Question 1

____ tools,sometimes referred to as enterprise project management software,provide robust capabilities to handle very large projects.

Accepted Answer

A) Low-end 
B) Midrange 
C) High-end 
D) Inexpensive

Question 2

In the example of the project of building a house,the ____ would normally be the general contractor responsible for building the house.

Accepted Answer

A) project sponsors 
B) project team 
C) project manager 
D) support staff

Question 3

Project ____ management is an overarching function that affects and is affected by all of the other knowledge areas.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

One reason project managers need good ____________________ skills is that to understand,navigate,and meet stakeholders' needs and expectations,they need to lead,communicate,negotiate,solve problems,and influence the organization at large.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One reason project managers need good ____________________...

Question 5

____________________ is "the application of knowledge,skills,tools,and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements."

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is "the application of knowledge,skills,tools,and techniques...

Question 6

What is the difference between leadership and management? How do these two terms relate to a project manager?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the difference between leadership and...

Question 7

Discuss the PMP certification.What are the advantages of obtaining PMP certification?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the PMP certification.What are the advantages...

Question 8

____________________,loosely defined,is a set of principles that guide our decision making based on personal values of what is "right" and "wrong."

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________,loosely defined,is a set of principles that...

Question 9

By the ____,the U.S.military and its civilian suppliers developed software to assist in managing large projects.

Accepted Answer

A) 1960s 
B) 1970s 
C) 1980s 
D) 1990s

Question 10

Most people agree that the modern concept of project management began with the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) Great Wall of China 
B) first space shuttle 
C) Egyptian pyramids 
D) Manhattan Project

Question 11

Achieving high performance on projects requires ____,otherwise called human relations skills.

Accepted Answer

A) capital skills 
B) soft skills 
C) light skills 
D) hard skills

Question 12

One attribute that helps define a project is that a project has a unique purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Just as passing the CPA exam is a standard for accountants,passing the ____ exam is becoming a standard for project managers.

Accepted Answer

A) PMI 
B) PM 
C) PMP 
D) PMO

Question 14

Until the 1980s,project management primarily focused on providing schedule and resource data to top management in the military,computer,and construction industries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

During the Cold War years of the 1950s and '60s,____ continued to be key in refining several project management techniques.

Accepted Answer

A) NASA 
B) the military 
C) steel manufacturing 
D) marine biology

Question 16

Because there are so many people working on projects in various industries,PMI has created Specific ____________________ (SIGs)that enable members to share ideas about project management in their particular application areas,such as information systems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because there are so many people working...

Question 17

Project ____ management involves defining and managing all the work required to complete the project successfully.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The job description for a project manager can vary by industry and by organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

As computer hardware became smaller and more affordable and ____________________ included graphical and easy to use interfaces,project management software became less expensive and more widely used.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As computer hardware became smaller and more...

Question 20

According to the Standish group,which of the following factors contributes most to the success of information technology projects?

Accepted Answer

A) Executive support 
B) User involvement 
C) Experienced project manager 
D) Clear business objectives

Exam 1: Introduction to Project Management

____ tools,sometimes referred to as enterprise project management software,provide robust capabilities to handle very large projects.

In the example of the project of building a house,the ____ would normally be the general contractor responsible for building the house.

Project ____ management is an overarching function that affects and is affected by all of the other knowledge areas.

One reason project managers need good ____________________ skills is that to understand,navigate,and meet stakeholders' needs and expectations,they need to lead,communicate,negotiate,solve problems,and influence the organization at large.

____________________ is "the application of knowledge,skills,tools,and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements."

What is the difference between leadership and management? How do these two terms relate to a project manager?

Discuss the PMP certification.What are the advantages of obtaining PMP certification?

____________________,loosely defined,is a set of principles that guide our decision making based on personal values of what is "right" and "wrong."

By the ____,the U.S.military and its civilian suppliers developed software to assist in managing large projects.

Most people agree that the modern concept of project management began with the ____.

Achieving high performance on projects requires ____,otherwise called human relations skills.

One attribute that helps define a project is that a project has a unique purpose.

Just as passing the CPA exam is a standard for accountants,passing the ____ exam is becoming a standard for project managers.

Until the 1980s,project management primarily focused on providing schedule and resource data to top management in the military,computer,and construction industries.

During the Cold War years of the 1950s and '60s,____ continued to be key in refining several project management techniques.

Because there are so many people working on projects in various industries,PMI has created Specific ____________________ (SIGs)that enable members to share ideas about project management in their particular application areas,such as information systems.

Project ____ management involves defining and managing all the work required to complete the project successfully.

The job description for a project manager can vary by industry and by organization.

As computer hardware became smaller and more affordable and ____________________ included graphical and easy to use interfaces,project management software became less expensive and more widely used.

According to the Standish group,which of the following factors contributes most to the success of information technology projects?