Question 1

Project documents are archived during the _____ phase of a project.

Accepted Answer

A)  initiation 
B)  closeout 
C)  execution 
D)  maintenance 
E)  planning 
A)  initiation 
B)  closeout 
C)  execution 
D)  maintenance 
E)  planning B

Question 2

With reference to organizational complexity, when the organizational structure is simple, involves few people, and the people have worked together in similar relationships before, the DPCI score would be _____.

Accepted Answer

1

Question 3

The _____ represents the number of people reporting to a manager.

Accepted Answer

span of control

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true when the DPCI score is 1 for technology familiarity?

Accepted Answer

A)  All the team members are confident that they understand the technology and can handle problems related to it 
B)  The technology is new to some of the team members who are not in key positions. 
C)  Several team members have not worked with this technology, including some of the key team members. 
D)  Standardized training is not available for the technology. 
E)  The technology is new and no one has worked with it before. 
A)  All the team members are confident that they understand the technology and can handle problems related to it 
B)  The technology is new to some of the team members who are not in key positions. 
C)  Several team members have not worked with this technology, including some of the key team members. 
D)  Standardized training is not available for the technology. 
E)  The technology is new and no one has worked with it before.

Question 5

The DPCI score for size indicates the lowest level of complexity when:

Accepted Answer

A)  the project size is at the high or low end of the range of project sizes that the organization or team members have done before. 
B)  the project management tools and processes will have to be adjusted and it is not certain that they will work well. 
C)  neither the organization nor the team members are experienced working on a project this size. 
D)  the project size is about 20 percent higher or lower than projects the organization or some of the team members have done before. 
E)  the project manager and team members have done many similar size projects and the tools they use to manage this size project are well tested and reliable. 
A)  the project size is at the high or low end of the range of project sizes that the organization or team members have done before. 
B)  the project management tools and processes will have to be adjusted and it is not certain that they will work well. 
C)  neither the organization nor the team members are experienced working on a project this size. 
D)  the project size is about 20 percent higher or lower than projects the organization or some of the team members have done before. 
E)  the project manager and team members have done many similar size projects and the tools they use to manage this size project are well tested and reliable.

Question 6

A score of _____ in the Darnall-Preston Complexity Index indicates the highest level of complexity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A score of _____ in the Darnall-Preston...

Question 7

With reference to the technological complexity of a project, the newness of technology refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the familiarity the team members have with the technology. 
B)  the duration for which the technology has been used in the industry. 
C)  the degree in which the technology has been accepted in the industry. 
D)  the simplicity of the technology. 
E)  the duration for which the parent organization has been using the technology. 
A)  the familiarity the team members have with the technology. 
B)  the duration for which the technology has been used in the industry. 
C)  the degree in which the technology has been accepted in the industry. 
D)  the simplicity of the technology. 
E)  the duration for which the parent organization has been using the technology.

Question 8

With reference to technology newness, the DPCI score would indicate the highest level of complexity when the technology is new and has just been released for general use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The project quality manager focuses on the quality of the client's product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The DPCI rating of 5 for technology familiarity reflects which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  The technology is new to some of the team members who are not in key positions. 
B)  Several team members have not worked with this technology, including some of the key team members. 
C)  The technology is new and no one has worked with it before. 
D)  Standardized training is available for the technology. 
E)  The team members have all used the technology or have been involved with projects that used this technology. 
A)  The technology is new to some of the team members who are not in key positions. 
B)  Several team members have not worked with this technology, including some of the key team members. 
C)  The technology is new and no one has worked with it before. 
D)  Standardized training is available for the technology. 
E)  The team members have all used the technology or have been involved with projects that used this technology.

Question 11

The _____ Index ranks complexity in four categories: external, internal, technology, and environment.

Accepted Answer

Darnall-Pr

Question 12

The four major phases of a project life cycle are initiation, planning, _____, and project closeout.

Accepted Answer

A)  analysis 
B)  design 
C)  execution 
D)  staffing 
E)  maintenance 
A)  analysis 
B)  design 
C)  execution 
D)  staffing 
E)  maintenance

Question 13

An) _____ is a list of items that remain to be done during the project closeout phase.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An) _____ is a list of items...

Question 14

Project phases do not have clear-cut end dates and some activities in an early phase of the project will continue into the later phases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A DPCI score of 5 for technology familiarity indicates that no team member has worked on the technology before.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The activities that occur within the initiation phase are the same for all projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Explain the planning phase of a project.

Accepted Answer

The planning phase, which PMI labels "or

Question 18

Which of the following functions is an example of a project administrative function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Procurement 
B)  Planning and scheduling 
C)  Accounting 
D)  Change management 
E)  Customer relationship management 
A)  Procurement 
B)  Planning and scheduling 
C)  Accounting 
D)  Change management 
E)  Customer relationship management

Question 19

In the case of a complex construction project, renting a construction trailer and buying office supplies and computers for the project team to establish a construction office at the construction site are the functions performed by an) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  quality assurance team 
B)  project sponsor 
C)  procurement team 
D)  project control team 
E)  infrastructure support team 
A)  quality assurance team 
B)  project sponsor 
C)  procurement team 
D)  project control team 
E)  infrastructure support team

Question 20

With reference to the technology familiarity, which of the following statements would relate to a DPCI score of 2?

Accepted Answer

A)  The team members have all used the technology or have been involved with projects that used this technology. 
B)  The technology is new to some of the team members who are not in key positions. 
C)  Several team members have not worked with this technology, including some of the key team members. 
D)  Standardized training is not available for the technology and consultants might be needed. 
E)  The technology is new and no one has worked with it before. 
A)  The team members have all used the technology or have been involved with projects that used this technology. 
B)  The technology is new to some of the team members who are not in key positions. 
C)  Several team members have not worked with this technology, including some of the key team members. 
D)  Standardized training is not available for the technology and consultants might be needed. 
E)  The technology is new and no one has worked with it before.

Project documents are archived during the _____ phase of a project.

With reference to organizational complexity, when the organizational structure is simple, involves few people, and the people have worked together in similar relationships before, the DPCI score would be _____.

The _____ represents the number of people reporting to a manager.

Which of the following statements is true when the DPCI score is 1 for technology familiarity?

The DPCI score for size indicates the lowest level of complexity when:

A score of _____ in the Darnall-Preston Complexity Index indicates the highest level of complexity.

With reference to the technological complexity of a project, the newness of technology refers to:

With reference to technology newness, the DPCI score would indicate the highest level of complexity when the technology is new and has just been released for general use.

The project quality manager focuses on the quality of the client's product.

The DPCI rating of 5 for technology familiarity reflects which of the following situations?

The _____ Index ranks complexity in four categories: external, internal, technology, and environment.

The four major phases of a project life cycle are initiation, planning, _____, and project closeout.

An) _____ is a list of items that remain to be done during the project closeout phase.

Project phases do not have clear-cut end dates and some activities in an early phase of the project will continue into the later phases.

A DPCI score of 5 for technology familiarity indicates that no team member has worked on the technology before.

The activities that occur within the initiation phase are the same for all projects.

Explain the planning phase of a project.

Which of the following functions is an example of a project administrative function?

In the case of a complex construction project, renting a construction trailer and buying office supplies and computers for the project team to establish a construction office at the construction site are the functions performed by an) _____.

With reference to the technology familiarity, which of the following statements would relate to a DPCI score of 2?

Introduction to Project Management

Project Profiling

Understanding and Meeting Client Expectations

Working With People on Projects

Communication Technologies

Starting a Project

Project Time Management

Estimating and Managing Costs

Managing Project Quality

Managing Project Risk

Project Procurement and Closure

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Exam 3: Project Phases and Organization

Project documents are archived during the _____ phase of a project.

With reference to organizational complexity, when the organizational structure is simple, involves few people, and the people have worked together in similar relationships before, the DPCI score would be _____.

The _____ represents the number of people reporting to a manager.

Which of the following statements is true when the DPCI score is 1 for technology familiarity?

The DPCI score for size indicates the lowest level of complexity when:

A score of _____ in the Darnall-Preston Complexity Index indicates the highest level of complexity.

With reference to the technological complexity of a project, the newness of technology refers to:

With reference to technology newness, the DPCI score would indicate the highest level of complexity when the technology is new and has just been released for general use.

The project quality manager focuses on the quality of the client's product.

The DPCI rating of 5 for technology familiarity reflects which of the following situations?

The _____ Index ranks complexity in four categories: external, internal, technology, and environment.

The four major phases of a project life cycle are initiation, planning, _____, and project closeout.

An) _____ is a list of items that remain to be done during the project closeout phase.

Project phases do not have clear-cut end dates and some activities in an early phase of the project will continue into the later phases.

A DPCI score of 5 for technology familiarity indicates that no team member has worked on the technology before.

The activities that occur within the initiation phase are the same for all projects.

Explain the planning phase of a project.

Which of the following functions is an example of a project administrative function?

In the case of a complex construction project, renting a construction trailer and buying office supplies and computers for the project team to establish a construction office at the construction site are the functions performed by an) _____.

With reference to the technology familiarity, which of the following statements would relate to a DPCI score of 2?

Introduction to Project Management

Project Profiling

Understanding and Meeting Client Expectations

Working With People on Projects

Communication Technologies

Starting a Project

Project Time Management

Estimating and Managing Costs

Managing Project Quality

Managing Project Risk

Project Procurement and Closure

Filters