Question 1

The intent of project oversight includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Meet the needs of the organization through procedures. 
B)  Support the project manager. 
C)  Meet the needs of the organization through continuous improvement. 
D)  Meet the needs of the organization through improving everyday business activities. 
E)  Meet the needs of the organization through accountability. 
A)  Meet the needs of the organization through procedures. 
B)  Support the project manager. 
C)  Meet the needs of the organization through continuous improvement. 
D)  Meet the needs of the organization through improving everyday business activities. 
E)  Meet the needs of the organization through accountability.

Question 2

During the ___________ phase of the phase-gated process questions such as "Were project scope objectives met?" and "Were project cost and schedule met?" are addressed.

Accepted Answer

closure
Explanation: The closure and les

Question 3

Project oversight can be defined as a set of principles and processes to guide and improve the management of projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The _________ phase of the phase-gated process covers the control activities of tracking progress,identifying variances from your plan,and taking corrective action.

Accepted Answer

progress evaluation
Explanation: Your pr

Question 5

The ________ model limits measures of performance to goals in four main areas: customer,internal,innovation and learning,and financial measures.

Accepted Answer

balanced scorecard
Explanation

Question 6

At the organizational level,all of the following are examples of oversight activities EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Audit and review lessons learned. 
B)  Project selection. 
C)  Portfolio management. 
D)  Assessing the maturity level of the organization's project management system. 
E)  Continuous improvement. 
A)  Audit and review lessons learned. 
B)  Project selection. 
C)  Portfolio management. 
D)  Assessing the maturity level of the organization's project management system. 
E)  Continuous improvement.

Question 7

The level of the Project Management Maturity Model where the organization applies established project management procedures and techniques is called ___________ of project management.

Accepted Answer

formal application
Explanation: In Level

Question 8

What is portfolio project management?

Accepted Answer

Portfolio Project Management (PPM) is a

Question 9

The importance of the increase in project oversight to today's project manager includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Oversight increases expected profits from projects. 
B)  Oversight increases interest in supporting and helping the project manager. 
C)  Oversight impacts the environment in which the project will be implemented. 
D)  Oversight impacts how the project manager's performance will be measured. 
E)  Project progress will be reported to an oversight group. 
A)  Oversight increases expected profits from projects. 
B)  Oversight increases interest in supporting and helping the project manager. 
C)  Oversight impacts the environment in which the project will be implemented. 
D)  Oversight impacts how the project manager's performance will be measured. 
E)  Project progress will be reported to an oversight group.

Question 10

During the ___________ phase of the phase-gated process questions such as,"Are resources needed identified and available?" and "Are tasks sequenced and is a time-phased budget established?" are addressed.

Accepted Answer

implementation plan
Explanation: The imp

Question 11

Phase gates provide an in-depth review of individual projects at specific ________ in the project life cycle.

Accepted Answer

phases
Explanation: Phase gates provide

Question 12

At the project level,all of the following are examples of oversight activities EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Review project objectives. 
B)  Track and assist the project to resolve bottlenecks. 
C)  Project selection. 
D)  Review status reports. 
E)  Audit and review lessons learned. 
A)  Review project objectives. 
B)  Track and assist the project to resolve bottlenecks. 
C)  Project selection. 
D)  Review status reports. 
E)  Audit and review lessons learned.

Question 13

Briefly describe what project oversight is and why it is important to project management.

Accepted Answer

Project oversight refers to the processe

Question 14

During the implementation plan review phase of a phase gate review,it is established whether or not resources are available,whether or not tasks have been sequenced and the budget has been time-phased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When considering the phase gate review process,each gate must have established gate criteria and specific outputs.The criteria for all of the gates during the project are selected before the start of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The first appearance of standard approaches to managing projects including scope statements and WBS 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 17

The decision points at each phase gate must include a clear yes/no decision on whether to go ahead.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The _________ phase of the phase-gated process includes a thorough analysis based on selection criteria.

Accepted Answer

screening and selection
Explanation: The

Question 19

Identify and briefly describe the five levels in the authors' project management maturity model.

Accepted Answer

The authors' project management maturity

Question 20

Project audits are performed on all significant projects and lessons learned are recorded and used on subsequent projects 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.

The intent of project oversight includes all of the following EXCEPT

During the ___________ phase of the phase-gated process questions such as "Were project scope objectives met?" and "Were project cost and schedule met?" are addressed.

Project oversight can be defined as a set of principles and processes to guide and improve the management of projects.

The _________ phase of the phase-gated process covers the control activities of tracking progress,identifying variances from your plan,and taking corrective action.

The ________ model limits measures of performance to goals in four main areas: customer,internal,innovation and learning,and financial measures.

At the organizational level,all of the following are examples of oversight activities EXCEPT

The level of the Project Management Maturity Model where the organization applies established project management procedures and techniques is called ___________ of project management.

What is portfolio project management?

The importance of the increase in project oversight to today's project manager includes all of the following EXCEPT

During the ___________ phase of the phase-gated process questions such as,"Are resources needed identified and available?" and "Are tasks sequenced and is a time-phased budget established?" are addressed.

Phase gates provide an in-depth review of individual projects at specific ________ in the project life cycle.

At the project level,all of the following are examples of oversight activities EXCEPT

Briefly describe what project oversight is and why it is important to project management.

During the implementation plan review phase of a phase gate review,it is established whether or not resources are available,whether or not tasks have been sequenced and the budget has been time-phased.

When considering the phase gate review process,each gate must have established gate criteria and specific outputs.The criteria for all of the gates during the project are selected before the start of the project.

The first appearance of standard approaches to managing projects including scope statements and WBS occurs in which of the following Project Management Maturity Model Levels?

The decision points at each phase gate must include a clear yes/no decision on whether to go ahead.

The _________ phase of the phase-gated process includes a thorough analysis based on selection criteria.

Identify and briefly describe the five levels in the authors' project management maturity model.

Project audits are performed on all significant projects and lessons learned are recorded and used on subsequent projects in which of the following Project Management Maturity Model Levels?

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

The intent of project oversight includes all of the following EXCEPT

During the ___________ phase of the phase-gated process questions such as "Were project scope objectives met?" and "Were project cost and schedule met?" are addressed.

Project oversight can be defined as a set of principles and processes to guide and improve the management of projects.

The _________ phase of the phase-gated process covers the control activities of tracking progress,identifying variances from your plan,and taking corrective action.

The ________ model limits measures of performance to goals in four main areas: customer,internal,innovation and learning,and financial measures.

At the organizational level,all of the following are examples of oversight activities EXCEPT

The level of the Project Management Maturity Model where the organization applies established project management procedures and techniques is called ___________ of project management.

What is portfolio project management?

The importance of the increase in project oversight to today's project manager includes all of the following EXCEPT

During the ___________ phase of the phase-gated process questions such as,"Are resources needed identified and available?" and "Are tasks sequenced and is a time-phased budget established?" are addressed.

Phase gates provide an in-depth review of individual projects at specific ________ in the project life cycle.

At the project level,all of the following are examples of oversight activities EXCEPT

Briefly describe what project oversight is and why it is important to project management.

During the implementation plan review phase of a phase gate review,it is established whether or not resources are available,whether or not tasks have been sequenced and the budget has been time-phased.

When considering the phase gate review process,each gate must have established gate criteria and specific outputs.The criteria for all of the gates during the project are selected before the start of the project.

The first appearance of standard approaches to managing projects including scope statements and WBS occurs in which of the following Project Management Maturity Model Levels?

The decision points at each phase gate must include a clear yes/no decision on whether to go ahead.

The _________ phase of the phase-gated process includes a thorough analysis based on selection criteria.

Identify and briefly describe the five levels in the authors' project management maturity model.

Project audits are performed on all significant projects and lessons learned are recorded and used on subsequent projects in which of the following Project Management Maturity Model Levels?

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