Question 1

Creating a communication plan typically follows a process that begins with a stakeholder analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

There are 5 steps involved when defining a project; which of the following is the last?

Accepted Answer

A) Code the WBS for tracking 
B) Assign the cost account to a manager 
C) Assign the work package to a manager 
D) Develop the responsibility matrix 
E) All of these are included in the final step. 
A) Code the WBS for tracking 
B) Assign the cost account to a manager 
C) Assign the work package to a manager 
D) Develop the responsibility matrix 
E) All of these are included in the final step.

Question 3

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 4

Identify and briefly describe the five steps in defining a project.

Accepted Answer

(1)Defining the project scope.

Question 5

The agreement that training will be the responsibility of the customer and not the team is an example of a project ________.

Accepted Answer

limit and exclusion
Explanatio

Question 6

The final stage in defining a project is coding the organization breakdown structure or OBS for the information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT true regarding scope creep?

Accepted Answer

A) It is when the cost of the project is more than expected. 
B) It is the tendency for the project scope to expand over time. 
C) It most likely caused by a scope statement that is too broad. 
D) It can have both positive and negative impacts on a project. 
E) It can lead to added costs and possible project delays. 
A) It is when the cost of the project is more than expected. 
B) It is the tendency for the project scope to expand over time. 
C) It most likely caused by a scope statement that is too broad. 
D) It can have both positive and negative impacts on a project. 
E) It can lead to added costs and possible project delays.

Question 8

In terms of project management, what is a deliverable? Give an example.

Accepted Answer

A deliverable is an

Question 9

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 10

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.

Question 11

"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 12

An expected output over the life of a project would be classified as a target.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

One tool that is used by project managers of small projects to summarize the tasks to be accomplished and who is responsible for what on a project is called a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

responsibility matrix
Explanation: The r

Question 15

What is a work package and what information does it contain?

Accepted Answer

A work package is the lowest element in

Question 16

There are 5 steps involved when defining a project; which of the following is the first?

Accepted Answer

A) Establish project priorities 
B) Define the project scope 
C) Verify the budget available 
D) Assign team members to work on the project 
E) Determine the required completion date 
A) Establish project priorities 
B) Define the project scope 
C) Verify the budget available 
D) Assign team members to work on the project 
E) Determine the required completion date

Question 17

What is a responsibility matrix and how would it be used in project management?

Accepted Answer

The responsibility matrix (RM)summarizes

Question 18

How is project scope defined?

Accepted Answer

A) The length of your project and how much it will cost 
B) The deliverables or outputs during the course of the project 
C) The range of resources you have available and their capabilities 
D) What you expect to deliver to your customer when the project is complete 
E) The range of customer expectations 
A) The length of your project and how much it will cost 
B) The deliverables or outputs during the course of the project 
C) The range of resources you have available and their capabilities 
D) What you expect to deliver to your customer when the project is complete 
E) The range of customer expectations

Question 19

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 20

The first step of project scope definition is to

Accepted Answer

A) Analyze the strategic plan. 
B) Analyze the current budget plan. 
C) Meet with team members. 
D) Select team members. 
E) Define the overall objective to meet the customer's needs. 
A) Analyze the strategic plan. 
B) Analyze the current budget plan. 
C) Meet with team members. 
D) Select team members. 
E) Define the overall objective to meet the customer's needs.

Creating a communication plan typically follows a process that begins with a stakeholder analysis.

There are 5 steps involved when defining a project; which of the following is the last?

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

Identify and briefly describe the five steps in defining a project.

The agreement that training will be the responsibility of the customer and not the team is an example of a project ________.

The final stage in defining a project is coding the organization breakdown structure or OBS for the information system.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding scope creep?

In terms of project management, what is a deliverable? Give an example.

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

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

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

An expected output over the life of a project would be classified as a target.

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

One tool that is used by project managers of small projects to summarize the tasks to be accomplished and who is responsible for what on a project is called a(n)__________.

What is a work package and what information does it contain?

There are 5 steps involved when defining a project; which of the following is the first?

What is a responsibility matrix and how would it be used in project management?

How is project scope defined?

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

The first step of project scope definition is to

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Exam 4: Defining the Project

Creating a communication plan typically follows a process that begins with a stakeholder analysis.

There are 5 steps involved when defining a project; which of the following is the last?

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

Identify and briefly describe the five steps in defining a project.

The agreement that training will be the responsibility of the customer and not the team is an example of a project ________.

The final stage in defining a project is coding the organization breakdown structure or OBS for the information system.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding scope creep?

In terms of project management, what is a deliverable? Give an example.

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

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

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

An expected output over the life of a project would be classified as a target.

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

One tool that is used by project managers of small projects to summarize the tasks to be accomplished and who is responsible for what on a project is called a(n)__________.

What is a work package and what information does it contain?

There are 5 steps involved when defining a project; which of the following is the first?

What is a responsibility matrix and how would it be used in project management?

How is project scope defined?

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

The first step of project scope definition is to

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

Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Team

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

International Projects

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

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