Question 1

What is contained in scope reporting and what function does it serve?

Accepted Answer

Scope reporting determines the types of

Question 2

What is hierarchy among the deliverable,work package,subdeliverable,and project? Create an example starting with the most macro element,cascading through to the lowest element.

Accepted Answer

The highest (most macro)level

Question 3

A project manager can identify personnel who will be directly responsible for each task in the project's development by using a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Responsibility assignment matrix. 
B)  Milestone designation chart. 
C)  Merrill report. 
D)  Work package report. 
A)  Responsibility assignment matrix. 
B)  Milestone designation chart. 
C)  Merrill report. 
D)  Work package report.

Question 4

There were conceivably an infinite number of courses he could take during his final semester,but since he worked 8-5,Jake needed to take night classes.He also needed to ensure that the class was offered at the Edmond campus rather than Midwest City,so he could get home in time for his favorite programs.This whittled down the list of possibilities to Systems Analysis Design and Differential Equations."Neither of these courses is very attractive.I may have to rethink my priorities," Jake wondered aloud."The work schedule and wrestling schedule are significant:

Accepted Answer

A)  Scope statements." 
B)  Alternatives." 
C)  Constraints." 
D)  Goals." 
A)  Scope statements." 
B)  Alternatives." 
C)  Constraints." 
D)  Goals."

Question 5

Which statement about scope management is BEST?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scope management must take place during the conceptual development, full definition, execution, and termination phases. 
B)  Project goals don't matter in scope management as long as the budget is not exceeded. 
C)  Scope management is accomplished in a single step by any one project team member. 
D)  Scope management can begin once a project hits operational level. 
A)  Scope management must take place during the conceptual development, full definition, execution, and termination phases. 
B)  Project goals don't matter in scope management as long as the budget is not exceeded. 
C)  Scope management is accomplished in a single step by any one project team member. 
D)  Scope management can begin once a project hits operational level.

Question 6

The homeowner lusted over a 36,000 BTU oven in his dream kitchen,but his contractor got a deal on a 20,000 BTU oven and installed it without a peep.Thanks to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Acquisition controls, the homeowner ended up with the right oven. 
B)  Specification controls, the homeowner ended up with the right oven. 
C)  Design controls, the homeowner ended up with the right oven. 
D)  Oven controls, the homeowner ended up with the right oven. 
A)  Acquisition controls, the homeowner ended up with the right oven. 
B)  Specification controls, the homeowner ended up with the right oven. 
C)  Design controls, the homeowner ended up with the right oven. 
D)  Oven controls, the homeowner ended up with the right oven.

Question 7

The terms lump-sum contract and turnkey contract are interchangeable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The reporting frequency,report recipients,and content required during project execution is laid out by:

Accepted Answer

A)  The organizational breakdown structure. 
B)  Scope reporting. 
C)  The information system architecture. 
D)  A need-to-know basis. 
A)  The organizational breakdown structure. 
B)  Scope reporting. 
C)  The information system architecture. 
D)  A need-to-know basis.

Question 9

What is a statement of work and what are the key elements it contains?

Accepted Answer

A statement of work (SOW)is a detailed n

Question 10

What is work authorization?

Accepted Answer

Work authorization is the step that refl

Question 11

When a supporting document functions as a project control device throughout the project's development,it is NOT prepared in advance:

Accepted Answer

A)  Due to time constraints. 
B)  As it is a dynamic document. 
C)  Since micromanaging can occur. 
D)  Because control devices are left to project completion. 
A)  Due to time constraints. 
B)  As it is a dynamic document. 
C)  Since micromanaging can occur. 
D)  Because control devices are left to project completion.

Question 12

What are three common elements in most work authorization contracts?

Accepted Answer

The elements common to most work authori

Question 13

The final step in the process of systematically laying out all pre-work information is the creation of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Scope baseline. 
B)  Work breakdown structure. 
C)  Management plan. 
D)  Project goal criteria. 
A)  Scope baseline. 
B)  Work breakdown structure. 
C)  Management plan. 
D)  Project goal criteria.

Question 14

What is configuration management and why is it important?

Accepted Answer

The Project Management Body of Knowledge

Question 15

All projects are promised in terms of the specific functionality or performance criteria they will meet.The key feature of the contractual documentation that specifies this functionality or criteria is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Contractual requirements. 
B)  Valid consideration. 
C)  Contracted terms. 
D)  Contractual performance. 
A)  Contractual requirements. 
B)  Valid consideration. 
C)  Contracted terms. 
D)  Contractual performance.

Question 16

Which step in project management requires project managers to consider the types of records and reports they and their clients will require at the completion of the project?

Accepted Answer

A)  Project closeout 
B)  Completion phase 
C)  Reporting 
D)  Planning 
A)  Project closeout 
B)  Completion phase 
C)  Reporting 
D)  Planning

Question 17

When work is organized into cost control accounts:

Accepted Answer

A)  The work no longer needs to be tracked by the project manager. 
B)  The subdeliverables become cost centers instead of profit centers for the project. 
C)  These are assigned to the units performing project activities. 
D)  These budgets can then be assigned back to the project manager's department. 
A)  The work no longer needs to be tracked by the project manager. 
B)  The subdeliverables become cost centers instead of profit centers for the project. 
C)  These are assigned to the units performing project activities. 
D)  These budgets can then be assigned back to the project manager's department.

Question 18

The management of project changes is most effectively accomplished:

Accepted Answer

A)  When project change needs arise. 
B)  When plans and project scope are first articulated. 
C)  Once closeout is complete. 
D)  During the configuration identification phase. 
A)  When project change needs arise. 
B)  When plans and project scope are first articulated. 
C)  Once closeout is complete. 
D)  During the configuration identification phase.

Question 19

All pieces of a project must be developed and assembled to produce the final product functionality.Designing,making,and assembling these components is the role of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Configuration management. 
B)  Baseline scope control. 
C)  Systematic management. 
D)  Baseline configuration. 
A)  Configuration management. 
B)  Baseline scope control. 
C)  Systematic management. 
D)  Baseline configuration.

Question 20

You have decided to install a naturalistic outdoor pool in your backyard,replete with caves,live plants,boulders and sparkling waterfalls,capable of comfortably accommodating the party guests you occasionally.Which would better suit you,a turnkey contract or a cost-plus contract? Support your reasoning and enumerate the potential weaknesses of both approaches.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,likely due to the assu

What is contained in scope reporting and what function does it serve?

What is hierarchy among the deliverable,work package,subdeliverable,and project? Create an example starting with the most macro element,cascading through to the lowest element.

A project manager can identify personnel who will be directly responsible for each task in the project's development by using a(n):

Which statement about scope management is BEST?

The homeowner lusted over a 36,000 BTU oven in his dream kitchen,but his contractor got a deal on a 20,000 BTU oven and installed it without a peep.Thanks to:

The terms lump-sum contract and turnkey contract are interchangeable.

The reporting frequency,report recipients,and content required during project execution is laid out by:

What is a statement of work and what are the key elements it contains?

What is work authorization?

When a supporting document functions as a project control device throughout the project's development,it is NOT prepared in advance:

What are three common elements in most work authorization contracts?

The final step in the process of systematically laying out all pre-work information is the creation of the:

What is configuration management and why is it important?

All projects are promised in terms of the specific functionality or performance criteria they will meet.The key feature of the contractual documentation that specifies this functionality or criteria is the:

Which step in project management requires project managers to consider the types of records and reports they and their clients will require at the completion of the project?

When work is organized into cost control accounts:

The management of project changes is most effectively accomplished:

All pieces of a project must be developed and assembled to produce the final product functionality.Designing,making,and assembling these components is the role of:

Introduction: Why Project Management?

The Organizational Context: Strategy,Structure,and Culture

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

Leadership and the Project Manager

Project Team Building,Conflict,and Negotiation

Risk Management

Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Project Scheduling: Networks,Duration Estimation,and Critical Path

Project Scheduling: Lagging, Crashing, and Activity Networks

Advanced Topics in Planning and Scheduling: Agile and Critical Chain

Resource Management

Project Evaluation and Control

Project Closeout and Termination

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Exam 5: Scope Management

What is contained in scope reporting and what function does it serve?

What is hierarchy among the deliverable,work package,subdeliverable,and project? Create an example starting with the most macro element,cascading through to the lowest element.

A project manager can identify personnel who will be directly responsible for each task in the project's development by using a(n):

Which statement about scope management is BEST?

The homeowner lusted over a 36,000 BTU oven in his dream kitchen,but his contractor got a deal on a 20,000 BTU oven and installed it without a peep.Thanks to:

The terms lump-sum contract and turnkey contract are interchangeable.

The reporting frequency,report recipients,and content required during project execution is laid out by:

What is a statement of work and what are the key elements it contains?

What is work authorization?

When a supporting document functions as a project control device throughout the project's development,it is NOT prepared in advance:

What are three common elements in most work authorization contracts?

The final step in the process of systematically laying out all pre-work information is the creation of the:

What is configuration management and why is it important?

All projects are promised in terms of the specific functionality or performance criteria they will meet.The key feature of the contractual documentation that specifies this functionality or criteria is the:

Which step in project management requires project managers to consider the types of records and reports they and their clients will require at the completion of the project?

When work is organized into cost control accounts:

The management of project changes is most effectively accomplished:

All pieces of a project must be developed and assembled to produce the final product functionality.Designing,making,and assembling these components is the role of:

Introduction: Why Project Management?

The Organizational Context: Strategy,Structure,and Culture

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

Leadership and the Project Manager

Project Team Building,Conflict,and Negotiation

Risk Management

Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Project Scheduling: Networks,Duration Estimation,and Critical Path

Project Scheduling: Lagging, Crashing, and Activity Networks

Advanced Topics in Planning and Scheduling: Agile and Critical Chain

Resource Management

Project Evaluation and Control

Project Closeout and Termination

Filters