It 343 Midterm
of the following, which two are attributes of a successful project manager? A. Experience working with technology B. Experience working with the project team C. Experience working with the project sponsor D. Experience as a traditional manager
A. Experience working with technology D. Experience as a traditional manager
Of the following, which two are methods the project manager can use to assess internal skills? A. Prior projects B. Reports from other project teams C. Recommendation of management D. Projects the project manager has worked on
A. Prior Projects C. Recommendation of management
Complete this sentence: A successful relationship between the team members and the project manager should be ________. A. Orderly B. Symbiotic C. Symbolic D. Relaxed
B. Symbiotic
What is the 8/80 rule? A. How long a phase should last B. A heuristic that says a project should last more than 8 months or less than 80 days C. A heuristic that says a tack should not last more than 80 hours or less than 8 hours D. A description of a collection of task within one phase
C. A heuristic that says a tack should not last more than 80 hours or less than 8 hours
what is the key to working with multiple subteams? A. A team leader on each subteam B. Multiple project mangers C. Communication between team leaders and the project manager D. Communication between team leaders, the project manager, and the project sponsor
C. Communication between team leaders and the project manager
What law state that work will expand to fill the amount of time allotted to it? A. Law of diminishing returns B. Moore's Law C. Parkinson's Law D. Murphy's Law
C. Parkinson's Law
You know that a project schedule is composed of all the following components except for which one? A. The network of all of the tasks within the project B. The assignment of resources C. The budget for the project D. The reflection of the WBS
C. The budget for the project
What is the purpose of conducting interviews of existing team members? A. To determine if the project should be outsourced B. To determine the length of the project C. To determine the tasks each team member should be responsible for D. To determine if additional project roles are needed
C. To determine the tasks each team member should be responsible for
What is the goal of a project sponsor? A. To manage the project manager B. To delegate duties to the project manager C. To increase profits through the project led by the assigned project manager D. To increase productivity through technical implementations
C. To increase profits through the project led by the assigned project manager
Which project management plan defines how the project deliverables will be inspected by the project team? A. Process improvement plan B. Scope management plan C. Risk management plan D. Quality management plan
D. Quality management plan
Complete this sentence: To complete successful planning, the project manager must know_____________? A. The mission statement of the organization B. How much the project budget is C. The cause of the problem the project is to solve D. The requirements the project must satisfy
D. The requirements the project must satisfy
The project team is in disagreement over which OS to use on a new server. The project manager tables the issues and says the decision can wait until next week. This is an example of which project management negotiating technique? A. Confrontational B. Yielding C. Coercive D. Withdrawal
D. Withdrawal
Of the following, which decision-making process is reflective of the directive decision? A. A project manager who makes the decision with no team input B. A project manager who makes a decision based on team member's counsel and advice C. A project manager who allows the team members to arrive at their own decision D. A project manager who allows the team members to arrive at their own decision with his approval
A. A project manager who makes the decision with no team input
What is a subteam? A. A specialized team that is assigned to one area of a large project or to a geographical area B. A specialized team that will be brought into the project as needed C. A collection of individual that can serve as backup to the main project team D. A specialized team responsible for any of the manual labor within a project
A. A specialized team that is assigned to one area of a large project or to a geographical area
once you've create the WBS, what document can you create next in your project planning? A. Activity list B. Project network diagram C. Risk management plan D. Schedule management plan
A. Activity list
You are the project manager for your organization. Your current project is similar to a project you finished recently for your organization. You decide to base the current project cost estimate on the previous project. What type of cost estimating are you using in this instance? A. Analogous B. Parametric C. Definitive D. Rough order of magnitude
A. Analogous
Jane is comparing two different applications for performance, cost, scalability, and the expected time for the end user to learn the software applications. What tool is Jane using as part of her creation and documentation of the business goals and project objectives? A. Benchmarking B. Brainstorming C. Business rule analysis D. Functional decomposition
A. Benchmarking
What type of project estimating must account for every expense within a project before the work begins? A. Bottom-up estimating B. Top-down estimating C. Zero-based budgeting D. Parametric estimating
A. Bottom-up estimating
What is the name of the numbering sequence a project manager can use to identify the components of a WBS? A. Code of accounts B. Chart of accounts C. WBS dictionary index D. Project glossary
A. Code of accounts
Mark has a limited amount of time to complete the research for the solution. When time is of the essence, what can a project manager do to increase research productivity? A. Delegate the research topics among team members. B. Use only one or two research outlets C. Limit the time spend doing the research D. Hire a vendor to do the implementation
A. Delegate the research topics among team members
Once the physical workstations are in place, Sam will release an automated script to deploy an operating system to each of the new workstations. What type of relationship best describes these two tasks? A. FS B. SS C. FF D. SF
A. FS
What management theory suggest that people will perform better when they are offered a reward that motivated them? A. Herzberg's Theory of Motivation B. McClelland's Theory of Needs C. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs D. McGregor's Theory of X and Y
A. Herzberg's Theory of Motivation
Of the following statements, which one most likely came from a team member with the aggressive personality type? A. I've done this before so I know it works B. We could model our application after a project we've made before C. I agree with Susan D. I think we should take two different approaches and let the users decide which is most effective
A. I've done this before so I know it works
What is project priority? A. It is the ability of a project manager to determine which project is the most valuable to an organization B. It is the ability of a project sponsor to determine which projects should be implemented and which should be discarded C. It is a process project managers and project sponsors must go through when conflicting project arise within an organization D. It is a process project sponsors use to determine which project is of greater importance whine two projects conflict.
A. It is the ability of a project manager to determine which project is the most valuable to an organization
What causes internal conflicting IT projects? A. Lack of communication B. Lack of planning C. Technology that develops too quickly D. Conflicting technology
A. Lack of communication
Of the following, which one is the end result of a phase that can help in the WBS creation? A. Milestones B. Project management life cycle C. Deliverables D. Project funding
A. Milestones
How often should a project manager meet with the entire project team? A. On a regular basis, as warranted by the size and duration of the project B. As directed by management C. At least weekly D. At least monthly
A. On a regular basis, as warranted by the size and duration of the project
What is the difference between a three-point estimate and a PERT estimate? A. PERT uses a weighted average of the most likely, whereas the three-point estimate is really just an average of all three estimates B. PERT uses an average model to predict the most likely duration for time or costs, whereas a three-point estimate uses a straight average for the duration or costs C. PERT and three-point estimates are actually the same model D. PERT is used for time and cost estimates, whereas three-point estimates are used only for time
A. PERT uses a weighted average of the most likely, whereas the three-point estimate is really just an average of all three estimates
What is the primary difference between a project and operations? A. Project are temporary and operations are ongoing B. Projects are unique, while operations are administrative. C. Projects are constrained by time and costs, while operations have budgets. D. Projects are paid for by customers, while operations are paid for by management.
A. Project are temporary and operations are ongoing
All of the following components are part of the scope baseline except for which one? A. Project charter B. Project scope statement C. Project WBS D. WBS dictionary
A. Project charter
When requesting an internal resume to recruit team members, why must the project manager use extreme caution? A. Resumes have the connotation of getting, or keeping, a job B. Resumes have the connotation of pay raises C. Resumes have the connotation of relocating users D. It is illegal, within the U.S., to ask for a resume once the individual has been hired
A. Resumes have the connotation of getting, or keeping, a job
What does SMART mean? A. Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound B. Specific metrics, action, relevant, time-bound C. Schedule, monitoring, action, risk, time-bound D. Scope, metrics, action, risk, time-bound
A. Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound
Why should a project manager conduct interviews for prospective team members? A. To determine if a person should be on the team or not B. To learn what skills each team members has C. To determine if the project should be initiated D. To determine the skills required to complete the project
A. To determine if a person should be on the team or not
Using PERT, what time would you record for an activity that has an optimistic time of 25 hours, a most likely time of 44 hours, and a pessimistic time of 76 hours? A. 44 hours B. 46 hours C. 48 hours D. 76 hours
B. 46 hours
What is a WBS? A. A breakdown of the project work activities B. A decomposition of the project scope C. Weekly deadlines for the project D. A topology of the project team's responsibilities
B. A decomposition of the project scope
Gary is the business analyst for his organization, and he's created a proposed solution for the company to implement. Management has asked you to create a feasibility study based on Gary's findings. What is a feasibility study? A. A plan for researching the project B. A plan based on the project research C. A plan that recommends the proposed technology D. A plan that does not recommend the proposed technology
B. A plan based on the project research
Which one of the following is not needed when creating a WBS? A. Project team members B. A preferred sequence of project activities C. A project scopes D. Identified project deliverables
B. A preferred sequence of project activities
Of the following, which decision-making process is reflective of the consultative decision? A. A project manager who makes the decision with no team input B. A project manager who makes a decision based on team member's counsel and advice C. A project manager who allows the team members to arrive at their own decision D. A project manager who allows the team members to arrive at their own decision with his approval
B. A project manager who makes a decision based on team member's counsel and advice
You are helping to create the project charter. One of the elements you need to include is the high-level risks in your project. Which one of the following is the best definition of a risk? A. A potential event that can cause the project to lose time and monies B. An uncertain event or condition that can have a negative or positive effect on the project C. An uncertain event or condition that will cause the project to lose time and/or monies should it come into fruition D. A potential event or condition that may affect the project's ability to meet the project quality expectations
B. An uncertain event of condition that can have a negative or positive effect on the project
What research technique breaks down large problems into smaller manageable components? A. Root cause analysis B. Functional decomposition C. Focus groups D. Brainstorming
B. Functional decomposition
Why should a project manager demonstrate return on investment(ROI) in the financial obligation portion of a feasibility? A. He should not; it will be determined by the project sponsor B. He should include ROI to demonstrate the validity of the project C. He should include ROI to demonstrate the initial cash outlay for the technology D. He should include ROI to make certain his project is approved
B. He should include ROI to demonstrate the validity of the project
Of the following, which one is not an example of team development? A. Training for the project work B. Industry certifications C. Team events such as rafting D. Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning
B. Industry certifications
What is the budget at completion(BAC)? A. It is the total amount of the budget for each phase of the project B. It is the amount of the total project before the project is done C. It is the amount of each phase as the phase is completed D. It is the grand total of the project once the project has been completed
B. It is the amount of the total project before the project is done
Which of the following is the correct definition of the project scope baseline? A. It is all the work, and only the required work, to meet the project objectives B. It is the combination of the project scope statement, the WBS, and the WBS dictionary. C. It is the combination of the project requirements, the project scope, and the WBS D. It is the consideration of the project requirements, assumptions, and constraints that affect the project planning
B. It is the combination of the project scope statement, the WBS, and the WBS dictionary
Of the following, which topic is not usually included in a feasibility study? A. Executive summary B. Market research C. Defined business problems D. Assumptions used in the study
B. Market research
Of the following, which are two skills that a project manager must have to be successful? A. Public speaking abilities B. Organizational skills C. Ambition for a successful career D. Passion for the project
B. Organizational skills D. Passion for the project
You are the project manager for your organization, and management has presented a new project to you. This project requires that you adhere to several government regulations for the project deliverable. In this instance, what are the government regulations considered? A. Scope B. Requirement C. Assumptions D. Standards
B. Requirement
Mark and Janice can begin work on their assigned tasks at the same time. What type of relationship do these tasks have? A. FS B. SS C. FF D. SF
B. SS
What project management plan defines integrated change control? A. Quality management plan B. Scope management plan C. Change control plan D. Risk management plan
B. Scope management plan
What is the best way to create reliable, hard-working teams? A. Fire the team members who do not perform B. Set an example by being reliable and hard working C. Promise raises to the hardest-working team members D. Promise vacation days for all that are hard working
B. Set an example by being reliable and hard working
A project manager would like to use an anonymous tool to gain a consensus on the needs of the project. Which tool is the project manager likely to use? A. A survey on the intranet site B. The Delphi Technique C. An e-mail message to all users within the organization D. A monte Carlo simulation
B. The Delphi Technique
You are just starting to work on the intent of the project, the high-level goals, and the opportunity for the organization to formulate a document that links the project objectives to the business needs. What type of document are you creating? A. The project scope statement B. The concept definition statement C. The key performance indicators D. The project charters
B. The concept definition statement
Why must you interview the project decision makers before starting the project? A. To detail the budget of the project B. To determine the project results C. To gain their support and trust D. To determine the project completion date
B. To determine the project results
Why must the project manager have authority over a project? A. To ensure the team will complete the work as dictated B. To ensure the actions required to complete the project will be enforced C. To ensure the budget required to complete the project is available D. To ensure the organization realizes your potential as an effective manager
B. To ensure the actions required to complete the project will be enforced
Why should you create a WBS for every project? A. To ensure maximum billable hours B. To ensure the project is complete and whole at finish C. To ensure Todd performs all of his responsibilities D. To work toward a definite deliverable
B. To ensure the project is complete and whole at finish
You have estimated that the optimistic cost of the labor for each workstation will be $99, the most likely cost will be $149, and the worst-case cost for each workstation will be $225. What cost will you record for your cost estimate per workstation? A. $149 B. $225 C. $158 D. It depends on the person doing the installation
C. $158
When a project manager sends a vendor an RFP, what is he asking for? A. A request for proposal so that a decision can be made based on price B. A request for proposal so that a decision can be made based on the proposed solution to the WBS C. A request for Proposal so that a decision can be made based on the proposed solution for the SOW D. A request for proposal so that a decision can be made on the proposed schedule
C. A request for Proposal so that a decision can be made based on the proposed solution for the SOW
Management has asked that you hire a moderator for a new focus group. What is a focus group? A. An interview process for elective team members B. An interview process by the team members to determine the success of a project manager C. A sampling of users affected by the proposed technology D. A sampling of management affected by the proposed technology
C. A sampling of users affected by the proposed technology
what is a project network diagram? A. An expansion of the WBS B. An expansion of the Gantt chart C. A sequential mapping of the project work D. A topology of a project phase
C. A sequential mapping of the project work
Of the following, which is a good team-building exercise? A. Introductions at the kickoff meeting B. A weekly lunch meeting C. A team event outside of the office D. Team implementation of a new technology over a weekend
C. A team event outside of the office
Why should the project scope be guarded against even simple additions? A. It adds additional team members to the project B. It distracts the team members from the project C. Additions, even simple ones, can greatly impact the success of a project D. Additions, even simple ones, must be approved through the project sponsor
C. Additions, even simple ones, can greatly impact the success of a project
What is the best path to make others develop a passion for the project? A. Offer bonuses if the project is completed on time B. Remind the team members the project is essential to their careers C. Become passionate about the project yourself D. Remind the team members that mistakes they make on the project will be documented
C. Become passionate about the project yourself
You've determined that your project team could build the solution for $23,500 and the monthly maintenance on the solution will be $1,200. A vendor reports that they can build the solution for $17,000 but the monthly maintenance fee with the vendor will be $1,800. Should you buy or build the solution. A. Build the solution if you'll keep it less than 11 months. B. Buy the solution if you'll keep it more than 11 months. C. Buy the solution if you'll keep it less than 11 months. D. Build the solution if you'll replace it in less than 11 months.
C. Buy the solution if you'll keep it less than 11 months
How is camaraderie created on a team? A. By years of working together B. By creating an us-against them mentality C. By the experiences of the team as a whole D. By creating friendships on the team
C. By the experiences of the team as a whole
What should a project manager do to an IT implementation to accurately predict the total cost of the project? A. List all of the expenses and add them up using best- and worst-case scenarios for each expense B. List all of the expenses, including labor, and add them up using an average-case scenario for each expense C. Divide the project into phases and assign a dollar amount to each phase D. Divide the project into phases and estimate a dollar amount for each milestone within a phase
C. Divide the project into phases and assign a dollar amount to each phase
Of the following, which is not a method you should employ when working with "evaders" during a team discussions? A. Have each team member offer her opinion on the topic, and then write the suggestion on the whiteboard B. If possible, allow team members to think about the problem and then e-mail their proposed solution to you C. Have the evader listen to all of the comments and then make his decision D. Call directly on the evader team member first when asking for suggestions
C. Have the evader listen to all of the comments and then make his decision
You have decided that you want the vendor to provide a fixed price for the materials your project will need. You create the SOW for the work. What other document should you send to the vendors? A. RFP B. RFI C. IFB D. PO
C. IFB
All of the following are project management process groups except for which one? A. Initiating B. Planning C. Implementing D. Monitoring and controlling
C. Implementing
Which one of the following is an example of a project assumption? A. A predefined schedule B. A predefined budget C. Interoperability of the software and existing hardware D. A requirement to include scalability in the hardware you add to operations
C. Interoperability of the software and existing hardware
Why should project team meetings have meetings recorded? A. It allows management to have a record of each meeting B. It allows the project sponsor to have a record of the meeting without having to attend C. It allows the project manager to maintain a record of what was discussed D. It allows subteams to have details on what is happening in the other subteams' meetings
C. It allows the project manager to maintain a record of what was discussed
What is a project portfolio management? A. It is the risk the project manager is taking when implementing a project B. It is the pool of available project managers C. It is the management and selection of which projects will be engaged allowed to continue, or stopped based on conditions within the organization or project D. It is the relationship between the project manager and a third party that will implement the proposed technology
C. It is the management and selection of which projects will be engaged allowed to continue, or stopped based on conditions within the organization or project
What is a fully burdened workload? A. It is when an employee has reached his maximum number of hours allotted for any given project B. It is when a consultant has reaches hoer maximum number of hours allotted for billable time for a project or task within the project C. It is the prediction of the number of hours required by staff to complete each phase of the project D. It is the record of the number of hours required by staff to complete each phase of the project
C. It is the prediction of the number of hours required by staff to complete each phase of the project
Why is disagreeing considered to be an effective part of team discussions? A. It keeps the team competitive among itself B. It allows the project manager to "pit" team members against each other to keep the project moving C. It shows that the project team is thinking and considering alternate solution D. It allows team members to become passionate about their decisions
C. It shows that the project team is thinking and considering alternate solution
You are working with your project team and management to determine how long the project will take. One of your team members suggest padding all the activities by 10-20 hours to ensure there's enough time in case there are problems with the work. You disagree with this idea why? A. Law of Diminishing Returns B. Moore's Law C. Parkinson's Law D. Pareto's Law
C. Parkinson's Law
You would like to create a table that maps each requirement, its characteristics, when the requirements will be created, and other information. What type of a table would you create? A. RACI chart B. Roles and responsibility chart C. Requirements traceability matrix D. WBS dictionary
C. Requirements traceability matrix
McClelland's Theory of Needs suggest that people are driven by one of three needs. Which one of the following is not one of the three needs in McClelland's theory? A. Power B. Affiliation C. Reward D. Achievement
C. Reward
What is project management? A. The ability to complete a task within a given amount of time B. The ability to complete a task within a given budget C. The ability to manage a temporary endeavor to create a unique product or service, on time and within budget D. The ability to administer a series of chronological tasks within a given amount of time and under budget
C. The ability to manage a temporary endeavor to create a unique product or service, on time and within budget
Why must Gary and the project team create a WBS? A. The WBS allows the project manager to work backward from the targeted date to assign tasks. B. The WBS allows the project manager to assign resources to tasks. C. The creation of the WBS ensures that all of the project deliverable are fully identified and decomposed so that the necessary resources may be obtained and assigned to the work. D. The WBS allows the project manager to assign multiple team members to multiple tasks to speed up the implementation.
C. The creation of the WBS ensures that all the project deliverable are fully identified and decomposed so that the necessary resources may be obtained and assigned to the work.
Why should an IT project manager use most likely, optimistic, and pessimistic scenarios when calculating the time required for a task? A. Some staff members will take longer than other staff members to do the same type of work B. Each staff member will have a dollar amount assigned to the work hour. The optimistic and pessimistic scenarios can predict which staff member is the most valuable C. The most likely, optimistic, and pessimistic scenarios allow an IT project manager to predict the average time expense required to complete a task D. The most likely, optimistic, and pessimistic scenarios allow an IT project manager to predict the average amount of labor required to complete a task
C. The most likely, optimistic, and pessimistic scenarios allow an IT project manager to predict the average time expense required to complete a task
Why can a focus group be counterproductive? A. The participants may not understand the technology B. The management involved may not like the technology being implemented C. The participants may focus on the problems of the old technology rather that the goals of the project D. Team members may have political agendas against the project manager
C. The participants may focus on the problems of the old technology rather that the goals of the project
Of the following, which is the best solution two project managers can take to resolve conflicting projects? A. Ask the project sponsors from both projects to take the project to upper management B. Ask the project sponsor from both projects to meet and determine how, and if, the projects can work together. C. The project managers from both projects should meet and determine if a solution can be reached between them. D. The project managers from both projects should meet. The project manager with the most seniority will determine how the projects may continue.
C. The project managers from both projects should meet and determine if a solution can be reached between them
What is a work package? A. A unit of work that must be completed before the next unit can begin B. The smallest unit of work that can be performed by the team as a whole C. The smallest decomposed object in the WBS D. One of the three parts of any project: the introduction, the implementation, and the project wrap-up
C. The smallest decomposed object in the WBS
Which one of the following is an example of an estimate using a parametric model? A. The current project is similar to the past project, so the project manager will base the current estimate on the previous project B. Each item in the WBS must be cost-estimated to create the project cost estimate C. There are 7,100 network drops, and each drop will cost $175 D. The organization is charged a set fee for all the connections to a server
C. There are 7,100 network drops, and each drop will cost $175
Why must a project manager address the users impacted by the technology in a feasibility study? A. To determine their willingness to use the product B. To determine how many users will use the product C. To determine the downtime caused by the product D. To determine the validity of changing or adding technology
C. To determine the downtime caused by the product
When is training considered an expense? A. When the cost of training is beyond the budget of an organization B. When the time is taken to complete the training increases the length of the project beyond a reasonable deadline C. When the training experience does not increase the ability of the team to implement the technology D. When the training experience does not increase the individual's salary
C. When the training experience does not increase the ability of the team to implement the technology
Which of the following best describes the best approach to creating the WBS? A. Create a sample WBS and give it the project team to complete B. Work with the project team to create a sample WBS and give it to management C. Work with the project team and the key stakeholders to create the WBS D. A project of this size does not need a WBS
C. Work with the project team and the key stakeholders to create the WBS
What should signify the end of each phase? A. A milestone that has been reached B. A party for the project team C. A date that has been established within the WBS D. A definite deliverable result
D. A definite deliverable result
Marci is a project manager in her organization and she is collecting requirements for a new project. She is working with Frances, an end user, to see how Frances is using the current software that Marci's project deliverable will replace. Marci asks Frances questions as she works, stops Frances to explore the purpose behind the software activities, and quizzes Frances on each step of the software activity. What is Marci doing in this instance? A. Gathering project requirements B. Exploring the learning curve C. Cross training D. Active observation
D. Active observation
which solution would allow project managers to disseminate information among projects quickly and easily? A. Monthly meetings should be conducted among all project managers. B. Weekly meetings should be conducted among all project managers C. A newsletter should be created on proposed projects and dispersed to all project managers. D. An intranet project page should be created for all project managers.
D. An intranet project page should be created for all project managers.
You are working with Sarah on developing a project charter for a new project. All the following elements should be included in the project charter except for which one? A. Key project deliverables B. High=level milestones C. Stakeholders D. Company mission statement
D. Company mission statement
All of the following statements about float are incorrect except for which one? A. Every project will have float B. Only complex projects will have float C. Float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without increasing the project costs D. Float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without causing the project to be late
D. Float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without causing the project to be late
Ronald decides to add some features to the software that would make the software better and to consume the remaining budget. This scenario is an example of which term? A. Scope creep B. Value-added change control C. Configuration management D. Gold plating
D. Gold plating
What is the primary benefit of including the stakeholders in the WBS creation process? A. Including stakeholders ensures that all of the requirements are identified and captured B. Including stakeholders ensures that the stakeholder know who the project manager is and who the project team members are C. Including stakeholders ensures that the stakeholders see that all of the requirements have been identified and are accounted for in the project D. Including stakeholders helps to promote share ownership of the project
D. Including stakeholders helps to promote share ownership of the project
What is a primary advantage of an IT project manager requiring a vendor to deliver a fixed quote? A. It locks the vendor into the project B. It prevents the vendor from adding any additional features to the implementation C. It allows the project manager to use the quote for up to one year. D. It allows the project manager to incorporate the quote into a proposed budget
D. It allows the project manager to incorporate the quote into a proposed budget
When creating a project team, why must the project manager know the skills of each of the prospective team members? A. It helps the project manager determine the budget of the project B. It helps the project manager determine how long the project will take C. It helps the project manager determine if he wants to lead the project D. It helps the project manager assign tasks
D. It helps the project manager assign tasks
Why is the WIIFM principle a good theory to implement with project management? A. It shows the team how the success of the project is good for the whole company B. It shows the team who the success of the project is good for managements C. It shows the team how the success of the project will make the company more profitable D. It shows the team how the success of the project will impact each team member personally
D. It shows the team how the success of the project will impact each team member personally
Why must lag time be scheduled between tasks in a project network diagram? A. Lag times allow the team to take a break B. Lag times reflect instances when task overruns are anticipated C. Lag times reflect weekends and holidays D. Lag times allow other events to be completed before successor tasks can begin
D. Lag times allow other events to be completed before successor tasks can begin
You are the project manager of the JHN Project. You have estimated the project will cost $129 for each unit installed. These are 1,200 units on this project. What type of estimate is this? A. Bottom-up estimate B. Top-down estimate C. Analogous estimating D. Parametric estimating
D. Parametric estimating
You are a project manager in your organization and would like to present a project to management. What organizational component is most likely to review your project to determine if it is worthy of investment? A. Project sponsor B. Functional management C. Program managers D. Portfolio review board
D. Portfolio review board
Many of the project team members haven't worked with each other before, so you elect to do some team building exercises to help the team learn and trust one another. What project management plan defines this process of team development? A. Project management plan B. Quality management plan C. Team leadership plan D. Project human resource plan
D. Project human resource plan
Why should a project manager avoid assigning specific dates to tasks when at all possible during the creation of the network diagram? A. Dates cannot change; tasks can B. Dates require the activity to happen at a specific time C. Tasks assigned to dates do not consider successor tasks D. Tasks assigned to dates do not consider both successor and predecessor tasks
D. Tasks assigned to dates do not consider both successor and predecessor tasks
Harry is the project manager for his organization. Elizabeth, his manager, has asked that Harry create a bottom-up cost estimate for a new project. What is a bottom-up cast estimate? A. Last year's budget plus 20 percent to equal the current year's budget B. This year's budget with a 2- percent plus or minus shirt in the bottom line C. The process of working toward a zero balance as the bottom line in a budget D. The process of creating a detailed estimate for each work package is a WBS
D. The process of creating a detailed estimate for each work package is a WBS
What is the purpose of the project charter? A. To launch the project team B. To identify the project manager C. To assign a budget to the project D. To authorize a project
D. To authorize a project
One risk, managing an electrical component in your project work, is deemed too dangerous to handle internally, so you and the project team elect to hire a vendor to manage this portion of our project. What type of risk response is this? A. Sharing B. Mitigation C. Avoidance D. Transference
D. Transference
Of the following, which if the best choice for conducting meetings when the project team is dispersed geographically? A. Travel to a central location to discuss the project B. Have team leaders travel to a central location to discuss the project and report back to their teams C. Have project manager travel to each location and meet with the project team there D. Video conference software to link to all of the different teams to discuss the project
D. use video conference software to link to all of the different teams to discuss the project