Project Management Assignment 1 – Flashcards

An important tool for project scope management is _____. a. a Gantt chart b. a work breakdown structure c. crashing d. fast tracking

Project _____ management ensures that the project will satisfy the stated or implied needs for which it was undertaken. a. time b. risk c. quality d. cost

Which of the following refers to a set of principles that guides decision making based on personal values of what is considered right and wrong? a. Politics b. Civics c. Ethics d. Laws

A difference between strategic and tactical goals is that: a. strategic goals are more specific than tactical goals. b. strategic goals are long-term in nature whereas tactical goals are short-term. c. tactical goals encompass broader dimensions than strategic goals. d. tactical goals are more important for a project than strategic goals.

A _____ is a tool used in risk management. a. critical path analysis b. work breakdown structure c. probability matrice d. project organizational chart

Joe is a project manager in an IT company and has over the years, gained substantial knowledge in his area of work. However, while managing his team, he often loses his temper. In addition, he fails to be an active listener when his team members approach him with work related challenges. In which of the following areas does Joe need to develop his skills in? a. Standards and regulations b. Human relations skills c. Application area knowledge d. Project environment knowledge

Steve, an engineer in a construction company, is at present working on a home construction project. The home is being built for the Robinson family, the owners of the home. Steve is working with his project team and support staff to ensure the project is completed on time. In such a scenario, the project sponsor is _____. a. the support staff b. the Robinson family c. the project team d. Steve

A _____ is a tool used in quality management. a. checklist b. critical path analysis c. request for proposal d. probability matrice

A critical path: a. determines the earliest completion date of a project. b. is the shortest path through a network diagram. c. represents schedule information in calendar form. d. is a quality management tool to ensure a project meets the minimum quality standards.

The role of a _____ is to provide direction and funding for a project. a. support staff member b. project team c. project sponsor d. project manager

Which of the following is true of program managers? a. They provide leadership and direction for project managers heading the projects within a program. b. They are responsible solely for the delivery of project results. c. They report to project managers who represent the next level in the hierarchy. d. They recognize that managing a program is simpler than managing a project.

Which of the following is a difference between project management and portfolio management? a. Portfolio management is an easy task whereas project management is a more difficult task. b. Project management involves making wise investment decisions whereas portfolio management does not. c. Portfolio management asks questions like, "Are we carrying out projects efficiently?" whereas project management asks questions such as "Are we investing in the right areas?" d. Project management addresses specific, short-term goals whereas portfolio management focuses on long-term goals.

Which of the following types of tools is usually recommended for small projects and single users? a. Low-end b. Midrange c. Upper range d. High-end

Which of the following is true of projects? a. They have an indefinite beginning and end. b. They have a unique purpose. c. They are developed using regressive elaboration. d. They are permanent in nature.

Fast tracking is an example of a tool used in _____ management. a. communication b. risk c. time d. quality

Which of the following project management knowledge areas primarily involve generating, collecting, disseminating, and storing project information? a. Project procurement management b. Project time management c. Project cost management d. Project communications management

Which of the following is a difference between low-end and midrange tools of the project management software? a. Midrange tools are designed to handle larger projects than low-end tools. b. Low-end tools are designed to handle primarily multiple users whereas midrange tools are created to handle single users. c. Midrange tools provide basic project management features whereas low-end tools offer enterprise and portfolio management functions. d. Low-end tools provide robust capabilities to handle dispersed workgroups whereas midrange tools do not.

A _____ is an organizational group responsible for coordinating the project management function throughout an organization. a. Portfolio Group b. Project Management Professional c. Project Management Office d. Project Management Center

Which of the following best defines the role of leaders? a. They inspire people to reach goals. b. They focus on short-term objectives. c. They work on achieving primarily tactical goals. d. They work solely toward day-to-day details of meeting specific tasks.

Which of the following project management knowledge areas is an overarching function that affects and is affected by the different knowledge areas? a. Project cost management b. Project integration management c. Project communications management d. Project stakeholder management