Project Management : Test 1

Project management restructuring allowed companies to manage projects that A. Could not be handled by the traditional organization B. Had undefined objectives C. Did not require effective cost control D. Require little functional integration

A. Could not be handled by the traditional organization

Which of the following techniques led to acceptance of project management principles? A. Ineffectiveness of over-the-fence management B. Total quality management C. Six Sigma D. The need for better management of smaller projects

A. Ineffectiveness of over-the-fence management

In which life cycle phase do project sponsors become most likely involved in the project? A. Initiation B. Execution C. Monitor and control D. Closure

A. Initiation

Historically, which functional organization provided the greatest resistance to project management implementation? A. Sales and Procurement B. Procurement and Manufacturing C. Information Systems/Technology and Human Resources D. Engineering and research and development

A. Sales and Procurement

Most people seem to believe that the most common driving force for maturity in project management is: A. Survival B. Effective understanding C. New product development D. Customer expectations

A. Survival

Successful project management requires a good daily working relationship between project and line managers. A. True B. False

A. True

Which of the following is the role of the PM rather than the role of the functional manager? A. What work will be done B. How the work will be done C. Who will do it D. Where it will be done

A. What work will be done

Which of the following is not necessarily an obstacle to effective project management? A. Changes in technology B. Changes in project sponsorship C. Increased project complexity D. Unstable economy

B. Changes in project management

Which of the following is not a major benefit of using life cycle phases? A. Providing structure to project management B. Easier task of selecting the project manager C. Standardizing planning, scheduling and control D. Structured decision making

B. Easier task of selecting the project manager

Successful project management does not require that people understand how to report to multiple bosses. A. True B. False

B. False

Which of the following is reflective of the changes in project management according to Dr. Thamhain? A. Moving from dynamic to linear processes B. Moving toward full utilization of important information technology C. Moving away from the use of an enterprise wide methodology D. Moving from effectiveness to efficiency

B. Moving toward full utilization of information technology

Which of the following most likely represents a project champion rather than a project manager? A. Manages people B. Seeks perfection C. Willing to take risks D. Prefers to work in groups

B. Seeks perfection

Which of the following is normally not part of a team members role? A. Accepting responsibility for a deliverable B. Sharing information with the sponsor C. Sharing information with the team D. Completing the work at the earliest possible time

B. Sharing information with the sponsor

Which of the following 3 types of deliverables discussed in the book would be used to classify the final report that must be presented to the customer at the end of the project? A. Hardware deliverable B. Software deliverable C. Interim deliverable D. Validation deliverable

B. Software deliverable

The major difference between projects and programs is usually: A. Cost B. Time C. Technology Requirements D. Quality requirements

B. Time

Companies can become reasonably mature in project management by designing the right support systems. In general, how much time usually elapses after maturity before a company becomes excellent in project management execution? A. 1 year B. 2 years C. 5 years D. 10 years

C. 5 years

Industries that have ______ tasks and operate in a _____ environment demonstrated the greatest need for project management A. Simple; Dynamic B. Simple; Static C. Complex; Dynamic D. Complex; Static

C. Complex; Dynamic

Which of the following is a potential benefit of using project management? A. Maximization of continuous reporting B. No need for identification of functional responsibilities C. Identification of time limits for scheduling D. No need for a project management methodology

C. Identification of time limits for scheduling

Which of the following is not part of the project sponsor's role? A. Conflict resolution B. Priority-setting C. Selection of project team members D. Monitoring performance at a high level

C. Selection of project team members

Which of the following functions of classical management is generally not performed by the project manager? A. Planning B. Organizing C. Staffing D. Controlling

C. Staffing

During the 1970s and 1980's formal project management practices were put in place because the constraints were -- and -- boundaries had to be crossed. A. Loose; several B. Loose; Few C. Tight; several D. Tight; Few

C. Tight; several

Typical cost overruns on government contracts in the early years of project management reached: A. 20% B. 50% C. 100% D. 300%

D. 300%

Which of the following is normally not one of the traditional components of the triple constraint? A. Within Time B. Within Cost C. Within Performance (Scope, Tech. or Quality) D. Accepted by the Customer

D. Accepted by the Customer

In the situation of a degree Revocation due to an OSU academic integrity violation, the investigating official will notify the graduate in writing of the pending allegation against him or her, the possibility of revocation of his/her degree, the placement of a transcript hold, and the formation of a Review Committee to conduct a formal inquiry into the allegation. The written notice will include: A. The alleged violation of academic integrity committed by the graduate B. The information supporting the allegation C. The identities of the Review Committee members D. All the above

D. All the above

Which of the following problems affects the functional manager's ability to staff and support a project during execution? A. Limited availability B. Predetermined deadlines C. Unscheduled changes to the project plan D. All of the above

D. All the above

The primary difference between formal verses informal execution of a project is the: A. Time constraint B. Budgetary considerations C. Need for a breakthrough in technology D. Amount of paperwork

D. Amount of paperwork

The PM's role with regard to interface management does not include the interfacing: A. Within the project team B. Between the project team and the functional organizations C. Between the project team and senior management D. Between senior management and various external stakeholders

D. Between senior management and various external stakeholders

The most difficult decision for a sponsor at the gate review meetings is to: A. Allow the project to continue without an increase in the budget B. Allow the project to continue with a budget increase C. Approval of scope changes D. Cancel the project

D. Cancel the project

Which of the following is directly controlled by the project manager? A. Money B. Manpower C. Information/Technology D. None of the above

D. None of the above

Which of the following is not a present view of project management? A. Accomplishing more work in less time with fewer people B. A reduction power and authority struggles C. Improvements in quality D. Providing good products rather than business solutions

D. Providing good products rather than business solutions