Question 1

The term ________ refers to a common human tendency to make systematic mistakes when processing information or making judgments.

Accepted Answer

A)  negativity effect 
B)  ambiguity aversion 
C)  cognitive bias 
D)  path dependence 
A)  negativity effect 
B)  ambiguity aversion 
C)  cognitive bias 
D)  path dependence

Question 2

A ________ lists tasks on the work breakdown structure, along with each task's projected start and finish dates, in graphical format.

Accepted Answer

A)  cluster diagram 
B)  Gantt chart 
C)  PERT network chart 
D)  conceptual graph 
A)  cluster diagram 
B)  Gantt chart 
C)  PERT network chart 
D)  conceptual graph

Question 3

A(n) ________ is an initiating process where stakeholders meet one another, sometimes for the first and only time.

Accepted Answer

A)  kickoff meeting 
B)  board meeting 
C)  pre-bid meeting 
D)  annual general meeting 
A)  kickoff meeting 
B)  board meeting 
C)  pre-bid meeting 
D)  annual general meeting

Question 4

The stage at which early phase managers identify the major players in the project, including the sponsor, the project manager, the team members, and other stakeholders, is known as a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  executing process 
B)  initiating process 
C)  monitoring process 
D)  controlling process 
A)  executing process 
B)  initiating process 
C)  monitoring process 
D)  controlling process

Question 5

Which of the following is an accurate definition of a project?

Accepted Answer

A)  a temporary activity to carry out a particular objective 
B)  a series of events designed to deliver a product 
C)  a long-term commitment toward creating tangible value 
D)  a recurring sequence of events that facilitate the creation of a service 
A)  a temporary activity to carry out a particular objective 
B)  a series of events designed to deliver a product 
C)  a long-term commitment toward creating tangible value 
D)  a recurring sequence of events that facilitate the creation of a service

Question 6

Which of the following tools helps keep a project on track to meet its deadlines by listing tasks on a work breakdown schedule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smith chart 
B)  Nolan chart 
C)  Gantt chart 
D)  PERT network chart 
A)  Smith chart 
B)  Nolan chart 
C)  Gantt chart 
D)  PERT network chart

Question 7

When an employee's e-mail might contain wording that implies a firm contract, a disclaimer for implied contractual obligations ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  states that any contract must be confirmed by the employee's manager 
B)  warns recipients against disclosing information contained in the e-mail 
C)  warns recipients that they are responsible for checking the message for malicious content 
D)  includes wording that the message is intended only for the addressee 
A)  states that any contract must be confirmed by the employee's manager 
B)  warns recipients against disclosing information contained in the e-mail 
C)  warns recipients that they are responsible for checking the message for malicious content 
D)  includes wording that the message is intended only for the addressee

Question 8

Which of the following best describes deliverables in a project?

Accepted Answer

A)  products, documents, or services that will be handed over to the sponsor 
B)  standards expected by a client from the project team 
C)  guidelines that a manager formulates for a team to follow 
D)  resources needed for smooth execution of a project 
A)  products, documents, or services that will be handed over to the sponsor 
B)  standards expected by a client from the project team 
C)  guidelines that a manager formulates for a team to follow 
D)  resources needed for smooth execution of a project

Question 9

A ________ helps to avoid unexpected surprises in the execution stage, but still leaves room for changes to best meet the organization's needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  burn down chart 
B)  project charter 
C)  business proposal 
D)  business case 
A)  burn down chart 
B)  project charter 
C)  business proposal 
D)  business case

Question 10

Which of the following is a feature of a project's closing process?

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying deliverables and components needed to achieve success 
B)  allocating work assignments and monitoring progress of the team 
C)  negotiating contracts and conducting research to achieve results 
D)  signing off deliverables by the sponsor that have been accepted 
A)  identifying deliverables and components needed to achieve success 
B)  allocating work assignments and monitoring progress of the team 
C)  negotiating contracts and conducting research to achieve results 
D)  signing off deliverables by the sponsor that have been accepted

Question 11

A(n) ________ phase ideally involves wrapping a project in an orderly way and a sponsor signing off that all deliverables have been received and accepted.

Accepted Answer

A)  implementing 
B)  planning 
C)  closing 
D)  executing 
A)  implementing 
B)  planning 
C)  closing 
D)  executing

Question 12

Which of the following is most likely to be a consequence of a security breach in an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  massive absenteeism 
B)  electrical outages 
C)  alteration of data 
D)  employee evacuations 
A)  massive absenteeism 
B)  electrical outages 
C)  alteration of data 
D)  employee evacuations

Question 13

Change management refers to a structured approach to the transition employees must make as they switch from their existing work processes to new ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Scope creep refers to a strategy in which everyone in a project team agrees upon what features the project will involve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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)  the project team meeting together at preset intervals to assess the project's progress 
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)  the project team meeting together at preset intervals to assess the project's progress

Question 16

A(n) ________ bias refers to a belief that an actual event was predictable even if it was not.

Accepted Answer

A)  anchoring 
B)  hindsight 
C)  confirmation 
D)  distinction 
A)  anchoring 
B)  hindsight 
C)  confirmation 
D)  distinction

Question 17

A(n) ________ in a work breakdown structure refers to a task that needs to be completed before a particular task can begin.

Accepted Answer

A)  subtask 
B)  successor 
C)  concurrent 
D)  predecessor 
A)  subtask 
B)  successor 
C)  concurrent 
D)  predecessor

Question 18

What is change management?

Accepted Answer

Change management is a structured approa

Question 19

What are the essential characteristics that a project manager should possess?

Accepted Answer

The project manager needs leadership ski

Question 20

In which of the following areas of a project is a work breakdown structure used?

Accepted Answer

A)  communications management 
B)  quality management 
C)  risk management 
D)  scope assessment 
A)  communications management 
B)  quality management 
C)  risk management 
D)  scope assessment

The term ________ refers to a common human tendency to make systematic mistakes when processing information or making judgments.

A ________ lists tasks on the work breakdown structure, along with each task's projected start and finish dates, in graphical format.

A(n) ________ is an initiating process where stakeholders meet one another, sometimes for the first and only time.

The stage at which early phase managers identify the major players in the project, including the sponsor, the project manager, the team members, and other stakeholders, is known as a(n) ________.

Which of the following is an accurate definition of a project?

Which of the following tools helps keep a project on track to meet its deadlines by listing tasks on a work breakdown schedule?

When an employee's e-mail might contain wording that implies a firm contract, a disclaimer for implied contractual obligations ________.

Which of the following best describes deliverables in a project?

A ________ helps to avoid unexpected surprises in the execution stage, but still leaves room for changes to best meet the organization's needs.

Which of the following is a feature of a project's closing process?

A(n) ________ phase ideally involves wrapping a project in an orderly way and a sponsor signing off that all deliverables have been received and accepted.

Which of the following is most likely to be a consequence of a security breach in an organization?

Change management refers to a structured approach to the transition employees must make as they switch from their existing work processes to new ones.

Scope creep refers to a strategy in which everyone in a project team agrees upon what features the project will involve.

A kick-off meeting involves ________.

A(n) ________ bias refers to a belief that an actual event was predictable even if it was not.

A(n) ________ in a work breakdown structure refers to a task that needs to be completed before a particular task can begin.

What is change management?

What are the essential characteristics that a project manager should possess?

In which of the following areas of a project is a work breakdown structure used?

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Exam 12: Project Management and Strategic Planning

The term ________ refers to a common human tendency to make systematic mistakes when processing information or making judgments.

A ________ lists tasks on the work breakdown structure, along with each task's projected start and finish dates, in graphical format.

A(n) ________ is an initiating process where stakeholders meet one another, sometimes for the first and only time.

The stage at which early phase managers identify the major players in the project, including the sponsor, the project manager, the team members, and other stakeholders, is known as a(n) ________.

Which of the following is an accurate definition of a project?

Which of the following tools helps keep a project on track to meet its deadlines by listing tasks on a work breakdown schedule?

When an employee's e-mail might contain wording that implies a firm contract, a disclaimer for implied contractual obligations ________.

Which of the following best describes deliverables in a project?

A ________ helps to avoid unexpected surprises in the execution stage, but still leaves room for changes to best meet the organization's needs.

Which of the following is a feature of a project's closing process?

A(n) ________ phase ideally involves wrapping a project in an orderly way and a sponsor signing off that all deliverables have been received and accepted.

Which of the following is most likely to be a consequence of a security breach in an organization?

Change management refers to a structured approach to the transition employees must make as they switch from their existing work processes to new ones.

Scope creep refers to a strategy in which everyone in a project team agrees upon what features the project will involve.

A kick-off meeting involves ________.

A(n) ________ bias refers to a belief that an actual event was predictable even if it was not.

A(n) ________ in a work breakdown structure refers to a task that needs to be completed before a particular task can begin.

What is change management?

What are the essential characteristics that a project manager should possess?

In which of the following areas of a project is a work breakdown structure used?

Information Systems and People

Systems Development and Procurement

Information Systems and Strategy

Information and Communications Technologies: The Enterprise Architecture

Managing Information Resources with Databases

Information Systems for the Enterprise

The Web and E-Commerce

Ethics, Privacy, and Security

Business Intelligence and Decision Support

Collaborating with Technology

Knowledge Management and E-Learning

Filters