Deck 19: Project Management

Question 1

As project manager for GM's new SUV,Karen should avoid breaking the project into smaller incremental tasks to avoid overwhelming her team.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

It is best if Jeff handles the design aspect of the project because he is best at design rather than letting him attempt any other aspect of the project that he may be interested in.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Since Ariel is the project manager she should be the one to determine the goals for the project.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

In defining the project objectives it is only important to determine the essential elements rather than the optional elements.

Question 5

It is best to try and make up,budget or buy time later in a project rather than during the early stages.

Question 6

By not monitoring and catching problems early on in the project,Larry and his team are risking marginalization.

Question 7

As project manager,Debbie should recognize that the action plan for her project has been determined and she should avoid deviations.

Question 8

The time associated with planning a project can yield returns through reduced implementation time and costs.

Question 9

Project management is a process,which can accurately predict all aspects of a project,from inception to completion.

Question 10

By articulating the known steps in advance to complete a project and building in some slack in the schedule:

A) project output can be predicted.
B) collegiality is kept in check.
C) contingencies can be anticipated.
D) job satisfaction can be measured.

Question 11

_____ will ensure that slack is built into the schedule to accommodate the unexpected,such as incompatibility with previous hardware,heavier than usual sales,or vacations and holidays.

A) Prioritizing resources
B) Long-term objectives
C) Anticipating contingencies
D) Consistent output

Question 12

Development is more crucial than implementation for the success of a plan.

Question 13

_____ is the coordination of a team member's work and that of others such that organizational objectives can be achieved while meeting all the constraints.

A) Goal management
B) Project management
C) Process management
D) Systems management

Question 14

Jenna is coordinating work so that organizational objectives can be achieved while meeting time,budget,and quality standards.Jenna is working on:

A) goal management.
B) project management.
C) process management.
D) systems management.

Question 15

Clarifying objectives can be one of the most critical step in project management.

Question 16

If Monte allocates 10-20% additional time to the starting phase of his project,he can develop better contingency plans.

Question 17

Plotting interdependencies of tasks can help to determine delays or lags in a project.

Question 18

Which of the following holds true of project management?

A) The project focuses on the project manager's goals
B) Contingencies cannot be anticipated
C) Collegiality is enhanced
D) Output is consistent with every project

Question 19

The critical path in a PERT chart represents the tasks and activities that if delayed,will cause the project to be delayed.

Question 20

Tracey has noticed that the team is not meeting planned deadlines and the project will most likely require additional funds in order to complete it.Tracey should inform the team and other stakeholders rather than leave them in the dark and hope things turn out for the best.

Question 21

Which of the following as a problem-solving technique,energizes a group toward identifying more creative,innovative,and better solutions than any one team member working on his or her own could have produced?

A) Mass collaboration
B) Vertical thinking
C) Open calling
D) Brainstorming

Question 22

Parry is a project manager.By skipping which of the following steps would he risk "doing things right" instead of "doing the right things"?

A) Consider the team members' planning and organizing skills.
B) As a group,clarify the objectives when specific tasks are assigned.
C) Relate the project goals to overall organizational goals and strategy.
D) Clarify the scope of the project.

Question 23

Faced with the task of planning the company convention and trade show,Marcia planned out all the deadlines and activities by starting with the actual convention and trade show and worked her way in reverse to today's date.From this,Marcia was able to lay out an exact schedule for completing all her tasks.Marcia was using the tactic of:

A) stakeholding.
B) tracing.
C) backscheduling.
D) projecting.

Question 24

By adding the actual schedules on a Gantt chart:

A) real-time adjustments are affected,and need to be disabled.
B) the deviations in the plan get modified by real-time data.
C) several scheduling possibilities can be shown in the same chart.
D) the past mistakes,as well as future obstacles get highlighted.

Question 25

In determining project participants and stakeholders,the team should:

A) identify who will need to contribute to the project.
B) exclusively focus on short-term objectives.
C) concentrate on the project goals forgoing all personal needs.
D) follow the goals of the project manager.

Question 26

Managers often need to use _____ techniques,which include rewards,incentives,feedback,or reasoning,to effectively manage projects.

A) communication
B) persuasive
C) empowerment
D) delegation

Question 27

Using which of the following actions can potential interferences and problems be raised and dealt with before they impact the expected outcomes?

A) By keeping the plan highly visible
B) By arranging ad-hoc meetings
C) By using the conference rooms often
D) By including board level executives

Question 28

Establishing checkpoints and control mechanisms can help you manage your project by:

A) identifying and obtaining the necessary resources.
B) inserting interim deadlines.
C) identifying the individual tasks necessary to achieve the objective.
D) clarifying objectives when specific tasks are assigned.

Question 29

Studies have shown that project managers with higher ____,have stronger leadership tendencies and are more successful in influencing the project outcomes.

A) delegation skills
B) emotional literacy
C) sociolinguistic skills
D) emotional intelligence

Question 30

Harvey's team is developing standards in order to measure success and clarify who will be evaluating the results.They are in the stage of:

A) identifying and obtaining resources.
B) determining how project results will be appraised.
C) debriefing and evaluating project performance.
D) establishing checkpoints.

Question 31

Developing an effective communication system for project management would include:

A) identifying and obtaining necessary resources.
B) identifying the individual tasks necessary to achieve the objective.
C) revisiting initial decisions.
D) estimating completion time for each task.

Question 32

As project manager,Andrew is scheduling a progress meeting where members can check project status,clarify expectations,or raise issues.Andrew is focusing on which step of project management?

A) Developing a work plan
B) Establishing checkpoints
C) Determining project measurements and standards
D) Identifying and obtaining resources

Question 33

Which of the following is a benefit of using project management techniques?

A) The project focuses on the project manager's goals.
B) They ensure that long-term objectives are attained even if short-term goals are compromised.
C) All contingencies can be anticipated,thereby ensuring that the project finishes on time.
D) They enhance learning and job satisfaction.

Question 34

Projects need control and consistency for accomplishing the objectives while still involving all of the project members.This implies project managers should possess _____ skills.

A) communication
B) persuasive and accommodative
C) empowerment and delegation
D) interpersonal

Question 35

Brenda's team was in the process of clarifying outcomes and deliverables in comparison to the organizational strategy and goals.The project management step they are engaging in is:

A) determining participants and stakeholders.
B) developing a timeline.
C) establishing checkpoints.
D) defining project objectives and scope.

Question 36

In order to track their progress,Sharon's team developed a chart to track all the planned activities in order to identify how well they were progressing and point out any delays or deviations.This chart,which includes a listing of all the activities with columns for planned and actual schedules,is referred to as a:

A) PERT chart.
B) Grading chart.
C) Gantt chart.
D) Tracking chart.

Question 37

Determining group members' interests and analyzing their planning and organization skills are a part of ____.

A) determining the project scope
B) determining participants and stakeholders
C) establishing checkpoints
D) identifying and obtaining necessary resources

Question 38

If employees at the manufacturing plant that supplies the components for automobiles are on strike,it will impact not only the installation of parts in the cars but also the availability of cars in the market.This refers to the importance of:

A) evaluating the project on its completion to ensure all steps were met.
B) clarifying the objectives when specific tasks are assigned.
C) determining and specifying the dependencies which exist between all the tasks.
D) building in time for the unexpected.

Question 39

The _____ is a project management tool that describes the temporal relationships of events or tasks and also shows projected and actual schedules.

A) PERT chart
B) Gantt chart
C) Grading chart
D) Tracking chart

Question 40

Which of the following is the first step in managing projects?

A) Determining participants and stakeholders
B) Defining project objectives and scope
C) Establishing checkpoints
D) Identifying and obtaining necessary resources

Question 41

What are the benefits of project management to organizations,as well as individuals?

Question 42

After looking at the PERT chart for the development of the new fashion line,Quinn realized that the longest path showed that the project would take a minimum of 60 days.Quinn was able to get this information as a result of the:

A) longest path method.
B) activity path method.
C) critical path method.
D) project path method.

Question 43

Develop a Gantt chart for a team project for work or school.Show all the applicable tasks and develop a time line for completion.Track the progress made to date to see if the project has kept to an appropriate schedule.(Students may need suggestions - holiday party,planning a social event,a team research project with report,finishing a basement,etc. )

Question 44

Mention some of the important skills required to be an effective project manager.

Question 45

Which of the following is applicable to 'PERT'?

A) It needs a grid to be plotted out.
B) It is also known as 'CPM'.
C) It can determine the longest anticipated single line of activity from start to finish.
D) It identifies the ordering of activities that would complete the project in the shortest possible time.

Question 46

Develop a PERT chart for a team project for work or school.Determine the critical events and draft the network to determine the relationships and time frame for all activities.(Students may need suggestions - holiday party,planning a social event/homecoming dance,a team research project with report,finishing a basement,building a sidewalk,etc. )

Question 47

List and explain the eight steps to managing projects.Discuss the key aspects of each step and how each is vital to the success of the project.

Question 48

A project management tool that helps identify sequences of dependent activities is known as a:

A) Grading chart.
B) Gantt chart.
C) PERT chart.
D) Project tracking chart.

Question 49

Before beginning the new project,William wants to develop a diagram to show all the activities in the project,including their relationship with one another,the interdependence of the activities and the projected time for each activity.William also wants to identify which activities are the most critical for completing the project on time.William should develop a _____ chart.

A) Smith
B) Nolan
C) Gantt
D) PERT

Question 50

Lori developed a PERT chart that showed her the longest line of activities where a delay in any of the activities would cause a delay in her entire project.Lori was using the _____ method.

A) activity path
B) critical path
C) longest path
D) Gantt path