Deck 1: Projects and Project Management

Question 1

During the post-implementation phase,a project is brought to its proper completion.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Complexity refers to the extent to which the items or elements upon which work is performed or the work processes themselves are interrelated.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Final launch documents are an output associated with the closure phase.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Based on research cited in the textbook,31 percent of software projects were canceled before completion and cost an average of 189 percent of their original estimates in more than half the projects.

Question 5

An example of a project is an accounting clerk entering journal entries.

Question 6

Quality functional deployment,Kano model,and affinity diagrams are tools used during the design phase.

Question 7

When developed,the DVD player was considered a Type C Level 1 project.

Question 8

A benefit of project management is that it creates a structure and process that enables a project to be kept under control.

Question 9

Conceptualization is a process used to set the goals of a project,develop strategies to support an organization's strategic goals,and outline tasks and schedules to accomplish the project goals.

Question 10

A discovery audit is a controlled process for identifying potential problems and opportunities.

Question 11

Complexity in a project is directly attributed to the scope of the project.

Question 12

Interdependence refers to the number of products or operations that are performed at the same time and the resulting degree of difficulty.

Question 13

Projects are straightforward and not restrained by technological complexity,organizational complexity,and management complexity.

Question 14

User manuals are an output associated with the implementation phase.

Question 15

A project has a beginning and an end.

Question 16

A clear statement of project needs is an output associated with the planning phase.

Question 17

The pre-feasibility study is usually used to assess whether to conduct a full feasibility study.

Question 18

A project is a set of activities to solve a problem or take advantage of an opportunity.

Question 19

Risk management plans are an output associated with the analysis phase.

Question 20

Project management and engineering and services of projects are the two main streams of project activities.

Question 21

Projects relying on mature technologies for all industries to have equal access are classified as

A)Type A projects.
B)Type B projects.
C)Type C projects.
D)Type D projects.

Question 22

The number of products or operations that are performed at the same time and the resulting degree of difficulty best defines

A)complexity.
B)interdependence.
C)uncertainty.
D)product count.

Question 23

Poor communication can lead to overall project failure.

Question 24

The extent to which the items or elements upon which work is performed or the work processes themselves are interrelated best defines

A)uncertainty.
B)interdependence.
C)sufficiency.
D)complexity.

Question 25

The project management process helps individuals and organizations map a clear strategy to complete a project successfully.

Question 26

The discipline of project management is about providing tools and techniques to enable a project team to organize its work and meet the project success factors.

Question 27

Each of the following is an underlying dimension encompassing almost all aspects of technology except

A)interdependence.
B)uncertainty.
C)complexity.
D)distribution.

Question 28

A project

A)has a beginning and a definite end.
B)expends resources.
C)has constraints and requirements that may include scope,budget,schedule,and resources,performance factors,and creation of value to stakeholders.
D)All of the above are correct.

Question 29

Politics and conflicts can lead to overall project failure.

Question 30

The overall success factor of a project is the realized value of the project that can be measured by the project stakeholders.

Question 31

Scope constraint refers to the amount of time available to complete a project.

Question 32

Project value refers to the overall worth of a project.

Question 33

Project success and project management success are the same.

Question 34

According to a study cited in the textbook,inadequate management practices are associated with project failure.What is the percentage?

A)45%
B)65%
C)25%
D)5%

Question 35

Projects requiring development of new technologies,providing great competitive advantage are classified as

A)Type A projects.
B)Type B projects.
C)Type C projects.
D)Type D projects.

Question 36

A unique activity that adds value,expends resources,has beginning and end dates,and has constraints and requirements that include scope,cost,schedule performance,resources and value best defines

A)project.
B)task.
C)activity.
D)job.

Question 37

Stringent performance measures can lead to increased time,increased scope,and increased cost.

Question 38

A project may be successfully managed but may not meet customer expectations.

Question 39

The variability in the process of transformation of inputs to outputs or in the inputs themselves best defines

A)specificity.
B)complexity.
C)uncertainty.
D)interdependence.

Question 40

Constructing buildings as environmentally friendly and energy efficient as possible by using more recyclable and earth-friendly products best describes

A)red construction.
B)blue construction.
C)green construction.
D)yellow construction.

Question 41

Customer acceptance documents are an output of this phase.

A)conceptualization
B)analysis design/development
C)implementation execution testing
D)launch termination closure

Question 42

Which of the following project life span phases helps to identify certain technical problems and issues in a project that may require additional investigation?

A)conceptualization
B)planning
C)design
D)implementation

Question 43

A detailed study in a controlled process to identify potential problems and opportunities best defines

A)project plan.
B)project charter.
C)feasibility study.
D)request for proposal.

Question 44

The first phase in the project life span is

A)design.
B)conceptualization.
C)planning.
D)implementation.

Question 45

Tested product or system,training manuals,and user manuals are outputs of this phase.

A)conceptualization
B)design
C)implementation
D)closure

Question 46

During this phase,progress and success are measured,project documents are archived,lessons learned are captured,and project activities are formally closed.

A)post-implementation
B)closure
C)conceptualization
D)implementation

Question 47

Factors that may cause project management to fail include

A)wrong project manager.
B)lack or misuse of project management techniques.
C)inadequate rationale,objectives,tasks,and goals.
D)all of the above.

Question 48

Successful project management requires each of the following except

A)good planning and required resources with a commitment to complete projects.
B)a skilled project manager.
C)good communication and information flows.
D)end users with project management experience.

Question 49

Project life span phases include each of the following except

A)reassignment.
B)design.
C)planning.
D)implementation.

Question 50

Project failure is caused by each of the following except

A)cost and duration.
B)enhanced communication.
C)unrealistic goals.
D)customer dissatisfaction.

Question 51

The act of collaboration among people and other required resources such that a project is planned,organized,and controlled effectively to accomplish its goals and objectives best defines

A)project management.
B)knowledge acquisition.
C)project planning.
D)project implementation.

Question 52

Factors affecting project progress include each of the following except

A)cost of each phase.
B)value chain assessment during each phase.
C)resource allocation in each phase.
D)amount of materials utilized in each phase.

Question 53

In which of the following phases are products,services,and systems realized?

A)conceptualization
B)planning
C)design
D)implementation

Question 54

When classified according to complexity,a public transportation system project would be classified as a

A)Level 2.
B)Level 3.
C)Level 1.
D)Level 4.

Question 55

An idea or thought that refers to the reflection of a targeted business function or process and how the various facets of the process or function relate to each other best defines

A)commitment.
B)pre-feasibility study.
C)conceptualization.
D)closure.

Question 56

A process used to set the goals of a project,develop strategies to support an organization's strategic goals,and outline tasks and schedules to accomplish the project goals best defines

A)planning.
B)assessment.
C)implementation.
D)conceptualization.

Question 57

A project life span is

A)a progression through a series of differing stages of project development.
B)the total of the phases through which a project passes from the time it is initially conceived until the time it is either in use as a success or abandoned as a failure.
C)often used to explain changes in project strategic decision priorities,changes in project strategic outlook,and their effect on organizational structure and perceptions of organizational effectiveness criteria.
D)all of the above.

Question 58

Software being coded,contracts tendered and awarded,and construction work being undertaken will generally occur during

A)conceptualization.
B)planning.
C)design.
D)implementation.

Question 59

A preliminary study to assess whether to conduct a full feasibility study or not best describes

A)conceptualization.
B)case justification.
C)alignment.
D)pre-feasibility study.

Question 60

Outputs for this phase include communication plans,change management plans,performance plans,and value plans.

A)implementation
B)planning
C)conceptualization
D)design

Question 61

Which of the following consists of the features and functions that characterize a product,a service,a system,or a structure?

A)project scope
B)product scope
C)business case
D)project deliverable

Question 62

The general work that needs to be accomplished to deliver a product,a system,a structure,or a service with the specified features and functions best defines

A)product scope.
B)project scope.
C)project range.
D)project deliverable.

Question 63

A communication plan is developed during the

A)design phase.
B)planning phase.
C)conceptualization phase.
D)closure phase.

Question 64

Define project.Identify four major types of projects.

Question 65

List the six project life span phases.For each phase,identify one task completed during that phase.

Question 66

Establishing lessons learned occurs during the

A)conceptualization phase.
B)planning phase.
C)post-implementation phase.
D)implementation phase.

Question 67

An available supply of assets,capabilities,processes,attributes,and knowledge in an organization best defines

A)project resources.
B)project inventory.
C)project repository.
D)project scope.

Question 68

Ensuring compliance plans occurs during the

A)planning phase.
B)post-implementation phase.
C)implementation phase.
D)design phase.

Question 69

For each project life span phase,identify one tool that may be used.

Question 70

An investigation of available resources is undertaken during the

A)planning phase.
B)design phase.
C)conceptualization phase.
D)implementation phase.

Question 71

The list of all activities of a project with intended start and end dates linked by dependencies and constraints of a project best defines

A)project calendar.
B)business case.
C)project schedule.
D)project scope.

Question 72

The foundation of successful projects includes each of the following except

A)money.
B)strategy.
C)leadership.
D)management.

Question 73

Quality standards are refined during the

A)conceptualization phase.
B)planning phase.
C)design phase.
D)implementation phase.

Question 74

The sum of all costs to complete a project best describes

A)feasibility costs.
B)total cost of ownership.
C)project budget.
D)project costs.

Question 75

List five potential benefits of project management.

Question 76

A project audit is conducted during the

A)post-implementation phase.
B)design phase.
C)conceptualization phase.
D)closure phase.

Question 77

The project is finalized during the

A)closure phase.
B)post-implementation phase.
C)design phase.
D)implementation phase.

Question 78

Factors and constraints affecting either the success or failure of projects include

A)completion of the project to maximize project value for stakeholders.
B)completion of the project within established performance and technology standards.
C)completion of the project within allocated resources.
D)all of the above.

Question 79

Identify six factors and constraints that affect either the success or the failure of projects.

Question 80

The overall quality of a project in terms of its impacts and benefits best defines

A)project feasibility.
B)project range.
C)project performance.
D)project scope.