MIS573 Exam 1
Which are outputs of the executing process of project integration management? Deliverables Issue logs Resource calendars Enterprise environmental factor updates
Deliverables
Decisions and actions taken in one knowledge area at a certain time rarely affect other knowledge areas. True False
False
Effective program managers recognize that managing a project is much more complex than managing a program.
False
Good project managers assume that their definition of success is the same as the sponsors.
False
Project procurement management primarily involves identifying stakeholder needs while managing their engagement throughout the life of the project.
False
The burndown chart is a Scrum created artifact that provides a list of features prioritized by business value. True False
False
The enterprise project management software, which aids project and portfolio management, is a low-end tool.
False
The kick-off meeting is always held before the business case and project charter are completed. True False
False
The project organizational structure is the most efficient choice for most IT projects.
False
Enterprise project management software is also known as a _____ tool of project management software.
High-End
Which of the following is true of a matrix organizational structure?
In a strong matrix organizational structure, the project manager controls the project budget and has moderate to high authority.
Which observation is true of the agile approach to software development?
In the agile method, requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration.
In organizational culture, what does people focus refer to?
The degree to which management's decisions take into account the effect of outcomes on employees within the organization
Which attribute best defines the role of leaders?
They inspire people to reach goals.
According to the symbolic frame, the most important aspect of any event in an organization is not what actually happened, but what it means.
True
Many project management activities occur as part of the planning process group. True False
True
Maturity models, statistical methods, and test plans are examples of tools used in quality management. True False
True
Most colleges and universities have very strong functional organizations.
True
Project managers and their teams must recognize 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.
True
The executing process group generally requires the most resources. True False
True
The same organization can have different subcultures.
True
Which process includes measuring progress toward project objectives and taking corrective action to match progress with the plan? Planning Monitoring and controlling Executing Initiating
Monitoring and controlling
Which organization provides certification as a Project Management Professional? PMS PMC PMI PMP
PMI
Martha works as a project manager at a bank. Due to certain changes in external factors, Martha needs to make a few alterations in the tactical goals of her project. In such a scenario, which of the following will best help Martha cope with the change?
Project environment knowledge
Which framework is an iterative software development process that focuses on team productivity and delivers software best practices to all team members? Agile Unified Process Dynamic Systems Development Method Rational Unified Process Six Sigma
Rational Unified Process
Galaxy, a construction company, buys a particular brand of tiles manufactured by Tiles and Floors, an eco-friendly tile manufacturing company. However, Tiles and Floors has declared bankruptcy and closed down. At present, Galaxy is facing a crisis because there are no other manufacturers in the market that supplies eco-friendly tiles. Which constraint is Galaxy currently facing?
Resources
Which systems development life cycle model assumes that requirements will remain stable after they are defined?
Waterfall life cycle
The organization recognizes that a new project exists and completes a project charter during which processes for a new project? initiating planning opening controlling
initiating
The project stakeholder management knowledge area maps to which process group by identifying stakeholders? initiating planning executing monitoring and controlling
initiating
Grey's Infotech sells customized hardware and software solutions for businesses. The salespeople for Grey's have a strict dress code when meeting clients. They are required to wear dark business suits, in order to convey the company's dedication to quality. The meaning conveyed to the clients' through the salespeople's clothing is part of the _____ frame of the organization.
symbolic
