Question 1

These items are typically bid and the lowest prices that can meet the schedule of the project will win the contract.

Accepted Answer

A)  Deliverables 
B)  Project infrastructure resources 
C)  Customized goods 
D)  Specialized equipment 
E)  Commodities 
A)  Deliverables 
B)  Project infrastructure resources 
C)  Customized goods 
D)  Specialized equipment 
E)  Commodities

Question 2

In the Darnall-Preston Complexity Index, the scores range from 1 least complex) to 10 most complex).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The largest number of purchased items for most projects are commodity items.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Project execution resources, such as office space, computers, and communications equipment, are acquired during the _____ phase of the project life cycle.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The DPCI score for technology newness would be 5 in which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  The technology is in an early testing phase and the organization using it is one of the test sites. 
B)  The technology is recent and only a few other organizations have experience with it. 
C)  The technology is only a few years old. Most of the initial bugs are out of it but the fixes have not been thoroughly tested. 
D)  The technology has been around for years and is reliable. 
E)  The technology is new and has just been released for general use. 
A)  The technology is in an early testing phase and the organization using it is one of the test sites. 
B)  The technology is recent and only a few other organizations have experience with it. 
C)  The technology is only a few years old. Most of the initial bugs are out of it but the fixes have not been thoroughly tested. 
D)  The technology has been around for years and is reliable. 
E)  The technology is new and has just been released for general use.

Question 6

The project quality manager focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A)  the quality of the project work processes and not the quality of the client's product. 
B)  the quality of the client's product and not the quality of the project work processes. 
C)  the quality of the project work processes and the quality of the client's product. 
D)  the quality of the client's work processes and the quality of the client's product. 
E)  the quality of the client's product and not the quality of the client's work processes. 
A)  the quality of the project work processes and not the quality of the client's product. 
B)  the quality of the client's product and not the quality of the project work processes. 
C)  the quality of the project work processes and the quality of the client's product. 
D)  the quality of the client's work processes and the quality of the client's product. 
E)  the quality of the client's product and not the quality of the client's work processes.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  the experience the project team has 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 experience the project team has 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

Explain the five DPCI scores for technology familiarity.

Accepted Answer

F1F1F1S1F1F1F10Score 1: The team member

Question 9

The Darnall-Preston Complexity Index DPCI) ranks complexity in four categories: external, internal, technology, and quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Some projects are larger than major divisions of some organizations, with the project manager responsible for a larger budget and managing more risk than most of the organizational leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A punch list is completed during the _____ phase of the project life cycle

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Commodities are items that are specially designed and manufactured for a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A punch list is created during the planning phase of a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

During the _____ phase the client takes control of the product of the project.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

The DPCI score for organizational complexity would indicate the lowest level of complexity when the number of people involved is large and the functions are handled by many different people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

All of the following activities are most likely carried out during the initiation phase of a project EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  arranging project kickoff meetings. 
B)  identifying the project team. 
C)  developing the resources needed to develop the project plan. 
D)  handing over control of the product to the client. 
E)  identifying and acquiring the project management infrastructure. 
A)  arranging project kickoff meetings. 
B)  identifying the project team. 
C)  developing the resources needed to develop the project plan. 
D)  handing over control of the product to the client. 
E)  identifying and acquiring the project management infrastructure.

Question 17

Samantha is a project leader. Her team is going to work on a new technology. Some of the team members, who are not in the key positions, are not familiar with the new technology so a training session will be conducted to bring them up to speed. What would be the DPCI score for technology familiarity on this project?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5

Question 18

Salary, benefits, and HR policies for employees assigned to the project are managed by the _____ function.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Salary, benefits, and HR policies for employees...

Question 19

If the DPCI score for organizational complexity is 1, then which of the following statements would be true.

Accepted Answer

A)  The team includes people who report to operations managers instead of the project manager, and more people are involved. 
B)  The organization chart has numerous segments. 
C)  The number of people involved is large and the functions are handled by many different people. 
D)  The number of people is very large and many of them do not know each other or have never met. 
E)  The organizational structure is simple, involves few people and no new relationships need to be formed. 
A)  The team includes people who report to operations managers instead of the project manager, and more people are involved. 
B)  The organization chart has numerous segments. 
C)  The number of people involved is large and the functions are handled by many different people. 
D)  The number of people is very large and many of them do not know each other or have never met. 
E)  The organizational structure is simple, involves few people and no new relationships need to be formed.

Question 20

What are the various tasks performed by a project sponsor?

Accepted Answer

A project sponsor is typically a leader

These items are typically bid and the lowest prices that can meet the schedule of the project will win the contract.

In the Darnall-Preston Complexity Index, the scores range from 1 least complex) to 10 most complex).

The largest number of purchased items for most projects are commodity items.

Project execution resources, such as office space, computers, and communications equipment, are acquired during the _____ phase of the project life cycle.

The DPCI score for technology newness would be 5 in which of the following situations?

The project quality manager focuses on:

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

Explain the five DPCI scores for technology familiarity.

The Darnall-Preston Complexity Index DPCI) ranks complexity in four categories: external, internal, technology, and quality.

Some projects are larger than major divisions of some organizations, with the project manager responsible for a larger budget and managing more risk than most of the organizational leaders.

A punch list is completed during the _____ phase of the project life cycle

Commodities are items that are specially designed and manufactured for a project.

A punch list is created during the planning phase of a project.

During the _____ phase the client takes control of the product of the project.

The DPCI score for organizational complexity would indicate the lowest level of complexity when the number of people involved is large and the functions are handled by many different people.

All of the following activities are most likely carried out during the initiation phase of a project EXCEPT:

Salary, benefits, and HR policies for employees assigned to the project are managed by the _____ function.

If the DPCI score for organizational complexity is 1, then which of the following statements would be true.

What are the various tasks performed by a project sponsor?

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

These items are typically bid and the lowest prices that can meet the schedule of the project will win the contract.

In the Darnall-Preston Complexity Index, the scores range from 1 least complex) to 10 most complex).

The largest number of purchased items for most projects are commodity items.

Project execution resources, such as office space, computers, and communications equipment, are acquired during the _____ phase of the project life cycle.

The DPCI score for technology newness would be 5 in which of the following situations?

The project quality manager focuses on:

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

Explain the five DPCI scores for technology familiarity.

The Darnall-Preston Complexity Index DPCI) ranks complexity in four categories: external, internal, technology, and quality.

Some projects are larger than major divisions of some organizations, with the project manager responsible for a larger budget and managing more risk than most of the organizational leaders.

A punch list is completed during the _____ phase of the project life cycle

Commodities are items that are specially designed and manufactured for a project.

A punch list is created during the planning phase of a project.

During the _____ phase the client takes control of the product of the project.

The DPCI score for organizational complexity would indicate the lowest level of complexity when the number of people involved is large and the functions are handled by many different people.

All of the following activities are most likely carried out during the initiation phase of a project EXCEPT:

Salary, benefits, and HR policies for employees assigned to the project are managed by the _____ function.

If the DPCI score for organizational complexity is 1, then which of the following statements would be true.

What are the various tasks performed by a project sponsor?

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