Project Management - CIS1513C

____________ is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. A. Project management B. Program management C. Project portfolio management D. Requirements management

A. Project management

Project portfolio management addresses _______________ goals of an organization, while project management addresses _____________ goals. A. strategic, tactical B. tactical, strategic C. internal, external D. external, internal

A. strategic, tactical

Approximately what percentage of the world's gross product is spent on projects? A. 10 percent B. 25 percent C. 50 percent D. 75 percent

B. 25 percent.

Several application development projects done for the same functional group might best be managed as part of a _____________________ A. Portfolio B. Program C. Investment D. Collaborative

B. Program

What is the name of one of the popular certifications provided by the Project Management Institute? A. Certified Project Manager (CPM) B. Project Management Professional (PMP) C. Project Management Expert (PME) D. Project Management Mentor (PMM)

B. Project Management Professional (PMP)

Which of the following is NOT a potential advantage of using good project management? A. Shorter development times B. Higher worker morale C. Lower cost of capital D. Higher profit margins

C. Lower cost of Capital

Which of the following is NOT part of the triple constraint of project management? A. Meeting scope goals B. Meeting time goals C. Meeting communications goals D. Meeting cost goals

C. Meeting communications goals

A _________ is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. A. Program B. Process C. Project D. Portfolio

C. Project

Which of the following is NOT true? A. Most American companies have a project management office. B. You can earn an advanced degree in project management from hundreds of colleges and universities. C. Employers are looking for project management skills in new graduates. D. IT hiring managers reported that project management certification did NOT affect starting pay.

D. IT hiring managers reported that project management certification did NOT affect starting pay.

Which of the following is NOT an attribute of a project? A. Projects are unique. B. Projects are developed using progressive elaboration. C. Projects have a primary customer or sponsor. D. Projects involve little uncertainty.

D. Projects involve little uncertainty

End of Chapter one questions.

End of Chapter one questions.