Ch. 7

37. The work component at the lowest level of the WBS for which cost and duration can be estimated and managed is called the ______: a. work element b. work package c. activity d. control account

B

25. On agile projects, the scope definition begins with : a. requirements b. work packages c. stories and personas d. large chunks of work, or features

D

9. If a problem occurs during project execution, the WBS is helpful in understanding exactly where and why the problem occurred. a. True b. False

A

41. A typical change request form will include which of the following content items? a. a description of the change along with the impact expected from the potential change b. a summary of previous changes to the project c. an issues log d. a change control process flow diagram

A

5. The project scope statement establishes the project boundaries by stating what features and work elements are included (in scope) and which are excluded (out of scope). a. True b. False

A

24. All of the following elements should be included in a project scope statement EXCEPT: a. project boundaries or exclusions b. names of the project team members c. constraints imposed on the project, and assumptions made during planning d. final and intermediate deliverables with acceptance criteria

B

27. Which of the following items best describes a project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)? a. an organizational chart depicting who will perform project work b. a schedule depicting when project work will be performed c. a tool that the team uses to progressively divide deliverables into smaller and smaller pieces d. a list of activities to complete the project work packages

C

33. Which of the following is NOT a format that is typically used to represent a Work Breakdown Structure? a. Hierarchical or "org chart" b. Indented outline c. Requirements Traceability Matrix d. Free format

C

38. Which of the following statements concerning work packages is NOT correct? a. Work packages are the basis for subsequent project planning activities. b. Work packages are the basis for subsequent project control activities. c. Work packages are activity elements with detailed descriptions of tasks and dependencies d. Work packages are the elements at the lowest level of the WBS.

C

16. While many projects may have a primary deliverable such as a house, almost all projects have additional deliverables such as documentation and customer support. a. True b. False

A

20. Failure to include project management in the WBS will increase the likelihood that the project will not be completed on time and within budget. a. True b. False

A

4. The priority of the product in agile is more significant than in traditional project management, as the outcome, or product, will drive the elaboration of the project. a. True b. False

A

28. The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a framework that will be used as a basis for further planning activities including all the following EXCEPT: a. developing the project schedule b. developing the project cost estimate c. identifying key stakeholders d. identifying project risks

C

21. Once the plan baseline has been approved and the project is underway, project teams deal with change by establishing and using a change control system to receive and review change proposals and accept or reject them after evaluating their impact on project scope, cost and schedule. a. True b. False

A

29. Work Breakdown Structures typically include one or more intermediate levels. Which of the following statements correctly describe the nature of these intermediate levels? a. They generally represent items that need to be created in order to produce the final deliverables. b. They generally represent the raw materials required to create the final deliverables. c. They generally represent the resource assignments to create the final deliverables. d. They generally represent the sequence and timing of work packages

A

3. The project scope is the work that must be performed to deliver a product, service or result with the required features and functions. a. True b. False

A

36. This technique is an iterative process that identifies and defines the work to be completely accomplished in the near term, and plans the future work at a higher level. a. Rolling wave planning. b. Decomposition. c. Traceability d. Agile

A

40. A _________ is a written request or formal proposal to propose changes to any project planning component such as a document, project deliverable, or baseline (scope, cost, and time). a. scope statement b. change request c. project charter d. request for proposal (RFP)

B

22. The project scope planning processes include all of the following EXCEPT: a. how the project scope will be defined b. how the requirements will be collected c. how the work breakdown structure will be created d. how the business case will be created

D

35. The overall project is considered to be the first level of the WBS. All of the following methods can be used to organize the second level of the WBS EXCEPT: a. Organized by project phase. b. Organized by design components / deliverables. c. Organized by work function./ subproject d. Organized by activities and tasks

D

19. It is important to assign a unique name and a unique number to every component in the project Work Breakdown Structure. a. True b. False

A

30. Work Breakdown Structures can be displayed in a variety of formats including which of the following? a. a sequential process diagram b. an inverted pyramid c. an indented outline format d. fishbone or cause and effect diagram

C

1. Plan scope management is the process of creating a project scope statement. a. True b. False

B

10. A Work Breakdown Structure must be decomposed at least four levels in order to be effective. a. True b. False

B

11. Since work packages provide the basis for future project planning activities, they should be as detailed as possible. a. True b. False

B

13. A WBS dictionary is a document that defines each of the terms used in the project scope statement. a. True b. False

B

15. A "top-down" approach to creating a WBS is typically used when a project is unique and different from previous projects. a. True b. False

B

17. Baselining is defined as a method of dividing the project scope into many parts that, when combined, would constitute the project deliverable. a. True b. False

B

18. Organizing the second level of the Work Breakdown Structure by major design components facilitates rolling wave planning. a. True b. False

B

2. The project scope refers to the features and functions of a project outcome such as a product, and, in some cases, service or result. a. True b. False

B

12. A WBS component is a work element that is part of the WBS at any level. a. True b. False

A

14. When a project team needs to construct a WBS, it needs to include in its planning team a subject matter expert (SME) who understands how each segment of the work will be accomplished. a. True b. False

A

7. The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is normally developed by listing deliverables - major deliverables first and then progressively smaller ones until the team feels that every deliverable has been identified. a. True b. False

A

8. By using a systematic process for creating a WBS, project team members can ensure that they include all deliverables that are required to be created. a. True b. False

A

23. Define Scope is the process of developing the: a. project scope management plan. b. detailed specifications of the project outcomes and products. c. project work breakdown structure. d. project scope network diagram.

B

26. It is helpful to list requirements and supporting information in a requirements traceability matrix. When requirements are complete, they should meet all of these criteria EXCEPT: a. Identified with the stakeholder(s) who needs it b. Assigned to a team member who will be the requirement owner c. Qualified by measurable conditions d. Prioritized according to value, cost, time, risk, or mandate so trade-off decisions can be made if needed

B

31. The method of dividing the project scope into many parts that, when combined, would constitute the project deliverable is called _____: a. rolling wave planning b. decomposition c. collect requirements d. requirements traceability

B

32. A _______ is the approved project plan mainly consisting of scope, schedule, and cost that is not normally altered unless a formal change control request is approved for modifying these plans. a. requirement. b. baseline. c. benchmark. d. component.

B

39. Which of the information below would NOT typically be included in the WBS dictionary for a specific work package? a. description of the work b. communication requirements c. activities d. expected duration

B

6. A deliverable is a condition or capability needed by a user to solve a problem or achieve an objective that satisfies a standard, a specification, or any other formally documented need. a. True b. False

B

34. All of the following statements correctly describe a contemporary approach to create the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for a project EXCEPT: a. Project teams may adopt a top-down approach to construct the WBS. b. Project teams may use a template or a WBS from a previous project as a starting point. c. Project teams may rely upon the project manager to create all levels of the WBS. d. Project teams may jump start the WBS construction with a brainstorming session.

C