Chapter 1 Practice Quiz

Project portfolio management addresses _______ goals of an organization, while project management addresses ________ goals. a. strategic, tactical b. tactical, strategic c. internal, external d. external, internal

A. Strategic, Tactical

_____________ is the application of knowledge, skill, tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements? a. project management b. program management c. project portfolio management d. requirements managements

A. Project Management

Several application development projects done for the same functional group might best be managed as part of a ______________ a. portfolio b. program c. investment d. collaborative

B. Program

what is the name of one of the popular certifications provided by the Project Managements Institute? a. Certified Project Manager (CPM) b. Project Management Professional (PMP) c. Project Management Expert (PME) d. Project Management Mentor (PMM)

B. Project Management Professional (PMP)

Which of the following is not a potential advantage of using good project management? a. shorter development times b. higher worker morals c. lower cost of capital d. higher profit margins

C. Lower cost of capital

which of the following is not part of the triple constrain of project management ? a. meeting scope goals b. meeting time goals c. meeting communications goals d. meeting cost goals

C. Meeting Communication Goals

A _________ is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. a. program b. process c. project d. portfolio

C. Project

By 2027, employers will need over __________ million individuals working in project management-oriented roles? a. 27 b. 47 c. 67 d. 87

D. 87

which of the following is not true? a. most american companies have a project management office b. you can earn an advanced degree in project management from hundreds of colleges and universities c. employers are looking for project management skills in new graduates d. PMI's talent triangle includes leadership and information technology skills along with project management

D. PMI's talent triangle includes leadership and information technology skills along with project management

which of the following is not an attribute of a project? a. projects are unique b. projects are developed using progressive elaboration c. projects have a primary customer or sponsor d. projects involve little uncertainty

D. Projects involve little uncertainty