Question 1

In some organizations,selection and management of projects often fail to support the overall _________ of the organization.

Accepted Answer

strategic plan
Explanation: Today,projec

Question 2

Project managers are expected to ensure that appropriate trade-offs are made between the time,cost,and __________ requirements of the project.

Accepted Answer

performance
Explanation: Project manager

Question 3

Applying a set of knowledge,skills,tools,and techniques to a collection of projects in order to move the organization toward its strategic goals is known as project ____________.

Accepted Answer

governance
Explanation: Projec

Question 4

Smaller projects in larger organizations tend not to need project management skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Because of the profitability motive,project management is nearly always limited to the private sector.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Project governance does NOT include

Accepted Answer

A)  Setting standards for project selection. 
B)  Overseeing project management activities. 
C)  Centralization of project processes and practices. 
D)  Options for continuous improvement. 
E)  Allowing project managers to plan the project the way they see fit. 
A)  Setting standards for project selection. 
B)  Overseeing project management activities. 
C)  Centralization of project processes and practices. 
D)  Options for continuous improvement. 
E)  Allowing project managers to plan the project the way they see fit.

Question 7

The project's schedule and budget will be determined in the ___________ stage of the project life cycle.

Accepted Answer

planning
Explanation: During the plannin

Question 8

A(n)_________ is a series of coordinated,related multiple projects that continue over an extended time intended to achieve a goal.

Accepted Answer

program
Explanation: A program

Question 9

The first stage in the project life cycle is the concept stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Governance of all project management processes and procedures helps provide senior management with all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  A method to ensure projects that are important to senior management are being implemented 
B)  An assessment of the risk their portfolio of projects represents 
C)  An overview of all project management activities 
D)  A metric to measure the improvement of managing projects relative to others in the industry 
E)  A big picture of how organizational resources are being used 
A)  A method to ensure projects that are important to senior management are being implemented 
B)  An assessment of the risk their portfolio of projects represents 
C)  An overview of all project management activities 
D)  A metric to measure the improvement of managing projects relative to others in the industry 
E)  A big picture of how organizational resources are being used

Question 11

A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product,service,or result is a(n)_________.

Accepted Answer

project
Explanation: As define

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a reason why project management has become a standard way of doing business?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased need for skilled management of stakeholders outside of organization 
B)  Projects need to be done faster 
C)  Organizations are doing more project work in-house instead of outsourcing 
D)  Organizations are executing more and more projects 
E)  Increased product complexity and innovation 
A)  Increased need for skilled management of stakeholders outside of organization 
B)  Projects need to be done faster 
C)  Organizations are doing more project work in-house instead of outsourcing 
D)  Organizations are executing more and more projects 
E)  Increased product complexity and innovation

Question 13

Small business development is a major driver of project management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is a good example of a program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Planting a garden 
B)  Developing a new residential area that includes six custom homes 
C)  Developing a new marketing plan 
D)  Taking notes each class meeting to prepare for the final 
E)  Planning a wedding 
A)  Planting a garden 
B)  Developing a new residential area that includes six custom homes 
C)  Developing a new marketing plan 
D)  Taking notes each class meeting to prepare for the final 
E)  Planning a wedding

Question 15

"Project managers perform the same functions as other managers." Agree or disagree,and support your decision.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Project managers perform the same functions as...

Question 16

An increase in the complexity of projects,because projects typically include the latest advances,can be the result of a growth in new __________.

Accepted Answer

knowledge
Explanation: The growth in new

Question 17

In the _____________ stage of the project life cycle you are more likely to find status reports,changes,and the creation of forecasts.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Which of the following represents the correct order of stages within the project life cycle?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Even if you never aspire to be a "project manager," why is it important to know how to manage projects effectively? Explain your answer and use an example to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Even if you never aspire to be...

Question 20

Project management is important to understand when people are a part of a project team because they

Accepted Answer

A)  Work with others to create a schedule and budget. 
B)  Need to understand project priorities so they can make independent decisions. 
C)  Need to be able to monitor and report project progress. 
D)  Need to understand the project charter or scope statement that defines the objectives and parameters of the project. 
E)  All of these are reasons it is important for project team members to understand project management. 
A)  Work with others to create a schedule and budget. 
B)  Need to understand project priorities so they can make independent decisions. 
C)  Need to be able to monitor and report project progress. 
D)  Need to understand the project charter or scope statement that defines the objectives and parameters of the project. 
E)  All of these are reasons it is important for project team members to understand project management.

In some organizations,selection and management of projects often fail to support the overall _________ of the organization.

Project managers are expected to ensure that appropriate trade-offs are made between the time,cost,and __________ requirements of the project.

Applying a set of knowledge,skills,tools,and techniques to a collection of projects in order to move the organization toward its strategic goals is known as project ____________.

Smaller projects in larger organizations tend not to need project management skills.

Because of the profitability motive,project management is nearly always limited to the private sector.

Project governance does NOT include

The project's schedule and budget will be determined in the ___________ stage of the project life cycle.

A(n)_________ is a series of coordinated,related multiple projects that continue over an extended time intended to achieve a goal.

The first stage in the project life cycle is the concept stage.

Governance of all project management processes and procedures helps provide senior management with all of the following EXCEPT

A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product,service,or result is a(n)_________.

Which of the following is NOT a reason why project management has become a standard way of doing business?

Small business development is a major driver of project management.

Which of the following is a good example of a program?

"Project managers perform the same functions as other managers." Agree or disagree,and support your decision.

An increase in the complexity of projects,because projects typically include the latest advances,can be the result of a growth in new __________.

In the _____________ stage of the project life cycle you are more likely to find status reports,changes,and the creation of forecasts.

Which of the following represents the correct order of stages within the project life cycle?

Even if you never aspire to be a "project manager," why is it important to know how to manage projects effectively? Explain your answer and use an example to support your answer.

Project management is important to understand when people are a part of a project team because they

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

Exam 1: Modern Project Management

In some organizations,selection and management of projects often fail to support the overall _________ of the organization.

Project managers are expected to ensure that appropriate trade-offs are made between the time,cost,and __________ requirements of the project.

Applying a set of knowledge,skills,tools,and techniques to a collection of projects in order to move the organization toward its strategic goals is known as project ____________.

Smaller projects in larger organizations tend not to need project management skills.

Because of the profitability motive,project management is nearly always limited to the private sector.

Project governance does NOT include

The project's schedule and budget will be determined in the ___________ stage of the project life cycle.

A(n)_________ is a series of coordinated,related multiple projects that continue over an extended time intended to achieve a goal.

The first stage in the project life cycle is the concept stage.

Governance of all project management processes and procedures helps provide senior management with all of the following EXCEPT

A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product,service,or result is a(n)_________.

Which of the following is NOT a reason why project management has become a standard way of doing business?

Small business development is a major driver of project management.

Which of the following is a good example of a program?

"Project managers perform the same functions as other managers." Agree or disagree,and support your decision.

An increase in the complexity of projects,because projects typically include the latest advances,can be the result of a growth in new __________.

In the _____________ stage of the project life cycle you are more likely to find status reports,changes,and the creation of forecasts.

Which of the following represents the correct order of stages within the project life cycle?

Even if you never aspire to be a "project manager," why is it important to know how to manage projects effectively? Explain your answer and use an example to support your answer.

Project management is important to understand when people are a part of a project team because they

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