WEEK 1 QUIZ

Question 1

The traditional competing constraints on a project are:

Answer 1

time, cost and quality/scope

Question 2

what are 3 parts to a definition of a project?

Answer 2

constraints, consumption of resources, and a well-defined objective

Question 3

what are the 3 main criteria for the success of a project?

Answer 3

customer satisfaction, customer acceptance, meeting the triple-constraint requirements

Question 4

List 3 benefits that can be achieved from using project management

Answer 4

improved risk management, tracking of projects, improved estimating

Question 5

the person responsible for assigning resources to a project is:

Answer 5

line manager

Question 6

conflicts between the project and line manager are often resolved by:

Answer 6

Project sponsor and executive steering committee

Question 7

a structured process for managing a multitude of projects is most commonly referred as:

Answer 7

project management methodology

Question 8

Major difference between a project and a program is usually

Answer 8

The time frame

Question 9

Projects that remain entirely within one functional area are best managed by the:

Answer 9

Functional manager

Question 10

Large projects are managed by:

Answer 10

the project of program office for that project

Question 11

a group of projects is called a:

Answer 11

Program

Question 12

The most difficult decision for an executive sponsor to make at the end-of-phase review meeting is to:

Answer 12

Cancel the project.