1
Which attribute is true of low-end tools of project management software? Which attribute is true of low-end tools of project management software
? (P25-26)
a. They are referred to as enterprise project management software.
High-end tools are called enterprise project management software
b. Their main advantage is that they have unlimited functionality.
Low-end tools are usually limited ( Unlimited ) functions
c. They are designed for especially large projects with multiple users.
Midrange tools (Midrange tools) are designed for large projects with multiple users
d. They provide basic project management features.
This type of tool provides basic project management tools
2
Which of the following is true of program managers? Which of the following is true of program managers?
(P12-13)
a. They are responsible solely for the delivery of project results .
responsibility group project manager of the project is to deliver much more than simple
b. They Report to the WHO project managers at the Represent the Next Level in at the Hierarchy.
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c. They Recognize that Managing a program iS sIMPLER Within last Managing a project .
Effective program managers will realize that managing a group of projects is far more complicated than managing a single project
d. They provide leadership and direction for project managers heading the projects within a program.
Lead the project manager of the project in the project group and indicate the direction
3
The role of a _____ is to provide direction and funding for a project.
a. support staff member
b. project sponsor
The project sponsor generally provides direction and funding for the project (P5)
c. project manager
d. project team
4
A _____ is a tool used in risk management. The
probability/impact matrix is used in risk management (P9 Table 1-1)
a. project organizational chart
b. critical path analysis
c. probability matrix
d. work breakdown structure
5
In which of the following areas of management is payback analysis most likely to be used? In which of the following areas of management is payback analysis most likely to be used
? (P9 Table 1-1)
a. Quality
b. Communication
c. Cost(Cost)
d. Resource
6
Team building exercises and motivation techniques are tools used in _____ management. Team building exercises and motivation techniques are used in _____ management.
(P9 Table 1-1)
a. procurement
b. resource
c. scope
d. cost
7
An important tool for project scope management is _____. An important tool for project scope management is
WBS (P9 Table 1-1)
a. a Gantt chart
b. a work breakdown structure
c. fast tracking
d. a kickoff meeting
8
Joe is a project manager in an IT company and has over the years, gained substantial knowledge in his area of work. However, while managing his team, he often loses his temper. In addition, he fails to be an active listener when his team members approach him with work related challenges. In which of the following areas does Joe need to develop his skills in?
Joe has been a project manager for an IT company in the past few years. Has a wealth of knowledge in his field of work. But when he manages his team, he always loses his temper. In addition, when his team members pose work-related challenges to him, he cannot be an active listener. The skills that Joe needs to develop are interpersonal skills (P18 Table 1-3)
a. Human relations skills
b. Standards and regulations
c. Application area knowledge
d. Project environment knowledge
9
A difference between strategic and tactical goals is:
(P13)
a. tactical goals encompass broader dimensions than strategic goals.
b. strategic goals are long-term in nature whereas tactical goals are short-term.
Strategic goals emphasize long-term goals, tactical management emphasis on short-term goals
c. Strategic goals are more specific than tactical goals.
Tactical ( strategic ) goals are more specific
d. Tactical goals are more important for a project than strategic goals.
Single project more emphasis on tactical targets
10
Which attribute best defines the role of leaders? The role of a
leader is to motivate people to reach their goals
a. They work solely toward day-to-day details of meeting specific tasks.
b. They inspire people to reach goals.
c. They Work ON Achieving the Primarily Tactical Goals.
d. They Focus ON Short-Term Objectives.
11
Which of the Projects in Objective IS to true?
for the project is correct
a. They have a unique purpose.
There only goal
b. They are permanent in nature.
Projects are temporary ( permanent ) of
c. They are developed using regressive elaboration .
The gradual (progressive) (through continuous improvement details regressive return ) to carry out
d. They have an indefinite beginning and end. The
project has a definite ( uncertain ) start and end
12
A _____ is a tool used in quality management. A tool used in quality management is a
checklist (P9 Table 1-1)
a. checklist
b. critical path analysis (critical path analysis: time management)
c. request for proposal (Procurement: Procurement)
d. probability matrix (probability matrix: risk management)
13
A Gantt chart is a standard format for displaying project schedule information by listing project activities and their corresponding start and finish dates in a ____ format.
Gantt chart is a standard format that displays projects by listing various project activities and their respective start and finish dates on the calendar Progress information. (P20)
a. pie chart
b. bar graph
c. line graph
d. calendar
14
Which goal distinguishes project management and portfolio management?
Which goal distinguishes project management and project portfolio management (P13)
a. Project management involves making wise investment decisions whereas portfolio management does not.
Project portfolio management manager ( project manager ) from a strategic perspective help organizations select and analyze project, a help organizations to make informed investment decisions
b. portfolio management is an easy task whereas project management is a more difficult task.
no, but we did not find the "portfolio management is a more complex task," said one
c. Project management addresses specific, short-term goals whereas portfolio management focuses on long-term goals.
Project management focus on specific, short-term goals, portfolio management focused on long-term goals
d. Portfolio management asks questions like, "Are we carrying out projects efficiently?" Whereas project management asks questions such as "Are we investing in the right areas?"
Project Management ( project portfolio management ) asks questions like "Is our project implementation effective?" Project portfolio management ( project management ) asks questions like "Are we investing in the right field?"
15
Galaxy, a construction company, buys a particular brand of tiles manufactured by Tiles and Floors, an eco-friendly tile manufacturing company. However, Tiles and Floors has declared bankruptcy and closed down. At present, Galaxy is facing a crisis because there are no other manufacturers in the market that supplies eco-friendly tiles. Which constraint is Galaxy currently facing?
Galaxy is an engineering contracting unit that purchases tiles of a specific brand manufactured by Tiles and Floors (an environmentally friendly tile manufacturing company). However, the company went bankrupt and closed. Now, Galaxy is facing the risk that no manufacturer can provide environmentally friendly tiles. Galaxy’s current constraints are resources
a. Scope
b. Cost
c. Resources
d. Time
16
Project procurement management mainly involves:
(P9)
a. making effective use of the people involved with the project. (human resource management)
b. identifying and analyzing stakeholder (stakeholder management)
needs while managing and controlling their engagement.
c. buying goods and services for a project from outside the performing organization.
According to the needs of the project, obtain and purchase products and services from outside
d. generating, collecting, disseminating (release), and storing project information. (project communication management)
17
What is a difference between low-end and midrange tools of the project management software?
project management software tools in the low-end and midrange tools difference is (P25)
a. Low-end tools are the designed to handle the Primarily Multiple whereas the users midrange tools are to handle the Created SINGLE the users.
midrange multi-user tool for the design, low-end single-user tools for design
b. Low-end tools provide robust capabilities to handle dispersed workgroups whereas midrange tools do not.
high-end tool with a working group with very large projects and decentralized the power of
c. Midrange tools are designed to handle larger projects than low-end tools.
Mid tool to solve bigger project than the low-end tool
d. Midrange tools provide basic project management features whereas low-end tools offer enterprise and portfolio management functions.
Low-end tool provides basic project management capabilities, high-end tools to provide businesses and projects Portfolio Management Functions
18
Steve, an engineer in a construction company, is at present working on a home construction project. The home is being built for the Robinson family, the owners of the home. Steve is working with his project team and support staff to ensure the project is completed on time. In such a scenario, the project sponsor is _____.
Steve is an engineer in an engineering contracting unit, and is now busy with a family of engineering contracting projects. The house was built for the Robinson family, the owner of the house. Steve is working with his project team and support staff to ensure that the project is completed on time. In this scenario, the project sponsor is the Robinson family.
a. the Robinson family
b. Steve
c. the support staff
d. the project team
19
Fast tracking is an example of a tool used in _____ management. Fast tracking is a tool used in
time management (P9 Table 1-1)
a. risk
b. communication
c. quality
d. schedule
20
Enterprise project management software is also known as a _____ tool of project management software. Enterprise project management software is also known as a
high-end project management software tool (P26)
a. midrange
b. baseline
c. high-end
d. low-end
21
Which characteristic highlights a difference between projects and operations? Which characteristic highlights a difference between projects and operations
? (P5)
a. Projects are undertaken to sustain an organization's business whereas operations are not.
Operations ( projects ) are implemented to sustain an organization's business, while projects are not.
b. Operations have well-defined objectives whereas projects do not need to have a unique purpose.
Projects ( operations ) have clear objectives, and operations do not need to have a unique purpose .
c. Operations are undertaken to create unique products, services, or results whereas projects are not.
item ( operation ) is to create a unique product, service or result, rather than operational.
d. Projects are temporary endeavors whereas an organization’s operations are ongoing in nature.
A project is a temporary effort, and the operation of an organization is continuous in nature.
22
Which of the following questions
reflects the strategic goals of project portfolio management? Which of the following questions reflects the strategic goals of project portfolio management ? (P13)
a. Are we investing in the right areas?
We invested in the right areas you
b. Do stakeholders know what they should be doing?
Stakeholders know what they need to do it (project management)
c. Are the Projects ON Time and ON at Budget?
Progress of the project is in line with plans, and spend Within the budget? (Project management)
d. Are we carrying out projects well? Are
our projects well implemented? (Project Management)
23
Which knowledge area involves defining and managing all the work required to complete the project successfully?
Project scope management knowledge area involves defining and managing all the work required to successfully complete the project (P8)
a. Project scope management
b. Project time management
c. Project cost management
d. Project resource management
24
A _____ is an organizational group responsible for coordinating the project management function throughout an organization
. (P21)
a. Project Management Office
Project Management Office
b. Project Management Professional
c. Portfolio Group
d. Project Management Center
25
Martha works as a project manager at a bank. Due to certain changes in external factors, Martha needs to make a few alterations in the tactical goals of her project In such a scenario, which of the following will best help Martha cope with the change?
Martha works as a project manager in a bank. Due to some changes in external factors, Martha needed to make some changes to the tactical goals of her project. In such a scenario, which of the following will best help Martha cope with change (P16)
a. Negotiation
b. Motivation
c. Soft skills
d. Project environment knowledge
Project environmental knowledge
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Pages correspond to the Chinese version of the eighth edition of IT project management