Question 1

An analysis carried out during and shortly after the project life cycle that attempts to capture positive and negative learning is represented in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scenario analysis 
B)  Variance analyses 
C)  Lessons learned 
D)  Performance evaluation 
E)  Strategic objectives 
A)  Scenario analysis 
B)  Variance analyses 
C)  Lessons learned 
D)  Performance evaluation 
E)  Strategic objectives

Question 2

Within the final report,the project summary is the summary that simply highlights the key findings and facts relating to the project implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Implementing project closure includes getting delivery acceptance from the customer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Retrospectives of lessons learned are designed to improve performance on current and future projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Identify the five common parts to the final project report.Which is considered the most valuable and why?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the five common parts to the...

Question 6

The process for capturing lessons learned continues to evolve,but there are still many barriers to effectively capitalizing on lessons learned that have been identified.The following are examples of these barriers EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of time. 
B)  Teams get little direction or support after lessons are reported. 
C)  Lessons learned often degenerate into blame sessions. 
D)  Lessons learned are being used across different locations. 
E)  The organizational culture doesn't support the effort that it takes to capitalize on lessons learned. 
A)  Lack of time. 
B)  Teams get little direction or support after lessons are reported. 
C)  Lessons learned often degenerate into blame sessions. 
D)  Lessons learned are being used across different locations. 
E)  The organizational culture doesn't support the effort that it takes to capitalize on lessons learned.

Question 7

The most common circumstance for project closure is simply a completed project such as building a new facility or creating a customized information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The key requirement in selection of the facilitator is one who is the end-user.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The most common circumstance for project closure is simply a ________ project.

Accepted Answer

A)  Completed 
B)  Overdue 
C)  Over-budget 
D)  Underachieving 
E)  Successful 
A)  Completed 
B)  Overdue 
C)  Over-budget 
D)  Underachieving 
E)  Successful

Question 10

When the project may be completed early with some parts of the project eliminated this is considered to be ___________ closure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Normal 
B)  Premature 
C)  Perpetual 
D)  Changed priority 
E)  Failed project 
A)  Normal 
B)  Premature 
C)  Perpetual 
D)  Changed priority 
E)  Failed project

Question 11

What is 360-degree feedback? How can it be useful when conducting individual performance reviews?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is 360-degree feedback? How can it...

Question 12

The retrospective methodology is more inclusive and disciplined than past lessons learned approaches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Assessing what fundamental organizational culture properties affect project successes and failures,or become a hindrance to project teams,is a part of the retrospectives methodology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The typical mechanism for the evaluation of teams is normally

Accepted Answer

A)  A survey completed by the team members. 
B)  A personal interview of each team member. 
C)  An analysis by an outside consultant. 
D)  A survey completed by members of top management. 
E)  A survey completed by the internal or external customers. 
A)  A survey completed by the team members. 
B)  A personal interview of each team member. 
C)  An analysis by an outside consultant. 
D)  A survey completed by members of top management. 
E)  A survey completed by the internal or external customers.

Question 15

In organizations where projects are managed within a functional organization,the team member's __________ manager is responsible for assessing performance.

Accepted Answer

functional or area
Explanation: Organiza

Question 16

____________ of performance is essential to encourage changes in behavior and to support individual career development and continuous improvement through organizational learning.

Accepted Answer

Evaluation
Explanation: The purpose of p

Question 17

A guide who leads the project team through an analysis of project activities that went well and of what needs improvement and aids in the development of a follow-up action plan with goals and accountability is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  Owner. 
B)  Project sponsor. 
C)  Project manager. 
D)  Project facilitator. 
E)  Mediator. 
A)  Owner. 
B)  Project sponsor. 
C)  Project manager. 
D)  Project facilitator. 
E)  Mediator.

Question 18

Implementing the closure process includes several _______ activities,including getting delivery acceptance from the customer.

Accepted Answer

wrap-up
Explanation: Implementing the cl

Question 19

The following are general tips for conducting performance reviews EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Begin the process by asking the individual to evaluate his or her own contributions to the project. 
B)  Use other team members' performance as a method to compare and evaluate. 
C)  When you have to be critical,focus the criticism on specific examples of behavior and not on the individual personally. 
D)  Be fair and consistent in your treatment of all team members. 
E)  Treat the review as only one point in an ongoing process. 
A)  Begin the process by asking the individual to evaluate his or her own contributions to the project. 
B)  Use other team members' performance as a method to compare and evaluate. 
C)  When you have to be critical,focus the criticism on specific examples of behavior and not on the individual personally. 
D)  Be fair and consistent in your treatment of all team members. 
E)  Treat the review as only one point in an ongoing process.

Question 20

Which part of the final report highlights the key findings and facts relating to the project implementation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Executive summary 
B)  Review and analysis 
C)  Recommendations 
D)  Lessons learned 
E)  Appendix 
A)  Executive summary 
B)  Review and analysis 
C)  Recommendations 
D)  Lessons learned 
E)  Appendix

An analysis carried out during and shortly after the project life cycle that attempts to capture positive and negative learning is represented in which of the following?

Within the final report,the project summary is the summary that simply highlights the key findings and facts relating to the project implementation.

Implementing project closure includes getting delivery acceptance from the customer.

Retrospectives of lessons learned are designed to improve performance on current and future projects.

Identify the five common parts to the final project report.Which is considered the most valuable and why?

The process for capturing lessons learned continues to evolve,but there are still many barriers to effectively capitalizing on lessons learned that have been identified.The following are examples of these barriers EXCEPT

The most common circumstance for project closure is simply a completed project such as building a new facility or creating a customized information system.

The key requirement in selection of the facilitator is one who is the end-user.

The most common circumstance for project closure is simply a ________ project.

When the project may be completed early with some parts of the project eliminated this is considered to be ___________ closure.

What is 360-degree feedback? How can it be useful when conducting individual performance reviews?

The retrospective methodology is more inclusive and disciplined than past lessons learned approaches.

Assessing what fundamental organizational culture properties affect project successes and failures,or become a hindrance to project teams,is a part of the retrospectives methodology.

The typical mechanism for the evaluation of teams is normally

In organizations where projects are managed within a functional organization,the team member's __________ manager is responsible for assessing performance.

____________ of performance is essential to encourage changes in behavior and to support individual career development and continuous improvement through organizational learning.

A guide who leads the project team through an analysis of project activities that went well and of what needs improvement and aids in the development of a follow-up action plan with goals and accountability is a(n)

Implementing the closure process includes several _______ activities,including getting delivery acceptance from the customer.

The following are general tips for conducting performance reviews EXCEPT

Which part of the final report highlights the key findings and facts relating to the project implementation?

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

International Projects

Oversight

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Project Management Career Paths

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Exam 14: Project Closure

An analysis carried out during and shortly after the project life cycle that attempts to capture positive and negative learning is represented in which of the following?

Within the final report,the project summary is the summary that simply highlights the key findings and facts relating to the project implementation.

Implementing project closure includes getting delivery acceptance from the customer.

Retrospectives of lessons learned are designed to improve performance on current and future projects.

Identify the five common parts to the final project report.Which is considered the most valuable and why?

The process for capturing lessons learned continues to evolve,but there are still many barriers to effectively capitalizing on lessons learned that have been identified.The following are examples of these barriers EXCEPT

The most common circumstance for project closure is simply a completed project such as building a new facility or creating a customized information system.

The key requirement in selection of the facilitator is one who is the end-user.

The most common circumstance for project closure is simply a ________ project.

When the project may be completed early with some parts of the project eliminated this is considered to be ___________ closure.

What is 360-degree feedback? How can it be useful when conducting individual performance reviews?

The retrospective methodology is more inclusive and disciplined than past lessons learned approaches.

Assessing what fundamental organizational culture properties affect project successes and failures,or become a hindrance to project teams,is a part of the retrospectives methodology.

The typical mechanism for the evaluation of teams is normally

In organizations where projects are managed within a functional organization,the team member's __________ manager is responsible for assessing performance.

____________ of performance is essential to encourage changes in behavior and to support individual career development and continuous improvement through organizational learning.

A guide who leads the project team through an analysis of project activities that went well and of what needs improvement and aids in the development of a follow-up action plan with goals and accountability is a(n)

Implementing the closure process includes several _______ activities,including getting delivery acceptance from the customer.

The following are general tips for conducting performance reviews EXCEPT

Which part of the final report highlights the key findings and facts relating to the project implementation?

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

International Projects

Oversight

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Project Management Career Paths

Filters