Ch 1 practice quiz

A. meeting time goals C. meeting scope goals D. meeting budgetary goals

Select ALL of the following that are part of the triple constraint of project management. A. meeting time goals B. meeting communications goals C. meeting scope goals D. meeting budgetary goals

B. Project management

The _____________ field includes the top skills employers look for in new college graduates A. communications B. project management C. financial management D. customer service

D. project

This term refers to a temporary endeavor that is undertaken in order to create a unique product, service, or result. A. program B. portfolio C. process D. project

C. project

A ____________ is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. A. program B. process C. project D. portfolio

D. 25 percent

According to the textbook, approximately what percentage of the world's gross domestic product is spent on projects? A. 50 percent B. 75 percent C. 10 percent D. 25 percent

C. strategic, tactical

Complete the blanks in the following statement: Project portfolio management addresses _____ goals of an organization, while project management addresses ____ goals. A. internal, external B. tactical, strategic C. strategic, tactical D. external, internal

C. program

Concurrent application development projects being developed for a single organization might be best managed as a: A. collaborative effort B. portfolio C. program D. investment

False

True of false Project management certification does not affect pay

True

True or false Employers are looking for project management skills in new graduates

True

True or false Most American companies have a project management office

True

True or false You can earn an advanced degree in project management from hundreds of colleges and universities

A. Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM)

What is the certification that you would be eligible to work to achieve immediately after completing this course? A. Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM) B. Certified Project Manager (CPM) C. Associate Project Mangement Professional (APMP) D. Project Management Professional (PMP)

B. technical skills

Which of the following is NOT considered as one of the 'Top 10" skills or competencies of an effective project manager? A. leadership skills B. technical skills C. professional integrity D. interpersonal skills

C. projects involve a minimal amount of uncertainty

Which of the following is NOT normally considered an attribute of a project? A. projects have a primary customer/sponsor B. projects are unique C. projects involve a minimal amount of uncertainty D. projects are developed using progressive elaboration

D. projects involve little uncertainty

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

B. project management

Which term best refers to the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities in order to meet a project's requirements? A. triple constraint management B. project management C. program management D. requirements management