Question 1

"To construct a high-quality,custom home within five months at costs not to exceed $150,000" is best classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  A deliverable. 
B)  A milestone. 
C)  An objective. 
D)  A limit. 
E)  An exclusion. 
A)  A deliverable. 
B)  A milestone. 
C)  An objective. 
D)  A limit. 
E)  An exclusion.

Question 2

For large companies,the organization breakdown structure is used rather than the work breakdown structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The intersection of work packages and the organizational unit creates a project control point called a cost account.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A priority matrix helps project managers manage trade-offs among time,cost and performance or scope.This helps to identify which criterion is constrained,which should be enhanced and which can be accepted.Some argue that all of these criteria are always constrained.Agree or disagree? Explain why.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A priority matrix helps project managers manage...

Question 5

All of the following are ways the WBS helps in managing projects EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  With cost and time estimates the WBS makes it possible to plan,schedule and budget the project. 
B)  It provides management with information appropriate to each level. 
C)  Can be used to define communication channels. 
D)  Allows the project manager to establish the overall objective of the project. 
E)  As it is developed,organizational units and individuals can be assigned responsibility of work packages. 
A)  With cost and time estimates the WBS makes it possible to plan,schedule and budget the project. 
B)  It provides management with information appropriate to each level. 
C)  Can be used to define communication channels. 
D)  Allows the project manager to establish the overall objective of the project. 
E)  As it is developed,organizational units and individuals can be assigned responsibility of work packages.

Question 6

If a project is small and does not require an elaborate system to assign tasks,which of the following is a good choice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Responsibility matrix 
B)  Organization breakdown structure 
C)  Work breakdown structure 
D)  Priority matrix 
E)  Process breakdown structure 
A)  Responsibility matrix 
B)  Organization breakdown structure 
C)  Work breakdown structure 
D)  Priority matrix 
E)  Process breakdown structure

Question 7

The result of subdividing the work of a project into smaller and smaller work elements is called a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

work breakdown structure
Explanation: On

Question 8

Which of the following is least likely to be included in a work package?

Accepted Answer

A)  How long the work package should take to complete 
B)  A description of work to be performed 
C)  Overhead expenses 
D)  How much the work package should cost to complete 
E)  The person responsible for the work package 
A)  How long the work package should take to complete 
B)  A description of work to be performed 
C)  Overhead expenses 
D)  How much the work package should cost to complete 
E)  The person responsible for the work package

Question 9

The last element of a project scope statement or checklist ensures an understanding and agreement of expectations.This is known as ____________.

Accepted Answer

reviews with customer
Explanat

Question 10

Having a strong communication plan can go a long way toward mitigating project problems.A communication plan should address all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  When the information will be communicated. 
B)  How information should be communicated and to whom. 
C)  What methods will be used to gather and store information. 
D)  What information needs to be collected and are there limits as to who has access to it. 
E)  All of these should be addressed in a communication plan. 
A)  When the information will be communicated. 
B)  How information should be communicated and to whom. 
C)  What methods will be used to gather and store information. 
D)  What information needs to be collected and are there limits as to who has access to it. 
E)  All of these should be addressed in a communication plan.

Question 11

The _________ is used to assist in making project trade-offs among schedule,budget,and performance objectives.

Accepted Answer

A)  Responsibility matrix 
B)  Work breakdown structure 
C)  Project priority matrix 
D)  Work package 
E)  Criterion matrix 
A)  Responsibility matrix 
B)  Work breakdown structure 
C)  Project priority matrix 
D)  Work package 
E)  Criterion matrix

Question 12

Integrating a project's work packages within the organization's management structure is known as work breakdown structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Project scope describes what you expect to deliver to your customers when the project is complete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

One of the primary jobs of a project manager is to manage the trade-offs associated with the project.Which of the following is NOT one of the basic classifications of project priorities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Profit 
B)  Cost 
C)  Time 
D)  Performance 
E)  All of these are basic classifications 
A)  Profit 
B)  Cost 
C)  Time 
D)  Performance 
E)  All of these are basic classifications

Question 15

Scott has just been given a project that has a specific completion date.After a discussion with top management he finds that while the date is important the cost is more important and a slip in delivery would be acceptable if required to meet the cost targets.The completion date is best classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  Constrained. 
B)  Reduced. 
C)  Accepted. 
D)  Limited. 
E)  Optional. 
A)  Constrained. 
B)  Reduced. 
C)  Accepted. 
D)  Limited. 
E)  Optional.

Question 16

Scope creep can be reduced by carefully writing a(n)__________ statement.

Accepted Answer

scope
Explanation: A

Question 17

All of the following are usually included in a work package EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  What will be done. 
B)  The time needed to complete the work. 
C)  A single person who is responsible for its completion. 
D)  All the costs for the work package. 
E)  All of these are included in a work package. 
A)  What will be done. 
B)  The time needed to complete the work. 
C)  A single person who is responsible for its completion. 
D)  All the costs for the work package. 
E)  All of these are included in a work package.

Question 18

Define scope creep.When is it good? When is it bad? Provide real-life examples of both cases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define scope creep.When is it good? When...

Question 19

The gradual expansion of project requirements,specifications and priorities during the execution of project is known as ____________.

Accepted Answer

scope creep
Explanation: Scope describes

Question 20

The tendency for the project deliverables to expand over time-usually by changing requirements,specifications,and priorities-is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Scope erosion. 
B)  Scope creep. 
C)  Project bloat. 
D)  Scope enhancement. 
E)  Project add-ons. 
A)  Scope erosion. 
B)  Scope creep. 
C)  Project bloat. 
D)  Scope enhancement. 
E)  Project add-ons.

"To construct a high-quality,custom home within five months at costs not to exceed $150,000" is best classified as

For large companies,the organization breakdown structure is used rather than the work breakdown structure.

The intersection of work packages and the organizational unit creates a project control point called a cost account.

A priority matrix helps project managers manage trade-offs among time,cost and performance or scope.This helps to identify which criterion is constrained,which should be enhanced and which can be accepted.Some argue that all of these criteria are always constrained.Agree or disagree? Explain why.

All of the following are ways the WBS helps in managing projects EXCEPT

If a project is small and does not require an elaborate system to assign tasks,which of the following is a good choice?

The result of subdividing the work of a project into smaller and smaller work elements is called a(n)__________.

Which of the following is least likely to be included in a work package?

The last element of a project scope statement or checklist ensures an understanding and agreement of expectations.This is known as ____________.

Having a strong communication plan can go a long way toward mitigating project problems.A communication plan should address all of the following EXCEPT

The _________ is used to assist in making project trade-offs among schedule,budget,and performance objectives.

Integrating a project's work packages within the organization's management structure is known as work breakdown structure.

Project scope describes what you expect to deliver to your customers when the project is complete.

One of the primary jobs of a project manager is to manage the trade-offs associated with the project.Which of the following is NOT one of the basic classifications of project priorities?

Scope creep can be reduced by carefully writing a(n)__________ statement.

All of the following are usually included in a work package EXCEPT

Define scope creep.When is it good? When is it bad? Provide real-life examples of both cases.

The gradual expansion of project requirements,specifications and priorities during the execution of project is known as ____________.

The tendency for the project deliverables to expand over time-usually by changing requirements,specifications,and priorities-is called

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

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

Oversight

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Project Management Career Paths

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Exam 4: Defining the Project

"To construct a high-quality,custom home within five months at costs not to exceed $150,000" is best classified as

For large companies,the organization breakdown structure is used rather than the work breakdown structure.

The intersection of work packages and the organizational unit creates a project control point called a cost account.

A priority matrix helps project managers manage trade-offs among time,cost and performance or scope.This helps to identify which criterion is constrained,which should be enhanced and which can be accepted.Some argue that all of these criteria are always constrained.Agree or disagree? Explain why.

All of the following are ways the WBS helps in managing projects EXCEPT

If a project is small and does not require an elaborate system to assign tasks,which of the following is a good choice?

The result of subdividing the work of a project into smaller and smaller work elements is called a(n)__________.

Which of the following is least likely to be included in a work package?

The last element of a project scope statement or checklist ensures an understanding and agreement of expectations.This is known as ____________.

Having a strong communication plan can go a long way toward mitigating project problems.A communication plan should address all of the following EXCEPT

The _________ is used to assist in making project trade-offs among schedule,budget,and performance objectives.

Integrating a project's work packages within the organization's management structure is known as work breakdown structure.

Project scope describes what you expect to deliver to your customers when the project is complete.

One of the primary jobs of a project manager is to manage the trade-offs associated with the project.Which of the following is NOT one of the basic classifications of project priorities?

Scope creep can be reduced by carefully writing a(n)__________ statement.

All of the following are usually included in a work package EXCEPT

Define scope creep.When is it good? When is it bad? Provide real-life examples of both cases.

The gradual expansion of project requirements,specifications and priorities during the execution of project is known as ____________.

The tendency for the project deliverables to expand over time-usually by changing requirements,specifications,and priorities-is called

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

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

Oversight

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Project Management Career Paths

Filters