Question 1

The traditional approach to project management divides every project into _____ distinct phases.&#10;A) three&#10;B) four&#10;C) five&#10;D) six

Accepted Answer

The traditional approach to project management, often referred to as the Waterfall model, divides every project into five distinct phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing.

Question 2

Which of the following activities is NOT a step in the project monitoring and control phase?&#10;A) Monitoring ongoing project activities&#10;B) Allocating a budget&#10;C) Comparing project variables to the actual plan&#10;D) Identifying corrective actions

Accepted Answer

Allocating a budget is typically done in the planning phase of a project, not during the monitoring and control phase where the focus is on tracking progress and making adjustments as necessary.

Question 3

Scope creep can only be addressed in the monitoring and control phase of the project management process.

Accepted Answer

Scope creep should be addressed in the planning phase by properly defining and documenting the scope, and also in the execution phase by closely monitoring and controlling changes to the scope.

Question 4

Quantity is one of the triple constraints of project management.

Accepted Answer

The triple constraints of project management are scope, time, and cost. Quantity is not considered one of these primary constraints.

Question 5

Runaway projects are those that are so far over budget and past deadline that they must be abandoned, typically with large monetary loss

Accepted Answer

This is a correct description of what runaway projects are.

Question 6

Which of the following constraints of project management involves the processes that ensure that the project includes all the work required-and only the work required-to complete the project successfully?

A) Time
B) Cost
C) Deliverable
D) Scope

Accepted Answer

The constraint that involves ensuring that the project includes all the work required and only the work required is the scope constraint. This involves defining the boundaries of the project, outlining what needs to be accomplished, and determining what is not included in the project. The other constraints, time and cost, are related to the schedule and budget of the project, while the deliverable constraint pertains to the quality and standards of the project outcomes.

Deck 20: Plug IT In 6 Project Management