Question 1

Within which Maturity Model level are project audits performed on all significant projects and lessons learned are recorded and used on subsequent projects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ad Hoc Project Management 
B)  Formal Application of Project Management 
C)  Institutionalization of Project Management 
D)  Management of Project Management System 
E)  Optimization of Project Management System 
A)  Ad Hoc Project Management 
B)  Formal Application of Project Management 
C)  Institutionalization of Project Management 
D)  Management of Project Management System 
E)  Optimization of Project Management System

Question 2

Setting the conditions for the completion and transfer of a project should happen at the beginning of the project close-out phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following would NOT be appropriate to assess when evaluating team performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  How well the team performed in terms of time, cost, and specifications 
B)  Effectiveness of group decisions 
C)  Individual strengths and weaknesses 
D)  Customer satisfaction with project deliverables 
E)  Trust among group members 
A)  How well the team performed in terms of time, cost, and specifications 
B)  Effectiveness of group decisions 
C)  Individual strengths and weaknesses 
D)  Customer satisfaction with project deliverables 
E)  Trust among group members

Question 4

The typical mechanism for the evaluation of teams is normally

Accepted Answer

A)  a survey completed by the team members. 
B)  a personal interview of each team member. 
C)  an analysis by an outside consultant. 
D)  a survey completed by members of top management. 
E)  a survey completed by the internal or external customers. 
A)  a survey completed by the team members. 
B)  a personal interview of each team member. 
C)  an analysis by an outside consultant. 
D)  a survey completed by members of top management. 
E)  a survey completed by the internal or external customers.

Question 5

The retrospective facilitator should be able to deliver bad news to the project sponsor or senior management without recriminations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Evaluation of team performance tends to be based on achieving project objectives based on achieving project objectives according to all but ____________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  time. 
B)  cost. 
C)  specifications (scope). 
D)  customer / user satisfaction. 
E)  quality metrics. 
A)  time. 
B)  cost. 
C)  specifications (scope). 
D)  customer / user satisfaction. 
E)  quality metrics.

Question 7

Identify three reasons it is important to use an independent facilitator to collect and implement lessons learned to improve management of current and future projects.

Accepted Answer

A trained facilitator is often capable o

Question 8

A guide who leads the project team through an analysis of project activities that went well and of what needs improvement and aids in the development of a follow-up action plan with goals and accountability is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  owner. 
B)  project sponsor. 
C)  project manager. 
D)  project facilitator. 
E)  mediator. 
A)  owner. 
B)  project sponsor. 
C)  project manager. 
D)  project facilitator. 
E)  mediator.

Question 9

Which part of the audit report examines in detail the underlying causes of problems, issues, and successes relative to the project and includes concise, factual review statements of the project?

Accepted Answer

A)  Classification 
B)  Analysis 
C)  Recommendations 
D)  Lessons learned 
E)  Appendix 
A)  Classification 
B)  Analysis 
C)  Recommendations 
D)  Lessons learned 
E)  Appendix

Question 10

A 360-degree performance evaluation includes feedback from peers, project managers, subordinates, and even customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The typical mechanism for evaluation of teams is a(n) ________ administered by a consultant.

Accepted Answer

A)  questionnaire 
B)  interview 
C)  survey 
D)  meeting 
E)  evaluation process 
A)  questionnaire 
B)  interview 
C)  survey 
D)  meeting 
E)  evaluation process

Question 12

Which of the following is not a type of project closure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perpetual 
B)  Normal 
C)  Premature 
D)  Failed project 
E)  Canceled project 
A)  Perpetual 
B)  Normal 
C)  Premature 
D)  Failed project 
E)  Canceled project

Question 13

The retrospective methodology is more inclusive and disciplined than past lessons learned approaches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Identify four wrap-up activities that are included in the closure process.

Accepted Answer

Creating t

Question 15

Why should performance reviews and pay reviews be done separately?

Accepted Answer

Performance appraisals generally fulfill

Question 16

The purpose of project evaluation is to assess how well

Accepted Answer

A)  the project team performed. 
B)  the team members performed. 
C)  the project manager performed. 
D)  the project team and team members performed. 
E)  the project team, team members and project manager performed. 
A)  the project team performed. 
B)  the team members performed. 
C)  the project manager performed. 
D)  the project team and team members performed. 
E)  the project team, team members and project manager performed.

Question 17

Each lesson learned in the lesson learned repository is assigned an owner / team member who is very interested in and familiar with the lesson.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Implementing the closure process includes several _______ activities, including getting delivery acceptance from the customer.

Accepted Answer

A)  post-project 
B)  wrap-up 
C)  closure 
D)  final 
E)  completion 
A)  post-project 
B)  wrap-up 
C)  closure 
D)  final 
E)  completion

Question 19

In organizations where projects are managed within a functional organization, the team member's area manager, not the project manager, is responsible for assessing performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Project closures can fall into all of the following categories EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  premature. 
B)  perpetual. 
C)  failed. 
D)  changed priority. 
E)  successful. 
A)  premature. 
B)  perpetual. 
C)  failed. 
D)  changed priority. 
E)  successful.

Within which Maturity Model level are project audits performed on all significant projects and lessons learned are recorded and used on subsequent projects?

Setting the conditions for the completion and transfer of a project should happen at the beginning of the project close-out phase.

Which of the following would NOT be appropriate to assess when evaluating team performance?

The typical mechanism for the evaluation of teams is normally

The retrospective facilitator should be able to deliver bad news to the project sponsor or senior management without recriminations.

Evaluation of team performance tends to be based on achieving project objectives based on achieving project objectives according to all but ____________ .

Identify three reasons it is important to use an independent facilitator to collect and implement lessons learned to improve management of current and future projects.

A guide who leads the project team through an analysis of project activities that went well and of what needs improvement and aids in the development of a follow-up action plan with goals and accountability is a(n)

Which part of the audit report examines in detail the underlying causes of problems, issues, and successes relative to the project and includes concise, factual review statements of the project?

A 360-degree performance evaluation includes feedback from peers, project managers, subordinates, and even customers.

The typical mechanism for evaluation of teams is a(n) ________ administered by a consultant.

Which of the following is not a type of project closure?

The retrospective methodology is more inclusive and disciplined than past lessons learned approaches.

Identify four wrap-up activities that are included in the closure process.

Why should performance reviews and pay reviews be done separately?

The purpose of project evaluation is to assess how well

Each lesson learned in the lesson learned repository is assigned an owner / team member who is very interested in and familiar with the lesson.

Implementing the closure process includes several _______ activities, including getting delivery acceptance from the customer.

In organizations where projects are managed within a functional organization, the team member's area manager, not the project manager, is responsible for assessing performance.

Project closures can fall into all of the following categories EXCEPT

Modern 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

Agile Project Management

International Projects

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Exam 14: Project Closure

Within which Maturity Model level are project audits performed on all significant projects and lessons learned are recorded and used on subsequent projects?

Setting the conditions for the completion and transfer of a project should happen at the beginning of the project close-out phase.

Which of the following would NOT be appropriate to assess when evaluating team performance?

The typical mechanism for the evaluation of teams is normally

The retrospective facilitator should be able to deliver bad news to the project sponsor or senior management without recriminations.

Evaluation of team performance tends to be based on achieving project objectives based on achieving project objectives according to all but ____________ .

Identify three reasons it is important to use an independent facilitator to collect and implement lessons learned to improve management of current and future projects.

A guide who leads the project team through an analysis of project activities that went well and of what needs improvement and aids in the development of a follow-up action plan with goals and accountability is a(n)

Which part of the audit report examines in detail the underlying causes of problems, issues, and successes relative to the project and includes concise, factual review statements of the project?

A 360-degree performance evaluation includes feedback from peers, project managers, subordinates, and even customers.

The typical mechanism for evaluation of teams is a(n) ________ administered by a consultant.

Which of the following is not a type of project closure?

The retrospective methodology is more inclusive and disciplined than past lessons learned approaches.

Identify four wrap-up activities that are included in the closure process.

Why should performance reviews and pay reviews be done separately?

The purpose of project evaluation is to assess how well

Each lesson learned in the lesson learned repository is assigned an owner / team member who is very interested in and familiar with the lesson.

Implementing the closure process includes several _______ activities, including getting delivery acceptance from the customer.

In organizations where projects are managed within a functional organization, the team member's area manager, not the project manager, is responsible for assessing performance.

Project closures can fall into all of the following categories EXCEPT

Modern 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

Agile Project Management

International Projects

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