SPM Chap 3

16.The project communications management knowledge area maps to the ____ process group through the activity of information distribution. a.initiating c.executing b.planning d.monitoring and controlling

C

19.____ is an iterative software development process that focuses on team productivity and delivers software best practices to all team members. a.RAP c.RUP b.RIP d.ROP

C

23.A ____ is an approach to help increase the support of stakeholders throughout the project. a.stakeholder management plan c.stakeholder management strategy b.stakeholder strategy d.stakeholder management list

C

24.A ____ is a meeting held at the beginning of a project so that stakeholders can meet each other, review the goals of the project, and discuss future plans. a.kick-off party c.kick-off meeting b.launch meeting d.project launch meeting

C

28.The ____ provides a basis for creating the project schedule and performing earned value management for measuring and forecasting project performance. a.WSB c.WBS b.project team analysis d.project tool

C

5.A common ____ is reporting performance, where project stakeholders can identify any necessary changes that may be required to keep the project on track. a.executing process c.monitoring and controlling process b.closing process d.planning process

C

13.____ is a planning process falling under the Project Scope Management knowledge area. a.Schedule development c.Create WBS b.Develop project management plan d.Quality planning

C

18.The project procurement management knowledge area maps to the ____ process group through the activities conducting procurements. a.initiating c.executing b.planning d.monitoring and controlling

C

2.____ include defining and authorizing a project or project phase. a.Initiating processes c.Executing processes b.Planning processes d.Monitoring and controlling processes

A

20.____ should serve as the foundation for deciding which projects to pursue. a.Strategic planning c.Successful past projects b.Project managers d.Employee abilities

A

22.A ____ is a document that includes details related to the identified project stakeholders. a.stakeholder register c.stakeholder directory b.stakeholder list d.stakeholder contact list

A

29.____ the project involves taking the actions necessary to ensure that activities in the project plan are completed. a.Executing c.Starting b.Initiating d.Coordinating

A

7.During ____ processes for a new project, the organization recognizes that a new project exists, and completes a project charter as part of this recognition. a.initiating c.opening b.planning d.controlling

A

9.The project integration management knowledge area maps to the ____ process group through the activities of developing project charters. a.initiating c.executing b.planning d.monitoring and controlling

A

1.Projects involve ____ project management process groups. a.three c.eight b.five d.ten

B

12.____ is a planning process falling under the Project Integration Management knowledge area. a.Schedule development c.Create WBS b.Develop project management plan d.Quality planning

B

15.The project cost management knowledge area maps to the ____ process group through the activities of estimating cases and budget determination. a.initiating c.executing b.planning d.monitoring and controlling

B

10.The project scope management knowledge area maps to the ____ process group through the activities of scope verification and scope control. a.initiating c.executing b.planning d.monitoring and controlling

D

11.The project time management knowledge area maps to the ____ process group through the activity of schedule control. a.initiating c.executing b.planning d.monitoring and controlling

D

14.____ is a monitoring and controlling process. a.Develop project team c.Risk response planning b.Request seller responses d.Integrated change control

D

17.The project procurement management knowledge area maps to the ____ process group through the activity of administering procurements. a.initiating c.executing b.planning d.monitoring and controlling

D

26.It is good practice to focus on the ____ of meetings. a.flow c.agenda b.planning d.results

D

27.Quality metrics are an output of project ____. a.cost management c.integration management b.scope management d.quality management

D

6.Administrative activities are often involved in ____, such as archiving project files, closing out contracts, documenting lessons learned, and receiving formal acceptance of the delivered work as part of the phase or project. a.monitoring and controlling processes c.initiating processes b.executing processes d.closing processes

D

3.____ include devising and maintaining a workable scheme to ensure that the project addresses the organization's needs. a.Initiating processes c.Executing processes b.Planning processes d.Monitoring and controlling processes

B

30.The ____ process involves gaining stakeholder and customer acceptance of the final products and services and bringing the project, or project phase, to an orderly end. a.ending c.developing b.closing d.completing

B

4.Examples of ____ include acquiring and developing the project team, performing quality assurance, distributing information, managing stakeholder expectations, and conducting procurements. a.monitoring and controlling processes c.planning processes b.executing processes d.initiating processes

B

8.____ is crucial in information technology projects because once a project team implements a new system, it takes a considerable amount of effort to change the system. a.Initiating c.Executing b.Planning d.Closing

B

21.An organization may initiate information technology projects for several reasons, but the most important reason is to support ____. a.financial security c.technological advances b.business objectives d.shareholders

B

25.The ____ is often held after the business case and project charter are completed, but it could be held sooner, as needed. a.kick-off project c.launch meeting b.kick-off meeting d.launch project

B