Chapter 1 Quiz

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

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

A

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

The _______ field includes the top skills employers look for in new college graduates. A. Communications B. Project management C. Financial management D. Customer service

B

What is the name of one the popular certifications provided by project management institute? A. Certified project manager (CPM) B. Project management professional (PMP) C. Project management expert (PME) D. Project management mentor (PMM)

B

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

C

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

C

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

C

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 and sponsor D.Project involve little uncertainty

D

Which of the following statements is false? 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. Project management certification does not affect pay

D