CIS 486 Ch. 1
Which of the following is true of low-end tools of the project management software? Their main advantage is that they have unlimited functionality. They are designed for especially large projects with multiple users. They are referred to as an enterprise project management software. They provide basic project management features.
They provide basic project management features.
An important tool for project scope management is _____. a work breakdown structure fast tracking a Gantt chart crashing
a work breakdown structure
A _____ is a tool used in quality management. critical path analysis probability matrice request for proposal checklist
checklist
Which of the following questions reflect the strategic goals of project portfolio management? Do stakeholders know what they should be doing? Are we investing in the right areas? Are we carrying out projects well? Are projects on time and on budget?
Are we investing in the right areas?
Which of the following tools are most likely to be used in project time management? Gantt charts Fishbone diagrams Impact matrices Payback analysis
Gantt Charts
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 Application area knowledge Project environment knowledge Standards and regulations
Human relations skills
Which of the following is a difference between projects and operations? Operations are undertaken to create unique products, services, or results whereas projects are not. Projects are temporary endeavors whereas an organization's operations are ongoing in nature. Operations have well-defined objectives whereas projects do not need to have a unique purpose. Projects are undertaken to sustain an organization's business whereas operations are not.
Projects are temporary endeavors whereas an organization's operations are ongoing in nature.
Galaxy, a construction company, buys a particular brand of tiles manufactured by Tiles and Floors, an eco-friendly tile manufacturing company. However, Tiles and Floors has declared bankruptcy and closed down. At present, Galaxy is facing a crisis because there are no other manufacturers in the market that supplies eco-friendly tiles. Which of the following constraints is Galaxy currently facing? Resources Cost Scope Time
Resources
A _____ is a tool used in quality management. request for proposal critical path analysis probability matrice checklist
checklist
Enterprise project management softwares are also known as _____ tools of project management software. midrange baseline low-end high-end
high-end
Enterprise project management softwares are also known as _____ tools of project management software. high-end baseline midrange low-end
high-end
A _____ is a tool used in risk management. project organizational chart work breakdown structure probability matrice critical path analysis
probability matrice
The role of a _____ is to provide direction and funding for a project. project sponsor project manager support staff member project team
project sponsor
Project _____ management ensures that the project will satisfy the stated or implied needs for which it was undertaken. quality cost time risk
quality
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? Civics Laws Politics Ethics
Ethics
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? Politics Laws Ethics Civics
Ethics
Which of the following statements is true of project management? It does not guarantee successes for all projects. Its framework consists solely of project management knowledge areas. It has specific tools which work universally across all kinds of projects. It is a simple discipline with a limited scope.
It does not guarantee successes for all projects.
Which of the following statements is true of project management? It has specific tools which work universally across all kinds of projects. It is a simple discipline with a limited scope. It does not guarantee successes for all projects. Its framework consists solely of project management knowledge areas.
It does not guarantee successes for all projects.
Which of the following tools can best help in efficient communication management? Impact matrices Requests for quotes Kick-off meetings Fast tracking
Kick-off meetings
Which of the following types of tools is usually recommended for small projects and single users? Midrange Upper range Low-end High-end
Low-end
Which of the following types of tools is usually recommended for small projects and single users? High-end Low-end Upper range Midrange
Low-end
Which of the following provides certification as a Project Management Professional? PMP PMS PMI PMC
PMI
Which of the following provides certification as a Project Management Professional? PMC PMP PMS PMI
PMI
A _____ is an organizational group responsible for coordinating the project management function throughout an organization. Project Management Professional Project Management Office Portfolio Group Project Management Center
Project Management Office
A _____ is an organizational group responsible for coordinating the project management function throughout an organization. Project Management Professional Portfolio Group Project Management Center Project Management Office
Project Management Office
Which of the following project management knowledge areas primarily involve generating, collecting, disseminating, and storing project information? Project communications management Project procurement management Project time management Project cost management
Project communications management
Which of the following is true of program managers? They recognize that managing a program is simpler than managing a project. They provide leadership and direction for project managers heading the projects within a program. They are responsible solely for the delivery of project results. They report to project managers who represent the next level in the hierarchy.
They provide leadership and direction for project managers heading the projects within a program.
Project procurement management mainly involves: identifying and analyzing stakeholder needs while managing and controlling their engagement. making effective use of the people involved with the project. buying goods and services for a project from outside the performing organization . generating, collecting, disseminating, and storing project information.
buying goods and services for a project from outside the performing organization.
A Gantt chart is a standard format for displaying project schedule information by listing project activities and their corresponding start and finish dates in a ____ format. pie chart bar graph line graph calendar
calender
In which of the following areas of management is payback analysis most likely to be used? Quality Cost Communication Human resource
cost
A critical path: determines the earliest completion date of a project. represents schedule information in calendar form. is a quality management tool to ensure a project meets the minimum quality standards. is the shortest path through a network diagram.
determines the earliest completion date of a project.
Team building exercises and motivation techniques are tools used in _____ management. human resource cost procurement scope
human resource
Project _____ management ensures that the project will satisfy the stated or implied needs for which it was undertaken. risk time cost quality
quality
Project _____ management involves defining and managing all the work required to complete the project successfully. human resource cost scope time
scope
Fast tracking is an example of a tool used in _____ management. quality time risk communication
time
In which of the following areas of management is payback analysis most likely to be used? Quality Human resource Communication Cost
Cost
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 Project environment knowledge Standards and regulations Application area knowledge
Human relations skills
Which of the following project management knowledge areas is an overarching function that affects and is affected by the different knowledge areas? Project stakeholder management Project integration management Project communications management Project cost management
Project integration management
A Gantt chart is a standard format for displaying project schedule information by listing project activities and their corresponding start and finish dates in a ____ format. line graph calendar bar graph pie chart
calendar
Project _____ management involves defining and managing all the work required to complete the project successfully. cost time human resource scope
scope
A difference between strategic and tactical goals is that: strategic goals are long-term in nature whereas tactical goals are short-term. tactical goals are more important for a project than strategic goals. strategic goals are more specific than tactical goals. tactical goals encompass broader dimensions than strategic goals.
strategic goals are long-term in nature whereas tactical goals are short-term.
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 project team Steve the Robinson family the support staff
the Robinson family
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 the project team Steve the support staff
the Robinson family
Fast tracking is an example of a tool used in _____ management. communication risk time quality
time
Which of the following 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. Midrange tools provide basic project management features whereas low-end tools offer enterprise and portfolio management functions. Low-end tools are designed to handle primarily multiple users whereas midrange tools are created to handle single users. Low-end tools provide robust capabilities to handle dispersed workgroups whereas midrange tools do not.
Midrange tools are designed to handle larger projects than low-end tools.
Which of the following project management knowledge areas primarily involve generating, collecting, disseminating, and storing project information? Project cost management Project procurement management Project communications management Project time management
Project communications management
Which of the following is a difference between project management and portfolio management? Portfolio management asks questions like, "Are we carrying out projects efficiently?" whereas project management asks questions such as "Are we investing in the right areas?" Portfolio management is an easy task whereas project management is a more difficult task. Project management involves making wise investment decisions whereas portfolio management does not. Project management addresses specific, short-term goals whereas portfolio management focuses on long-term goals.
Project management addresses specific, short-term goals whereas portfolio management focuses on long-term goals.
Which of the following is a difference between projects and operations? Projects are undertaken to sustain an organization's business whereas operations are not. Projects are temporary endeavors whereas an organization's operations are ongoing in nature. Operations have well-defined objectives whereas projects do not need to have a unique purpose. Operations are undertaken to create unique products, services, or results whereas projects are not.
Projects are temporary endeavors whereas an organization's operations are ongoing in nature.
Which of the following is true of low-end tools of the project management software? They are referred to as an enterprise project management software. They are designed for especially large projects with multiple users. They provide basic project management features. Their main advantage is that they have unlimited functionality.
They provide basic project management features.
Which of the following is true of program managers? They report to project managers who represent the next level in the hierarchy. They are responsible solely for the delivery of project results. They provide leadership and direction for project managers heading the projects within a program. They recognize that managing a program is simpler than managing a project.
They provide leadership and direction for project managers heading the projects within a program.