Question 1

Escalation of commitment refers to the tendency of people to increase features in a project in order to accommodate excess resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a hindsight bias?

Accepted Answer

A) the tendency to rely on one piece of information, however irrelevant 
B) the tendency to claim more responsibility for successes than failures 
C) the tendency to choose information that supports our existing position 
D) the belief that an actual event was predictable even if it was not 
A) the tendency to rely on one piece of information, however irrelevant 
B) the tendency to claim more responsibility for successes than failures 
C) the tendency to choose information that supports our existing position 
D) the belief that an actual event was predictable even if it was not

Question 3

The ________ process in project management focuses on devising how the project will be executed.

Accepted Answer

A) monitoring 
B) planning 
C) controlling 
D) closing 
A) monitoring 
B) planning 
C) controlling 
D) closing

Question 4

A kick-off meeting involves ________.

Accepted Answer

A) project stakeholders meeting one another to review the project charter 
B) the project manager assessing the outcomes of the project and measuring its effectiveness 
C) the project team convening together to submit a proposal for a project 
D) project stakeholders meeting before the executing process is started 
A) project stakeholders meeting one another to review the project charter 
B) the project manager assessing the outcomes of the project and measuring its effectiveness 
C) the project team convening together to submit a proposal for a project 
D) project stakeholders meeting before the executing process is started

Question 5

Executing processes involve coordinating efforts that ensure the tasks on the work breakdown structure are carried out properly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is true about work breakdown structure?

Accepted Answer

A) It is generally created during the executing process of a project. 
B) A word processor is the best software package to create work breakdown structures. 
C) Work breakdown structures are used only to plan and list the tasks a team must complete. 
D) Gantt charts are generally used to show work breakdown structures. 
A) It is generally created during the executing process of a project. 
B) A word processor is the best software package to create work breakdown structures. 
C) Work breakdown structures are used only to plan and list the tasks a team must complete. 
D) Gantt charts are generally used to show work breakdown structures.

Question 7

Business continuity refers to the willingness of an organization to pull the plug on a project in which huge sums and resources need to be invested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is a difference between projects and processes?

Accepted Answer

A) Projects are permanent in nature, whereas processes are temporary. 
B) Projects are unique and one of a kind, whereas processes are recurring. 
C) Projects need to be tweaked so that the underlying activities are streamlined, whereas processes involve uncertainty. 
D) Project durations can be predicted easily, whereas process durations are difficult to predict. 
A) Projects are permanent in nature, whereas processes are temporary. 
B) Projects are unique and one of a kind, whereas processes are recurring. 
C) Projects need to be tweaked so that the underlying activities are streamlined, whereas processes involve uncertainty. 
D) Project durations can be predicted easily, whereas process durations are difficult to predict.

Question 9

________ refers to all the procedures, documentation, and resources an organization puts into place to prepare for a crisis situation and recover technical infrastructure.

Accepted Answer

A) Data repository 
B) Disaster recovery 
C) Business automation 
D) Data warehouse 
A) Data repository 
B) Disaster recovery 
C) Business automation 
D) Data warehouse

Question 10

________ refers to maintaining an organization's business operations to avoid a devastating revenue loss and damaged reputation.

Accepted Answer

A) Business continuity 
B) First-order resolution 
C) Escalation of commitment 
D) Business incubation 
A) Business continuity 
B) First-order resolution 
C) Escalation of commitment 
D) Business incubation

Question 11

Which of the following is the most critical factor that contributes to failure of projects?

Accepted Answer

A) limited scope 
B) low customization 
C) high stakeholder involvement 
D) unrealistic time frames 
A) limited scope 
B) low customization 
C) high stakeholder involvement 
D) unrealistic time frames

Question 12

The acceptable-use policy covers laws on harassment, fraudulent use, and any attempts to disrupt information systems or circumvent authentication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The ________ encompasses services each employee will be provided, whether and how much they can utilize company resources for personal use, the kinds of surveillance that are in place, and reinforce legal requirements, such as prohibitions against unauthorized copying.

Accepted Answer

A) executive summary 
B) acceptable-use policy 
C) project charter 
D) project proposal 
A) executive summary 
B) acceptable-use policy 
C) project charter 
D) project proposal

Question 14

Project charters are drafted in kickoff meetings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Every project is constrained by three fundamental, interrelated forces: time, cost, and scope.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A key document that authorizes the project is the project charter which shows that the project has the commitment and support of senior management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Introduction of new information systems involves change, especially when some processes are drastically revised or eliminated through business process management efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following collects data from each project and aggregates it, building a larger picture of the overall health of the organization's project portfolio?

Accepted Answer

A) records management office 
B) program management office 
C) document management office 
D) change management office 
A) records management office 
B) program management office 
C) document management office 
D) change management office

Question 19

Which of the following best describes a project charter?

Accepted Answer

A) a document which lists the outcomes of a project 
B) a document that tracks the progress of a project 
C) a key document that authorizes a project 
D) an informal document that assesses the effectiveness of a project 
A) a document which lists the outcomes of a project 
B) a document that tracks the progress of a project 
C) a key document that authorizes a project 
D) an informal document that assesses the effectiveness of a project

Escalation of commitment refers to the tendency of people to increase features in a project in order to accommodate excess resources.

Which of the following best describes a hindsight bias?

The ________ process in project management focuses on devising how the project will be executed.

A kick-off meeting involves ________.

Executing processes involve coordinating efforts that ensure the tasks on the work breakdown structure are carried out properly.

Which of the following is true about work breakdown structure?

Business continuity refers to the willingness of an organization to pull the plug on a project in which huge sums and resources need to be invested.

Which of the following is a difference between projects and processes?

________ refers to all the procedures, documentation, and resources an organization puts into place to prepare for a crisis situation and recover technical infrastructure.

________ refers to maintaining an organization's business operations to avoid a devastating revenue loss and damaged reputation.

Which of the following is the most critical factor that contributes to failure of projects?

The acceptable-use policy covers laws on harassment, fraudulent use, and any attempts to disrupt information systems or circumvent authentication.

The ________ encompasses services each employee will be provided, whether and how much they can utilize company resources for personal use, the kinds of surveillance that are in place, and reinforce legal requirements, such as prohibitions against unauthorized copying.

Project charters are drafted in kickoff meetings.

Every project is constrained by three fundamental, interrelated forces: time, cost, and scope.

A key document that authorizes the project is the project charter which shows that the project has the commitment and support of senior management.

Introduction of new information systems involves change, especially when some processes are drastically revised or eliminated through business process management efforts.

Which of the following collects data from each project and aggregates it, building a larger picture of the overall health of the organization's project portfolio?

Which of the following best describes a project charter?

Information Systems and People

Information Systems and Strategy

Information and Communications Technologies: The Enterprise Architecture

Databases and Datawarehouses

Information Systems for the Enterprise

The Web, E-Commerce, and M-Commerce

Business Intelligence and Decision Making

Collaborating With Technology

Knowledge Management and E-Learning

Ethics, Privacy, and Security

Systems Development and Procurement

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Exam 12: Project Management and Strategic Planning

Escalation of commitment refers to the tendency of people to increase features in a project in order to accommodate excess resources.

Which of the following best describes a hindsight bias?

The ________ process in project management focuses on devising how the project will be executed.

A kick-off meeting involves ________.

Executing processes involve coordinating efforts that ensure the tasks on the work breakdown structure are carried out properly.

Which of the following is true about work breakdown structure?

Business continuity refers to the willingness of an organization to pull the plug on a project in which huge sums and resources need to be invested.

Which of the following is a difference between projects and processes?

________ refers to all the procedures, documentation, and resources an organization puts into place to prepare for a crisis situation and recover technical infrastructure.

________ refers to maintaining an organization's business operations to avoid a devastating revenue loss and damaged reputation.

Which of the following is the most critical factor that contributes to failure of projects?

The acceptable-use policy covers laws on harassment, fraudulent use, and any attempts to disrupt information systems or circumvent authentication.

The ________ encompasses services each employee will be provided, whether and how much they can utilize company resources for personal use, the kinds of surveillance that are in place, and reinforce legal requirements, such as prohibitions against unauthorized copying.

Project charters are drafted in kickoff meetings.

Every project is constrained by three fundamental, interrelated forces: time, cost, and scope.

A key document that authorizes the project is the project charter which shows that the project has the commitment and support of senior management.

Introduction of new information systems involves change, especially when some processes are drastically revised or eliminated through business process management efforts.

Which of the following collects data from each project and aggregates it, building a larger picture of the overall health of the organization's project portfolio?

Which of the following best describes a project charter?

Information Systems and People

Information Systems and Strategy

Information and Communications Technologies: The Enterprise Architecture

Databases and Datawarehouses

Information Systems for the Enterprise

The Web, E-Commerce, and M-Commerce

Business Intelligence and Decision Making

Collaborating With Technology

Knowledge Management and E-Learning

Ethics, Privacy, and Security

Systems Development and Procurement

Filters