Question 1

One of the characteristics of an effective project leader, as defined by Einsiedel, is creativity as a problem solver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Equipment especially designed and built for a research project is an example of a commodity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

All projects are ongoing and permanent in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

_____ refers to the work processes associated with shortening the time of delivering a product or service.

Accepted Answer

A)  Executing 
B)  Expediting 
C)  Organizing 
D)  Planning 
E)  Controlling 
A)  Executing 
B)  Expediting 
C)  Organizing 
D)  Planning 
E)  Controlling

Question 5

Local factories, churches, and hospitals are all examples of organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Einsiedel discussed leader-sensitive projects and defined three characteristics of an effective project leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The purpose of an organization can affect its view of the time allowed for projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

_____ refers to funds set aside by the project team to address unforeseen events.

Accepted Answer

A)  Contingency 
B)  Ballpark estimate 
C)  Line estimate 
D)  Rough order of magnitude ROM) estimate 
E)  Conceptual estimate 
A)  Contingency 
B)  Ballpark estimate 
C)  Line estimate 
D)  Rough order of magnitude ROM) estimate 
E)  Conceptual estimate

Question 9

During later project stages, as pressures to meet project schedule goals increase, the culture of the project is more conducive to making changes in work process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The structure and responsibility of a project management office is independent of the project management approach of the parent organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Teams that use electronic methods of communicating without face-to-face meetings are called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Teams that use electronic methods of communicating...

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of asynchronous communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Live meeting 
B)  Computer assisted conference 
C)  Electronic mail 
D)  Audio conference 
E)  Video conference 
A)  Live meeting 
B)  Computer assisted conference 
C)  Electronic mail 
D)  Audio conference 
E)  Video conference

Question 13

Which of the following statements regarding project staffing is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exact start and end dates for team members are often negotiated to best meet the needs of individuals and the project. 
B)  Typically a core project management team is dedicated to the project from start-up to closeout. 
C)  A staffing plan reflects long-term goals of skilled team members. 
D)  Generally, longer projects experience less team turnover than shorter projects. 
E)  Team members needed during the execution phase are often not needed during the conceptual or closeout phases. 
A)  Exact start and end dates for team members are often negotiated to best meet the needs of individuals and the project. 
B)  Typically a core project management team is dedicated to the project from start-up to closeout. 
C)  A staffing plan reflects long-term goals of skilled team members. 
D)  Generally, longer projects experience less team turnover than shorter projects. 
E)  Team members needed during the execution phase are often not needed during the conceptual or closeout phases.

Question 14

The _____ establishes key dates throughout the life of a project that must be met for the project to finish on time.

Accepted Answer

A)  critical path 
B)  ballpark estimate 
C)  ishikawa diagram 
D)  slack 
E)  milestone schedule 
A)  critical path 
B)  ballpark estimate 
C)  ishikawa diagram 
D)  slack 
E)  milestone schedule

Question 15

An _____ is a carefully crafted document that reflects the performance specifications of the project deliverables.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An _____ is a carefully crafted document...

Question 16

The _____ is an organization of professional project managers that publishes the PMBOK Guide.

Accepted Answer

Project Ma

Question 17

An operations manager creates a culture to focus on the long-term health of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of synchronous communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mail and package delivery 
B)  Fax 
C)  Audio conference 
D)  RSS feed 
E)  Project log 
A)  Mail and package delivery 
B)  Fax 
C)  Audio conference 
D)  RSS feed 
E)  Project log

Question 19

According to the Project Management Institute, the scope statement should address all of the following issues EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  project constraints 
B)  project assumptions 
C)  project exclusions 
D)  code of conduct for the team members working on the project 
E)  project deliverables 
A)  project constraints 
B)  project assumptions 
C)  project exclusions 
D)  code of conduct for the team members working on the project 
E)  project deliverables

Question 20

Darnall focused on defining and managing _____ as a critical project management skill.

Accepted Answer

A)  project scope 
B)  project specifications 
C)  project requirements 
D)  client expectations 
E)  quality standards 
A)  project scope 
B)  project specifications 
C)  project requirements 
D)  client expectations 
E)  quality standards

One of the characteristics of an effective project leader, as defined by Einsiedel, is creativity as a problem solver.

Equipment especially designed and built for a research project is an example of a commodity.

All projects are ongoing and permanent in nature.

_____ refers to the work processes associated with shortening the time of delivering a product or service.

Local factories, churches, and hospitals are all examples of organizations.

Einsiedel discussed leader-sensitive projects and defined three characteristics of an effective project leader.

The purpose of an organization can affect its view of the time allowed for projects.

_____ refers to funds set aside by the project team to address unforeseen events.

During later project stages, as pressures to meet project schedule goals increase, the culture of the project is more conducive to making changes in work process.

The structure and responsibility of a project management office is independent of the project management approach of the parent organization.

Teams that use electronic methods of communicating without face-to-face meetings are called _____.

Which of the following is an example of asynchronous communication?

Which of the following statements regarding project staffing is NOT true?

The _____ establishes key dates throughout the life of a project that must be met for the project to finish on time.

An _____ is a carefully crafted document that reflects the performance specifications of the project deliverables.

The _____ is an organization of professional project managers that publishes the PMBOK Guide.

An operations manager creates a culture to focus on the long-term health of the organization.

Which of the following is an example of synchronous communication?

According to the Project Management Institute, the scope statement should address all of the following issues EXCEPT:

Darnall focused on defining and managing _____ as a critical project management skill.

Project Profiling

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 1: Introduction to Project Management

One of the characteristics of an effective project leader, as defined by Einsiedel, is creativity as a problem solver.

Equipment especially designed and built for a research project is an example of a commodity.

All projects are ongoing and permanent in nature.

_____ refers to the work processes associated with shortening the time of delivering a product or service.

Local factories, churches, and hospitals are all examples of organizations.

Einsiedel discussed leader-sensitive projects and defined three characteristics of an effective project leader.

The purpose of an organization can affect its view of the time allowed for projects.

_____ refers to funds set aside by the project team to address unforeseen events.

During later project stages, as pressures to meet project schedule goals increase, the culture of the project is more conducive to making changes in work process.

The structure and responsibility of a project management office is independent of the project management approach of the parent organization.

Teams that use electronic methods of communicating without face-to-face meetings are called _____.

Which of the following is an example of asynchronous communication?

Which of the following statements regarding project staffing is NOT true?

The _____ establishes key dates throughout the life of a project that must be met for the project to finish on time.

An _____ is a carefully crafted document that reflects the performance specifications of the project deliverables.

The _____ is an organization of professional project managers that publishes the PMBOK Guide.

An operations manager creates a culture to focus on the long-term health of the organization.

Which of the following is an example of synchronous communication?

According to the Project Management Institute, the scope statement should address all of the following issues EXCEPT:

Darnall focused on defining and managing _____ as a critical project management skill.

Project Profiling

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