Project Mgmt. Mod. 5

Which of these quality management and control tools is customized for each application after deciding exactly what data will be useful in understanding, controlling, and improving a process? a. Pareto chart b. Control chart c. Check sheet d. Cause and effect diagram

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All of these are items typically found in a Request for Proposal (RFP) EXCEPT: a. Technical requirements b. A set unit rate for each hour of labor or pound of material c. Purchasing overview d. Basic supplier requirements

b. A set unit rate for each hour of labor or pound of material

After developing a list of potential suppliers, which of these is NOT one of the ways the organization might evaluate each supplier individually? a. Facility visits b. Hire a private investigator c. Quality ability analysis d. Supplier surveys

b. Hire a private investigator

____________ is accomplished by reviewing all change proposals, estimating their impact on project goals wherever appropriate, approving or declining changes, and managing changes to deliverables, schedules, budgets, and the project management plan. a. Steering control b. Perform integrated change control c. Go/no-go control d. Monitoring and controlling project work

b. Perform integrated change control

The outputs of this Procurement Management process include documents and criteria for selecting a supplier. a. Initiate Procurements b. Plan Procurement Management c. Conduct Procurements d. Control Procurements

b. Plan Procurement Management

The project work to be performed can come from the WBS and other sources. Which of these is NOT a source that could trigger authorized work? a. Corrective actions b. Scope Creep c. Defect repairs d. Preventative actions

b. Scope creep

A project manager can interpret several things from data displayed in a histogram. If something unusual is happening, the histogram might be ___________. a. Flat b. Skewed c. Bell-shaped d. S-shaped

b. Skewed

All of these are types of variation to look for in a Run Chart EXCEPT: a. Trend up or down b. Trend sideways c. Repeating pattern d. Abrupt changes

b. Trend sideways

_____ is a method for transforming contractual agreements into a cohesive, collaborative project team with a single set of goals and established procedures for resolving disputes. a. Joint assessment b. Continuous improvement c. Partnering d. Persistent leadership

c. Partnering

In a fixed-price contract, who assumes the greatest level of risk? a. Buyer b. Project manager c. Seller d. External customer

c. Seller

Which of the answers below is NOT one of the reasons that small businesses often outsource project work? a. Insufficient resources b. Working capital issues c. To avoid responsibility for coordinating project activities d. Lack of special capabilities for in-house execution

c. To avoid responsibility for coordinating project activities

The word "determine" has multiple meanings that can help a project manager understand if their project is progressing adequately. Which of the answers below is NOT one of the five aspects of project determination? a. To decide the course of b. To limit in scope c. To delegate responsibility d. To come to a conclusion or resolution

c. To delegate responsibility

The _____ is calculated using the formula EV / AC a. Estimate at Completion b. Budget at Completion c. Schedule Performance Index d. Cost Performance Index

d. Cost Performance Index

A request for quotation (RFQ) would be used in all of the following circumstances EXCEPT: a. Price is the main or only factor b. Discussions with bidders are not required c. Specifications of the good or service are already known d. Determine what products and services are potentially available

d. Determine what products and services are potentially available

Which of these is NOT one of the information sources that organizations can use to identify potential suppliers? a. Professional organizations and conferences b. Trade journals c. Supplier websites d. Financial conditions analysis

d. Financial conditions analysis

The highest bar on a Pareto chart often becomes the "head of the fish" in the ____________. a. Control chart b. Run chart c. Histogram d. Ishikawa diagram

d. Ishikawa diagram

What is the name of a single insurance policy that is used to provide coverage for ALL project participants? a. Product Liability Insurance b. Business Interruption Insurance c. Workers' Compensation Insurance d. Owner-Controlled Insurance

d. Owner-Controlled Insurance

The Earned Value formula for Schedule Variance (SV) is: a. SV=EV-AC b. SV=EV/PV c. SV=BAC-EV d. SV=EV-PV

d. SV=EV-PV

Which of these time periods is NOT discussed by each core team member in the daily agile 15 minute standup meeting? a. What was accomplished yesterday b. What will be accomplished today. c. What obstacle(s) might prevent me from accomplishing work in the near future. d. What I plan to accomplish in the next release.

d. What I plan to accomplish in the next release