Deck 1: Introduction to Project Management

Question 1

Changes to the project scope can cause costs to increase or decrease.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

One of the characteristics of an effective project leader, as defined by Einsiedel, is effectiveness in time management.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Projects can contain smaller projects.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

It is possible to meet all project specifications and not meet client expectations or fail to meet one or more specifications and still meet or exceed a client's expectation.

Question 5

All projects are ongoing and permanent in nature.

Question 6

Client expectations encompass an emotional component that includes many client desires that are not easily captured within a specification document.

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

Defining the project scope and managing scope change is the same as developing an understanding of a client's expectations and managing those expectations.

Question 10

A project is undertaken to create a product, service, or result that is unique.

Question 11

According to Thamhain, interpersonal skills involve the ability to plan, organize, and control work.

Question 12

Initiatives taken to increase organizational effectiveness or efficiency can be identified as projects.

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

Although the level of skills needed by the project manager depends largely on the project profile, increasingly the people skills of the project manager are becoming less important.

Question 16

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

Question 17

Project managers are process focused.

Question 18

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

Question 19

A project is affected by the type of organization in which the project is conducted and how the organization is organized to manage projects.

Question 20

Darnall noted that expectations often decrease during the life of a project.

Question 21

Rough order of magnitude ROM) is established prior to developing a ballpark estimate.

Question 22

The likelihood that all the potential events identified in the risk analysis will occur is very high.

Question 23

All of the following are the functions of a project management office EXCEPT:

A) it maintains the organization's project management policies and procedures.
B) it supervises the project managers.
C) it monitors project performance.
D) it assigns project managers from other departments but does not procure contract project managers.
E) it provides functional support to projects like project scheduling and project cost analysis.

Question 24

All of the following are characteristics of an effective project leader as defined by Einsiedel EXCEPT:

A) tolerance for ambiguity
B) ability to work under pressure
C) creativity as a problem solver
D) credibility
E) flexibility in management style

Question 25

An) _____ facilitates the development of organizational knowledge, skills, and tools to internally charter and manage projects within the organization.

A) quality circle
B) focus group
C) training and development department
D) project management office
E) computers and communication division

Question 26

In the case of project management, the processes for developing teams, organizing work, and establishing priorities require different sets of knowledge and skills because _____.

A) members of the project management team recognize that it is temporary
B) members of the project management team recognize that it is permanent
C) members of the project management team are not aware of the technical aspects of the project
D) members of the project management team are not aware of the knowledge and skills of the other people working on the project
E) project management teams do not look after the operational aspects of the project and are concerned only with the strategic aspects

Question 27

If all the parties to the communication are taking part in the exchange at the same time, the communication is asynchronous.

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

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.

Question 30

A telephone conference call is an example of asynchronous communication.

Question 31

Generally, the later in the project the change occurs, the smaller the increase to the project costs.

Question 32

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

Question 33

Which of the following is

A) Project managers are goal oriented.
B) Project managers analyze work processes and explore opportunities to make improvements.
C) Project managers are focused on the long-term health of the organization.
D) Project managers are process focused.
E) Project managers standardize the work processes.

Question 34

Meredith and Mantel discussed a tendency noted by Darnall that expectations often _____ during the life of a project.

A) increase
B) decrease
C) remain constant
D) increase initially and then decrease
E) decrease initially and then increase

Question 35

If the critical path is shorter than the project duration, the project has a negative total float.

Question 36

Concrete for building projects is an example of a commodity.

Question 37

A project management team has two types of members, functional managers and process managers. An engineering manager, in the case of a construction project, is an example of a process manager.

Question 38

Einsiedel discussed leader-sensitive projects and defined five characteristics of an effective project leader. These characteristics are based on some assumptions about project environment, which is often a _____ organization.

A) horizontal
B) vertical
C) matrix
D) functional
E) divisional

Question 39

Apart from cost, schedule, and specifications, what was the fourth aspect of project management added by Meredith and Mantel?

A) The risks associated with the project
B) The quality standards for the project
C) The expectations of the client
D) The expectations of the project manager
E) The code of conduct for the people working on the project

Question 40

According to the Project Management Institute PMI), "Project management is the application of knowledge, _____, _____, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements."

A) skills; analysis
B) tools; analysis
C) analysis; theories
D) skills; tools
E) skills; theories

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT

A) Risk exists on all projects.
B) The likelihood that all the potential events identified in the risk analysis will occur is very high.
C) The type and amount of risk varies by industry type, complexity, and phase of the project.
D) People have different comfort levels with risk, and some members of the project team will be more risk averse than others.
E) Many industries or companies have risk checklists developed from past experience.

Question 42

The longest path to the completion of the project is called the _____.

A) critical path
B) project logic diagram
C) milestone schedule
D) work breakdown structure
E) scope of work

Question 43

A project budget estimate which is developed with the least amount of knowledge is known as a _____.

A) rough order of magnitude ROM) estimate
B) scope of work
C) conceptual estimate
D) line estimate
E) milestone schedule

Question 44

Which of the following changes will NOT likely change the scope of the project?

A) Changes in the marketplace
B) Changes in the timing of the product delivery
C) Changes in the product design
D) Changes in the HR policies of the parent organization
E) Changes in the financial health of the client

Question 45

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

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 46

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

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

Question 47

A _____ represents the sequence of the activities needed to complete the project.

A) work break down structure
B) scope of work
C) project logic diagram
D) run chart
E) step change

Question 48

_____ represents the likelihood that an event will happen during the life of the project that will negatively affect the achievement of project goals.

A) Scope creep
B) Risk
C) Float
D) Rough order of magnitude
E) Slack

Question 49

The conceptual estimate is developed with the least amount of knowledge. When more information is known, the project team can develop a _____.

A) work breakdown structure
B) critical estimate
C) rough order of magnitude ROM) estimate
D) scope of work
E) ballpark estimate

Question 50

Which of the following is

A) A project log is an example of synchronous communication.
B) A telephone conversation is an example of synchronous communication.
C) An RSS feed is an example of synchronous communication.
D) Synchronous communication is not possible in case of virtual teams.
E) The parties to the communication do not interact at the same time.

Question 51

The _____ is typically a written document that defines what work will be accomplished by the end of the project.

A) work breakdown structure
B) project logic diagram
C) milestone schedule
D) ballpark estimate
E) scope of work

Question 52

According to Thamhain, which of the following is a skill needed by a project manager?

A) Technical expertise
B) Analytical skills
C) Social skills
D) Logical skills
E) Numerical skills

Question 53

Einsiedel discussed leader-sensitive projects and defined five characteristics of an _____.

A) effective project leader
B) efficient team
C) efficient organization
D) efficient team member
E) effective project schedule

Question 54

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

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

Question 55

Daniel is a project manager. He provides directions to his team members and assists them with problem solving. With reference to the project management skills defined by Thamhain, Daniel is demonstrating which of the following skills?

A) Analytical skill
B) Technical expertise
C) Administrative skill
D) Interpersonal skill
E) Logical skill

Question 56

An incremental expansion in the project scope is known as _____.

A) slack
B) step change
C) scope creep
D) float
E) crashing

Question 57

Compressing the task durations along the critical path to meet the project completion date is called _____.

A) scope creep
B) float
C) slack
D) crashing
E) expediting

Question 58

A layered description of the work with increasing detail in each layer is known as a _____.

A) work breakdown structure
B) step change
C) ballpark estimate
D) project execution plan
E) project logic diagram

Question 59

Samantha is a project manager. She is good at planning, organizing, and controlling project work. With reference to the project management skills defined by Thamhain, Samantha is demonstrating which skill?

A) Technical expertise
B) Analytical skill
C) Interpersonal skill
D) Logical skill
E) Administrative skill

Question 60

Which of the following is

A) All the parties to the communication take part in the exchange at the same time.
B) A telephone conversation is an example of asynchronous communication.
C) A face-to-face conversation is an example of asynchronous communication.
D) Asynchronous communication is not possible in case of virtual teams.
E) The parties to the communication do not interact at the same time.

Question 61

What is the first step in developing a risk management plan?

A) Analyze the risks
B) Estimate the likelihood of the risks occurring
C) Identify potential project risks
D) Develop a risk mitigation plan
E) Estimate the potential impact of risk on the project goals

Question 62

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

Question 63

Which of the following statements regarding project staffing is NOT

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 64

Describe two defining characteristics of a project.

Question 65

Meredith and Mantel discussed project management in terms of producing project outcomes within the objectives of _____, schedule, specifications, and client expectations.

Question 66

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

Question 67

Which of the following is NOT an example of a commodity?

A) Concrete
B) Furnace for a new steel mill
C) Sugar
D) Office supplies
E) Salt

Question 68

Which of the following is also known as a ballpark estimate?

A) Scope of work
B) Critical path
C) Rough order of magnitude ROM) estimate
D) Milestone schedule
E) Conceptual estimate

Question 69

Which of the following is an example of synchronous communication?

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

Question 70

Which of the following is an example of asynchronous communication?

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

Question 71

An) _____ refers to a company that designs goods or services to meet specified needs.

A) vendor
B) manufacturer
C) service representative
D) wholesaler
E) retailer

Question 72

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

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

Question 73

Explain with examples the effect of organization type on time horizons.

Question 74

What is a milestone schedule?

Question 75

Explain the steps involved in project risk management.

Question 76

Explain positive and negative float.

Question 77

Discuss the skills required for project management as defined by Thamhain.

Question 78

What are the five characteristics of an effective project leader as discussed by Einsiedel?

Question 79

According to PMI, all projects are _____ and undertaken to create a product or service that is unique.

Question 80

Explain the importance of identifying and managing client's expectations about project performance.