Question 1

_________are approved and authorized actions that are recommended to correct defects in the project deliverables.

Accepted Answer

A)  Approved preventive actions
B)  Approved change requests
C)  Approved corrective actions
D)  Approved defect repair D

Question 2

_________is the process of monitoring and measuring project progress and influencing the plan to account for any discrepancies between planned progress and actual progress.

Accepted Answer

A)  Project control
B)  Project execution
C)  Progress monitoring
D)  Project monitoring A

Question 3

The laid- back philosophy may be best suited for small projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

An important issue during the closure process if the _________of the project management methods you have used.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An important issue during the closure process...

Question 5

_________is the process of screening the project results to determine whether they conform to relevant quality standards and identifying means to eliminate causes of unsatisfactory results.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________is the process of screening the project...

Question 6

All of the following are philosophies of project control EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  relaxed philosophy.
B)  laid- back philosophy.
C)  pragmatic philosophy .
D)  dogmatic philosophy.

Question 7

The _________is the ratio of EV to AC.

Accepted Answer

A)  schedule performance ratio
B)  cost performance index
C)  cost performance ratio
D)  schedule performance index

Question 8

A change control system is a documented process that describes the procedures by which:

Accepted Answer

A)  system changes are managed.
B)  the project and product scope can be changed.
C)  changes are controlled.
D)  all of the above.

Question 9

_________are items or activities that will still need to be addressed but, because of their nature, may need to be addressed by the clients themselves of assigned to a team member to attend after the official project handover.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________are items or activities that will still...

Question 10

_________are documented recommendations that minimize the probability of negative consequences to the project.

Accepted Answer

A)  Recommended corrective actions
B)  Project control actions
C)  Risk mitigation actions
D)  Recommended preventive actions

Question 11

_________is the process of identifying the cause of variance relative to the project baseline and determining whether any corrective action is needed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________is the process of identifying the cause...

Question 12

Withholding negative information out of fear for negative consequences is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  deaf effect.
B)  blowing the whistle.
C)  fear of reprisal.
D)  mum effect.

Question 13

_________are documented and authorized guidelines necessary to bring future project performance in conformance with the project management plan.

Accepted Answer

A)  Approved preventive actions
B)  Approved change requests
C)  Approved defect repair
D)  Approved corrective actions

Question 14

In addition to the philosophy of project control employed, the manager also needs to_________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In addition to the philosophy of project...

Question 15

Cost control is the process of monitoring cost performance to ensure that only appropriate changes are included in the modified_________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cost control is the process of monitoring...

Question 16

For large, complex projects, the_________ may be most appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A)  dogmatic philosophy
B)  pragmatic philosophy
C)  laid- back philosophy
D)  relaxed philosophy

Question 17

Controlling processes are important factor in all of the following project management knowledge areas EXCEPT_________ management.

Accepted Answer

A)  time
B)  procurement
C)  cost
D)  integration

Question 18

A _________system is a formal, documented process that describes the procedures for changing the project scope and product scope.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _________system is a formal, documented process...

Question 19

If AC is greater than EV, this means that the project is currently coming in under budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

_________is the process of identifying, evaluating, and managing changes that occur from project initiation through project closure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________is the process of identifying, evaluating, and...

Exam 12: Managing Project Control and Closure