Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

A group within an organization that manages the organization's projects is known as an_____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A group within an organization that manages...

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the five characteristics of an...

Question 4

With reference to the project management skills defined by Thamhain, _____ skills include providing direction, communication, assisting with problem solving, and dealing effectively with people without having authority.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With reference to the project management skills...

Question 5

Project managers are process focused.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is true about synchronous communication?

Accepted Answer

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which of the following is NOT true about project risk?

Accepted Answer

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 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Introduction to Project Management

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

A group within an organization that manages the organization's projects is known as an_____.

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

With reference to the project management skills defined by Thamhain, _____ skills include providing direction, communication, assisting with problem solving, and dealing effectively with people without having authority.

Project managers are process focused.

Which of the following is true about synchronous communication?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Which of the following is NOT true about project risk?

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

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?

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

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

Exam 1: Introduction to Project Management

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

A group within an organization that manages the organization's projects is known as an_____.

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

With reference to the project management skills defined by Thamhain, _____ skills include providing direction, communication, assisting with problem solving, and dealing effectively with people without having authority.

Project managers are process focused.

Which of the following is true about synchronous communication?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Which of the following is NOT true about project risk?

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

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?

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

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

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