Chapter 1 introduction to project management &chapter 4 project integration management

Which tool can best help in efficient communication management?

Kick-off meetings

Which organization provides certification as a project management professional?

PMI

A(n) ____ involves analyzing a company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats and is used to aid in strategic planning.

SWOT analysis

Which objective is true of projects?

They have a unique purpose.

An important tool for project scope management is _____.

Work breakdown structure

Which information is included in a business case

the project objective, high-level requirements, and time and cost goals

Which statement below is not true about waterfall or agile project management methodologies

Agile project management is always better than the waterfall method in the IT industry

A gnatt chart is a standard format for displaying project schedule information by listing project activities and their corresponding start and finish dates in a ___ format?

Calendar

Which process involves working with stakeholders to create the document that formally authorized a project?

Developing a project charter

Which is an example of an organizational process asset?

Procedures and company guidelines

Which document recognizes the existence of a project and provides direction on the project's objectives and management?

Project charter

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

Project integration management

What document is used to coordinate all project planning documents and help guide a project's execution and control?

Project management plan

Which knowledge are involved defining and managing all the work required to complete the project successfully?

Project scope management

The role of a ______ is to provide direction and funding for a project?

Project sponsor

Which characteristic highlights a difference between projects and operations?

Projects are temporary endeavors whereas an organization's operations are ongoing in nature.

Which term is used for a formal, documented process that describes when and how official project documents may be modified, the people authorized to make modifications, and the paperwork required for these changes?

change control system

Which of the following refers to a set of principles that guides decision-making based on personal values of what is considered right and wrong?

ethics

What is the majority of time on a project is usually spent on?

execution

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