Project Management IT6268 Chapter 1
What is a program? What is a project portfolio? Discuss the relationship between projects, programs, and portfolio management and the contributions that each makes to enterprise success.
A group of projects managed in a coordinated way to obtain benefits and control that are not available from managing projects individually
What functions can you perform with project management software? What are the main differences between low-end, midrange, and high-end project management tools?
Software that integrates information from multiple projects to show the status of active, approved and furure projects across an entire organization also called portfolio project mgmt software
What is project management? Briefly describe the project management framework, providing examples of stakeholders, knowledge areas, tools and techniques, and project success factors.
The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activitives to meet project requirements
What is the role of the project manager? What are suggested skills for all project managers and for IT project managers? Why is leadership so important for project managers? How is the job market for IT project managers?
The person responsible for working with the project sponsor, the project team and the other people involved to meet project goals
6. 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
7. 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
2. What is a project, and what are its main attributes? How is a project different from what most people do in their day-to-day jobs? What is the triple constraint? What other factors affect a project?
A temporary endeavour undertaken to create a unique product, service or result.
8. 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
Approximately what percentage of the worlds gross product is spent on Projects? a. 10 percent b. 25 percent c. 50 percent d. 75 percent
B
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
2. 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
5. 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
A __________ is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. a. program b. process c. project d. portfolio
C
4. 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
9. 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