Project Management Exam One (Chapter 3)
Agile methods are used when deliverables have a low degree of change.
False
Decisions and actions taken in one knowledge area at a certain time rarely affect other knowledge areas.
False
Key outcomes of the executing process group are formal acceptance of the work and creation of closing documents.
False
Project initiation involves taking the actions necessary to ensure that activities in the project plan are completed.
False
The burndown chart is a Scrum created artifact that provides a list of features prioritized by business value.
False
initiating and closing tasks are usually the longest and require the most amount of resources and time
False
initiating processes are not required to end a project.
False
Which of the following is true about the agile method?
It uses several iterations or deliveries of software instead of waiting until the end of the project to provide a product
The executing process group generally requires the most resources
True
The two main items for monitoring and controlling in the Scrum framework are the daily Scrum and the sprint retrospectives.
True
What important Scrum artifact is used to graphically display progress on each sprint during the monitoring and controlling process?
burndown chart
Administrative activities, 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, are often involved in _____ processes.
closing
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.
closing
It uses several iterations or deliveries of software instead of waiting until the end of the project to provide a product
initating
The project management plan is the output of which project planning process
integration management
A common _____ process is reporting performance, where project stakeholders can identify any necessary changes that may be required to keep the project on track.
monitoring and controlling
The project scope management knowledge area maps to the ___ process group through the activities of scope validation and scope control
monitoring and controlling
The project scope management knowledge area maps to which process group through the activities of scope validation and scope control?
monitoring and controlling
_____ includes measuring progress toward project objectives and taking corrective action to match progress with the plan.
monitoring and controlling
The project cost management knowledge area maps to which process group through the activities of estimating costs and budget determination
planning
What processes include devising and maintaining a workable scheme to ensure that the project addresses the organization's needs?
planning
Enterprise environmental factors are an output of the executing process of
project human resource management
organizational process assets update is the output of the closing process of
project integration management
Developing a _____ is a planning process that occurs in the Project Integration Management knowledge area.
project management plan
Which of the following project parameters would be compatible with the use of the agile approach?
projects that have more flexible scheduling
The improvement of the product and process in the Scrum method is discussed at the _____.
sprint reflection meeting
A ___ is usually not necessary to the scrum method
team contract
Identifying the project sponsor is a pre-initiation task
true
Identifying the project sponsor is a pre-initiation task.
true
identifying the project sponsor is a pre-initiation task
true
The kick-off meeting is always held before the business case and project charter are completed.
False
A sprint review is a meeting in which the team demonstrates to the product owner what it has completed during the sprint.
True
Which planning process is associated with project scope management?
Collecting requirments
Which activity is a part of the Scrum planning process?
Creating sprint backlog
Which are outputs of the executing process of project integration management
Deliverables
_____ is a planning process that is within the Project Scope Management knowledge area.
creating of a WBS
Which of the following activities is a part of the planning processes of the Scrum
creating sprint backlog
___ is a planning process that is within the project scope management knowledge area
creation of a WBS
What is one of the main outputs of the initiation process?
developing the project charter
Examples of _____ processes include acquiring and developing the project team, performing quality assurance, distributing information, managing stakeholder expectations, and conducting procurements.
executing
Which processes include acquiring and developing the project team, performing quality assurance, distributing information, managing stakeholder expectations, and conducting procurements?
executing
What is the main purpose of project plans
guide project execution
In the Scrum method, team members work as a self-directed group coached by the ScrumMaster.
True
Initiating processes take place during each phase of a project.
True
The organization recognizes that a new project exists and completes a project charter during which processes for a new project?
initating
The project integration management knowledge area maps to the _____ process group through the activities of developing project charters.
initating
The project stakeholder management knowledge area maps to the __ process group by identifying stakeholders
initiating
What tool provides a basis for creating the project schedule and performing earned value management for measuring and forecasting project performance?
work breakdown structure