Question 1

Corporate downsizing has increased the trend toward

Accepted Answer

A)  Reducing the number of projects a company initiates. 
B)  Outsourcing significant segments of project work. 
C)  Using dedicated project teams. 
D)  Shorter project lead times. 
E)  Longer project lead times. 
A)  Reducing the number of projects a company initiates. 
B)  Outsourcing significant segments of project work. 
C)  Using dedicated project teams. 
D)  Shorter project lead times. 
E)  Longer project lead times.

Question 2

A professional organization for project management specialists is the

Accepted Answer

A)  PMI. 
B)  AMA. 
C)  MIS. 
D)  IPM. 
E)  PMBOK. 
A)  PMI. 
B)  AMA. 
C)  MIS. 
D)  IPM. 
E)  PMBOK.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the driving forces behind the increasing demand for project management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compression of the product life cycle 
B)  Knowledge explosion 
C)  Increasing need for multiproject management 
D)  Declining need for product customization 
E)  More sustainable business practices 
A)  Compression of the product life cycle 
B)  Knowledge explosion 
C)  Increasing need for multiproject management 
D)  Declining need for product customization 
E)  More sustainable business practices

Question 4

At first glance,project managers perform the same functions as other managers.That is,they plan,schedule,motivate and control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the _____________ stage of the project life cycle project the product is delivered to the customer and resources are reassigned.

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifying 
B)  Defining 
C)  Planning 
D)  Executing 
E)  Closing 
A)  Identifying 
B)  Defining 
C)  Planning 
D)  Executing 
E)  Closing

Question 6

Increased competition has placed a premium on customer satisfaction and the development of __________ products and services.

Accepted Answer

customized
Explanation: Custom

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Project management is far from a standard way of doing business 
B)  Project management is increasingly contributing to achieving organizational strategies 
C)  Project management is being used at a consistent percentage of a firm's efforts 
D)  Project management is a specialty that few organizations have access to 
E)  All of these statements are false 
A)  Project management is far from a standard way of doing business 
B)  Project management is increasingly contributing to achieving organizational strategies 
C)  Project management is being used at a consistent percentage of a firm's efforts 
D)  Project management is a specialty that few organizations have access to 
E)  All of these statements are false

Question 8

Which of the following activities is NOT considered a project?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing a new software program 
B)  Designing a space station 
C)  Preparing the site for the Olympic Games 
D)  Production of automobile tires 
E)  Developing a new advertising program 
A)  Developing a new software program 
B)  Designing a space station 
C)  Preparing the site for the Olympic Games 
D)  Production of automobile tires 
E)  Developing a new advertising program

Question 9

Which of the following is typically the responsibility of a project manager?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meeting budget requirements 
B)  Meeting schedule requirements 
C)  Meeting performance specifications 
D)  Coordinating the actions of the team members 
E)  All of these are typical responsibilities 
A)  Meeting budget requirements 
B)  Meeting schedule requirements 
C)  Meeting performance specifications 
D)  Coordinating the actions of the team members 
E)  All of these are typical responsibilities

Question 10

Because of the requirement for in-depth expertise,project management is generally restricted to specialists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Because of its flexibility,project management is equally useful in ongoing,routine work as well as unique,one-time projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The professional certification for project managers is a Project Management Professional (PMP).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The establishment of project goals,specifications,and responsibilities usually occurs in the ________ stage of the project life cycle.

Accepted Answer

defining
Explanation: Specifications of

Question 14

A professional organization for project managers that has grown from 93,000 in 2002 to more than 520,000 currently is the ___________.

Accepted Answer

PMI
Explanation: The Project M

Question 15

Describe what project governance means to project management.Why is it important to organizational strategy?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe what project governance means to project...

Question 16

Today,projects are the modus operandi or the method used for implementing organizational strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe how corporate downsizing is a driver for project management.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe how corporate downsizing is a driver...

Question 18

Identify the five major characteristics of a project.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the five major characteristics of a...

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT true about project management?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is not limited to the private sector 
B)  Many opportunities are available for individuals interested in this career path 
C)  It improves one's ability to plan,implement and manage activities to accomplish specific organizational objectives 
D)  It focuses primarily on technical processes 
E)  It is a set of tools 
A)  It is not limited to the private sector 
B)  Many opportunities are available for individuals interested in this career path 
C)  It improves one's ability to plan,implement and manage activities to accomplish specific organizational objectives 
D)  It focuses primarily on technical processes 
E)  It is a set of tools

Question 20

Project governance means applying a set of knowledge,skills,tools,and techniques to a collection of projects in order to move the organization toward its strategic goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Corporate downsizing has increased the trend toward

A professional organization for project management specialists is the

Which of the following is NOT one of the driving forces behind the increasing demand for project management?

At first glance,project managers perform the same functions as other managers.That is,they plan,schedule,motivate and control.

In the _____________ stage of the project life cycle project the product is delivered to the customer and resources are reassigned.

Increased competition has placed a premium on customer satisfaction and the development of __________ products and services.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following activities is NOT considered a project?

Which of the following is typically the responsibility of a project manager?

Because of the requirement for in-depth expertise,project management is generally restricted to specialists.

Because of its flexibility,project management is equally useful in ongoing,routine work as well as unique,one-time projects.

The professional certification for project managers is a Project Management Professional (PMP).

The establishment of project goals,specifications,and responsibilities usually occurs in the ________ stage of the project life cycle.

A professional organization for project managers that has grown from 93,000 in 2002 to more than 520,000 currently is the ___________.

Describe what project governance means to project management.Why is it important to organizational strategy?

Today,projects are the modus operandi or the method used for implementing organizational strategy.

Describe how corporate downsizing is a driver for project management.

Identify the five major characteristics of a project.

Which of the following is NOT true about project management?

Project governance means applying a set of knowledge,skills,tools,and techniques to a collection of projects in order to move the organization toward its strategic goals.

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

Oversight

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Project Management Career Paths

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Exam 1: Modern Project Management

Corporate downsizing has increased the trend toward

A professional organization for project management specialists is the

Which of the following is NOT one of the driving forces behind the increasing demand for project management?

At first glance,project managers perform the same functions as other managers.That is,they plan,schedule,motivate and control.

In the _____________ stage of the project life cycle project the product is delivered to the customer and resources are reassigned.

Increased competition has placed a premium on customer satisfaction and the development of __________ products and services.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following activities is NOT considered a project?

Which of the following is typically the responsibility of a project manager?

Because of the requirement for in-depth expertise,project management is generally restricted to specialists.

Because of its flexibility,project management is equally useful in ongoing,routine work as well as unique,one-time projects.

The professional certification for project managers is a Project Management Professional (PMP).

The establishment of project goals,specifications,and responsibilities usually occurs in the ________ stage of the project life cycle.

A professional organization for project managers that has grown from 93,000 in 2002 to more than 520,000 currently is the ___________.

Describe what project governance means to project management.Why is it important to organizational strategy?

Today,projects are the modus operandi or the method used for implementing organizational strategy.

Describe how corporate downsizing is a driver for project management.

Identify the five major characteristics of a project.

Which of the following is NOT true about project management?

Project governance means applying a set of knowledge,skills,tools,and techniques to a collection of projects in order to move the organization toward its strategic goals.

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

Oversight

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Project Management Career Paths

Filters