Question 1

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

strategic plan
Explanation: Today, proje

Question 3

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 4

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.

Question 5

In today's high-tech industries the product life cycle is averaging _________ to 3 years.

Accepted Answer

6 months
Explanation: Today in

Question 6

In the _____________ stage of What is a Project? project the product is delivered to the customer and resources are released from the project.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Many of the same basic management functi

Question 8

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 9

Project Management is critically important only for the electronics industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of these is NOT part of the "sociocultural dimension" of project management?

Accepted Answer

A) Negotiation 
B) Resource allocation 
C) Managing customer expectations 
D) Leadership 
E) Dealing with politics 
A) Negotiation 
B) Resource allocation 
C) Managing customer expectations 
D) Leadership 
E) Dealing with politics

Question 11

What are the major differences between managing a process and managing a project?

Accepted Answer

At first glance project managers perform

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

project
Explanation: As define

Question 13

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 14

Due to corporate downsizing, significant segments of project work have been outsourced to other organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Project governance means apply

Question 16

A program is a process designed to accomplish a common goal over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the difference between a project and a program?

Accepted Answer

The terms are often used interchangeably

Question 18

Projects typically require the combined efforts of a variety of specialists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

customized
Explanation: Custom

Question 20

In the _____________ stage of What is a project?, project objectives are established, teams are formed, and major responsibilities are assigned.

Accepted Answer

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

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

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.

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

In today's high-tech industries the product life cycle is averaging _________ to 3 years.

In the _____________ stage of What is a Project? project the product is delivered to the customer and resources are released from the project.

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

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 ____________.

Project Management is critically important only for the electronics industry.

Which of these is NOT part of the "sociocultural dimension" of project management?

What are the major differences between managing a process and managing a project?

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

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

Due to corporate downsizing, significant segments of project work have been outsourced to other organizations.

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

A program is a process designed to accomplish a common goal over time.

What is the difference between a project and a program?

Projects typically require the combined efforts of a variety of specialists.

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

In the _____________ stage of What is a project?, project objectives are established, teams are formed, and major responsibilities are assigned.

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

Project Closure

International Projects

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

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Exam 1: Modern Project Management

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

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.

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

In today's high-tech industries the product life cycle is averaging _________ to 3 years.

In the _____________ stage of What is a Project? project the product is delivered to the customer and resources are released from the project.

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

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 ____________.

Project Management is critically important only for the electronics industry.

Which of these is NOT part of the "sociocultural dimension" of project management?

What are the major differences between managing a process and managing a project?

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

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

Due to corporate downsizing, significant segments of project work have been outsourced to other organizations.

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

A program is a process designed to accomplish a common goal over time.

What is the difference between a project and a program?

Projects typically require the combined efforts of a variety of specialists.

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

In the _____________ stage of What is a project?, project objectives are established, teams are formed, and major responsibilities are assigned.

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

Project Closure

International Projects

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Filters