policies that are needed for the smooth execution of a project relates to which of the following agenda items of alignment sessions?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the start-up phase?

A well-developed project scope statement provides the project team with information the team needs to design and execute the project plan.

The _____ matrix is a table that displays the responsibilities and distribution for each type of document.

The _____ of an organization is a statement of why it exists.

Which of the following is NOT true about document control?

Role clarity is critical to the planning and execution of a project.

An) _____ is an end toward which effort is directed that has a measurable outcome.

_____ conventions for files and the versions of files should be consistent with the practices of the parent organization or with the client organization so that the files may be archived with files from other projects.

The role clarification process enables the team to develop _____ processes, where two or more members share similar roles or responsibilities.

It is important to accomplish alignment among key stakeholders during the _____ phase itself.

One of the necessary components of a change documentation process is to estimate the time needed to evaluate the change.

Typically, the client will develop the first draft of the project scope.

What are some of the common agenda items in alignment sessions?

_____ means labeling each document revision to enable the team to understand the latest activity and status of the document.

_____ are those persons in the organization who know how to generate or find information.

As long as the end date of a project or major objectives are not delayed, a formal change request to the client is not needed.

A not-for-profit organization must consider the cost of each project and how much profit it is likely to generate.

The time period it takes to recoup the original expense without considering interest payments or other complicating factors is called _____.

Introduction to Project Management

Project Profiling

Project Phases and Organization

Understanding and Meeting Client Expectations

Working With People on Projects

Communication Technologies

Project Time Management

Estimating and Managing Costs

Managing Project Quality

Managing Project Risk

Project Procurement and Closure

Filters

Exam 7: Starting a Project

The project manager will conduct one or more kickoff meetings to develop plans for establishing the project office.

Determining the policies that are needed for the smooth execution of a project relates to which of the following agenda items of alignment sessions?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the start-up phase?

A well-developed project scope statement provides the project team with information the team needs to design and execute the project plan.

The _____ matrix is a table that displays the responsibilities and distribution for each type of document.

The _____ of an organization is a statement of why it exists.

Which of the following is NOT true about document control?

Role clarity is critical to the planning and execution of a project.

An) _____ is an end toward which effort is directed that has a measurable outcome.

_____ conventions for files and the versions of files should be consistent with the practices of the parent organization or with the client organization so that the files may be archived with files from other projects.

The role clarification process enables the team to develop _____ processes, where two or more members share similar roles or responsibilities.

It is important to accomplish alignment among key stakeholders during the _____ phase itself.

One of the necessary components of a change documentation process is to estimate the time needed to evaluate the change.

Typically, the client will develop the first draft of the project scope.

What are some of the common agenda items in alignment sessions?

_____ means labeling each document revision to enable the team to understand the latest activity and status of the document.

_____ are those persons in the organization who know how to generate or find information.

As long as the end date of a project or major objectives are not delayed, a formal change request to the client is not needed.

A not-for-profit organization must consider the cost of each project and how much profit it is likely to generate.

The time period it takes to recoup the original expense without considering interest payments or other complicating factors is called _____.

Introduction to Project Management

Project Profiling

Project Phases and Organization

Understanding and Meeting Client Expectations

Working With People on Projects

Communication Technologies

Project Time Management

Estimating and Managing Costs

Managing Project Quality

Managing Project Risk

Project Procurement and Closure

Filters