Project management exam 1 review
A disadvantage of using the functional form of project management structure is that projects generally take longer to complete. A) True B) False
A
Project scope describes what you expect to deliver to your customers when the project is complete. A) True B) False
A
Estimating the total cost of a project by multiplying each major function by a complexity factor is an example of the apportion method of estimating costs. A) True B) False
B
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of organizing projects within a matrix arrangement? A) Dysfunctional conflict between functional managers and project managers B) Expensive C) Infighting D) Stressful E) Longer project duration
B
Which of the following is NOT typical of a project manager? A) Managing a temporary activity B) Overseeing existing operations C) Managing a nonrepetitive activity D) Responsible for time, cost and performance trade-offs E) Work with a group of outsiders, including vendors and suppliers
B
Which of the following is a good example of a Process Breakdown Structure? A) New car prototype B) New software program C) New instruction manual D) New sports stadium E) New project management book
B
A project professional is viewing a document that delineates the specific deliverables and sub-deliverables required to complete the writing of a technical support manual. He is most likely viewing the A) responsibility matrix. B) organization breakdown structure. C) work breakdown structure. D) priority matrix. E) work package.
C
In reviewing the project plan, a project professional sees that the first prototype must be completed by October 12. This would be best classified as a A) project target. B) limit item. C) milestone. D) project objective. E) critical goal.
C
The salary of the project manager would be an example of what type of cost found in a project? A) Labor B) Direct C) Direct project overhead D) General and administrative overhead E) Salary
C
In which stage of the project life cycle is a major portion of the actual project work performed? A) Identifying B) Defining C) Planning D) Executing E) Closing
D
The approach to estimating project time and cost that begins with an overall estimate for the project and then refines estimates for various stages of the project as it is implemented is known as ____________. A) range estimating B) parametric procedure C) template method D) phase estimating method E) WBS method
D
When work packages are integrated with organizational units, a control point is created called a A) responsibility matrix. B) priority matrix. C) work package. D) cost account. E) project overlap.
D
Which of the choices listed below is NOT considered a project? A) Developing a new software program B) Designing a space station C) Preparing the site for the Olympic Games D) Production of automobile tires E) Developing a new advertising progra
D
Which of the choices listed below is NOT considered to be a characteristic of a project? A) An established objective B) A clear beginning and end C) Specific time, cost and performance requirements D) For internal use only E) Something never been done by a particular company before
D
Which of the following is NOT one of the driving forces behind the increasing demand for project management? A) Compression of the product life cycle B) Knowledge explosion C) Increasing need for concurrent multi-project management D) Declining need for product customization E) More sustainable business practices
D
Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that need to be considered to improve quality of estimates for project times and costs? A) planning horizon B) people C) padding estimates D) profit E) project structure
D
A project manager is considering how to structure a project team that will not directly disrupt ongoing operations. The project needs to be done quickly and a high level of motivation will be needed in order to do that. For this situation, the ______ organization would be the best choice. A) functional B) balanced matrix C) weak matrix D) strong matrix E) projectized
E
