Deck 1: What Is Project Management

Question 1

The functions of management generally include:

A) planning, assembly, installation, and testing
B) planning, organizing, control, and leadership
C) leadership, supervision, analysis, and design
D) none of the above

Answer 1

planning, organizing, control, and leadership

Question 2

Some features of project management are

A) a single person heads the project
B) the work focuses on a specific, often unique goal
C) the project organization is permanent, regardless of the goal
D) a, b, and c
E) a and b only

Answer 2

a and b only

Question 3

Project management is generally appropriate:

A) for most any situation that requires hard work
B) when the work effort is complex, unique, and uncertain
C) when the work effort is highly standardized
D) when a high-quality product is desired

Answer 3

when the work effort is complex, unique, and uncertain

Question 4

Which of the following situations tend to define "project work" (as opposed to traditional, non-project work)?

A) work units in the project tend to work independently of each other
B) the mix of tasks being done is in constant change
C) the work environment is permanent and unchanging
D) most communications are vertical (superior-subordinate)

Question 5

Statement: Project management is a new form of management that would not have been applicable to the projects of the past.

Question 6

Statement: Project management takes on many forms, but common to all of them are a project leader and a project team.

Question 7

Statement: There is no difference between the practices of project management in the government and project management in the private sector.

Question 8

Statement: Using the definition in the textbook, programs tend to be smaller than projects, and a project may be comprised of several programs.

Question 9

Statement: Virtually every kind of work is managed best using project management.

Question 10

Statement: If an organization has much at stake in a project, and failure to complete it might result in financial ruin, then it would be wise to consider use of project management.

Question 11

Statement: Overall, there is not much difference between the practices of traditional management and project management.

Question 12

Statement: Whenever work activities are directed at somewhat different or unfamiliar goals that require the cooperation of several persons or groups, project management is usually appropriate.