Question 1

Institutions of higher learning and most government organizations are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  goal-based cultures. 
B)  flat organizations. 
C)  rule-based organizations. 
D)  decentralized organizations. 
E)  organic cultures. 
A)  goal-based cultures. 
B)  flat organizations. 
C)  rule-based organizations. 
D)  decentralized organizations. 
E)  organic cultures.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true regarding complex systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complex systems are characterized by order and homogeneity. 
B)  An interstate toll booth is a prime example of a complex system. 
C)  The behavior of complex systems can be easily inferred from that of its components. 
D)  The complexity of a system is determined solely by the number of parts it has. 
E)  Irregularly configured systems are complex, such as junkyards. 
A)  Complex systems are characterized by order and homogeneity. 
B)  An interstate toll booth is a prime example of a complex system. 
C)  The behavior of complex systems can be easily inferred from that of its components. 
D)  The complexity of a system is determined solely by the number of parts it has. 
E)  Irregularly configured systems are complex, such as junkyards.

Question 3

The ecology includes the sights and sounds that can impact the quality of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true regarding the Darnall-Preston Complexity Index DPCI)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The DPCI groups ten project attributes into four broad categories. 
B)  The categories of the DPCI are internal attributes, external attributes, technological complexity, and system scope. 
C)  The DPCI helps in defining the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed by the project manager. 
D)  The DPCI has the tendency to further complicate the process of developing a project execution plan. 
E)  The DPCI has little impact on the composition and organization of the project leadership team. 
A)  The DPCI groups ten project attributes into four broad categories. 
B)  The categories of the DPCI are internal attributes, external attributes, technological complexity, and system scope. 
C)  The DPCI helps in defining the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed by the project manager. 
D)  The DPCI has the tendency to further complicate the process of developing a project execution plan. 
E)  The DPCI has little impact on the composition and organization of the project leadership team.

Question 5

Internal attributes:

Accepted Answer

A)  are within the control of the project manager. 
B)  include the newness of the technology. 
C)  once established are permanent in nature. 
D)  usually do not impact the level of complexity. 
E)  are determined during the later phases of the project. 
A)  are within the control of the project manager. 
B)  include the newness of the technology. 
C)  once established are permanent in nature. 
D)  usually do not impact the level of complexity. 
E)  are determined during the later phases of the project.

Question 6

Projects have the potential to impact the living conditions or the health of people, plants, and animals. This relates to which of the following attributes that contribute to project complexity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resource availability 
B)  Stakeholder agreement 
C)  Political 
D)  Cultural 
E)  Ecological 
A)  Resource availability 
B)  Stakeholder agreement 
C)  Political 
D)  Cultural 
E)  Ecological

Question 7

External project attributes include those issues that are typically established early in the project definition phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Project managers have always been assigned to projects based on their skills and the skills required by the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Even though all projects are unique, they do have common attributes among them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The _____ attributes include those issues that are typically established early in the project definition phase and are usually outside the direct control of the project management team.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ attributes include those issues that...

Question 11

_____, the greater the stress and the contribution to the complexity of the project.

Accepted Answer

A)  The newer the technology 
B)  The more familiar the project team is with the technology 
C)  The lesser the amount of time needed by the leadership team to develop a clear scope 
D)  The clearer the project team is on the project goals and objectives 
E)  The simpler the structure of the project's client organization 
A)  The newer the technology 
B)  The more familiar the project team is with the technology 
C)  The lesser the amount of time needed by the leadership team to develop a clear scope 
D)  The clearer the project team is on the project goals and objectives 
E)  The simpler the structure of the project's client organization

Question 12

Research by the Construction Industry Institute indicated that the number one criterion for assignment of a project manager to a project was:

Accepted Answer

A)  skills. 
B)  availability. 
C)  experience. 
D)  reputation. 
E)  cost. 
A)  skills. 
B)  availability. 
C)  experience. 
D)  reputation. 
E)  cost.

Question 13

Ordered systems tend to be heterogeneous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true regarding organization complexity as an attribute that contributes to project complexity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational complexity and project complexity are inversely related to one another. 
B)  The client team approach of handling projects reduces project complexity. 
C)  Projects with a team representing the client require less of the project manager's time and energy. 
D)  A project with one client as the central point for all information has a streamlined communication process. 
E)  The client team approach brings more expertise but often less comprehensive project oversight as well. 
A)  Organizational complexity and project complexity are inversely related to one another. 
B)  The client team approach of handling projects reduces project complexity. 
C)  Projects with a team representing the client require less of the project manager's time and energy. 
D)  A project with one client as the central point for all information has a streamlined communication process. 
E)  The client team approach brings more expertise but often less comprehensive project oversight as well.

Question 15

_____ is an internal project attribute that defines what is inside the project and what is outside.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is an internal project attribute that...

Question 16

_____, the more stress that is placed on the project.

Accepted Answer

A)  The more the people with the right experience, knowledge, and skills to accomplish the task 
B)  The lesser the time and energy the management team dedicates to searching for resources 
C)  The more scarce and more important the resources 
D)  The more the project size is within the comfort zone of the team 
E)  The more the time available to complete a project 
A)  The more the people with the right experience, knowledge, and skills to accomplish the task 
B)  The lesser the time and energy the management team dedicates to searching for resources 
C)  The more scarce and more important the resources 
D)  The more the project size is within the comfort zone of the team 
E)  The more the time available to complete a project

Question 17

Projects are usually _____ systems, that is, they produce wildly different results even if the starting conditions are almost exactly the same.

Accepted Answer

A)  definite 
B)  regulated 
C)  deterministic 
D)  nonlinear 
E)  standard 
A)  definite 
B)  regulated 
C)  deterministic 
D)  nonlinear 
E)  standard

Question 18

The purpose of the change management process is to stop change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Institutions of higher learning have goal-based cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Projects are more likely to fail in the beginning, not in the end.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Institutions of higher learning and most government organizations are examples of:

Which of the following statements is true regarding complex systems?

The ecology includes the sights and sounds that can impact the quality of life.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the Darnall-Preston Complexity Index DPCI)?

Internal attributes:

Projects have the potential to impact the living conditions or the health of people, plants, and animals. This relates to which of the following attributes that contribute to project complexity?

External project attributes include those issues that are typically established early in the project definition phase.

Project managers have always been assigned to projects based on their skills and the skills required by the project.

Even though all projects are unique, they do have common attributes among them.

The _____ attributes include those issues that are typically established early in the project definition phase and are usually outside the direct control of the project management team.

_____, the greater the stress and the contribution to the complexity of the project.

Research by the Construction Industry Institute indicated that the number one criterion for assignment of a project manager to a project was:

Ordered systems tend to be heterogeneous.

Which of the following statements is true regarding organization complexity as an attribute that contributes to project complexity?

_____ is an internal project attribute that defines what is inside the project and what is outside.

_____, the more stress that is placed on the project.

Projects are usually _____ systems, that is, they produce wildly different results even if the starting conditions are almost exactly the same.

The purpose of the change management process is to stop change.

Institutions of higher learning have goal-based cultures.

Projects are more likely to fail in the beginning, not in the end.

Introduction to Project Management

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 Quality

Managing Project Risk

Project Procurement and Closure

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Exam 2: Project Profiling

Institutions of higher learning and most government organizations are examples of:

Which of the following statements is true regarding complex systems?

The ecology includes the sights and sounds that can impact the quality of life.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the Darnall-Preston Complexity Index DPCI)?

Internal attributes:

Projects have the potential to impact the living conditions or the health of people, plants, and animals. This relates to which of the following attributes that contribute to project complexity?

External project attributes include those issues that are typically established early in the project definition phase.

Project managers have always been assigned to projects based on their skills and the skills required by the project.

Even though all projects are unique, they do have common attributes among them.

The _____ attributes include those issues that are typically established early in the project definition phase and are usually outside the direct control of the project management team.

_____, the greater the stress and the contribution to the complexity of the project.

Research by the Construction Industry Institute indicated that the number one criterion for assignment of a project manager to a project was:

Ordered systems tend to be heterogeneous.

Which of the following statements is true regarding organization complexity as an attribute that contributes to project complexity?

_____ is an internal project attribute that defines what is inside the project and what is outside.

_____, the more stress that is placed on the project.

Projects are usually _____ systems, that is, they produce wildly different results even if the starting conditions are almost exactly the same.

The purpose of the change management process is to stop change.

Institutions of higher learning have goal-based cultures.

Projects are more likely to fail in the beginning, not in the end.

Introduction to Project Management

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 Quality

Managing Project Risk

Project Procurement and Closure

Filters