Chapter 9 Managing Organizational Project
What is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements?
Project deliverable
Project
PMO
Project management
Question 2 Poor planning is the most significant reason for projects failing.
True
False
Question 3 Which of the following is a characteristic of a successful project?
Delivered on time
Delivered within budget
Meets the business's requirements
All of the above
Question 4 The PMI develops procedures and concepts necessary to support the profession of project management. Which of the following is not one of the three areas it focuses on?
The content and structure of the profession's body of knowledge (standards)
Change in business goals during project planning (management)
The distinguishing characteristics of a practicing professional (ethics)
Recognition of professional attainment (accreditation)
Question 5 What is a project?
Any measurable, tangible, verifiable outcome, result, or item that is produced to complete a project or part of a project
temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result
Represents key dates when a certain group of activities must be performed
The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities in order to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations from a project
Question 6 What is a project milestone?
Represent key dates when a certain group of activities must be performed.
An internal department that oversees all organizational projects.
An individual who is an expert in project planning and management, defines and develops the project plan, and tracks the plan to ensure the project is completed on time and on budget.
Measurable, tangible, verifiable outcome, result, or item that is produced to complete a project or part of a project.
Question 7 The triple constraint includes time, cost, and quality.
True
False
Question 8 The project manager is an individual who is an expert in project planning and management, defines and develops the project plan, and tracks the plan to ensure the project is completed on time and on budget.
True
False
Question 9 What are project deliverables?
The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities in order to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations from a project
Any measurable, tangible, verifiable outcome, result, or item that is produced to complete a project or part of a project
Represent key dates when a certain group of activities must be performed
A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service
Question 10 What is any measurable, tangible, verifiable coutcome, result or tiem that is produced to complete a project or part of a project?
Project deliverable
Project management
Project
None of the above
Question 11 The project management role has several responsibilities in the area of scope. Which of the following represent these areas for scope?
Communication, requirements, changes
Expectations, resources, technology choices
Quality, methodology
None of the above
Question 12 The project management role has several responsibilities in the area of cost. Which of the following represent these areas for cost?
Communication, requirements, changes
Expectations, resources, technology choices
Quality, methodology
None of the above
Question 13 Most of the $1 trillion invested in IT projects worlwide through 2010 will be wasted due to failed projects.
True
False
Question 14 Most business managers are also good project managers.
True
False
Question 15 The project management role has several responsibilities in the area of time. Which of the following represent these areas for time?
Communication, requirements, changes
Expectations, resources, technology choices
Quality, methodology
None of the above
Question 16 What is a project management office (PMO)?
An individual who is an expert in project planning and management, defines and develops the project plan, and tracks the plan to ensure the project is completed on time and on budget.
Measurable, tangible, verifiable outcome, result, or item that is produced to complete a project or part of a project.
Represent key dates when a certain group of activities must be performed.
An internal department that oversees all organizational projects.
Question 17 An insignifcant number of IT projects are considered failures.
True
False
Question 18 What is the number one reason that IT projects fall behind schedule or fail?
Change in business goals during the project
Lack of support from business management
Change in technology during the project
Poor planning or poor project management
Question 19 The project management institute develops procedures and concepts necessary to support the profession of project management.
True
False
Question 20 Which organization develops procedures and concepts necessary to support the profession of project management?
Project Milestone Institute
Project Management Institute
Project Management Office
None of the above
Question 21 Which of the following is NOT a strategy for successful project management?
Manage project risk
Develop a solid project plan
Plan for change
Keep your resume updated
Question 22 What are the three primary variables (or triple constraints) in any project?
Time, cost, quality
Time, cost, expense
Time, expense, requirements
Time, cost, scope
Question 23 What is an internal department that oversees all organizational projects?
Project Milestone Institute
Project Management Institute
Project Management Office
All of the above
Question 24 What is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result?
Project
Project deliverable
Project management
PMO
Question 25 What is a project manager?
Any measurable, tangible, verifiable outcome, result, or item that is produced to complete a project or part of a project
An individual who is an expert in project planning and management
Represents key dates when a certain group of activities must be performed
The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities in order to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations from a project
