Question 1

As the number of small projects increase within an organization's portfolio, what is a challenge an organization faces?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sharing resources 
B)  Measuring efficiency 
C)  Managing risk 
D)  Prioritizing projects 
E)  All of these are challenges 
A)  Sharing resources 
B)  Measuring efficiency 
C)  Managing risk 
D)  Prioritizing projects 
E)  All of these are challenges

Question 2

When the project scope and / or technology are not fully known or stable, the best choice of method for such projects is

Accepted Answer

A)  traditional project management. 
B)  plan-driven project management. 
C)  schedule-driven project management. 
D)  agile-driven project management. 
E)  budget-driven project management. 
A)  traditional project management. 
B)  plan-driven project management. 
C)  schedule-driven project management. 
D)  agile-driven project management. 
E)  budget-driven project management.

Question 3

One of the defining characteristics of a project is that it has a singular purpose, i.e., an established ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  vision 
B)  objective 
C)  goal 
D)  mission 
E)  purpose 
A)  vision 
B)  objective 
C)  goal 
D)  mission 
E)  purpose

Question 4

A major driver of project management is small business development, among others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is a good example of a program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Planting a garden 
B)  Developing a new residential area that includes six custom homes 
C)  Developing a new marketing plan 
D)  Taking notes each class meeting to prepare for the final 
E)  Planning a wedding 
A)  Planting a garden 
B)  Developing a new residential area that includes six custom homes 
C)  Developing a new marketing plan 
D)  Taking notes each class meeting to prepare for the final 
E)  Planning a wedding

Question 6

The sociocultural dimension of project management includes managing relationships, motivating team members and negotiating project terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Accountants, architects, and attorneys are among professional people who excel at managing projects yet never have the title of project manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Project managers employ lots of useful tools, many supported by software. WBS, schedules, and budgets are tools taken from the _________ dimension of the project management process.

Accepted Answer

A)  sociocultural 
B)  soft skills 
C)  technical 
D)  tools 
E)  planning 
A)  sociocultural 
B)  soft skills 
C)  technical 
D)  tools 
E)  planning

Question 9

Project Management is a style that places a premium on

Accepted Answer

A)  building relationships. 
B)  including a diverse set of talent. 
C)  maintenance operations. 
D)  building relationships and including a diverse set of talent. 
E)  extensive testing only. 
A)  building relationships. 
B)  including a diverse set of talent. 
C)  maintenance operations. 
D)  building relationships and including a diverse set of talent. 
E)  extensive testing only.

Question 10

Project managers must have many competencies, among them leadership, teamwork and negotiation. Leadership, teamwork, and negotiation are examples of the _________ dimension of the project management process.

Accepted Answer

A)  sociocultural 
B)  soft skills 
C)  technical 
D)  tools 
E)  planning 
A)  sociocultural 
B)  soft skills 
C)  technical 
D)  tools 
E)  planning

Question 11

Project management is a skill set that is transferable across most businesses and professions and is critical to many careers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Identify and briefly discuss the two key dimensions of managing actual projects. Explain why both are important to successfully manage a project. Use an example to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

The technical includes schedul

Question 13

Project management is critically significant only for the electronics industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following represents the correct order of stages within the project life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Planning, Defining, Executing, Closing 
B)  Closing, Planning, Defining, Executing 
C)  Defining, Planning, Executing, Closing 
D)  Executing, Defining, Planning, Closing 
E)  Planning, Defining, Closing, Executing 
A)  Planning, Defining, Executing, Closing 
B)  Closing, Planning, Defining, Executing 
C)  Defining, Planning, Executing, Closing 
D)  Executing, Defining, Planning, Closing 
E)  Planning, Defining, Closing, Executing

Question 15

Project management is generally restricted to specialists because of the requirement for in-depth expertise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Like many other professions such as accounting, marketing and finance, there is a professional organization for project managers. One professional organization for project managers has grown from 93,000 in 2002 to more than 565,000 currently and is the ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Institute for Project Managers 
B)  Society for Project Professionals and Project Managers 
C)  Organization for Project Managers and Professionals 
D)  Project Management Institute (PMI) 
E)  The Union of Project Professionals 
A)  Institute for Project Managers 
B)  Society for Project Professionals and Project Managers 
C)  Organization for Project Managers and Professionals 
D)  Project Management Institute (PMI) 
E)  The Union of Project Professionals

Question 17

Project management is not limited to the __________ sector.

Accepted Answer

A)  universal 
B)  private 
C)  global 
D)  international 
E)  business and government 
A)  universal 
B)  private 
C)  global 
D)  international 
E)  business and government

Question 18

Project management appears to be ideally suited for a business environment requiring accountability, flexibility, innovation and repeatability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The establishment of project goals, specifications, and responsibilities usually occurs in the ________ stage of project life cycle.

Accepted Answer

A)  defining 
B)  planning 
C)  executing 
D)  conceptual 
E)  closing 
A)  defining 
B)  planning 
C)  executing 
D)  conceptual 
E)  closing

Question 20

Which of these is NOT part of the "technical dimension" of project management?

Accepted Answer

A)  WBS 
B)  Budgets 
C)  Problem solving 
D)  Schedules 
E)  Status reports 
A)  WBS 
B)  Budgets 
C)  Problem solving 
D)  Schedules 
E)  Status reports

As the number of small projects increase within an organization's portfolio, what is a challenge an organization faces?

When the project scope and / or technology are not fully known or stable, the best choice of method for such projects is

One of the defining characteristics of a project is that it has a singular purpose, i.e., an established ________.

A major driver of project management is small business development, among others.

Which of the following is a good example of a program?

The sociocultural dimension of project management includes managing relationships, motivating team members and negotiating project terms.

Accountants, architects, and attorneys are among professional people who excel at managing projects yet never have the title of project manager.

Project managers employ lots of useful tools, many supported by software. WBS, schedules, and budgets are tools taken from the _________ dimension of the project management process.

Project Management is a style that places a premium on

Project managers must have many competencies, among them leadership, teamwork and negotiation. Leadership, teamwork, and negotiation are examples of the _________ dimension of the project management process.

Project management is a skill set that is transferable across most businesses and professions and is critical to many careers.

Identify and briefly discuss the two key dimensions of managing actual projects. Explain why both are important to successfully manage a project. Use an example to support your answer.

Project management is critically significant only for the electronics industry.

Which of the following represents the correct order of stages within the project life cycle?

Project management is generally restricted to specialists because of the requirement for in-depth expertise.

Like many other professions such as accounting, marketing and finance, there is a professional organization for project managers. One professional organization for project managers has grown from 93,000 in 2002 to more than 565,000 currently and is the ___________.

Project management is not limited to the __________ sector.

Project management appears to be ideally suited for a business environment requiring accountability, flexibility, innovation and repeatability.

The establishment of project goals, specifications, and responsibilities usually occurs in the ________ stage of project life cycle.

Which of these is NOT part of the "technical dimension" of project management?

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Schedule

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Teams

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

Agile Project Management

International Projects

Filters

Exam 1: Modern Project Management

As the number of small projects increase within an organization's portfolio, what is a challenge an organization faces?

When the project scope and / or technology are not fully known or stable, the best choice of method for such projects is

One of the defining characteristics of a project is that it has a singular purpose, i.e., an established ________.

A major driver of project management is small business development, among others.

Which of the following is a good example of a program?

The sociocultural dimension of project management includes managing relationships, motivating team members and negotiating project terms.

Accountants, architects, and attorneys are among professional people who excel at managing projects yet never have the title of project manager.

Project managers employ lots of useful tools, many supported by software. WBS, schedules, and budgets are tools taken from the _________ dimension of the project management process.

Project Management is a style that places a premium on

Project managers must have many competencies, among them leadership, teamwork and negotiation. Leadership, teamwork, and negotiation are examples of the _________ dimension of the project management process.

Project management is a skill set that is transferable across most businesses and professions and is critical to many careers.

Identify and briefly discuss the two key dimensions of managing actual projects. Explain why both are important to successfully manage a project. Use an example to support your answer.

Project management is critically significant only for the electronics industry.

Which of the following represents the correct order of stages within the project life cycle?

Project management is generally restricted to specialists because of the requirement for in-depth expertise.

Like many other professions such as accounting, marketing and finance, there is a professional organization for project managers. One professional organization for project managers has grown from 93,000 in 2002 to more than 565,000 currently and is the ___________.

Project management is not limited to the __________ sector.

Project management appears to be ideally suited for a business environment requiring accountability, flexibility, innovation and repeatability.

The establishment of project goals, specifications, and responsibilities usually occurs in the ________ stage of project life cycle.

Which of these is NOT part of the "technical dimension" of project management?

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Schedule

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Teams

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

Agile Project Management

International Projects

Filters