Exam 1 - Sample test

Question 1

This ____ is the most widely recognized source for providing professional certification to project managers

Answer 1

Project management institute

Question 2

Which of the following is not true of projects
◦A project has specific goals and objectives
◦A project is defined by constraints ◦A project has a defined start and end date
◦A project continues on indefinitely

Answer 2

◦A project continues on indefinitely

Question 3

Patricia, a project manager at Mdoish, inc., has been assigned to lead a software project that will integrate two vital systems in the Modish organization. Which of the following should she include in the project’s scope statement?
◦Listening of the cost and time specification for deliverables in support of the overall objective
◦A clear statement of the overall objectives of the project based on needs of the customer
◦a description of an appropriate point in the development life cycle where progress can easily be assessed
◦A listing and description of special resources and unique requirements that are required for project success ◦All above

Answer 3

All above

Question 4

Joan a project manager at a large hotel casino is leading a project that will integrate a new relationship awareness software product into the firm’s existing IT that will improve their ability to detect fraud and criminal activity among employees and guests. Joan has broken the project into manageable pieces, but there is confusion among team members and stakeholders concerning the specific cost information and individual responsibilities of the work units. Joan should have:

Answer 4

◦Used a WBS that identifies the different level…

Question 5

Cybersoft, a large software firm, has a strict policy that any project undertaken must have a payback period of two years. A potential result of this policy is that:
◦The approval process for projects will be consistent
◦Project selection criteria will by easily communicated throughout the organization
◦Cybersoft managers will experience a lack of flexibility for their judgement
◦Cybersoft may suffer from a short term perspective for IT development
◦All above

Answer 5

◦All above

Question 6

Mazaok, a project manager at an online retailer is leading a project that will enhance firms e commerce security features. It a large product and has an elaborate WBS. The lowest level in this work breakdown structure should

Answer 6

◦Be easily defined through work units

Question 7

Robert is managing a large project at his firm. This is the first time he has managed a project this large and he feels he is overwhelmed and unable to track all the details of the sub activities involved. Robert should :

Answer 7

Delegate responsibilities for each phase of the project to key individuals who can then allocate tasks and activities to team members who report to them.

Question 8

Nick is looking at a document that outlines the specific tastes and sub tasks required to complete the writing of a technical support manual. The mother that was probably used to develop the document is most likely

Answer 8

◦‘Work breakdown structure