MSIS 4033 ch 1 (quiz 1)

A _____ is an organizational group responsible for coordinating the project management function throughout an organization.

Project Management Office

When working on project, change is often inevitable

True

A difference between operations and projects is that operations end when their objectives have been reached, whereas projects do not.

False

A project manager's primary role is to provide the funding for a project.

False

Effective program managers recognize that managing a project is much more complex than managing a program.

False

If a project meets its goals for Scope, Schedule, Cost, and Quality it will be considered a success even if people aren't especially happy with the end result.

False

In order to be realistic, a project manager should always set discrete goals instead of a range of objectives.

False

Individual projects always address strategic goals whereas portfolio management addresses tactical goals.

False

Managing the triple constraint primarily involves making trade-offs between resources and quality.

False

Microsoft Kin, HP TouchPad, and Facebook Home could all be considered successful projects.

False

Questions about how a team will track schedule performance is related to a project's scope.

False

The number one skill for Project Managers to have is Technical Area Knowledge.

False

The primary role of project stakeholder management is to ensure that the project will satisfy the stated needs for which it was undertaken.

False

Walter White from Breaking Bad could be considered a good project manager.

False

Joe is a project manager in an IT company and has over the years, gained substantial knowledge in his area of work. However, while managing his team, he often loses his temper. In addition, he fails to be an active listener when his team members approach him with work related challenges. In which of the following areas does Joe need to develop his skills in?

Human relations skills

Which statement is true of project management?

It does not guarantee successes for all projects.

Which tool can best help in efficient communication management?

Kick-off meetings

Which of the following would not be considered a project?

Maintaining a company's private email server

What is a difference between low-end and midrange tools of the project management software?

Midrange tools are designed to handle larger projects than low-end tools.

Which organization provides certification as a Project Management Professional?

PMI

If you would describe yourself as a ___________ person, you might be a good project manager.

People

Google's company-wide focus on AI is an example of a...

Program

Boston's "Big Dig" is an example of a...

Project

What Certification is offered by the Project Management Institute that can be a major career advantage?

Project Management Professional

Which project management knowledge area primarily involves generating, collecting, disseminating, and storing project information?

Project communications management

Which project management knowledge area is an overarching function that affects and is affected by the different knowledge areas?

Project integration management

Which goal distinguishes project management and portfolio management?

Project management addresses specific, short-term goals whereas portfolio management focuses on long-term goals.

Which project management knowledge area ensures that the project will satisfy the stated or implied needs for which it was undertaken?

Project quality management

Which knowledge area involves defining and managing all the work required to complete the project successfully?

Project scope management

A project that was not considered good quality upon initial release, despite meeting some of its other constraint goals, was...

Samsung Galaxy Fold

Projects should always have a primary...

Sponsor

Traditionally, successful projects have...

Support from top individuals at their organization

Steve, an engineer in a construction company, is at present working on a home construction project. The home is being built for the Robinson family, the owners of the home. Steve is working with his project team and support staff to ensure the project is completed on time. In such a scenario, the project sponsor is _____.

The Robinson family

Why do some highly knowledgeable individuals fail as IT project managers?

They don't have the soft skills required to manage people

Which of the following statements is true regarding how companies acquire good project managers?

They hire top-tier consulting firms to find good project managers

Why would Bill and Melinda Gates be considered Transformational Leaders?

They identify changes that need to happen, and work to implement those changes.

Which of the following is true of program managers?

They provide leadership and direction for project managers heading the projects within a program.

Which style of leadership would describe Mike Gundy?

Transactional

As a Project Manager in the IT Industry, you don't really need to have in-depth computer skills like coding and database administration.

True

Each launch of the Apollo missions could be considered a Project.

True

Projects should align with an organization's goals for its Portfolios.

True

Stakeholder analyses, work requests, and project charters are tools used in integration management.

True

Until the 1980s, project management primarily focused on providing schedule and resource data to top management in the military, computer, and construction industries.

True

Word and Excel are perfectly acceptable tools for Project Managers to use to keep track of various aspects of a Project.

True

An important tool for project scope management is _____.

a work breakdown structure

Project procurement management mainly involves:

buying goods and services for a project from outside the performing organization.

The role of a _____ is to provide direction and funding for a project.

project sponsor

Fast tracking is an example of a tool used in _____ management.

schedule

A difference between strategic and tactical goals is:

strategic goals are long-term in nature whereas tactical goals are short-term.

Increasing the time allotted for a project almost always increases...

The cost of the project

How long have basic principles of project management been utilized?

Throughout most of human history