Deck 1: Introduction to Project Management

Question 1

A project manager needs to be concerned with achieving desired scope and quality (often called performance),subject to constraints of time and cost.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Resource Management,one of the ten PMBOK Guide Knowledge Areas,is comprised of the processes to identify,acquire,and manage resources needed to successfully complete the project.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Most companies with well-developed project management systems insist that a project must pass an approval of some kind to move from one life cycle stage to the next.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Project customers can be either internal or external to the organization.

Question 5

Cost Management,one of the ten PMBOK Guide Knowledge Areas,includes the processes involved in planning,estimating,budgeting,financing,funding,managing and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget.

Question 6

In reality,many projects are fully successful in some ways,but less successful in others.

Question 7

A project is a lasting endeavor undertaken to maintain a reliable product or service.

Question 8

Many different project life cycle models are used for different types of projects,such as information systems,improvement,research and development,and construction.

Question 9

Generally,the pace of work and amount of money spent remains consistent from one life cycle stage to another.

Question 10

Some projects are considered successful if they reap business benefits like increased profitability,even if completed late or over budget.

Question 11

The name and number of phases in a project life cycle are determined by the organization(s)involved in the project.

Question 12

Scope Management,one of the 10 PMBOK Guide Knowledge Areas, includes the processes to manage timely completion of the project.

Question 13

The only critical measures of project success are completing the project on schedule and on budget.

Question 14

Project plans and goals become more specific as early work is completed.

Question 15

Operations consist of the ongoing work needed to ensure that an organization continues to function effectively.

Question 16

Integration Management,one of the 10 PMBOK Guide Knowledge Areas,represents the processes and activities to identify,define,combine,unify,and coordinate the various processes and project management activities.

Question 17

A project is a time-bound effort constrained by performance specifications,resources,and budget to create a unique product or service.

Question 18

Communications Management,one of the ten PMBOK Guide Knowledge Areas,entails the processes to identify the people,groups,or organizations,that could impact or be impacted by the project,analyze their expectations and impact,and develop strategies for engaging them in project decisions and execution.

Question 19

Projects are subject to limitations of time and resources such as money and people.

Question 20

All projects go through a common project life cycle that includes four stages: concept,development,production and close-out.

Question 21

All of the following factors have influenced the increased reliance upon project management in recent years EXCEPT:​ 

A) rapid growth and changes in the information technology and telecommunications industries 
B) realization that methods for large projects can be modified and used for small projects 
C) increased competition in the global economy and its influence on market demand 
D) the steady demands of ongoing operational work

Question 22

In agile projects,the customer representative role is passive,and their involvement is typically limited to the early stages of the project.

Question 23

The Project Management Office (PMO)is comprised of the top leader in the organization (CEO or other officer)and his or her direct reports.

Question 24

Which of the ten knowledge areas defined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge includes the activities of purchasing or acquiring products,services or results from outside the project team?​ 

A) Scope management 
B) Quality management 
C) Communications management 
D) Procurement management

Question 25

Once projects are completed,they will typically yield all of the following results EXCEPT:​ 

A) a unique product or service  
B) make or buy decisions 
C) stakeholders whose interests are affected by the outcome 
D) a primary deliverable along with supporting deliverables

Question 26

Which of the following examples is NOT a typical or appropriate situation to employ project management?​ 

A) improving a soldering process in an assembly line 
B) processing deposits and withdrawals in a bank 
C) installing a new accounting application on a server 
D) developing a new medical device for use by clinics

Question 27

Which of the following statements correctly describes project management?​ 

A) Project management uses knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to meet stakeholder needs and expectations 
B) Project management should not involve tradeoffs between scope, schedule and cost. 
C) Project management only relies upon checklists to plan and execute the work. 
D) Project management's goal is to maintain efficiency of ongoing operations.

Question 28

Which of the ten knowledge areas defined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge includes the processes required to ensure that the project includes all the work required,and only the work required,to complete the project successfully? 

A) Scope management 
B) Quality management 
C) Communications management 
D) Stakeholder management

Question 29

When applied to project management,the resource management knowledge area typically involves which of the following processes?​ 

A) ensuring the project includes all the work required, and only the work required, to complete the project successfully 
B) planning, estimating, budgeting, financing,  funding, managing and controlling costs 
C) conducting risk management planning, identification, analysis, response planning & implementation, and monitoring 
D) identifying, acquiring, and managing resources needed to successfully complete the project

Question 30

Projects are considered successful for all of the reasons below EXCEPT:​ 

A) members of the team learn new skills and/or refine existing skills  
B) organizational learning takes place and is captured for future projects 
C) the team has used heroics to meet project objectives 
D) the performing organization reaps business-level benefits.

Question 31

Which of the following actions will likely cause a project to fail?​ 

A) dedicating valuable team member time to identify risk events 
B) spending project funds to procure needed tools and spare parts 
C) unclear or unrealistic stakeholder expectations 
D) conducting a project audit to evaluate performance

Question 32

In the PMBOK,the logical groupings of the five project management processes to achieve specific project objectives are called the: 

A) project management knowledge areas 
B) project management process groups 
C) life cycle stages 
D) phases and gates

Question 33

The project manager is the person assigned by the performing organization to lead the team that is responsible for achieving the project objectives.

Question 34

Projects often require tradeoffs among all of the following EXCEPT:​ 

A) scope 
B) cost 
C) schedule 
D) programs

Question 35

In an adaptive or change - driven project life cycle: 

A) the product is well understood. 
B) all planning precedes all executing. 
C) early results lead into planning later work. 
D) the waterfall approach is commonly used.

Question 36

A project manager in agile projects who serves and leads in a collaborative,facilitating manner is called a:​ 

A) program manager 
B) scrum master 
C) sponsor 
D) functional manager

Question 37

Project failure can result from all of the following causes EXCEPT:​ 

A) adequate support from executive management 
B) inadequate planning  
C) unrealistic time demands 
D) incomplete or unclear requirements

Question 38

Which of the following examples is NOT a typical or appropriate situation to employ project management?​ 

A) improving an existing work process 
B) installing a new computer system 
C) conducting a routine, standard customer service operation 
D) developing a new product

Question 39

Achieving project success is determined by all of the following EXCEPT:​ 

A) creating deliverables that include all required features 
B) involving only important key stakeholders 
C) completing the project on schedule and on budget 
D) providing outputs that please the project's customers

Question 40

Which of the following statements regarding project life cycles is most accurate?​ 

A) All research and development projects use the same four-stage project life cycle model. 
B) The project life cycle is the same for the diverse types of projects managed by an organization. 
C) Many different project life cycle models are used for different types of projects. 
D) Project life cycles are very similar regardless of the industry.

Question 41

Top management leadership is often cited as a factor that is critical to project success.Describe the key project-related activities of the steering or leadership team,the PMO,and the sponsor.

Question 42

Compare and contrast predictive,or plan-driven project life cycles with agile,or change-driven life cycles.When might each type of life cycle be appropriate?

Question 43

Contrast project management with operations management.How do these differences impact the approach required to manage a project successfully?

Question 44

Project managers frequently face competing constraints.Identify these common constraints and describe approaches that project managers can use to make the trade-offs required to succeed.

Question 45

The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)published by the Project Management Institute identifies five process groups.Briefly identify and describe each of these five process groups.

Question 46

Typically,the senior customer representative is responsible for which of the following project roles?​ 

A) develops the project schedule and budget 
B) determines how the project work will be accomplished 
C) ensures requirements are clear and communications are maintained throughout the project 
D) helps the project manager with running meetings and providing status reports

Question 47

From an agile project management perspective,which of these constraints are considered to be fixed? 

A) Quality and value
B) Resources and schedule 
C) Scope and time
D) Customer satisfaction

Question 48

Which of the following roles is typically associated with the project manager?​ 

A) assigned by the performing organization to lead the team that is responsible for achieving the project objectives 
B) an ongoing manager of the organization with with responsibility for a department or division 
C) supports projects by mentoring, training and assisting teams and facilitating sharing of resources and methodologies 
D) a senior manager serving in a formal role, given authority and responsibility for successful completion of a project

Question 49

Typically,a steering team or leadership team is responsible for all of the following project related roles EXCEPT:​ 

A) selecting, prioritizing and resourcing projects 
B) standardizing project-related governance processes to facilitate sharing of methodologies, tools & techniques 
C) ensuring accurate progress is reported and adjustments made 
D) evaluating projects and portfolios midstream to ensure they produce expected results