Deck 3: Project Management

Question 1

Which of the following provides customer benefits and gives a tough competition for competitors to imitate?

A)Core analysis
B)Core scheduling
C)Core competency
D)Core distribution

Answer 1

C

Question 2

_____ is defined as the degree to which a project meets the needs of its users.

A)Cost
B)Quality
C)Time
D)Scope

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The scope of a project,quality,and user expectations are the _____ of a project.

A)inerts
B)variables
C)constraints
D)templates

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following is true of cross-charging?

A)It ensures that a project meets its essential objectives.
B)It determines the degree to which a project meets the needs of its users.
C)It decides whether employees should be assigned to project work or to operational activities.
D)It determines whether a project can be completed in the stipulated time or not.

Question 5

_____ items are nondepreciable items that are consumed shortly after they are purchased.

A)Capital
B)Principal
C)Liable
D)Expense

Question 6

Phil,an engineer,creates use case diagrams for his company.His work involves following defined routines and exacting adherence to laws.Which of the following activities corresponds to his work?

A)Annalistic
B)Scientific
C)Probabilistic
D)Artistic

Question 7

Project _____ is a key determinant of other project factors and must be carefully defined.

A)cost
B)scope
C)quality
D)milestone

Question 8

Which of the following is true of core competency?

A)It makes it easy for competitors to know the strategy of their rivals.
B)It makes it difficult for competitors to imitate others products.
C)It cannot be leveraged widely to many products.
D)It cannot penetrate into markets.

Question 9

_____ is the money spent to purchase assets that appear on an organization's balance sheet and are depreciated over the life of the asset.

A)Proceeds
B)Capital
C)Liability
D)Cross-charge

Question 10

The _____ business unit is the business unit most affected by the project and the one whose budget will cover the project costs.

A)inheritor
B)express
C)sponsoring
D)receiving

Question 11

Initiation,scope planning,scope definition,scope verification,and scope change control are the key activities of:

A)scope engineering.
B)scope networking.
C)scope management.
D)scope resolution.

Question 12

Travel-related costs in an information technology-related project can be classified as _____.

A)capital
B)an expense
C)a cross-charge
D)revenue

Question 13

Identify the activity that involves high levels of creativity and freedom.

A)Analytic
B)Scientific
C)Annalistic
D)Artistic

Question 14

The total cost of a project and its completion date are examples of project _____.

A)tables
B)variables
C)templates
D)constraints

Question 15

Which of the following best describes project scope?

A)It enables sound economic decisions about whether employees should be assigned to project work or to operational activities.
B)It is the degree to which a project meets the needs of its users.
C)It ensures that a project meets its essential objectives.
D)It includes all the capital,expenses,and internal cross-charges associated with a project's buildings,operation,maintenance,and support.

Question 16

A(n)_____ is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product.

A)project
B)object
C)entity
D)portfolio

Question 17

Which of the following variables includes the internal cross-charges associated with a project's buildings,operation,maintenance,and support?

A)Cost
B)Time
C)Quality
D)Scope

Question 18

_____ is the application of knowledge,skills,and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements.

A)Project management
B)Project pyramid
C)Project literacy
D)Project analysis

Question 19

Identify the technique that defines the scope of an information system by identifying the business processes it will affect.

A)Functional decomposition
B)Functional accretion
C)Functional aggregation
D)Functional management

Question 20

The _____ of a project that delivers an information technology-related system may be defined in terms of the system's functionality,features,system outputs,performance,reliability,and maintainability.

A)time
B)scope
C)cost
D)quality

Question 21

Which of the following is true of human resource management?

A)It includes organizational planning,staff acquisition,and team development.
B)It includes communications planning,information distribution,performance reporting,and managing communications to meet the needs of project shareholders.
C)It involves acquiring goods and/or services for a project from sources outside the performing organization.
D)It requires the coordination of all appropriate people,resources,plans,and efforts to complete a project successfully.

Question 22

A _____ is the date an entire project should be completed and operational.

A)project schedule
B)project milestone
C)project evaluation
D)project deadline

Question 23

Development of a(n)_____ leads to creation of a schedule and budget.

A)work breakdown structure
B)organization breakdown structure
C)Web planner
D)Gantt chart

Question 24

Identify the stage in the forming-storming-norming-performing model in which a team meets to learn about a project,agrees on basic goals,and begins to work on project tasks.

A)Storming
B)Norming
C)Forming
D)Performing

Question 25

A(n)_____ is an outline of the work to be done to complete the project.

A)attenuation list
B)work breakdown structure
C)organization breakdown structure
D)cost management chart

Question 26

A software development team of programmers discusses the differences of opinion among its team members.In the context of the forming-storming- norming-performing model,they are in the:

A)norming stage.
B)storming stage.
C)forming stage.
D)performing stage.

Question 27

Identify the naming convention used to define each process in a functional decomposition chart.

A)Subject-object
B)Verb-subject
C)Noun-adjective
D)Adverb-adjective

Question 28

Identify the formal approach that creates three time estimates for an activity.

A)Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
B)Work breakdown structure (WBS)
C)Gantt chart technique (GCT)
D)Grid breakdown structure (GBS)

Question 29

The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the entire project is known as _____.

A)critical time
B)slack time
C)project evaluation
D)project milestone

Question 30

Which of the following processes ensures that a project meets the identified quality standards?

A)Quality testing
B)Quality planning
C)Quality assurance
D)Quality forecast

Question 31

Which of the following identifies the project activities that must be completed,the expected start and end dates,and what resources are assigned to each task?

A)Project schedule
B)Project milestone
C)Project deadline
D)Slack time

Question 32

_____ is a graphical tool used for planning,monitoring,and coordinating projects.

A)A predecessor chart
B)A work breakdown structure
C)A Gantt chart
D)A query chart

Question 33

_____ ensures that a project will meet the needs for which it was undertaken.

A)Quality analysis
B)Quality schedule
C)Quality expatriation
D)Quality management

Question 34

A(n)_____ is a set of logically related tasks performed to achieve a defined outcome.

A)milestone
B)incident
C)objective
D)process

Question 35

Which of the following best describes the quality control process?

A)Quality control involves determining which quality standards are relevant to a project and determining how they will be met.
B)Quality control involves evaluating the progress of a project on an ongoing basis to ensure that it meets the deadlines.
C)Quality control includes developing and managing a project budget.
D)Quality control involves checking project results to ensure that they meet identified quality standards.

Question 36

A _____ is the critical date for completing a major part of a project.

A)project schedule
B)project milestone
C)project deadline
D)project evaluation

Question 37

Which of the following best describes the norming stage?

A)It allows every individual team member to give up his or her preconceived judgments and opinions.
B)It recognizes that differences of opinion exist among team members and allows these ideas to compete for consideration.
C)A team meets to learn about a project,agrees on basic goals,and begins to work on project tasks.
D)Team members have become interdependent on one another and have developed an effective decision-making process that does not require the project manager.

Question 38

Which of the following processes determines the quality standards that are relevant to a project?

A)Quality assurance
B)Quality planning
C)Quality control
D)Quality analysis

Question 39

_____ includes defining an achievable completion date that is acceptable to the project stakeholders,developing a workable project schedule,and ensuring the timely completion of the project.

A)Slack time
B)Critical time
C)Project completion
D)Time management

Question 40

Which of the following best describes the critical path of a project?

A)It is the date an entire project should be completed and operational-when the organization can expect to begin to reap the benefits of the project.
B)It identifies the project activities that must be completed,the expected start and end dates,and what resources are assigned to each task.
C)It is a critical date for completing a major part of a project.
D)It consists of all activities that,if delayed,would delay an entire project.

Question 41

_____ risks cannot be managed directly.

A)Exposure
B)Unknown
C)Unsystematic
D)Model

Question 42

Team members adjust their behavior toward one another and begin to trust one another in the _____ stage.

A)forming
B)storming
C)norming
D)performing

Question 43

_____ involves the generation,collection,dissemination,and storage of project information in a timely and effective manner.

A)Communications management
B)Human resource management
C)Cost management
D)Scope management

Question 44

A _____ consists of senior managers representing the business and information technology organizations-to provide guidance and support to the project.

A)quality control team
B)project steering team
C)scope management team
D)project development team

Question 45

Carlton has ordered a digital watch from an e-commerce Web site.He wants to track the shipment details to estimate the delivery of the product.In the context of procurement management,identify the process that helps Carlton to track his watch shipped by the provider.

A)Plan purchase and acquisition
B)Plan contracting
C)Contract administration
D)Contract closure

Question 46

Which of the following statements best describes the plan contracting process of procurement management?

A)It obtains bids,information,proposals,or quotations from potential providers.
B)It documents requirements for products and services and identifies potential providers.
C)It determines what is needed and when.
D)It reviews the offers and starts the negotiations with the preferred provider.

Question 47

Who provides knowledge and proficiency in a particular aspect important to a project?

A)A software sponsor
B)A project reviewer
C)A project champion
D)A subject matter expert

Question 48

A(n)_____ is a legally binding agreement that defines the terms and conditions of the buyer-provider relationship.

A)contract
B)milestone
C)expatiate
D)strategy

Question 49

A design team led by John Dave is highly motivated and knowledgeable about all aspects of the project.After a series of tests,it is proved that the team members are capable of completing the project without the guidance of their manager.John's team is in the:

A)norming stage.
B)storming stage.
C)forming stage.
D)performing stage.

Question 50

Which of the following decisions involves comparing the benefits and drawbacks of in-house production versus outsourcing of a given product or service?

A)Break-or-make decision
B)Make-or-sell decision
C)Break-or-buy decision
D)Make-or-buy decision

Question 51

Which of the following members of a project steering team removes barriers to the project success?

A)A project sponsor
B)A subject matter expert
C)A project champion
D)A technical resource

Question 52

Identify the process in procurement management that determines the requirements for a project.

A)Plan contracting
B)Contract administration
C)Plan purchase and acquisition
D)Request seller responses

Question 53

In the context of procurement management,identify the process that reviews the offers from sellers and identifies the provider.

A)Request seller response
B)Plan contracting
C)Contract closure
D)Select seller

Question 54

Atelco Inc.,a hardware firm,orders 50 laptops with the same configuration.In the context of contract categories,this scenario is an example of a:

A)cost-plus-fee contract.
B)cost-plus-percentage contract.
C)fixed-price contract.
D)time and material contract.

Question 55

Which of the following statements best describes the request seller response process of procurement management?

A)It obtains bids,information,proposals,or quotations from potential providers.
B)It documents requirements for products and services and identifies potential providers.
C)It manages the relationship between the buyer and the seller.
D)It reviews the offers from and starts the negotiations with the preferred seller.

Question 56

Which of the following is true of risk management software?

A)It can provide more realistic estimates for project milestones and budgets.
B)It can provide more realistic estimates for slack time and budgets.
C)It can provide more realistic estimates for project schedules and budgets.
D)It can provide more realistic estimates for a work breakdown structure.

Question 57

Who adds value to a project with his subject matter expertise in an information technology topic?

A)A project sponsor
B)A technical resource
C)A project champion
D)A software sponsor

Question 58

Which of the following best describes the role of a project sponsor?

A)He or she ensures that a project will meet the needs of his or her organization.
B)He or she has a passion to see a project succeed and removes barriers to the project success.
C)He or she provides knowledge and expertise in a particular aspect important to a project.
D)He or she ensures proper technology staffing for a project.

Question 59

Which of the following project management knowledge areas is responsible for acquiring goods and services for the project from sources outside the performing organization?

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

Question 60

Who is responsible for developing a risk management strategy?

A)A risk reviewer
B)A technical resource
C)A project champion
D)A risk owner

Question 61

Project integration management requires the assimilation of all eight other project management knowledge areas.

Question 62

Cross-charges in an information technology-related project include the use of outside labor,travel,and training.

Question 63

_____ requires the coordination of all appropriate people,resources,plans,and efforts to complete a project successfully.

A)Communications management
B)Procurement management
C)Human resource management
D)Project integration management

Question 64

John,a civil engineer,pays the heavy equipment provider an agreed-upon hourly rate and unit price for the various materials to be used.In the context of contract categories,this scenario is an example of a:

A)cost-plus-fee contract.
B)cost-plus-percentage contract.
C)fixed-price contract.
D)time and material contract.

Question 65

The make-or-buy decision compares the advantages and disadvantages of in-house production versus outsourcing of a given product or service.

Question 66

Tasks excluded from the work breakdown structure are within the scope of the project.

Question 67

A functional decomposition chart begins with identifying the lower-level subprocesses.

Question 68

Briefly explain the parameters that define a project.

Question 69

Brief the steps involved in the creation of a functional decomposition chart.

Question 70

It is easier to meet the quality and stakeholder expectations if the project has a large scope.

Question 71

Define the objective of quality management.Explain the various processes involved in it.

Question 72

Identify the knowledge area that requires the assimilation of eight other project management knowledge areas.

A)Project integration management
B)Procurement management
C)Human resource management
D)Communications integration management

Question 73

The human resources manager ensures that a project uses approved technologies and vendors.

Question 74

Projects are repetitive activities that are performed over and over again.

Question 75

Project management uses repeatable processes and techniques to achieve project goals.

Question 76

In creating a new information technology (IT)related system that includes the acquisition of new computing and/or networking hardware,the hardware takes longer than expected to arrive at the installation site.In the context of risk management,this is an example of an unknown risk.

Question 77

How is a subject matter expert different from a technical resource in the project steering team? Explain with an example.

Question 78

In the context of project integration management,which of the following best describes the process of monitoring and controlling a project?

A)This process develops a project charter that formally recognizes the existence of the project,outlines the project objectives and how they will be met,lists key assumptions,and identifies major roles and responsibilities.
B)This process requires regularly measuring effort and expenditures against the project tasks,recognizing when significant deviations occur from the schedule or budget,and taking corrective action to regain alignment with the plan.
C)This process develops a preliminary project scope statement to define and gain consensus about the work to be done.
D)This process closes a project successfully by gaining stakeholder and customer acceptance of the final product.

Question 79

Which of the following is the type of contract that pays the provider an amount that covers the provider's actual costs plus an additional amount?

A)Material contract
B)Cost-reimbursable contract
C)Fixed-price contract
D)Time contract