Question 1

Scope management for a project begins with:

Accepted Answer

Scope management should always begin with a clear statement of goals for the project. This statement will help to define the scope of the project and guide all subsequent project planning and execution activities. While work packages, organization breakdown structures, and configuration statements are all important elements of project management, none of these are the best starting point for scope management.

Question 2

Which statement about conceptual development is best?

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Conceptual development involves breaking down a complex project into simpler components. Therefore, statement C accurately describes the starting point of conceptual development. Statements A, B and D are not accurate or helpful for conceptual development. Statement A may be too ambitious and unrealistic, leading to disappointment if the team cannot meet the goal. Statement B may limit creativity and exploration of different approaches to find the best solution. Statement D may lead to setting unattainable goals and frustration for the team.

Question 3

There were conceivably an infinite number of courses he could take during his final semester,but since he worked 8-5,Jake needed to take night classes.He also needed to ensure that the class was offered at the Edmond campus rather than Midwest City,so he could get home in time for his favorite programs.This whittled down the list of possibilities to Systems Analysis Design and Differential Equations."Neither of these courses is very attractive.I may have to rethink my priorities," Jake wondered aloud."The work schedule and wrestling schedule are significant:

Accepted Answer

The statement about Jake needing night classes and classes offered at a specific campus are examples of constraints, which limit his options. The mention of his work and wrestling schedule also adds to the constraints he faces. Therefore, the best choice is C - constraints.

Question 4

One consequence of conceptual development that proceeds with a problem that is poorly understood is:

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The answer of One consequence of conceptual development that proceeds...

Question 5

The leader for team A isn't sure offhand who needs to approve the next step in their work package,but he knows that if he consults the ________,he can determine who has approval authority for the necessary purchase of that pair of weasels.

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The answer of The leader for team A isn't sure...

Question 6

Three years and $250,000 later,the homeowner's simple two-bedroom bungalow project had morphed into a state-of-the-art sprawling ranch.The construction manager was able to keep track of all the changes along the way and keep all subcontractors up-to-date thanks to meticulous ________.

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The answer of Three years and $250,000 later,the homeowner's simple...

Question 7

The ________ is a document that provides a summary description of each component of the project's goal.

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The answer of The ________ is a document that provides...

Question 8

Restrictions that affect project development are:

Accepted Answer

Constraints are limitations or restrictions that affect project development, such as time constraints, budget constraints, or resource constraints. Problems and stop-limits may be related to project development but do not necessarily refer to specific restrictions. Limitations may be a suitable answer, but the term constraints is more commonly used in project management.

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a typical element of a statement of work?

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The answer of Which of these is NOT a typical...

Question 10

________ follows a formal reporting structure,including study and documentation of the project's performance in terms of cost,schedule adherence,and technical specifications as part of project closeout.

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The answer of ________ follows a formal reporting structure,including study...

Question 11

A statement of work identifies:

Accepted Answer

A statement of work (SOW) identifies the need or objective of a project. It defines the scope of work, deliverables, and timelines. It does not usually identify the project organization or members of the project team, although it may provide some requirements for the skills and qualifications of the team that will execute the project. It also does not typically present alternatives, although it may describe constraints or assumptions that could limit the options for implementing the project.

Question 12

The statement of work should contain:

Accepted Answer

The statement of work should contain all of these elements - information on key objectives, a brief and general description of work, and expected project outcomes.

Question 13

The Scope Management chapter begins and ends with the quote,"It's a dream until you write it down.Then it's…"

Accepted Answer

The quote emphasizes the transformation of a dream into a tangible goal once it is written down, highlighting the importance of documentation in achieving objectives.

Question 14

________ includes procedures that monitor emerging project scope against original baseline scope.

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Question 15

The type of information that will be reported regularly,who will receive it,and how the information will be collected and disseminated falls under the umbrella of ________.

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The answer of The type of information that will be...

Question 16

Conceptual development for a project concludes with:

Accepted Answer

Conceptual development is the phase where project objectives are identified and determined. Therefore, it concludes with project objectives.

Question 17

Which statement about scope management is best?

Accepted Answer

Scope management is a critical process that ensures that the project delivers what is required by the stakeholders. It includes processes related to creating, defining, monitoring, and controlling the scope of the project. The process of scope management must start at the conceptual development stage and continue until the termination of the project. Thus, option A is the best statement about scope management. Option B is incorrect because project goals are crucial factors to consider in scope management. Option C is incorrect because scope management requires the involvement of multiple project team members with different roles and responsibilities. Option D is incorrect because scope management starts at the beginning of the project and continues throughout the entire project life cycle.

Question 18

The cat-skinning project management team considers the many ways to accomplish their objective before settling on one technique as part of their:

Accepted Answer

The technique of considering many ways to accomplish the objective before settling on one is part of the alternative analysis step in project management. This step involves assessing different approaches to achieving the project goals and selecting the most optimal solution.

Question 19

As a highly successful college graduate you have no time to paint your house,so one of your old fraternity brothers offer to do the job for $2000.You have no idea what the actual cost of the materials might be,but $2000 seems reasonable and if the paint,brushes and dropcloths cost more,it comes out of his pocket.An added benefit is that it gets him off your couch in the afternoons,so you give him the go-ahead on this ________ contract between the two.

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The answer of As a highly successful college graduate you...

Question 20

When Marge agreed to help move her brother's worldly possessions from Omaha to Seattle she stipulated that at the end of the drive he would reimburse her for the truck rental,all gasoline,and road expenses and give her an additional $500,effectively creating a(n)________ contract between the two.

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The answer of When Marge agreed to help move her...

Quiz 5: Scope Management