Question 1

Resources in a project should be used effectively because they are limited.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Effective program managers recognize that managing a project is much more complex than managing a program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The _____ of project management includes quality, scope, time, and cost constraints.

Accepted Answer

quadruple

Question 4

Every project should have a well-defined objective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____ refers to the process in which organizations group and manage projects and programs as a cluster of investments that contribute to the entire enterprise's success.

Accepted Answer

Project po

Question 6

Fast tracking is an example of a tool used in _____ management.

Accepted Answer

A) time 
B) quality 
C) communication 
D) risk 
A) time 
B) quality 
C) communication 
D) risk

Question 7

A project's stakeholders includes its customers, users, and suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Until the 1980s, project management primarily focused on providing _____ and resource data to top management in the military, computer, and construction industries.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Until the 1980s, project management primarily focused...

Question 9

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?

Accepted Answer

A) Application area knowledge 
B) Project environment knowledge 
C) Standards and regulations 
D) Human relations skills 
A) Application area knowledge 
B) Project environment knowledge 
C) Standards and regulations 
D) Human relations skills

Question 10

Describe the triple constraint. What are the three components and what is the relationship between them?

Accepted Answer

Every project is constrained in differen

Question 11

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?

Accepted Answer

A) Resources 
B) Time 
C) Scope 
D) Cost 
A) Resources 
B) Time 
C) Scope 
D) Cost

Question 12

The introduction of new software makes basic tools, such as Gantt charts and network diagrams, inexpensive and easy to create.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Projects should be developed in increments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Soft skills are also known as _____ skills.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Soft skills are also known as _____...

Question 15

Which of the following is true of projects?

Accepted Answer

A) They have an indefinite beginning and end. 
B) They have a unique purpose. 
C) They are developed using regressive elaboration. 
D) They are permanent in nature. 
A) They have an indefinite beginning and end. 
B) They have a unique purpose. 
C) They are developed using regressive elaboration. 
D) They are permanent in nature.

Question 16

High-end tools in project management software have enterprise and _____ functions that summarize and combine individual project information to provide an enterprise view of all projects.

Accepted Answer

portfolio

Question 17

Which of the following is a difference between project management and portfolio?management?

Accepted Answer

A) Project management involves making wise investment decisions whereas portfolio management does not. 
B) Portfolio management is an easy task whereas project management is a more difficult task. 
C) 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?" 
D) Project management addresses specific, short-term goals whereas portfolio management focuses on long-term goals. 
A) Project management involves making wise investment decisions whereas portfolio management does not. 
B) Portfolio management is an easy task whereas project management is a more difficult task. 
C) 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?" 
D) Project management addresses specific, short-term goals whereas portfolio management focuses on long-term goals.

Question 18

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 _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Steve 
B) the support staff 
C) the project team 
D) the Robinson family 
A) Steve 
B) the support staff 
C) the project team 
D) the Robinson family

Question 19

Discuss the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

Accepted Answer

PMI approved a new Code of Ethics and Pr

Question 20

Which of the following is true of program managers?

Accepted Answer

A) They report to project managers who represent the next level in the hierarchy. 
B) They recognize that managing a program is simpler than managing a project. 
C) They provide leadership and direction for project managers heading the projects within a program. 
D) They are responsible solely for the delivery of project results. 
A) They report to project managers who represent the next level in the hierarchy. 
B) They recognize that managing a program is simpler than managing a project. 
C) They provide leadership and direction for project managers heading the projects within a program. 
D) They are responsible solely for the delivery of project results.

Resources in a project should be used effectively because they are limited.

Effective program managers recognize that managing a project is much more complex than managing a program.

The _____ of project management includes quality, scope, time, and cost constraints.

Every project should have a well-defined objective.

_____ refers to the process in which organizations group and manage projects and programs as a cluster of investments that contribute to the entire enterprise's success.

Fast tracking is an example of a tool used in _____ management.

A project's stakeholders includes its customers, users, and suppliers.

Until the 1980s, project management primarily focused on providing _____ and resource data to top management in the military, computer, and construction industries.

Describe the triple constraint. What are the three components and what is the relationship between them?

The introduction of new software makes basic tools, such as Gantt charts and network diagrams, inexpensive and easy to create.

Projects should be developed in increments.

Soft skills are also known as _____ skills.

Which of the following is true of projects?

High-end tools in project management software have enterprise and _____ functions that summarize and combine individual project information to provide an enterprise view of all projects.

Which of the following is a difference between project management and portfolio?management?

Discuss the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

Which of the following is true of program managers?

The Project Management and Information Technology Context

The Project Management Process Groups: A Case Study

Project Integration Management

Project Scope Management

Project Time Management

Project Cost Management

Project Quality Management

Project Human Resource Management

Project Communications Management

Project Risk Management

Project Procurement Management

Project Stakeholder Management

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Exam 1: Introduction to Project Management

Resources in a project should be used effectively because they are limited.

Effective program managers recognize that managing a project is much more complex than managing a program.

The _____ of project management includes quality, scope, time, and cost constraints.

Every project should have a well-defined objective.

_____ refers to the process in which organizations group and manage projects and programs as a cluster of investments that contribute to the entire enterprise's success.

Fast tracking is an example of a tool used in _____ management.

A project's stakeholders includes its customers, users, and suppliers.

Until the 1980s, project management primarily focused on providing _____ and resource data to top management in the military, computer, and construction industries.

Describe the triple constraint. What are the three components and what is the relationship between them?

The introduction of new software makes basic tools, such as Gantt charts and network diagrams, inexpensive and easy to create.

Projects should be developed in increments.

Soft skills are also known as _____ skills.

Which of the following is true of projects?

High-end tools in project management software have enterprise and _____ functions that summarize and combine individual project information to provide an enterprise view of all projects.

Which of the following is a difference between project management and portfolio?management?

Discuss the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

Which of the following is true of program managers?

The Project Management and Information Technology Context

The Project Management Process Groups: A Case Study

Project Integration Management

Project Scope Management

Project Time Management

Project Cost Management

Project Quality Management

Project Human Resource Management

Project Communications Management

Project Risk Management

Project Procurement Management

Project Stakeholder Management

Filters