Question 1

A project closure where the project is completed early with some parts of the project eliminated would be classified as a failed project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Team performance management is well-documented and understood enough that Team Evaluations are commonplace and accurate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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 4

Which of the following would NOT be appropriate to assess when evaluating team performance?

Accepted Answer

A) How well the team performed in terms of time, cost, and specifications 
B) Effectiveness of group decisions 
C) Individual strengths and weaknesses 
D) Customer satisfaction with project deliverables 
E) Trust among group members 
A) How well the team performed in terms of time, cost, and specifications 
B) Effectiveness of group decisions 
C) Individual strengths and weaknesses 
D) Customer satisfaction with project deliverables 
E) Trust among group members

Question 5

The following are distinguishing characteristics of retrospectives methodology EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) It uses an independent facilitator. 
B) It establishes in-process learning gates during the project life cycle. 
C) An owner, typically a team member, is assigned. 
D) Reviews cannot be linked to percent complete. 
E) A repository is developed that is easy to use. 
A) It uses an independent facilitator. 
B) It establishes in-process learning gates during the project life cycle. 
C) An owner, typically a team member, is assigned. 
D) Reviews cannot be linked to percent complete. 
E) A repository is developed that is easy to use.

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 purpose of project evaluation is to assess how well

Accepted Answer

A) The project team performed. 
B) The team members performed. 
C) The project manager performed. 
D) The project team and team members performed. 
E) The project team, team members and project manager performed. 
A) The project team performed. 
B) The team members performed. 
C) The project manager performed. 
D) The project team and team members performed. 
E) The project team, team members and project manager performed.

Question 8

Which part of the final report is designed to be the most useful on future projects?

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

Question 9

Each retrospective is assigned a(n)__________, typically a team member who is very interested in and familiar with the retrospective.

Accepted Answer

owner
Explanation: Each retrospective is

Question 10

The purpose of project __________ is to assess how well the project team, team members, and project manager performed.

Accepted Answer

evaluation
Explanation: The pu

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

executive summary
Explanation:

Question 12

In organizations where projects are managed within a ____________, the team member's area manager, not the project manager, is responsible for assessing performance.

Accepted Answer

A) Functional organization 
B) Matrix organization 
C) Flat organization 
D) Project organization 
E) Strong organization 
A) Functional organization 
B) Matrix organization 
C) Flat organization 
D) Project organization 
E) Strong organization

Question 13

During the closure process, how does the project manager meet the challenge to keep the project team focused on the remaining project activities and delivery to the customer until the project is complete?

Accepted Answer

Communicating a closure and review plan

Question 14

Because of circumstances beyond the control of the project team, many projects are easy for a review group to close down.This type of project closure is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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 16

Project closures can fall into all of the following categories EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Premature. 
B) Perpetual. 
C) Failed. 
D) Changed priority. 
E) Successful. 
A) Premature. 
B) Perpetual. 
C) Failed. 
D) Changed priority. 
E) Successful.

Question 17

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 18

Why would a manager begin the evaluation process by asking the individual to evaluate his or her contributions to the project?

Accepted Answer

This approach may yield valuable informa

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

360-degree feedback is a performance eva

A project closure where the project is completed early with some parts of the project eliminated would be classified as a failed project.

Team performance management is well-documented and understood enough that Team Evaluations are commonplace and accurate.

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.

Which of the following would NOT be appropriate to assess when evaluating team performance?

The following are distinguishing characteristics of retrospectives methodology EXCEPT

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 purpose of project evaluation is to assess how well

Which part of the final report is designed to be the most useful on future projects?

Each retrospective is assigned a(n)__________, typically a team member who is very interested in and familiar with the retrospective.

The purpose of project __________ is to assess how well the project team, team members, and project manager performed.

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

In organizations where projects are managed within a ____________, the team member's area manager, not the project manager, is responsible for assessing performance.

During the closure process, how does the project manager meet the challenge to keep the project team focused on the remaining project activities and delivery to the customer until the project is complete?

Because of circumstances beyond the control of the project team, many projects are easy for a review group to close down.This type of project closure is called

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

Project closures can fall into all of the following categories 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.

Why would a manager begin the evaluation process by asking the individual to evaluate his or her contributions to the project?

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

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Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Plan

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

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Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

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Exam 14: Project Closure

A project closure where the project is completed early with some parts of the project eliminated would be classified as a failed project.

Team performance management is well-documented and understood enough that Team Evaluations are commonplace and accurate.

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.

Which of the following would NOT be appropriate to assess when evaluating team performance?

The following are distinguishing characteristics of retrospectives methodology EXCEPT

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 purpose of project evaluation is to assess how well

Which part of the final report is designed to be the most useful on future projects?

Each retrospective is assigned a(n)__________, typically a team member who is very interested in and familiar with the retrospective.

The purpose of project __________ is to assess how well the project team, team members, and project manager performed.

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

In organizations where projects are managed within a ____________, the team member's area manager, not the project manager, is responsible for assessing performance.

During the closure process, how does the project manager meet the challenge to keep the project team focused on the remaining project activities and delivery to the customer until the project is complete?

Because of circumstances beyond the control of the project team, many projects are easy for a review group to close down.This type of project closure is called

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

Project closures can fall into all of the following categories 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.

Why would a manager begin the evaluation process by asking the individual to evaluate his or her contributions to the project?

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

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

Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Team

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

International Projects

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

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