CIS 4375 Chapter 3

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

A

Agile methods are used when deliverables have a low degree of change. a. True b. False

False

An organization's project management plan expresses the vision, mission, goals, objectives, and strategies of the organization. a. True b. False

False

Decisions and actions taken in one knowledge area at a certain time rarely affect other knowledge areas. a. True b. False

False

Initiating and closing tasks are usually the longest and require the most amount of resources and time. a. True b. False

False

Initiating processes are not required to end a project. a. True b. False

False

Key outcomes of the executing process group are formal acceptance of the work and creation of closing documents. a. True b. False

False

Project initiation involves taking the actions necessary to ensure that activities in the project plan are completed. a. True b. False

False

The Rational Unified Process (RUP) framework is incompatible with the PMBOK process. a. True b. False

False

The burndown chart is a Scrum created artifact that provides a list of features prioritized by business value. a. True b. False

False

The kick-off meeting is always held before the business case and project charter are completed. a. True b. False

False

The output of the stakeholder management strategy results is a project charter. a. True b. False

False

The pre-initiation phase of a project using the Scrum method does not involve project charters, stakeholder management strategy, and kick-off meetings. a. True b. False

False

Many project management activities occur as part of the planning process group. a. True b. False

True

Monitoring and controlling processes overlap all of the other project management process groups. a. True b. False

True

The DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) methodology of the Six Sigma projects, is used to improve an existing business process. a. True b. False

True

The WBS provides a basis for creating the project schedule and performing earned value management for measuring and forecasting project performance. a. True b. False

True

The executing process group generally requires the most resources. a. True b. False

True

The level of activity and length of each process group varies for every project. a. True b. False

True

The two main items for monitoring and controlling in the Scrum framework are the daily Scrum and the sprint retrospectives. a. True b. False

True

Reporting performance, where project stakeholders can identify any necessary changes that may be required to keep the project on track, is a common part of which process? a. executing b. closing c. monitoring and controlling d. planning

c

What important Scrum artifact is used to graphically display progress on each sprint during the monitoring and controlling process? a. WBS b. sprint backlog c. burndown chart d. product backlog

c

What is one of the main outputs of the initiation process? a. creating the work breakdown structure b. selecting the project manager c. developing the project charter d. identifying the project sponsor

c

What process provides enterprise environmental factors as an output? a. project integration management b. project quality management c. project human resource management d. project procurement management

c

What tool provides a basis for creating the project schedule and performing earned value management for measuring and forecasting project performance? a. scope statement b. cost management plan c. work breakdown structure d. project charter

c

Which framework is an iterative software development process that focuses on team productivity and delivers software best practices to all team members? a. Agile Unified Process b. Dynamic Systems Development Method Rational Unified Process d. Six Sigma

c

Which planning process is within the Project Scope Management knowledge area? a. Schedule development b. Developing a project management plan c. Creation of a WBS d. Quality planning

c

A milestone list is an output associated with the Project Scope Management knowledge area. a. True b. False

False

A sprint review is a meeting in which the team demonstrates to the product owner what it has completed during the sprint. a. True b. False

True

Identifying the project sponsor is a pre-initiation task. a. True b. False

True

In the Scrum method, team members work as a self-directed group coached by the ScrumMaster. a. True b. False

True

Initiating processes take place during each phase of a project. a. True b. False

True

Kick-off meeting agendas are usually recorded in a Word document. a. True b. False

True

An organizational process assets update is the output of which closing process? a. project integration management b. project quality management c. project procurement management d. project time management

c

A _____ is usually not necessary to the Scrum method, because Scrum implies that team members work as a self-directed group. a. team charter b. velocity estimate c. Gantt chart d. product backlog

a

An organizational process assets update is the output of which closing process? a. project integration management b. project quality management c. project procurement management d. project time management

a

In the Scrum method, during which meeting is the improvement of the product and process discussed? a. sprint retrospective b. sprint review c. kick-off d. daily Scrum

a

The organization recognizes that a new project exists and completes a project charter during which processes for a new project? a. initiating b. planning c. opening d. controlling

a

The project management plan is the output of which project planning process? a. integration management b. quality management c. scope management d. procurement management

a

The project stakeholder management knowledge area maps to which process group by identifying stakeholders? a. initiating b. planning c. executing d. monitoring and controlling

a

What process group does the project integration management knowledge area map to through the activities of developing project charters? a. initiating b. planning c. executing d. monitoring and controlling

a

Which are outputs of the executing process of project integration management? a. Deliverables b. Issue logs c. Resource calendars d. Enterprise environmental factor updates

a

Which planning process is associated with project scope management? a. Collecting requirements b. Performing qualitative risk analysis c. Planning schedule management d. Estimating costs

a

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

b

What is developed in the Project Integration Management knowledge area? a. schedule management plan b. project management plan c. WBS d. quality management

b

What is often the most difficult and unappreciated process in project management? a. initiating b. planning c. executing d. monitoring and controlling

b

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

b

Which is an example of a pre-initiation task? a. Drawing up a work breakdown structure b. Developing a business case for a project c. Drafting the project charter d. Identifying stakeholders

b

Which process includes measuring progress toward project objectives and taking corrective action to match progress with the plan? a. Planning b. Monitoring and controlling c. Executing d. Initiating

b

Which 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. executing b. closing c. planning d. monitoring

b

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

b

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 which processes? a. monitoring and controlling b. executing c. initiating d. closing

d

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

d

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

d

What is the main purpose of project plans? a. schedule management plans b. define project scope c. estimate activity resources d. guide project execution

d

Which project would be compatible with the use of the agile approach? a. Projects with inexperienced and dispersed teams b. Projects that have a fairly rigid completion date c. Projects with clear-up front requirements d. Projects that have more flexible scheduling

d