FAs 2nd Sem 3rd Year - [CS0027] FA4 Flashcards

1
Q

Cost overruns are not a reason for project failure.
Group of answer choices

True

False

A

F

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Individual processes in the process groups are often iterated prior to completing a phase or project. The number of process iterations and interactions between processes varies based on the need of the project
Group of answer choices

True

False

A

t

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3
Q

The method used to collect information to use through all phases of the project life cycle is called
Group of answer choices

Priority matrix

Responsibility matrix

Work breakdown structure

Organization breakdown structure

A

Work breakdown structure

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4
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Project scope describes what you expect to deliver to your customers when the project is complete.
Group of answer choices

True

False

A

t

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5
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__________________________ performed to define a new project or a new phase of an existing project by obtaining authorization to start the project or phase.
Group of answer choices

Planning Process Group

Monitoring and Controlling Process Group

Executing Process Group

Initiating Process Group

Closing Process Group

A

Initiating Process Group

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6
Q

Which of the following is considered a project resource?

A) people

B) services

C) facilities

D) money

Group of answer choices

B and C only

A, B, C, and D

A, and D only

A, B, and C

A

A, B, C, and D

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7
Q

The intended outcome of strategy/projects integration is/are

A. Clear organization focus

B. Best use of scare organization resources

C. Improved communication across projects and departments

Group of answer choices

A, B, and C

B and C only

A and C only

A and B only

A

A, B, and C

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8
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The first step in creating the necessary information to manage a project is to
Group of answer choices

Define the project scope

Verify the budget available

Determine the required completion date

Assign team members to work on the project

A

Define the project scope

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9
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_________________________ Includes the processes involved in planning, estimating, budgeting, financing, funding, managing, and controlling costs so the project can be completed within the approved budget.
Group of answer choices

Project Cost Management

Project Risk Management

Project Resources Management

Project Communication Management

A

Project Cost Management

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10
Q

Which of the following is not one of the potential responses to a specific risk event?
Group of answer choices

Mitigating

Sharing

Ignoring

Transferring

A

Ignoring

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11
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In the beginning the focus of risk management should be on risks that ________________________
Group of answer choices

Have the greatest cost impact

Are known

Impact the whole project

Have the greatest schedule impact

A

Impact the whole project

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12
Q

The result of subdividing the work of a project into smaller and smaller work elements is called ________.

A

WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE

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13
Q

Which of the following is NOT one of the guidelines for selecting and recruiting team members?

A) recruit talented and highly motivated people

B) select the best task for each person

C) promote harmony by selecting team members who will complement and work well with each other

D) Make the team as large as possible to assure that you have the resources to complete the project within the schedule.

Group of answer choices

B

D

C

A

A

D

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14
Q

Jose is looking at a document that outlines the specific tasks and sub tasks required to complete the writing of a technical support manual. The method that was probably used to develop the document is most likely
Group of answer choices

Priority matrix

Work breakdown structure

Work package

Organization breakdown structure

A

Work breakdown structure

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15
Q

______________________ Includes the processes involved in planning, estimating, budgeting, financing, funding, managing, and controlling costs so the project can be completed within the approved budget.
Group of answer choices

Project Integration Management

Project Cost Management

Project Scope Management

Project Quality Management

A

Project Cost Management

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16
Q

The most common circumstance for project closure is simply a ________ project.
Group of answer choices

Completed

Under achiveing

Overdue

Overbudget

A

COMPLETED

17
Q

_____________________ defines the boundaries of a project.

A

PROJECT SCOPE

18
Q

A Process Group is a set of processes associated with a particular topic in project management.
Group of answer choices

True

False

A

t

19
Q

The project schedule should be developed with an understanding of the required tasks, task duration, and task prerequisites.
Group of answer choices

True

False

A

t

20
Q

_____________________ Includes the processes necessary to purchase or acquire products, services, or results needed from outside the project team.
Group of answer choices

Project Communication Management

Project Resources Management

Project Procurement Management

Project Risk Management

A

Project Procurement Management

21
Q

Linda has just been assigned a project to develop a new advertising campaign for an established product. Her first step should be to
Group of answer choices

Establish project priorities

Define the project scope

Determine the required completion date

Verify the budget available

A

Determine the required completion date

22
Q

Planning identifies the required tasks to complete the project based on the project goal.
Group of answer choices

True

False

A

t

23
Q

__________________ Process Group performed to complete the work defined in the project management plan to satisfy project requirements.

A

EXECUTION

24
Q

“Which of the following stakeholders is least likely to influence a project?
Group of answer choices

Labor union president

Project manager

Customer representative

Project funder/sponsor”

A

Labor union president

25
Q

“The project manager’s challenge is to keep the project team focused on the remaining project activities and delivery to the customer until the project is complete.
Group of answer choices

True

False”

A

T

26
Q

“The attempt to recognize and manage potential and unforeseen trouble spots that may occur when a project is implemented is known as
Group of answer choices

Scenario analysis

Risk forecasting

Risk management

Contingency planning”

A

Risk management

27
Q

“The Project Management Process Groups composed of _______ process groups that are independent of the application areas, or industry focus.
Group of answer choices

Five

Three

Seven

Six

Four

Ten”

A

Five

28
Q

“________________________ performed to formally complete and close a project, phase or contract.
Group of answer choices

Planning Process Group

Monitoring and Controlling Process Group

Closing Process Group

Executing Process Group

Initiating Process Group”

A


Closing Process Group”

29
Q

“Scope defines both the boundaries of what is included in the system, as well as what is considered outside of the project.
Group of answer choices

True

False”

A

T

30
Q

“Scope defines the boundaries of a project.
Group of answer choices

True

False”

A

T

31
Q

“Developing Project Charter is under what Knowledge Area?
Group of answer choices

Project Scope Management

Project Integration Management

Project Communication Management

Project Schedule Management”

A

Project Integration Management

32
Q

“Planning Process Group are required to establish the scope of the project, refine the objectives, and define the course of action required to attain the objectives that the project was undertaken to achieve.
Group of answer choices

True

False”

A

T

33
Q

“An uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, has a positive or negative effect on a project objectives is termed.
Group of answer choices

Risk

Hazard

Random chance

A disaster”

A

Risk

34
Q

“The primary purpose of the first step of defining a project is to identify the ________ for the end user and to focus project plans.

A

OBJECTIVE

35
Q

“Monitoring and Controlling Process Group required to track, review, regulate the progress and performance of the project; identify any areas in which changes to the plan are required; and initiate the corresponding changes.
Group of answer choices

True

False”

A

T

36
Q

“Project stakeholders:
Group of answer choices

are limited to the project manager, the customer, and the sponsor.

are interested parties outside the performing organization.

all share a common desire to see the project completed successfully.

have needs that should be identified and considered.”

A


have needs that should be identified and considered.”

37
Q

“Project Schedule Management Includes the processes required to ensure timely and appropriate planning, collection, creation, distribution, storage, retrieval, management, control, monitoring, and ultimate disposition of project information.
Group of answer choices

True

False”

A

F

38
Q

“One key to successful project management is to commit to a fixed budget and schedule as early as possible and then stick to it.
Group of answer choices

True

False”

A

F