PM Chapters 1-5
Select the four purposes of the project charter: quickly screens out obviously poor projects Help the project and sponsor committ authorizes the project manager to proceed develops a common understanding between the sponsor and the project team describes skill sets needed for the project identifies resources need for the project
ABCD
The document that describes why the project is needed, and may include estimated costs and benefits, is called a: guiding principle business case program management plan SWOT analysis
B
In an adaptive or change - driven project life cycle: the product or deliverable is well understood. planning precedes all executing. early results lead into planning later work. the waterfall approach is commonly used.
C
Which of the following is a disadvantage associated with managing projects in a projectized organization Team members have difficulty focusing on project issues. Traditional department barriers are reduced. Team members assigned to a project are often underutilized. Response times and decision making are slow.
C
Which of the following statements regarding project life cycles is most accurate? All project life cycles are the same across every industry All research and development organizations rely upon a four-stage project life cycle that includes initiating, planning, executing and closing. Many different project life cycle models are used, for different types of projects. The project life cycle is the same regardless of the type of projects managed by an organization.
C
All of the following criteria serve as a valid basis for identifying potential projects in most organizations EXCEPT: environmental considerations social need technological advances internal politics
D
Once selected projects have been prioritized, it is time to assign resources to projects based on their order of priority. Resources could include all of the following EXCEPT: equipment money subject matter experts quality metrics
D
Within the project charter, which of the following does the scope overview accomplish? describes the work that must be performed to deliver a product, service or result. identifies the major schedule milestones for the project distinguishes between what the project will and will not do. describes at a high level what needs to be accomplished and how it will be done eliminates cost overruns identifies the major schedule milestones for the project
ACD
Which of the following statements accurately describes a project management plan? It may be a general, summary document or quite detailed a formal document that defines how the project will be terminated and closed a formal document that focuses on how the project's financial results will be tracked It is developed iteratively, starting at a high level and becoming progressively more detailed as information becomes available. a formal document that describes how the project will be initiated and planned It serves as an informal contract between the project team and the sponsor a formal document that describes how the project will be executed, monitored and controlled It may be composed of one or more subsidiary plans
ADGH
A point or matter in question or in dispute, not settled or over which there are opposing views or disagreements is called a(n) _____: constraint issue risk assumption
B
A project communications matrix includes all of the following information EXCEPT: When Why Who What
B
Achieving project success is determined by all of the following EXCEPT: completing the project on schedule and on budget involving only important key stakeholders providing outputs that please the project's customers creating deliverables that include all required features
B
All of the following may be negotiated between a client company and a contractor EXCEPT: quality standards selection criteria for scoring models personnel assignments the amount of money to be paid
B
Based on the information provided in Figure 2-1, which criterion is most important to the leadership team? market potential strategic fit probability of success risk
B
Based on the information provided in Figure 2-1, which project has the highest probability of success? Project A Project B Project C Project D
B
Consider the information provided in Figure 2-1. Based on the results in the project selection and prioritization matrix, which project would you select if you were limited to selecting only one project? Project A Project B Project C Project D
B
In the PMBOK, the five logical groupings of the project management inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs are called the: life cycle stages project management process groups project management knowledge areas phases and gates
B
Many writers have stated that effective objectives should be: unachievable - to inspire maximum performance measurable - to track progress resource based - to focus on the inputs broad - to cover many dimensions of the business
B
Once projects are completed, they will typically yield all of the following results EXCEPT: a unique product, service or result make or buy decisions stakeholders whose interests are affected by the outcome a primary deliverable along with supporting deliverables
B
Portfolios deal with all of an organization's projects, while programs deal with ongoing operations a specific group of related projects resource availability tradeoffs between schedule, scope and qualit
B
Project charters typically include all of the following elements EXCEPT: project constraints detailed resource requirements project assumptions positive and negative risks
B
The addition of acceptance criteria factors to the milestones in a project charter helps the team understand who will judge the quality of the deliverable associated with each milestone, and _____: the risk associated with each milestone the criteria or standards they will use. that stakeholder's role on the team the penalties for not achieving the desired quality.
B
The milestone schedule in the project charter_______________ . is a summary-level schedule that identifies significant points or events in the project. is a summary-level schedule that shows how major project tasks are sequenced. is a schedule that provides detailed data for when each project activity should begin is a detailed schedule that shows the planned duration for every activity in the project. c. is a summary-level schedule that identifies significant points or events in the project.
B
The project life cycle where the majority of the project work is conducted in iterations (sometimes called sprints) is called DMAIC model Agile project life cycle R & D project life cycle Construction project life cycle
B
There are several tasks that a project customer (or sponsor acting in that capacity) can do to enhance the probability of success. Which of the following are generally performed independent of the project contractor who will perform the work? develop clear requirements prioritize project write and sign the project charter conduct kick-off meeting
B
Which of the following charter elements defines the project purpose and justifies the necessity of the project? acceptance criteria business case scope control plan scope overview
B
Which of the following examples is NOT a typical or appropriate situation to employ project management?" developing a new medical device for use by clinics processing deposits and withdrawals in a bank installing a new accounting application on to a server Improving a soldering process in an assembly line
B
Which of the following executive roles is responsible for overall priority setting, project selection and prioritization, general guidance and encouragement Chief Projects Officer Steering Team Sponsor Project Management Office
B
A principal idea in agile is that relationships with stakeholders need to be based on collaboration, communications and ____. confidentiality power trust urgency
C
A project communications management plan generally includes all of the following information EXCEPT: communication methods communication timing communication cost communication purpose
C
A project sponsor is wise not to sign a project charter authorizing work until the project manager and team show that they have ____ learned to work together well. prepared a comprehensive schedule and budget. reviewed lessons learned from previous projects in order to avoid similar mistakes. gathered requirements from key stakeholders.
C
All of the following are advantages associated with managing projects in a projectized organization EXCEPT Response times and decision making are swift. One boss - the project manager New assignment is guaranteed after the project ends Departmental barriers are reduced.
C
Communications to stakeholders are necessary for which of the following reasons? to provide input to team performance reviews to keep them at arms length so progress can continue to help them take ownership of the project and make timely decisions to shift the burden of risk from the project team to the stakeholders
C
During project execution, the project sponsor's responsibilities include all of these EXCEPT: ensure communications nurture key stakeholders charter the project ensure quality
C
The project charter grants the project team the right to: develop the project mission statement begin project execution create a detailed project plan write a detailed business case
C
Typically, the senior customer representative is responsible for which of the following project roles? develops the project schedule and budget determines how the project work will be accomplished ensures the needs of the customer's organization are identified and prioritized helps the project manager with running meetings and providing status reports
C
Which of the following actions will likely cause a project to fail? dedicating valuable team member time to identify risk events spending project funding to procure needed tools and spare parts unclear or conflicting stakeholder expectations conducting a project audit to evaluate performance
C
Which of the following activities can be used to build relationships within the core project team? emphasize individual learning opportunities establish independent agendas regularly celebrate small successes use conflict resolution techniques
C
Which of the following is NOT a typical source selection criterion that an organization would use to evaluate potential contractors? technical approach life cycle cost personalities references
C
Which of the following are ways to prioritized project stakeholders? intelligence fame power tenure Interest personality urgency impact
CEGH
A project manager in agile projects who serves and leads in a collaborative, facilitation manner is called a: program manager functional manager sponsor scrum master
D
All of the following factors should be assessed to determine an organization's ability to perform projects EXCEPT: Does the organization have free and open communication, creativity, and empowered decision making? Does the organization have a clearly defined project management process? Does the organization monitor and understand it's external environment? Do teams and individuals follow instructions well?
D
All of the following represent appropriate sources to identify new potential projects EXCEPT: industry and trade journals the operations staff within the organization existing and potential customers lessons learned from previous projects
D
Based on the information provided in Figure 2-1, which project is least attractive based on the strategic fit? Project A Project B Project C Project D
D
During iteration planning in an agile project, agreement is reached regarding: detailed stakeholder requirements. the length of the next sprint. positive and negative risks. the definition of done.
D
From an agile project management perspective, which of these constraints are considered to be fixed? Customer satisfaction Quality and value Scope and time Resources and schedule
D
In agile projects, the individual who leads in a collaborative manner by guiding teams and removing obstacles to their progress is called the________ . project manager facilitator sponsor scrum master
D
On agile projects t he final item to be recorded on the meeting minutes is an evaluation of both good and poor points from the meeting. This evaluation is called the ____: stakeholder analysis lessons learned plus-delta process retrospective
D
The sponsor, project manager and team can establish powerful relationships with key stakeholders. This starts with an understanding of what motivates each stakeholder, which can be summarized by the old saying ______: the early bird catches the worm. what gets planned gets done. you get what you pay for. what's in it for me?
D
Which of the following is an advantage associated with managing projects in a functional organization? Rapid communication between the various functions working on the project. Each unit contains a variety of specialists suited to solving complex problems. Combines task focus with technical capability. Unity of command - one clear supervisor for each worker
D
Which of the following organizational structures is designed to achieve a balance of task focus and technical capability siloed organization projectized organization functional organization matrix organization
D
Which of the following roles is typically associated with the project manager? the person with management authority over a unit within a functional organization the person responsible for project methods, standards and training the person responsible for providing the financial resources and support for the project and is accountable for enabling success. the person assigned by the performing organization to lead the team that is responsible for achieving the project objectives
D
Which of the following statements concerning strategic analysis is true? Strategic analysis focuses exclusively upon external analysis Internal analysis focuses on the threats and opportunities facing the organizatio External analysis focuses on the strengths and weaknesses of the organization. External analysis focuses on the threats and opportunities facing the organization.
D
Which section of the project charter publicly acknowledges the commitment of the sponsor, managers and team members to the project? contract section decisions and finding business case Signatures and commitment
D
Project planning teams use project life cycle models because various types of projects have differing demands. Which of the following sequences of stages is most appropriate for a life cycle model for research and development (R & D) projects? Your order: 1. idea generation 2. idea screening 3. concept development 4. validation 5. transition
IICVT
Project planning teams use project life cycle models because various types of projects have differing demands. Which of the following sequences of stages is most appropriate for a life cycle model for construction projects? Your order: 1. pre-planning 2. design 3. procurement 4. construction 5. start up
PDPCS
The Chief Projects Officer (CPO) is responsible for the individuals working on a project in all of the following ways EXCEPT: that they follow the detailed project plan that the CPO has created that they capture lessons learned from completed projects. that they use templates and standards when appropriate. that they receive the training they need
A
The process of "systematically gathering and analyzing quantitative and qualitative information to determine whose interests should be taken into account throughout the project" is called: stakeholder analysis communications management i.d. stakeholders develop project management plan
A
The project charter should help the project team and the project sponsor to develop a common understanding of what the project is all about. All of the following items are elements of that common understanding EXCEPT understanding the detailed project schedule understanding project success measures understanding how the project aligns with the goals of the organization understanding what is included and excluded
A
Typically, a steering team or leadership team is responsible for all of the following project related roles EXCEPT: providing rigid policies, procedures, standards and guidelines aligning projects with the organization's strategic plans ensuring accurate progress is reported and adjustments made selecting, prioritizing and resourcing projects
A
When trying to understand a corporate culture, it is helpful to understand the types of power that are used. In "power cultures__________________ supervisors exert a great deal of economic and political power. collaboration is believed to be satisfying and stimulating. deference is paid to knowledge rather than authority. workers closely follow their appointed roles
A
Which of the following documents serves as an informal contract between the project team and the project sponsor? project charter project roadmap business case team members' employment contracts
A
Which of the ten knowledge areas defined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge includes the processes required to ensure that the project includes all the work required, and only the work required, to complete the project successfully? Project scope management Project quality management Project stakeholder management Project communications management
A
Arrange the activities in the strategic planning process in the correct sequence. 1. Strategic analysis 2. guiding principles 3. strategic objectives 4. low-down objectives
SGSL
