Practice Questions Flashcards
The need for \_\_\_\_\_\_ is one of the major driving forces for communication in a project A. Optimization B. Integrity C. Integration D. Differentiation
C. Integration
Which of the following do you think is the biggest driver of risk for a project? A. Requirements B. Costs C. Communication D. Scope
A. Requirements
All of the following are characteristics of a project EXCEPT: A. It is temporary B. It has a definite beginning and end C. It has interrelated activities D. It repeats itself every month
D. It repeats itself every month
Who has the MOST power in a projectized organization? A. The PM B. The Functional Manager C. The Team D. They all share power
A. The PM
Which of the following wouldn’t you need in order to start a project?
A. An understanding of the organizational culture
B. A listing of all people that may have an interest in the project
C. A thorough and accepted Project Management Plan
D. An understanding of all the major milestones of the project
C. A thorough and accepted Project Management Plan
Lessons Learned are BEST completed by A. The PM B. The team C. The sponsor D. The stakeholders
D. The stakeholders
What is a Program?
A. An initiative set up by management
B. A means to gain benefits and control of related projects
C. A group of unrelated projects managed in a coordinated way
D. A government regulation
B. A means to gain benefits and control of related projects
The Project life cycle differs from the PM process in that the PM process: A. Is the same for every project B. Does not incorporate a methodology C. Is different for each industry D. Can spawn many projects
A. Is the same for every project
What is true about the Critical Path?
A. It is the shortest time a project can be completed
B. It is the longest time a project can be completed
C. It is the most resource constrained path
D. It has the most important activities
A. It is the shortest time a project can be completed
What do you think is the most important thing to do during project planning?
A. Determine High-Level Stakeholders
B. Hold a meeting of all parties to make certain everyone is familiar with the details of the project
C. Implement approved process improvements
D. Perform Quality Assurance
B. Hold a meeting of all parties to make certain everyone is familiar with the details of the project
What does the Project Scope Statement Contain?
A. The entire scope of the project, including the product scope
B. The entire scope of the project excluding the product scope
C. Only a description of the work required to produce the product of the project
D. A description of characteristics of the product and the project
A. The entire scope of the project, including the product scope
A team member informs you that they do not know which project is most important. Who should prioritize projects within a company? A. The Project Management Team B. The PMO C. The Project Management Group Team D. The Functional Managers
B. The PMO
What do you think progressive elaboration means?
A. Distinct Processes are developed for each project over time
B. Implementation of the project schedule follows a strict progressive schedule
C. Project Management plans must be elaborate to be effective
D. Project processes are iterated as more information is uncovered throughout the project lifecycle
D. Project processes are iterated as more information is uncovered throughout the project lifecycle
What is a WBS?
A. An organized list of activities
B. A representation of schedule and budget items
C. A hierarchal structured vision of what has to be completed and delivered
D. A thorough description of all the work that needs to be done on a project
C. A hierarchal structured vision of what has to be completed and delivered
When you plan your project, which would generally have the highest priority:
A. Schedule is the highest, then quality, then cost
B. Quality is always most important
C. It is variable
D. Cost is always most important, as this drives constraints for schedule and quality
C. It is variable
