CIS 3775 Exam 1 - True/False

In a critical path analysis the shortest path is what drives the completion date for the project. (T/F)

*false*

Individual projects always address strategic goals whereas portfolio management addresses tactical goals. (T/F)

*false*

It is necessary that IT project managers have prior technical experience in creating and managing IT products. (T/F)

*false*

To be a successful manager the only skills an IT project manager needs to possess is excellent technical skills. (T/F)

*false*

The last phase of the traditional project life cycle is the implementation phase. (T/F)

*false* - correct answer: *Closing*

A key reason why project management is challenging is because of the factor of uncertainty. (T/F)

*true*

A unit of work should appear at only one place in the WBS. (T/F)

*true*

According to the symbolic frame the most important aspect of any event in an organization is not what actually happened, but what it means (T/F)

*true*

An activity is an element of work that has an expected duration cost, and resource requirements. (T/F)

*true*

Every project should have a well-defined objective. (T/F)

*true*

In project integration management directing and managing project execution involves carrying out the project management plan by performing the activities included in it. (T/F)

*true*

Project managers and their teams must keep in mind the effects of any project on the interests and needs of the entire system or organization instead of focusing on the immediate concerns of the project. (T/F)

*true*

Project managers must have cooperation from people in other parts of the organization. (T/F)

*true*

Project schedules grow out of basic documents such as the project charter. (T/F)

*true*

Projects that arise as a result of problems directives, or changes in laws must be resolved quickly to avoid hurting an organization's business. (T/F)

*true*

The level of activity and length of each process group varies for every project. (T/F)

*true*