Question 1

When considering the Project Management Maturity Model,progress from one level to the next is relatively quick with adequate planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The highest level in the Project Management Maturity Model is management of a project management system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The proposal phase within the phase gate review answers the fundamental question: "Is the project a good idea and does it solve a business problem or issue?"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

No consistent project management process is in place in which of the following Project Management 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 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the growth levels in the Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3TM)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Repeatable (formal application of project management). 
B)  Defined (institutionalization of project management). 
C)  Managed (management of project management system). 
D)  Expanded (expansion of project management system). 
E)  Optimized (optimization of project management system). 
A)  Repeatable (formal application of project management). 
B)  Defined (institutionalization of project management). 
C)  Managed (management of project management system). 
D)  Expanded (expansion of project management system). 
E)  Optimized (optimization of project management system).

Question 6

During which of the following phase gates would the question "Does this project align with our strategic direction?" be answered?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What is an organization project management maturity model and how is it linked to an organization's competitive edge?

Accepted Answer

An organization project management matur

Question 8

The major goals of phase gating are all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  To ensure oversight. 
B)  To provide a detailed investigation of variances. 
C)  To direct organization resources toward strategic goals. 
D)  To reduce the number of projects that do not support the forward direction of the organization. 
E)  To ensure support for the project manager. 
A)  To ensure oversight. 
B)  To provide a detailed investigation of variances. 
C)  To direct organization resources toward strategic goals. 
D)  To reduce the number of projects that do not support the forward direction of the organization. 
E)  To ensure support for the project manager.

Question 9

The centralized management of projects to ensure that the allocation of resources to projects is directed toward projects that contribute the greatest value to organization goals is known as __________ project management.

Accepted Answer

portfolio
Explanation: Portfolio project

Question 10

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

Question 11

During which of the following phase gates would the questions "Were the project scope objectives met?" and "Were project cost and schedule met?" 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

It is well established that project-driven companies with higher maturity levels are more ____________ in managing projects.

Accepted Answer

successful
Explanation: It is well estab

Question 13

An established process of managing projects that is evident by planning templates,status report systems and checklists for each stage of the project life cycle occurs in which of the following Project Management 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 14

One important aspect of oversight is that it holds the project manager responsible and accountable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Typical activities of project oversight cover which two dimensions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organization and project 
B)  Project and customer 
C)  Customer and industry 
D)  Industry and organization 
E)  Organization and customer 
A)  Organization and project 
B)  Project and customer 
C)  Customer and industry 
D)  Industry and organization 
E)  Organization and customer

Question 16

The ____________ 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)  Phase gate 
B)  Project office 
C)  Maturity model 
D)  Retrospective and lessons learned 
E)  Portfolio management 
A)  Phase gate 
B)  Project office 
C)  Maturity model 
D)  Retrospective and lessons learned 
E)  Portfolio management

Question 17

The balanced scorecard model differs from project selection models by reviewing projects over a _______ horizon.

Accepted Answer

longer
Explanation: The balanc

Question 18

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 19

The typical activities of project oversight cover two dimensions.Reviewing project objectives and resolving project bottlenecks are typical activities at the _________ level of project oversight.

Accepted Answer

project
Explanation: At the project leve

Question 20

When considering the phase gate review process,gate criteria and specific outputs must be established at each gate.The criteria for all of the gates during the project should be selected ________ the start of the project.

Accepted Answer

before
Explanation: At a minimum each ga

When considering the Project Management Maturity Model,progress from one level to the next is relatively quick with adequate planning.

The highest level in the Project Management Maturity Model is management of a project management system.

The proposal phase within the phase gate review answers the fundamental question: "Is the project a good idea and does it solve a business problem or issue?"

No consistent project management process is in place in which of the following Project Management Maturity Model Levels?

Which of the following is NOT one of the growth levels in the Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3^TM)?

During which of the following phase gates would the question "Does this project align with our strategic direction?" be answered?

What is an organization project management maturity model and how is it linked to an organization's competitive edge?

The major goals of phase gating are all of the following EXCEPT

The centralized management of projects to ensure that the allocation of resources to projects is directed toward projects that contribute the greatest value to organization goals is known as __________ project management.

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

During which of the following phase gates would the questions "Were the project scope objectives met?" and "Were project cost and schedule met?" be answered?

It is well established that project-driven companies with higher maturity levels are more ____________ in managing projects.

An established process of managing projects that is evident by planning templates,status report systems and checklists for each stage of the project life cycle occurs in which of the following Project Management Maturity Model Levels?

One important aspect of oversight is that it holds the project manager responsible and accountable.

Typical activities of project oversight cover which two dimensions?

The ____________ 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.

The balanced scorecard model differs from project selection models by reviewing projects over a _______ horizon.

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.

The typical activities of project oversight cover two dimensions.Reviewing project objectives and resolving project bottlenecks are typical activities at the _________ level of project oversight.

When considering the phase gate review process,gate criteria and specific outputs must be established at each gate.The criteria for all of the gates during the project should be selected ________ the start of the project.

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

Exam 16: Oversight

When considering the Project Management Maturity Model,progress from one level to the next is relatively quick with adequate planning.

The highest level in the Project Management Maturity Model is management of a project management system.

The proposal phase within the phase gate review answers the fundamental question: "Is the project a good idea and does it solve a business problem or issue?"

No consistent project management process is in place in which of the following Project Management Maturity Model Levels?

Which of the following is NOT one of the growth levels in the Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3TM)?

During which of the following phase gates would the question "Does this project align with our strategic direction?" be answered?

What is an organization project management maturity model and how is it linked to an organization's competitive edge?

The major goals of phase gating are all of the following EXCEPT

The centralized management of projects to ensure that the allocation of resources to projects is directed toward projects that contribute the greatest value to organization goals is known as __________ project management.

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

During which of the following phase gates would the questions "Were the project scope objectives met?" and "Were project cost and schedule met?" be answered?

It is well established that project-driven companies with higher maturity levels are more ____________ in managing projects.

An established process of managing projects that is evident by planning templates,status report systems and checklists for each stage of the project life cycle occurs in which of the following Project Management Maturity Model Levels?

One important aspect of oversight is that it holds the project manager responsible and accountable.

Typical activities of project oversight cover which two dimensions?

The ____________ 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.

The balanced scorecard model differs from project selection models by reviewing projects over a _______ horizon.

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.

The typical activities of project oversight cover two dimensions.Reviewing project objectives and resolving project bottlenecks are typical activities at the _________ level of project oversight.

When considering the phase gate review process,gate criteria and specific outputs must be established at each gate.The criteria for all of the gates during the project should be selected ________ the start of the project.

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

Which of the following is NOT one of the growth levels in the Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3^TM)?