Question 1

Project Managers are

Accepted Answer

A) ultimately responsible for performance. 
B) not timid. 
C) a direct link to the customer. 
D) all of the above. 
A) ultimately responsible for performance. 
B) not timid. 
C) a direct link to the customer. 
D) all of the above.

Question 2

Identify the five major characteristics of a project.

Accepted Answer

(1)An established objective.
(2)A define

Question 3

The final stage in the project life cycle is the __________ stage.

Accepted Answer

closing
Explanation: Closing i

Question 4

Because of the requirement for in-depth expertise, project management is generally restricted to specialists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe what it means that a project manager must work with a diverse group of characters?

Accepted Answer

Project managers manage the tension betw

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT typical of a project manager?

Accepted Answer

A) Managing a temporary activity 
B) Overseeing existing operations 
C) Managing a nonrepetitive activity 
D) Responsible for time, cost and performance trade-offs 
E) Work with a group of outsiders, including vendors and suppliers 
A) Managing a temporary activity 
B) Overseeing existing operations 
C) Managing a nonrepetitive activity 
D) Responsible for time, cost and performance trade-offs 
E) Work with a group of outsiders, including vendors and suppliers

Question 7

A major portion of the project work, both physical and mental, takes place during the production stage of the project life cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Project management is ideally suited for a business environment requiring all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Accountability. 
B) Flexibility. 
C) Innovation. 
D) Speed. 
E) Repeatability. 
A) Accountability. 
B) Flexibility. 
C) Innovation. 
D) Speed. 
E) Repeatability.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) WBS 
B) Budgets 
C) Problem solving 
D) Schedules 
E) Status reports 
A) WBS 
B) Budgets 
C) Problem solving 
D) Schedules 
E) Status reports

Question 10

The _____________ typically passes sequentially through four stages.

Accepted Answer

project life cycle
Explanation

Question 11

A professional certification for project managers is a Project Management Professional (PMP).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Project management is not limited to the __________ sector.

Accepted Answer

private
Explanation: Project m

Question 13

In the _____________ stage of What is a Project? the project's schedule and budget will be determined.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

In the _____________ stage of What is a Project?, a major portion of the actual project work performed.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Today, projects are the modus operandi or the method used for implementing organizational strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Leadership, teamwork, and negotiation are examples of the _________ dimension of the project management process.

Accepted Answer

sociocultural
Explanation: The technical

Question 17

The sociocultural dimension of project management includes managing relationships, motivating team members and negotiating project terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A project does not include

Accepted Answer

A) unique elements. 
B) a specific objective. 
C) repetitive same or similar work. 
D) creating a new product or service. 
A) unique elements. 
B) a specific objective. 
C) repetitive same or similar work. 
D) creating a new product or service.

Question 19

Not only is project management critical to many careers, the skill set is transferable across most businesses and professions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a characteristic of a project?

Accepted Answer

A) An established objective 
B) A clear beginning and end 
C) Specific time, cost and performance requirements 
D) For internal use only 
E) Something never been done by a particular company before 
A) An established objective 
B) A clear beginning and end 
C) Specific time, cost and performance requirements 
D) For internal use only 
E) Something never been done by a particular company before

Project Managers are

Identify the five major characteristics of a project.

The final stage in the project life cycle is the __________ stage.

Because of the requirement for in-depth expertise, project management is generally restricted to specialists.

Describe what it means that a project manager must work with a diverse group of characters?

Which of the following is NOT typical of a project manager?

A major portion of the project work, both physical and mental, takes place during the production stage of the project life cycle.

Project management is ideally suited for a business environment requiring all of the following EXCEPT

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

The _____________ typically passes sequentially through four stages.

A professional certification for project managers is a Project Management Professional (PMP).

Project management is not limited to the __________ sector.

In the _____________ stage of What is a Project? the project's schedule and budget will be determined.

In the _____________ stage of What is a Project?, a major portion of the actual project work performed.

Today, projects are the modus operandi or the method used for implementing organizational strategy.

Leadership, teamwork, and negotiation are examples of the _________ dimension of the project management process.

The sociocultural dimension of project management includes managing relationships, motivating team members and negotiating project terms.

A project does not include

Not only is project management critical to many careers, the skill set is transferable across most businesses and professions.

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a characteristic of a project?

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

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Exam 1: Modern Project Management

Project Managers are

Identify the five major characteristics of a project.

The final stage in the project life cycle is the __________ stage.

Because of the requirement for in-depth expertise, project management is generally restricted to specialists.

Describe what it means that a project manager must work with a diverse group of characters?

Which of the following is NOT typical of a project manager?

A major portion of the project work, both physical and mental, takes place during the production stage of the project life cycle.

Project management is ideally suited for a business environment requiring all of the following EXCEPT

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

The _____________ typically passes sequentially through four stages.

A professional certification for project managers is a Project Management Professional (PMP).

Project management is not limited to the __________ sector.

In the _____________ stage of What is a Project? the project's schedule and budget will be determined.

In the _____________ stage of What is a Project?, a major portion of the actual project work performed.

Today, projects are the modus operandi or the method used for implementing organizational strategy.

Leadership, teamwork, and negotiation are examples of the _________ dimension of the project management process.

The sociocultural dimension of project management includes managing relationships, motivating team members and negotiating project terms.

A project does not include

Not only is project management critical to many careers, the skill set is transferable across most businesses and professions.

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a characteristic of a project?

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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