Question 1

Corrective actions reduce the probability of negative consequences associated with project risks, while preventive actions should result in improvements in project performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A(n) _____ involves analyzing a company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is used to aid in strategic planning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ involves analyzing a company's strengths,...

Question 3

_____ involves identifying, evaluating, and managing changes throughout the project life cycle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ involves identifying, evaluating, and managing changes...

Question 4

Project integration management must occur just within the context of a particular project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is a proactive process undertaken to reduce the probability of negative consequences associated with project risks?

Accepted Answer

A) Performance reports 
B) Preventive actions 
C) Defect repairs 
D) Corrective actions

Question 6

A(n) _____ is the approved project management plan plus approved changes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ is the approved project management...

Question 7

Payback occurs when:

Accepted Answer

A) the net cumulative benefits minus costs equal one. 
B) the net cumulative benefits equal the net cumulative costs. 
C) the net costs are lower than the cumulative benefits. 
D) the cumulative benefits are double the cumulative costs.

Question 8

In the _____ stage of selecting information technology projects, organizations define project scope, benefits, and constraints.

Accepted Answer

A) project planning 
B) business area analysis 
C) resource allocation 
D) information technology strategy planning

Question 9

In project integration management, directing and managing project execution involves carrying out the project management plan by performing the activities included in it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A _____ is a document used to coordinate all project planning documents and help guide a project's execution and control.

Accepted Answer

A) project management plan 
B) statement of work 
C) scope statement 
D) business case

Question 11

The organization should complete low-priority projects before high-priority ones, if the low-priority ones take less time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

List and briefly describe the six main processes involved in project integration management.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and briefly describe the six main...

Question 13

A Gantt chart is the same as a project management plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A positive NPV means the return from a project exceeds the _____, the return available by investing the capital elsewhere.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A positive NPV means the return from...

Question 15

The _____ is the discount rate that results in an NPV of zero for a project.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ is the discount rate that...

Question 16

The outputs of the _____ process include change request status updates, project management plan updates, and project document updates.

Accepted Answer

A) initiating 
B) planning 
C) executing 
D) monitoring and controlling

Question 17

_____ involves identifying and managing the points of interaction between various elements of the project.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ involves identifying and managing the points...

Question 18

Projects that arise as a result of problems and directives must be resolved quickly to avoid hurting an organization's business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is a weighted scoring model? How is it created?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a weighted scoring model? How...

Question 20

In the _____ stage of selecting information technology projects, organizations select information technology projects.

Accepted Answer

A) project planning 
B) business area analysis 
C) resource allocation 
D) information technology strategy planning

Exam 4: Project Integration Management

Corrective actions reduce the probability of negative consequences associated with project risks, while preventive actions should result in improvements in project performance.

A(n) _____ involves analyzing a company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is used to aid in strategic planning.

_____ involves identifying, evaluating, and managing changes throughout the project life cycle.

Project integration management must occur just within the context of a particular project.

Which of the following is a proactive process undertaken to reduce the probability of negative consequences associated with project risks?

A(n) _____ is the approved project management plan plus approved changes.

Payback occurs when:

In the _____ stage of selecting information technology projects, organizations define project scope, benefits, and constraints.

In project integration management, directing and managing project execution involves carrying out the project management plan by performing the activities included in it.

A _____ is a document used to coordinate all project planning documents and help guide a project's execution and control.

The organization should complete low-priority projects before high-priority ones, if the low-priority ones take less time.

List and briefly describe the six main processes involved in project integration management.

A Gantt chart is the same as a project management plan.

A positive NPV means the return from a project exceeds the _____, the return available by investing the capital elsewhere.

The _____ is the discount rate that results in an NPV of zero for a project.

The outputs of the _____ process include change request status updates, project management plan updates, and project document updates.

_____ involves identifying and managing the points of interaction between various elements of the project.

Projects that arise as a result of problems and directives must be resolved quickly to avoid hurting an organization's business.

What is a weighted scoring model? How is it created?

In the _____ stage of selecting information technology projects, organizations select information technology projects.