Question 1

A background statement is a mandatory element of the project charter that sets the stage for creation of the scope overview and business case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Project managers and teams should consider risks and include them in the project charter for all the following reasons EXCEPT:​

Accepted Answer

A)  any negative risk that is a threat that may inhibit successful project completion needs to be identified. 
B)  all project risks should be eliminated before the project charter is signed. 
C)  a positive risk is an opportunity to complete the project better, faster, and/or at lower cost or to capitalize upon the project in additional ways. 
D)  sometimes there is more risk to the organization if the project is not undertaken, and this provides additional rationale for doing the project. 
A)  any negative risk that is a threat that may inhibit successful project completion needs to be identified. 
B)  all project risks should be eliminated before the project charter is signed. 
C)  a positive risk is an opportunity to complete the project better, faster, and/or at lower cost or to capitalize upon the project in additional ways. 
D)  sometimes there is more risk to the organization if the project is not undertaken, and this provides additional rationale for doing the project.

Question 3

Which of the following statements accurately describes the responsibilities typically associated with the development of the project charter?​

Accepted Answer

A)  the project sponsor typically prepares the detailed first draft of the charter. 
B)  the project manager typically prepares the business case and scope overview. 
C)  the customer typically prepares and signs the charter. 
D)  more often than not, the project manager writes the draft project charter. 
A)  the project sponsor typically prepares the detailed first draft of the charter. 
B)  the project manager typically prepares the business case and scope overview. 
C)  the customer typically prepares and signs the charter. 
D)  more often than not, the project manager writes the draft project charter.

Question 4

The charter signing represents the transition from the high-level project initiation stage into the more detailed project planning stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Risks,assumptions and constraints are included in the project charter so that key participants will be aware of what could prevent them from successfully completing the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of  these charter elements should persuade decision makers to support the project and inspire team members and key stakeholders to work hard toward successful completion of the project?​

Accepted Answer

A)  the project vision statement 
B)  the business case 
C)  the project motto 
D)  the team operating principles 
A)  the project vision statement 
B)  the business case 
C)  the project motto 
D)  the team operating principles

Question 7

Briefly discuss the importance of the project charter,and compare the roles played by the project sponsor and the project manager with respect to the preparation of this document.

Accepted Answer

Key concepts to be covered in the respon

Question 8

Within the project charter,the scope overview accomplishes all of the following EXCEPT:​

Accepted Answer

A)  identifies the major schedule milestones for the project 
B)  describes how the work will be done to meet the specified requirements. 
C)  states what is and is not included in the project, at a fairly high level. 
D)  describes what needs to be accomplished - all the characteristics that must be present in the project deliverables. 
A)  identifies the major schedule milestones for the project 
B)  describes how the work will be done to meet the specified requirements. 
C)  states what is and is not included in the project, at a fairly high level. 
D)  describes what needs to be accomplished - all the characteristics that must be present in the project deliverables.

Question 9

The project business case provides a high-level description of what the project will accomplish and how it will be done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following charter elements defines the project purpose and justifies the necessity of the project?

Accepted Answer

A)  scope control plan 
B)  acceptance criteria 
C)  business case 
D)  scope overview 
A)  scope control plan 
B)  acceptance criteria 
C)  business case 
D)  scope overview

Question 11

The signing of the project portfolio statement signals the transition from the high-level project initiating stage into the more detailed project planning stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A deliverable is a unique and verifiable product,result or capability to perform a service that is required to be produced to complete a process,phase,or project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The project master network is a high-level plan that indicates a few significant accomplishments that are anticipated over the life of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Team operating principles are sometimes included in a project charter to enhance team performance.Which of the following statements accurately describes the value of establishing team operating principles?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Operating principles increase team effectiveness and ensure that all parties are aware of what is expected. 
B)  Operating principles describe the specific work each team member will perform. 
C)  Operating principles identify the rules along with the punishments to be administered when the rules are broken. 
D)  Operating principles are especially helpful for a routine project where participants have worked together before. 
A)  Operating principles increase team effectiveness and ensure that all parties are aware of what is expected. 
B)  Operating principles describe the specific work each team member will perform. 
C)  Operating principles identify the rules along with the punishments to be administered when the rules are broken. 
D)  Operating principles are especially helpful for a routine project where participants have worked together before.

Question 15

One purpose of the project charter is to help the project team and sponsor personally and formally commit to doing their best to achieve the agreed-upon project results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are risks,and why is it important to identify them in the project charter?

Accepted Answer

Key concepts to be covered in the respon

Question 17

A key concept in agile projects is that something of value will be delivered at each iteration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A background statement is often added to a project charter to help stakeholders better understand the rationale and purpose behind the scope overview and business case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The milestone schedule in the project charter:​

Accepted Answer

A)  is a schedule that provides detailed data for when each project activity should begin. 
B)  is a detailed schedule that shows the planned duration for every activity in the project. 
C)  is a high-level plan that indicates a few significant accomplishments anticipated over the life of the project. 
D)  is a summary-level schedule that shows how major project tasks are sequenced. 
A)  is a schedule that provides detailed data for when each project activity should begin. 
B)  is a detailed schedule that shows the planned duration for every activity in the project. 
C)  is a high-level plan that indicates a few significant accomplishments anticipated over the life of the project. 
D)  is a summary-level schedule that shows how major project tasks are sequenced.

A background statement is a mandatory element of the project charter that sets the stage for creation of the scope overview and business case.

Project managers and teams should consider risks and include them in the project charter for all the following reasons EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements accurately describes the responsibilities typically associated with the development of the project charter?

The charter signing represents the transition from the high-level project initiation stage into the more detailed project planning stage.

Risks,assumptions and constraints are included in the project charter so that key participants will be aware of what could prevent them from successfully completing the project.

Which of these charter elements should persuade decision makers to support the project and inspire team members and key stakeholders to work hard toward successful completion of the project?

Briefly discuss the importance of the project charter,and compare the roles played by the project sponsor and the project manager with respect to the preparation of this document.

Within the project charter,the scope overview accomplishes all of the following EXCEPT:

The project business case provides a high-level description of what the project will accomplish and how it will be done.

Which of the following charter elements defines the project purpose and justifies the necessity of the project?

The signing of the project portfolio statement signals the transition from the high-level project initiating stage into the more detailed project planning stage.

A deliverable is a unique and verifiable product,result or capability to perform a service that is required to be produced to complete a process,phase,or project.

The project master network is a high-level plan that indicates a few significant accomplishments that are anticipated over the life of the project.

Team operating principles are sometimes included in a project charter to enhance team performance.Which of the following statements accurately describes the value of establishing team operating principles?

One purpose of the project charter is to help the project team and sponsor personally and formally commit to doing their best to achieve the agreed-upon project results.

What are risks,and why is it important to identify them in the project charter?

A key concept in agile projects is that something of value will be delivered at each iteration.

A background statement is often added to a project charter to help stakeholders better understand the rationale and purpose behind the scope overview and business case.

The milestone schedule in the project charter:

Introduction to Project Management

Project Selection and Prioritization

Organizational Capability: Structure, Culture and Roles

Leading and Managing Project Teams

Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Planning

Scope Planning

Scheduling Projects

Resourcing Projects

Budgeting Projects

Project Risk Planning

Project Quality Planning and Project Kick-Off

Project Supply Chain Management

Determining Project Progress and Results

Finishing the Project and Realizing the Benefits

Filters

Exam 3: Chartering Projects

A background statement is a mandatory element of the project charter that sets the stage for creation of the scope overview and business case.

Project managers and teams should consider risks and include them in the project charter for all the following reasons EXCEPT:​

Which of the following statements accurately describes the responsibilities typically associated with the development of the project charter?​

The charter signing represents the transition from the high-level project initiation stage into the more detailed project planning stage.

Risks,assumptions and constraints are included in the project charter so that key participants will be aware of what could prevent them from successfully completing the project.

Which of these charter elements should persuade decision makers to support the project and inspire team members and key stakeholders to work hard toward successful completion of the project?​

Briefly discuss the importance of the project charter,and compare the roles played by the project sponsor and the project manager with respect to the preparation of this document.

Within the project charter,the scope overview accomplishes all of the following EXCEPT:​

The project business case provides a high-level description of what the project will accomplish and how it will be done.

Which of the following charter elements defines the project purpose and justifies the necessity of the project?

The signing of the project portfolio statement signals the transition from the high-level project initiating stage into the more detailed project planning stage.

A deliverable is a unique and verifiable product,result or capability to perform a service that is required to be produced to complete a process,phase,or project.

The project master network is a high-level plan that indicates a few significant accomplishments that are anticipated over the life of the project.

Team operating principles are sometimes included in a project charter to enhance team performance.Which of the following statements accurately describes the value of establishing team operating principles?​

One purpose of the project charter is to help the project team and sponsor personally and formally commit to doing their best to achieve the agreed-upon project results.

What are risks,and why is it important to identify them in the project charter?

A key concept in agile projects is that something of value will be delivered at each iteration.

A background statement is often added to a project charter to help stakeholders better understand the rationale and purpose behind the scope overview and business case.

The milestone schedule in the project charter:​

Introduction to Project Management

Project Selection and Prioritization

Organizational Capability: Structure, Culture and Roles

Leading and Managing Project Teams

Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Planning

Scope Planning

Scheduling Projects

Resourcing Projects

Budgeting Projects

Project Risk Planning

Project Quality Planning and Project Kick-Off

Project Supply Chain Management

Determining Project Progress and Results

Finishing the Project and Realizing the Benefits

Filters

Project managers and teams should consider risks and include them in the project charter for all the following reasons EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements accurately describes the responsibilities typically associated with the development of the project charter?

Which of these charter elements should persuade decision makers to support the project and inspire team members and key stakeholders to work hard toward successful completion of the project?

Within the project charter,the scope overview accomplishes all of the following EXCEPT:

Team operating principles are sometimes included in a project charter to enhance team performance.Which of the following statements accurately describes the value of establishing team operating principles?

The milestone schedule in the project charter: