Question 1

Which of the following projects were completed by Bechtel?
A)Hoover Dam
B)Boston Central Artery/Tunnel
C)Rebuilding Kuwait after Iraq's invasion in 1990
D)Rebuilding Iraq after the U.S.invasion,starting in 2003
E)All of the above were Bechtel projects

Accepted Answer

Bechtel completed all of the projects listed.

Question 2

Ethical issues that may arise in projects large and small include:
A)gifts from contractors.
B)exaggerated expense reports.
C)compromised quality standards to meet bonuses or avoid penalties related to schedules.
D)pressure to mask delays with false status reports.
E)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the options mentioned above can pose ethical issues in projects, as they involve bribes, fraudulent behavior, compromising quality standards, and dishonesty in reporting progress. It is important for project managers to maintain ethical behavior and avoid any actions that may harm the project or its stakeholders.

Question 3

The phases of project management are:
A)planning,scheduling,and controlling.
B)planning,programming,and budgeting.
C)planning,organizing,staffing,leading,and controlling.
D)different for manufacturing projects than for service projects.
E)GANTT,CPM,and PERT.

Accepted Answer

The phases of project management are typically planning, scheduling, and controlling, which involve determining the scope of the project, establishing a timeline, and monitoring progress to ensure it stays on track. While planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling (C) are important elements of overall management and may play a role in project management, they do not necessarily represent distinct phases of the project management process. Planning, programming, and budgeting (B) is more closely associated with financial management than project management. The answer is not D, as the phases of project management are generally applicable regardless of the type of project, and E refers to specific scheduling tools rather than phases of the management process.

Question 4

WBS stands for which of the following project management tools?
A)work break schedule
B)work breakdown status
C)work breakdown schedule
D)work breakdown structure
E)work break status

Accepted Answer

WBS stands for Work Breakdown Structure, which is a fundamental and critical tool in project management. A work breakdown structure is a hierarchical representation of the project scope that breaks down project deliverables and work into smaller, more manageable components. This tool helps project managers to define the project scope, create a realistic project schedule, assign tasks and resources, and monitor project progress.

Question 5

A(n)________ is an organization formed to ensure that programs (projects)receive the proper management and attention.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ is an organization formed to ensure...

Question 6

A project organization:
A)is effective for companies with multiple large projects.
B)is appropriate only in construction firms.
C)often fails when the project cuts across organizational lines.
D)is most helpful for ongoing projects with no termination date.
E)is most helpful when the work contains simple and unrelated tasks.

Accepted Answer

A project organization is effective for companies with multiple large projects as it allows for specialized teams to be assembled for each project, ensuring efficient and effective completion.

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding Bechtel is true?
A)Its competitive advantage is project management.
B)Bechtel was the construction contractor for the Hoover Dam.
C)While helping to rebuild Iraq,Bechtel's crews had to travel under armed escort.
D)Bechtel's procurement program is global in nature.
E)All of the above are true.

Accepted Answer

A) Bechtel's competitive advantage is project management, as evidenced by their ability to successfully complete large-scale projects around the world.
B) Bechtel was the construction contractor for the Hoover Dam, among many other notable construction projects.
C) While helping to rebuild Iraq, Bechtel's crews had to travel under armed escort due to the dangerous conditions in the country.
D) Bechtel's procurement program is global in nature, as they have suppliers and partners all over the world.

Question 8

One responsibility of a project manager is to make sure that the project meets its quality goals.

Accepted Answer

It is the responsibility of the project manager to ensure that the project meets its quality goals by setting quality standards, developing quality assurance and control processes, and monitoring and measuring project outcomes against the established quality criteria.

Question 9

Which of the following statements about Bechtel is true?
A)Even though Bechtel is over 100 years old,the Kuwaiti oil fields was its first "project."
B)Bechtel is the world's premier manager of massive construction and engineering projects.
C)Bechtel's competitive advantage is supply chain management.
D)While its projects are worldwide,its network of suppliers is largely in the United States
E)All of the above are true.

Accepted Answer

Bechtel is known for its expertise in managing major construction and engineering projects across the world. While they have worked on a wide range of projects over their 100+ year history, the statement that their first project was in Kuwait is false. There is no information provided about their competitive advantage being supply chain management, and while they do have suppliers in the United States, they also work with suppliers globally.

Question 10

Ethical issues that can arise in projects include gifts from contractors,pressure to mask delays with false status reports,and pressure to compromise project quality to meet bonuses or avoid penalties related to schedules.

Accepted Answer

These are all examples of ethical issues that can arise during a project. It is important for project managers and team members to be aware of and address these issues to maintain ethical standards and ensure project success.

Question 11

What are the three phases of a project? Describe each in a sentence or two.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the three phases of a...

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the phases of project management?
A)planning
B)scheduling
C)controlling
D)budgeting
E)All of the above are project management phases.

Accepted Answer

Budgeting is a part of the planning phase in project management. Therefore, all of the other options (A, B, and C) are phases of project management.

Question 13

One phase of a large project is scheduling.

Accepted Answer

Scheduling is an important phase in project management where activities, tasks, and resources are organized in a timeline to achieve project objectives within a specified time frame.

Question 14

The project organization works best when which of the following conditions are satisfied? I.Work tasks can be defined with a specific goal and deadline.
II.The job is typical and familiar to the existing organization.
III.The work contains interrelated tasks requiring specialized skills.
IV.The project is temporary but unimportant to long-term organizational success.
V.The project cuts across organizational lines.
A)I,II,III,IV,V
B)None of the above conditions need to be satisfied.
C)I,III,V
D)I,II,III,V
E)I,III,IV,V

Accepted Answer

The answer of The project organization works best when which...

Question 15

Work breakdown structure is a useful tool in project management because it addresses the timing of individual work elements.

Accepted Answer

Work breakdown structure (WBS) is primarily used for breaking down a project into smaller, more manageable components or tasks. It does not directly address the timing or schedule of these tasks; that is typically handled by a project schedule or Gantt chart.

Question 16

Match the following steps in Microsoft's development of Windows 8 to their respective WBS level. Step Level
Develop Windows 8 Operating System ?
System Testing ?
Compatible with Windows 7 ?
Develop GUI's ?
Module Testing ?
A)Level 1,Level 2,Level 4,Level 3,Level 3
B)Level 1,Level 2,Level 3,Level 4,Level 5
C)Level 0,Level 1,Level 2,Level 3,Level 4
D)Level 0,Level 2,Level 2,Level 3,Level 3
E)Level 5,Level 3,Level 4,Level 1,Level 2

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following steps in Microsoft's development...

Question 17

Project managers have their own code of ethics,established by the Project Management Institute.

Accepted Answer

The Project Management Institute (PMI) has established a code of ethics for project managers to follow.

Question 18

A project organization that becomes permanent is often referred to as a:
A)fixed project organization.
B)matrix organization.
C)normal organization.
D)standard organization.
E)permanent project organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A project organization that becomes permanent is...

Question 19

A code of ethics especially for project managers:
A)has been established by the Project Management Institute.
B)has been formulated by the Federal government.
C)has been formulated by the World Trade Organization.
D)is inappropriate,since everyone should use the same guidance on ethical issues.
E)does not exist at this time.

Accepted Answer

The Project Management Institute has established a code of ethics specifically for project managers which outlines their responsibility to stakeholders, clients, and the profession as a whole.

Question 20

A project organization works best for an organization when the project resides in only one of its functional areas.

Accepted Answer

A project organization involves bringing together people from different functional areas to work on a specific project. Therefore, it is not necessarily limited to one functional area. In fact, it often involves coordination between multiple functional areas to ensure the success of the project.

Quiz 3: Project Management

Which of the following projects were completed by Bechtel?

Ethical issues that may arise in projects large and small include:

The phases of project management are:

WBS stands for which of the following project management tools?

A(n)________ is an organization formed to ensure that programs (projects)receive the proper management and attention.

A project organization:

Which of the following statements regarding Bechtel is true?

One responsibility of a project manager is to make sure that the project meets its quality goals.

Which of the following statements about Bechtel is true?

Ethical issues that can arise in projects include gifts from contractors,pressure to mask delays with false status reports,and pressure to compromise project quality to meet bonuses or avoid penalties related to schedules.

What are the three phases of a project? Describe each in a sentence or two.

Which of the following is NOT one of the phases of project management?

One phase of a large project is scheduling.

Work breakdown structure is a useful tool in project management because it addresses the timing of individual work elements.

Match the following steps in Microsoft's development of Windows 8 to their respective WBS level. Step Level Develop Windows 8 Operating System ? System Testing ? Compatible with Windows 7 ? Develop GUI's ? Module Testing ?

Project managers have their own code of ethics,established by the Project Management Institute.

A project organization that becomes permanent is often referred to as a:

A code of ethics especially for project managers:

A project organization works best for an organization when the project resides in only one of its functional areas.