Question 1

____ is the initial phase of the project life cycle

Accepted Answer

A)  Needs resolution 
B)  Needs identification 
C)  Problem generation 
D)  Brainstorming 
A)  Needs resolution 
B)  Needs identification 
C)  Problem generation 
D)  Brainstorming

Question 2

The project purpose in the project charter may include prior documents for selecting the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A contract might be for time and materials, in which case the customer will pay the contractor a fixed amount regardless of how much the work actually costs the contractor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The statement of work in a request for proposal

Accepted Answer

A)  outlines the major tasks or work elements to be performed. 
B)  lists the specifications and attributes of the customer's requirements. 
C)  states the acceptance criteria for the project's deliverables. 
D)  indicates the due date of the proposal. 
A)  outlines the major tasks or work elements to be performed. 
B)  lists the specifications and attributes of the customer's requirements. 
C)  states the acceptance criteria for the project's deliverables. 
D)  indicates the due date of the proposal.

Question 5

Unexpected events are reasons for an organization to decide to initiate a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The project justification includes the key assumptions for the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The project title should be a code word even if the project is not confidential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The project objective should

Accepted Answer

A)  summarize the need and justification for the project. 
B)  state what is expected to be accomplished. 
C)  state the major end products or items expected to be produced. 
D)  be concise and create a vision for the end result of the project. 
A)  summarize the need and justification for the project. 
B)  state what is expected to be accomplished. 
C)  state the major end products or items expected to be produced. 
D)  be concise and create a vision for the end result of the project.

Question 9

Increasing the public image of the company through a project is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  an intangible benefit. 
B)  a return on investment. 
C)  a tangible benefit. 
D)  a project task. 
A)  an intangible benefit. 
B)  a return on investment. 
C)  a tangible benefit. 
D)  a project task.

Question 10

A project charter summarizes

Accepted Answer

A)  the project objective. 
B)  the detailed description of the project. 
C)  the key conditions and parameters of the project. 
D)  the funding and contracting of the project. 
A)  the project objective. 
B)  the detailed description of the project. 
C)  the key conditions and parameters of the project. 
D)  the funding and contracting of the project.

Question 11

To help solicit the request for proposal, the customer should

Accepted Answer

A)  keep the RFP a secret until the time for soliciting for bids. 
B)  only distribute the RFP in newspapers and websites. 
C)  identify select contractors that would bid on the project and share the RFP with them. 
D)  provide select information to a few companies rather than all that might be interested in submitting a proposal. 
A)  keep the RFP a secret until the time for soliciting for bids. 
B)  only distribute the RFP in newspapers and websites. 
C)  identify select contractors that would bid on the project and share the RFP with them. 
D)  provide select information to a few companies rather than all that might be interested in submitting a proposal.

Question 12

Surveys of stakeholders can be used to gather only quantitative data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The RFP must include the customer requirements and the name of the sponsor's designee

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The sponsor designee is the project manager of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The customer requirements are

Accepted Answer

A)  the requirements for the number of contractors to bid on the project. 
B)  the acceptance criteria for the project. 
C)  the specifications and attributes of the proposed solution. 
D)  the major tasks to be completed in the project. 
A)  the requirements for the number of contractors to bid on the project. 
B)  the acceptance criteria for the project. 
C)  the specifications and attributes of the proposed solution. 
D)  the major tasks to be completed in the project.

Question 16

A bidders meeting may be held to

Accepted Answer

A)  clarify the RFP and answer any questions from potential bidders. 
B)  provide additional information only to those that attend the meeting. 
C)  provide an unfair advantage to those at the meeting. 
D)  solicit feedback on the clarity of the RFP to change the project requirements. 
A)  clarify the RFP and answer any questions from potential bidders. 
B)  provide additional information only to those that attend the meeting. 
C)  provide an unfair advantage to those at the meeting. 
D)  solicit feedback on the clarity of the RFP to change the project requirements.

Question 17

The project description in the project charter is a high-level description of the project and references more detailed documents regarding key performance requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Deliverables for the project are

Accepted Answer

A)  the tangible items that the contractor is to provide. 
B)  the key milestones to meet. 
C)  products such as an increase in employee morale or improved company image. 
D)  key elements of the evaluation criteria for deciding what project to select. 
A)  the tangible items that the contractor is to provide. 
B)  the key milestones to meet. 
C)  products such as an increase in employee morale or improved company image. 
D)  key elements of the evaluation criteria for deciding what project to select.

Question 19

Meeting the acceptance criteria listed in the project charter means the customer is satisfied.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

It is fair to meet with potential contractors and provide information about the potential project while developing the RFP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

____ is the initial phase of the project life cycle

The project purpose in the project charter may include prior documents for selecting the project.

A contract might be for time and materials, in which case the customer will pay the contractor a fixed amount regardless of how much the work actually costs the contractor.

The statement of work in a request for proposal

Unexpected events are reasons for an organization to decide to initiate a project.

The project justification includes the key assumptions for the project.

The project title should be a code word even if the project is not confidential.

The project objective should

Increasing the public image of the company through a project is an example of

A project charter summarizes

To help solicit the request for proposal, the customer should

Surveys of stakeholders can be used to gather only quantitative data.

The RFP must include the customer requirements and the name of the sponsor's designee

The sponsor designee is the project manager of the project.

The customer requirements are

A bidders meeting may be held to

The project description in the project charter is a high-level description of the project and references more detailed documents regarding key performance requirements.

Deliverables for the project are

Meeting the acceptance criteria listed in the project charter means the customer is satisfied.

It is fair to meet with potential contractors and provide information about the potential project while developing the RFP.

Project Management Concepts

Developing Project Proposals

Defining Scope, Quality, Responsibility, and Activity Sequence

Developing the Schedule

Resource Utilization

Determining Costs, Budget and Earned Value

Managing Risk

Closing the Project

The Project Manager

The Project Team

Project Communication and Documentation

Project Management Organizational Structures

Filters

Exam 2: Identifying and Selecting Projects

____ is the initial phase of the project life cycle

The project purpose in the project charter may include prior documents for selecting the project.

A contract might be for time and materials, in which case the customer will pay the contractor a fixed amount regardless of how much the work actually costs the contractor.

The statement of work in a request for proposal

Unexpected events are reasons for an organization to decide to initiate a project.

The project justification includes the key assumptions for the project.

The project title should be a code word even if the project is not confidential.

The project objective should

Increasing the public image of the company through a project is an example of

A project charter summarizes

To help solicit the request for proposal, the customer should

Surveys of stakeholders can be used to gather only quantitative data.

The RFP must include the customer requirements and the name of the sponsor's designee

The sponsor designee is the project manager of the project.

The customer requirements are

A bidders meeting may be held to

The project description in the project charter is a high-level description of the project and references more detailed documents regarding key performance requirements.

Deliverables for the project are

Meeting the acceptance criteria listed in the project charter means the customer is satisfied.

It is fair to meet with potential contractors and provide information about the potential project while developing the RFP.

Project Management Concepts

Developing Project Proposals

Defining Scope, Quality, Responsibility, and Activity Sequence

Developing the Schedule

Resource Utilization

Determining Costs, Budget and Earned Value

Managing Risk

Closing the Project

The Project Manager

The Project Team

Project Communication and Documentation

Project Management Organizational Structures

Filters