Question 1

An informal culture that values improvement drives the organization, not policies and procedures occurs in which of the following Maturity Model Levels?

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

The first phase of the generic phase gated process in the text is called the Screening and Selection phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Typical activities of project oversight cover which of the following dimensions?

Accepted Answer

A) Organization 
B) Project 
C) Customer 
D) Both A and B are correct 
E) All the above are correct 
A) Organization 
B) Project 
C) Customer 
D) Both A and B are correct 
E) All the above are correct

Question 4

Level 3 of the authors' Project Maturity Model is named __________.

Accepted Answer

Institutionalization of Project Manageme

Question 5

Phase 2 of the abridged, generic phase gated process is known as the _________ phase.

Accepted Answer

Selection
Explanation: The selection rev

Question 6

Level 5 of the authors' Project Maturity Model is named __________.

Accepted Answer

Optimization of Project Management Syste

Question 7

The use of __________ provides an in-depth review of individual's projects at specific phases in the project life cycle.

Accepted Answer

phase gate methodology
Explana

Question 8

Phase 4 of the abridged, generic phase gated process is known as the _________ phase.

Accepted Answer

Progress evaluation
Explanation: Your pr

Question 9

The Portfolio Project Management methodology can be defined as a structured process to review, evaluate, and document outcomes in each project phase and to provide management with information to guide resource deployment toward strategic goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following firms use project offices to coordinate projects and to ensure best practices are being used to manage projects?

Accepted Answer

A) Hewlett Packard 
B) International Business Machines 
C) Dell 
D) Both A and B are correct 
E) All the above are correct 
A) Hewlett Packard 
B) International Business Machines 
C) Dell 
D) Both A and B are correct 
E) All the above are correct

Question 11

During which of the following phase gates would the question of "Are time, costs, and scope performances within acceptable limits?" be answered?

Accepted Answer

A) Proposal 
B) Screening and selection 
C) Implementation 
D) Progress evaluation 
E) Closure 
A) Proposal 
B) Screening and selection 
C) Implementation 
D) Progress evaluation 
E) Closure

Question 12

Briefly describe what "Project Oversight" is and why it is important to Project Management.

Accepted Answer

Project oversight is a set of principles

Question 13

Which of the following is responsible for the continued support of consistent application of selection criteria, standards, processes, training, and general assistance to project managers and continued improvement and use of best practices?

Accepted Answer

A) Portfolio Project Management 
B) Project Office Management 
C) Project Management Optimization 
D) Project Priority Matrix Management 
E) Resource Allocation Optimization 
A) Portfolio Project Management 
B) Project Office Management 
C) Project Management Optimization 
D) Project Priority Matrix Management 
E) Resource Allocation Optimization

Question 14

The abridged, generic phase gated process includes how many Go/Kill decision points?

Accepted Answer

A) Three 
B) Four 
C) Five 
D) Six 
E) Seven 
A) Three 
B) Four 
C) Five 
D) Six 
E) Seven

Question 15

Identify the six phases of the authors' generic phase gated process.

Accepted Answer

1.proposal, 2.screening and se

Question 16

The phase gate review process can be defined as a structured process to review, evaluate, and document outcomes in each project phase and to provide management with information to guide resource deployment toward strategic goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Project Management Office functions typically include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Create and maintain the internal project management information system 
B) Recruit and select project managers 
C) Train personnel in project management techniques 
D) Develop risk management programs 
E) All of these are typically included 
A) Create and maintain the internal project management information system 
B) Recruit and select project managers 
C) Train personnel in project management techniques 
D) Develop risk management programs 
E) All of these are typically included

Question 18

Reviewing project's objectives and resolving project bottlenecks are typical activities at the _________ level of project oversight.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Reviewing project's objectives and resolving project bottlenecks...

Question 19

What is an Organization Project Management Maturity model?

Accepted Answer

It focuses on guiding and asse

Question 20

Phase gate methodology was originally developed for the construction industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An informal culture that values improvement drives the organization, not policies and procedures occurs in which of the following Maturity Model Levels?

The first phase of the generic phase gated process in the text is called the Screening and Selection phase.

Typical activities of project oversight cover which of the following dimensions?

Level 3 of the authors' Project Maturity Model is named __________.

Phase 2 of the abridged, generic phase gated process is known as the _________ phase.

Level 5 of the authors' Project Maturity Model is named __________.

The use of __________ provides an in-depth review of individual's projects at specific phases in the project life cycle.

Phase 4 of the abridged, generic phase gated process is known as the _________ phase.

The Portfolio Project Management methodology can be defined as a structured process to review, evaluate, and document outcomes in each project phase and to provide management with information to guide resource deployment toward strategic goals.

Which of the following firms use project offices to coordinate projects and to ensure best practices are being used to manage projects?

During which of the following phase gates would the question of "Are time, costs, and scope performances within acceptable limits?" be answered?

Briefly describe what "Project Oversight" is and why it is important to Project Management.

Which of the following is responsible for the continued support of consistent application of selection criteria, standards, processes, training, and general assistance to project managers and continued improvement and use of best practices?

The abridged, generic phase gated process includes how many Go/Kill decision points?

Identify the six phases of the authors' generic phase gated process.

The phase gate review process can be defined as a structured process to review, evaluate, and document outcomes in each project phase and to provide management with information to guide resource deployment toward strategic goals.

Project Management Office functions typically include all of the following except:

Reviewing project's objectives and resolving project bottlenecks are typical activities at the _________ level of project oversight.

What is an Organization Project Management Maturity model?

Phase gate methodology was originally developed for the construction industry.

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Plan

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Leadership: Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Teams

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

International Projects

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Project Management Career Paths

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Exam 16: Oversight

An informal culture that values improvement drives the organization, not policies and procedures occurs in which of the following Maturity Model Levels?

The first phase of the generic phase gated process in the text is called the Screening and Selection phase.

Typical activities of project oversight cover which of the following dimensions?

Level 3 of the authors' Project Maturity Model is named __________.

Phase 2 of the abridged, generic phase gated process is known as the _________ phase.

Level 5 of the authors' Project Maturity Model is named __________.

The use of __________ provides an in-depth review of individual's projects at specific phases in the project life cycle.

Phase 4 of the abridged, generic phase gated process is known as the _________ phase.

The Portfolio Project Management methodology can be defined as a structured process to review, evaluate, and document outcomes in each project phase and to provide management with information to guide resource deployment toward strategic goals.

Which of the following firms use project offices to coordinate projects and to ensure best practices are being used to manage projects?

During which of the following phase gates would the question of "Are time, costs, and scope performances within acceptable limits?" be answered?

Briefly describe what "Project Oversight" is and why it is important to Project Management.

Which of the following is responsible for the continued support of consistent application of selection criteria, standards, processes, training, and general assistance to project managers and continued improvement and use of best practices?

The abridged, generic phase gated process includes how many Go/Kill decision points?

Identify the six phases of the authors' generic phase gated process.

The phase gate review process can be defined as a structured process to review, evaluate, and document outcomes in each project phase and to provide management with information to guide resource deployment toward strategic goals.

Project Management Office functions typically include all of the following except:

Reviewing project's objectives and resolving project bottlenecks are typical activities at the _________ level of project oversight.

What is an Organization Project Management Maturity model?

Phase gate methodology was originally developed for the construction industry.

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Plan

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Leadership: Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Teams

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

International Projects

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Project Management Career Paths

Filters