Question 1

What is guesstimating? Why should a project manager not rely on this technique for estimating a project?

Accepted Answer

Guesstimating is picking numbers out of

Question 2

Briefly describe the scope change control process.

Accepted Answer

Scope change control is concerned with e

Question 3

The scope boundary establishes both what is, and what is not part of the project work to be completed by the project team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

_____ may result in long hours and frustration for the project team, which may lead to burnout.

Accepted Answer

A)  Guesstimating 
B)  Delphi Technique 
C)  Time Boxing 
D)  Top-Down Estimating 
E)  Bottom-Up Estimating 
A)  Guesstimating 
B)  Delphi Technique 
C)  Time Boxing 
D)  Top-Down Estimating 
E)  Bottom-Up Estimating

Question 5

What is time boxing? What are some advantages and disadvantages of time boxing project activities?

Accepted Answer

Time boxing is a technique whereby a box

Question 6

What defines what will be, and will not be, part of the project work completed by the project team?

Accepted Answer

A)  Request For Proposal 
B)  Scope Boundary 
C)  Deliverable Structure Chart 
D)  Statement of Work 
E)  Request For Bid 
A)  Request For Proposal 
B)  Scope Boundary 
C)  Deliverable Structure Chart 
D)  Statement of Work 
E)  Request For Bid

Question 7

Scope change control procedures protect the scope boundary from expanding as a result of increasing featurism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Time boxing involves allocating a time segment for a task rather than attempting to estimate how long that task should take.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements about the work breakdown structure (WBS) is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The WBS provides a hierarchical structure that outlines the activities or work that needs to be done in order to complete the project scope. 
B)  The WBS should support the project's MOV 
C)  The WBS should be developed by the project manager. 
D)  The WBS provides a framework for developing a tactical plan to structure the project work. 
E)  The WBS provides a bridge or link between the project's scope and the detailed project plan 
A)  The WBS provides a hierarchical structure that outlines the activities or work that needs to be done in order to complete the project scope. 
B)  The WBS should support the project's MOV 
C)  The WBS should be developed by the project manager. 
D)  The WBS provides a framework for developing a tactical plan to structure the project work. 
E)  The WBS provides a bridge or link between the project's scope and the detailed project plan

Question 10

_____ can be very effective and provide reasonable assurance when the stakes are high and and the margin of error is low.

Accepted Answer

A)  Guesstimating 
B)  Delphi Technique 
C)  Time Boxing 
D)  Top-Down Estimating 
E)  Bottom-Up Estimating 
A)  Guesstimating 
B)  Delphi Technique 
C)  Time Boxing 
D)  Top-Down Estimating 
E)  Bottom-Up Estimating

Question 11

Product scope is a statement detailing the deliverables and activities that support the IT methodology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The concept of actors is an integral part of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Deliverable structure chart 
B)  Use case diagram 
C)  Work breakdown structure 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these 
A)  Deliverable structure chart 
B)  Use case diagram 
C)  Work breakdown structure 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these

Question 13

Why is important to ensure that the project's scope has been defined completely and accurately?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring that a project's scope is defin

Question 14

Describe product-oriented scope and the tools that are available to support it.

Accepted Answer

Product-oriented scope refers to a proje

Question 15

Scope grope suggests a fundamental and significant change in the project scope.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The first step in accurately estimating an IT application is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  determine the size 
B)  determine available resources 
C)  determine project budget 
D)  set the project deadline 
E)  determine project constraints 
A)  determine the size 
B)  determine available resources 
C)  determine project budget 
D)  set the project deadline 
E)  determine project constraints

Question 17

In the WBS context, a crux is best described by which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  a risk metric 
B)  a phase gate 
C)  evidence of a phase completion 
D)  a deliverable 
E)  a proof of concept 
A)  a risk metric 
B)  a phase gate 
C)  evidence of a phase completion 
D)  a deliverable 
E)  a proof of concept

Question 18

One way to ensure that the WBS has the appropriate level of detail is to ensure that the people who do the work are involved in its development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the relationship between the project's MOV and the project's scope?

Accepted Answer

The relationship between a project's Mea

Question 20

A tangible and verifiable piece of work is called a milestone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is guesstimating? Why should a project manager not rely on this technique for estimating a project?

Briefly describe the scope change control process.

The scope boundary establishes both what is, and what is not part of the project work to be completed by the project team.

_____ may result in long hours and frustration for the project team, which may lead to burnout.

What is time boxing? What are some advantages and disadvantages of time boxing project activities?

What defines what will be, and will not be, part of the project work completed by the project team?

Scope change control procedures protect the scope boundary from expanding as a result of increasing featurism.

Time boxing involves allocating a time segment for a task rather than attempting to estimate how long that task should take.

Which of the following statements about the work breakdown structure (WBS) is not true?

_____ can be very effective and provide reasonable assurance when the stakes are high and and the margin of error is low.

Product scope is a statement detailing the deliverables and activities that support the IT methodology.

The concept of actors is an integral part of:

Why is important to ensure that the project's scope has been defined completely and accurately?

Describe product-oriented scope and the tools that are available to support it.

Scope grope suggests a fundamental and significant change in the project scope.

The first step in accurately estimating an IT application is to _____.

In the WBS context, a crux is best described by which of the following:

One way to ensure that the WBS has the appropriate level of detail is to ensure that the people who do the work are involved in its development.

What is the relationship between the project's MOV and the project's scope?

A tangible and verifiable piece of work is called a milestone.

The Nature of Information Technology Projects

Project Methodologies and Processes

Measurable Organizational Value and the Business Case

Project Planning: the Project Infrastructure

The Work Breakdown Structure and Project Estimation

Managing Project Risk

Managing Project Stakeholders and Communication

Managing Project Quality

Leading the Project Team

Managing Organizational Change, Resistance, and Conflict

Project Completion

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Exam 5: Project Planning: Scope and the Work Breakdown Structure

What is guesstimating? Why should a project manager not rely on this technique for estimating a project?

Briefly describe the scope change control process.

The scope boundary establishes both what is, and what is not part of the project work to be completed by the project team.

_____ may result in long hours and frustration for the project team, which may lead to burnout.

What is time boxing? What are some advantages and disadvantages of time boxing project activities?

What defines what will be, and will not be, part of the project work completed by the project team?

Scope change control procedures protect the scope boundary from expanding as a result of increasing featurism.

Time boxing involves allocating a time segment for a task rather than attempting to estimate how long that task should take.

Which of the following statements about the work breakdown structure (WBS) is not true?

_____ can be very effective and provide reasonable assurance when the stakes are high and and the margin of error is low.

Product scope is a statement detailing the deliverables and activities that support the IT methodology.

The concept of actors is an integral part of:

Why is important to ensure that the project's scope has been defined completely and accurately?

Describe product-oriented scope and the tools that are available to support it.

Scope grope suggests a fundamental and significant change in the project scope.

The first step in accurately estimating an IT application is to _____.

In the WBS context, a crux is best described by which of the following:

One way to ensure that the WBS has the appropriate level of detail is to ensure that the people who do the work are involved in its development.

What is the relationship between the project's MOV and the project's scope?

A tangible and verifiable piece of work is called a milestone.

The Nature of Information Technology Projects

Project Methodologies and Processes

Measurable Organizational Value and the Business Case

Project Planning: the Project Infrastructure

The Work Breakdown Structure and Project Estimation

Managing Project Risk

Managing Project Stakeholders and Communication

Managing Project Quality

Leading the Project Team

Managing Organizational Change, Resistance, and Conflict

Project Completion

Filters