Question 1

On smaller, less complex projects the team discusses key work processes, often using flowcharts to diagram the work process as a team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Not-for-profit or government organizations are likely to approve projects with longer simple payback periods because they are not compared to other not-for-profit or government agencies based on their profitability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true about a not-for-profit organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  The mission statement of a not-for-profit organization would emphasize the service it provides. 
B)  It is always seeking funding. 
C)  Its sources of funding are typically taxes and fees. 
D)  It must control its costs so that it does not exceed its funding. 
E)  It competes with other not-for-profit organizations for funding from the same sources. 
A)  The mission statement of a not-for-profit organization would emphasize the service it provides. 
B)  It is always seeking funding. 
C)  Its sources of funding are typically taxes and fees. 
D)  It must control its costs so that it does not exceed its funding. 
E)  It competes with other not-for-profit organizations for funding from the same sources.

Question 4

What are the uses of a scope document?

Accepted Answer

A well-developed project scope statement

Question 5

The risk in selecting a project manager prior to completing the project evaluation process is that it may indicate a need for project manager skills and experiences that are different from the project manager who is involved in the evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Selection of the project manager is always the defining event in a project start-up.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The transition from planning to project initiation is typically marked by the decision to _____ the project and the _____ of the project manager.

Accepted Answer

A)  approve; consideration 
B)  proceed with; assessment 
C)  support; training 
D)  commit to; evaluation 
E)  fund; selection 
A)  approve; consideration 
B)  proceed with; assessment 
C)  support; training 
D)  commit to; evaluation 
E)  fund; selection

Question 8

Project managers usually conduct a start-up meeting that is sometimes called an) _____ meeting.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Project managers usually conduct a start-up meeting...

Question 9

Which of the following is true about the development of a scope document?

Accepted Answer

A)  On a large, complex project, the development of the project scope document can take weeks. 
B)  The final approval of a project scope belongs to the project manager. 
C)  Feedback on the scope document is rarely solicited from the project team. 
D)  Typically, the client will develop the first draft of the project scope. 
E)  The client will attempt to develop consensus around the project scope. 
A)  On a large, complex project, the development of the project scope document can take weeks. 
B)  The final approval of a project scope belongs to the project manager. 
C)  Feedback on the scope document is rarely solicited from the project team. 
D)  Typically, the client will develop the first draft of the project scope. 
E)  The client will attempt to develop consensus around the project scope.

Question 10

A project champion:

Accepted Answer

A)  is often made the project manager during the later stages of a project. 
B)  can fund the project from existing earnings. 
C)  is usually the business owner of the project. 
D)  is an influential person who is willing to use his/her influence to help the project succeed. 
E)  focuses on planning, organizing, and managing the execution of the project. 
A)  is often made the project manager during the later stages of a project. 
B)  can fund the project from existing earnings. 
C)  is usually the business owner of the project. 
D)  is an influential person who is willing to use his/her influence to help the project succeed. 
E)  focuses on planning, organizing, and managing the execution of the project.

Question 11

Describe the communication structure in an existing organization.

Accepted Answer

When a person joins an existing organiza

Question 12

The movement of money where income is positive and spending is negative is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cash flow 
B)  net income 
C)  actual cost 
D)  CPI 
E)  simple payback 
A)  cash flow 
B)  net income 
C)  actual cost 
D)  CPI 
E)  simple payback

Question 13

Document controls systems have a systematic numbering system that allows a team member to derive information about the document through the document number.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Why is role clarification important?

Accepted Answer

Role clarification processes help each p

Question 15

According to the text, a government agency's sources of funding are usually _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  charities and donations 
B)  taxes and fees 
C)  trusts and foundations 
D)  companies and small businesses 
E)  trading and investments 
A)  charities and donations 
B)  taxes and fees 
C)  trusts and foundations 
D)  companies and small businesses 
E)  trading and investments

Question 16

The internal rate of return can be used to compare the profitability of competing projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Project goals established during the alignment process are narrow in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

During the _____ of a project, the project manager focuses on developing the project infrastructure needed to execute the project and developing clarity around the project charter and scope.
A) completion
B) start-up
C) execution
D) evaluation
E) selection

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the _____ of a project, the...

Question 19

The types of goals and the processes used to develop the goals will vary depending on the complexity of the project, the knowledge and skills of the project leadership team, and the _____ of the project plan which refers to the degree of stretch for the team.

Accepted Answer

A)  boldness 
B)  expanse 
C)  intricacy 
D)  sophistication 
E)  breadth 
A)  boldness 
B)  expanse 
C)  intricacy 
D)  sophistication 
E)  breadth

Question 20

Projects have the advantage of an existing communication structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

On smaller, less complex projects the team discusses key work processes, often using flowcharts to diagram the work process as a team.

Not-for-profit or government organizations are likely to approve projects with longer simple payback periods because they are not compared to other not-for-profit or government agencies based on their profitability.

Which of the following is NOT true about a not-for-profit organization?

What are the uses of a scope document?

The risk in selecting a project manager prior to completing the project evaluation process is that it may indicate a need for project manager skills and experiences that are different from the project manager who is involved in the evaluation.

Selection of the project manager is always the defining event in a project start-up.

The transition from planning to project initiation is typically marked by the decision to _ the project and the _ of the project manager.

Project managers usually conduct a start-up meeting that is sometimes called an) _____ meeting.

Which of the following is true about the development of a scope document?

A project champion:

Describe the communication structure in an existing organization.

The movement of money where income is positive and spending is negative is called _____.

Document controls systems have a systematic numbering system that allows a team member to derive information about the document through the document number.

Why is role clarification important?

According to the text, a government agency's sources of funding are usually _____.

The internal rate of return can be used to compare the profitability of competing projects.

Project goals established during the alignment process are narrow in nature.

During the _____ of a project, the project manager focuses on developing the project infrastructure needed to execute the project and developing clarity around the project charter and scope. A) completion B) start-up C) execution D) evaluation E) selection

The types of goals and the processes used to develop the goals will vary depending on the complexity of the project, the knowledge and skills of the project leadership team, and the _____ of the project plan which refers to the degree of stretch for the team.

Projects have the advantage of an existing communication structure.

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

On smaller, less complex projects the team discusses key work processes, often using flowcharts to diagram the work process as a team.

Not-for-profit or government organizations are likely to approve projects with longer simple payback periods because they are not compared to other not-for-profit or government agencies based on their profitability.

Which of the following is NOT true about a not-for-profit organization?

What are the uses of a scope document?

The risk in selecting a project manager prior to completing the project evaluation process is that it may indicate a need for project manager skills and experiences that are different from the project manager who is involved in the evaluation.

Selection of the project manager is always the defining event in a project start-up.

The transition from planning to project initiation is typically marked by the decision to _____ the project and the _____ of the project manager.

Project managers usually conduct a start-up meeting that is sometimes called an) _____ meeting.

Which of the following is true about the development of a scope document?

A project champion:

Describe the communication structure in an existing organization.

The movement of money where income is positive and spending is negative is called _____.

Document controls systems have a systematic numbering system that allows a team member to derive information about the document through the document number.

Why is role clarification important?

According to the text, a government agency's sources of funding are usually _____.

The internal rate of return can be used to compare the profitability of competing projects.

Project goals established during the alignment process are narrow in nature.

During the _____ of a project, the project manager focuses on developing the project infrastructure needed to execute the project and developing clarity around the project charter and scope. A) completion B) start-up C) execution D) evaluation E) selection

The types of goals and the processes used to develop the goals will vary depending on the complexity of the project, the knowledge and skills of the project leadership team, and the _____ of the project plan which refers to the degree of stretch for the team.

Projects have the advantage of an existing communication structure.

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

The transition from planning to project initiation is typically marked by the decision to _ the project and the _ of the project manager.