Question 1

Project charters typically include all of the following elements EXCEPT:​ 
A) negative and positive risks 
B) project assumptions 
C) detailed resource requirements 
D) project constraints

Accepted Answer

Project charters typically include high-level resource requirements, but not detailed resource requirements. The other elements listed (positive and negative risks, project assumptions, and project constraints) are typically included in project charters.

Question 2

The project charter should help the project team and the project sponsor to develop a common understanding of what the project is all about.All of the following items are elements of that common understanding EXCEPT:​ 
A) understanding how the project aligns with the goals of the parent organization 
B) understanding the detailed project schedule 
C) understanding project success measures 
D) understanding what is included and excluded in the project scope

Accepted Answer

The project charter provides a high-level overview of the project, including its alignment with organizational goals, success measures, and scope boundaries. It does not typically include a detailed project schedule, as that is developed during the planning phase.

Question 3

In the project charter,what types of resources might be estimated and how detailed should the project budget or resource requirements be? Give some examples of how they might be expressed.

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Question 4

Which section of the project charter publicly acknowledges the commitment of the sponsor,managers and team members to the project? 
A) business case 
B) signatures and commitment 
C) decisions and findings 
D) contract section

Accepted Answer

The signatures and commitment section of the project charter contains the signatures of the sponsor, managers, and team members, acknowledging their commitment to the project. This section serves as a public statement of support and involvement, and can help to ensure accountability and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Question 5

Project managers and teams should consider risks and include them in the project charter for all the following reasons EXCEPT:​ 
A) any negative risk that is a threat that may inhibit successful project completion needs to be identified. 
B) all project risks should be eliminated before the project charter is signed. 
C) a positive risk is an opportunity to complete the project better, faster, and/or at lower cost or to capitalize upon the project in additional ways. 
D) sometimes there is more risk to the organization if the project is not undertaken, and this provides additional rationale for doing the project.

Accepted Answer

All project risks cannot be eliminated before the project charter is signed as risks can arise during the course of the project. However, they should still be identified and managed accordingly.

Question 6

Which of  these charter elements should persuade decision makers to support the project and inspire team members and key stakeholders to work hard toward successful completion of the project?​ 
A) the project vision statement 
B) the business case 
C) the project motto 
D) the team operating principles

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Question 7

Team operating principles are sometimes included in a project charter to enhance team performance.Which of the following statements accurately describes the value of establishing team operating principles?​ 
A) Operating principles increase team effectiveness and ensure that all parties are aware of what is expected. 
B) Operating principles describe the specific work each team member will perform.  
C) Operating principles identify the rules along with the punishments to be administered when the rules are broken. 
D) Operating principles are especially helpful for a routine project where participants have worked together before.

Accepted Answer

Establishing team operating principles increases team effectiveness by clarifying expectations and ensuring that all team members are aware of them. It also provides a framework for how team members will work together and resolve conflict. It does not describe specific work, identify punishments, or pertain solely to routine projects with experienced team members.

Question 8

Briefly discuss the importance of the project charter,and compare the roles played by the project sponsor and the project manager with respect to the preparation of this document.

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Question 9

On agile projects the first iteration is planned as a milestone with acceptance criteria.However,subsequent milestones and acceptance criteria are determined on a ___: 
A) need-to-know basis
B) first in first out (FIFO) basis 
C) just in time (JIT) basis
D) first come first served basis

Accepted Answer

Agile projects follow a just in time (JIT) approach to planning and execution, meaning that subsequent milestones and acceptance criteria are determined based on the current status and needs of the project. This allows for flexibility and adaptability as the project progresses, rather than sticking to a rigid plan from the beginning. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Question 10

During iteration planning in an agile project,agreement is reached regarding: 
A) the length of the next sprint. 
B) detailed stakeholder requirements. 
C) the definition of done. 
D) positive and negative risks.

Accepted Answer

During iteration planning, the team agrees on the "definition of done" to ensure clarity on what needs to be completed for a task or user story to be considered finished.

Question 11

The addition of acceptance criteria factors to the milestone schedule in a project charter helps the team understand who will judge the quality of the deliverable associated with each milestone,and _____.​ 
A) that stakeholder's role on the team. 
B) the risk associated with each milestone. 
C) the penalties for not achieving the desired quality. 
D) what criteria will be used for that determination.

Accepted Answer

The addition of acceptance criteria factors helps the team understand what criteria will be used to judge the quality of the deliverables associated with each milestone. This information is important for ensuring that everyone is on the same page and has a clear understanding of what is expected. It does not necessarily provide information about the stakeholder's role, the associated risk, or any penalties for not achieving the desired quality.

Question 12

Which of the following statements most accurately identifies the typical contents of the project charter? 
A) requirements, specifications, test protocols and test results 
B) statement of work, terms and conditions, clauses and delivery instructions 
C) business case, milestone schedule, resource estimates and team operating principles 
D) purpose, literature review, methodology, results and conclusions

Accepted Answer

The project charter typically includes the business case, milestone schedule, resource estimates, and team operating principles. These elements help to define the project's purpose, scope, and objectives, as well as establish the framework for its execution. While the other options may be relevant to specific projects or phases, they are not typically part of the project charter.

Question 13

What are risks,and why is it important to identify them in the project charter?

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Question 14

Which of the following statements accurately describes the responsibilities typically associated with the development of the project charter?​ 
A) the project sponsor typically prepares the detailed first draft of the charter. 
B) the project manager typically prepares the business case and scope overview. 
C) the customer typically prepares and signs the charter. 
D) more often than not, the project manager writes the draft project charter.

Accepted Answer

The project manager often writes the draft project charter, although it is formally issued by the project sponsor.

Question 15

The project charter serves all of the following purposes EXCEPT:​ 
A) authorizes the project manager to proceed 
B) helps develop a common understanding between the project manager, sponsor and assigned team members 
C) quickly screens out obviously poor projects 
D) describes skill sets needed for the project

Accepted Answer

The project charter does not typically list out specific skill sets needed for the project, as this is typically determined during the planning phase. Instead, the charter outlines the high-level project goals, scope, timeline, and resources needed.

Question 16

A project sponsor is wise not to sign a project charter authorizing work until the project manager and team show that they have ____: 
A) learned to work together well. 
B) gathered requirements from key stakeholders. 
C) reviewed lessons learned from recently completed projects in order to avoid similar mistakes. 
D) prepared a comprehensive schedule and budget.

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Question 17

Which of the following charter elements defines the project purpose and justifies the necessity of the project? 
A) scope control plan 
B) acceptance criteria 
C) business case 
D) scope overview

Accepted Answer

The business case is a key component of the project charter as it clearly states the purpose of the project and explains why the project is necessary. It outlines the expected benefits and costs of the project and helps stakeholders understand the value of the project. The scope control plan, acceptance criteria, and scope overview are all important components of the project charter, but they do not define the project purpose or justify the necessity of the project.

Question 18

The milestone schedule in the project charter:​ 
A) is a schedule that provides detailed data for when each project activity should begin. 
B) is a detailed schedule that shows the planned duration for every activity in the project. 
C) is a high-level plan that indicates a few significant accomplishments anticipated over the life of the project. 
D) is a summary-level schedule that shows how major project tasks are sequenced.

Accepted Answer

The milestone schedule in the project charter is a high-level plan that indicates a few significant accomplishments anticipated over the life of the project. It is not a detailed schedule that provides data for when each project activity should begin or shows the planned duration for every activity in the project. It also does not show how major project tasks are sequenced, which is more indicative of a summary-level schedule.

Question 19

Within the project charter,the scope overview accomplishes all of the following EXCEPT:​ 
A) identifies the major schedule milestones for the project 
B) describes how the work will be done to meet the specified requirements. 
C) states what is and is not included in the project, at a fairly high level. 
D) describes what needs to be accomplished - all the characteristics that must be present in the project deliverables.

Accepted Answer

The scope overview in the project charter identifies what is and is not included in the project, how the work will be done to meet the specified requirements, and describes what needs to be accomplished, but it does not identify the major schedule milestones for the project. This information is typically included in the project timeline or schedule.

Quiz 3: Chartering Projects

Project charters typically include all of the following elements EXCEPT:​

The project charter should help the project team and the project sponsor to develop a common understanding of what the project is all about.All of the following items are elements of that common understanding EXCEPT:​

In the project charter,what types of resources might be estimated and how detailed should the project budget or resource requirements be? Give some examples of how they might be expressed.

Which section of the project charter publicly acknowledges the commitment of the sponsor,managers and team members to the project?

Project managers and teams should consider risks and include them in the project charter for all the following reasons EXCEPT:​

Which of these charter elements should persuade decision makers to support the project and inspire team members and key stakeholders to work hard toward successful completion of the project?​

Team operating principles are sometimes included in a project charter to enhance team performance.Which of the following statements accurately describes the value of establishing team operating principles?​

Briefly discuss the importance of the project charter,and compare the roles played by the project sponsor and the project manager with respect to the preparation of this document.

On agile projects the first iteration is planned as a milestone with acceptance criteria.However,subsequent milestones and acceptance criteria are determined on a ___:

During iteration planning in an agile project,agreement is reached regarding:

The addition of acceptance criteria factors to the milestone schedule in a project charter helps the team understand who will judge the quality of the deliverable associated with each milestone,and _____.​

Which of the following statements most accurately identifies the typical contents of the project charter?

What are risks,and why is it important to identify them in the project charter?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the responsibilities typically associated with the development of the project charter?​

The project charter serves all of the following purposes EXCEPT:​

A project sponsor is wise not to sign a project charter authorizing work until the project manager and team show that they have ____:

Which of the following charter elements defines the project purpose and justifies the necessity of the project?

The milestone schedule in the project charter:​

Within the project charter,the scope overview accomplishes all of the following EXCEPT:​

Project charters typically include all of the following elements EXCEPT:

The project charter should help the project team and the project sponsor to develop a common understanding of what the project is all about.All of the following items are elements of that common understanding EXCEPT:

Project managers and teams should consider risks and include them in the project charter for all the following reasons EXCEPT:

Which of these charter elements should persuade decision makers to support the project and inspire team members and key stakeholders to work hard toward successful completion of the project?

Team operating principles are sometimes included in a project charter to enhance team performance.Which of the following statements accurately describes the value of establishing team operating principles?

The addition of acceptance criteria factors to the milestone schedule in a project charter helps the team understand who will judge the quality of the deliverable associated with each milestone,and _____.

Which of the following statements accurately describes the responsibilities typically associated with the development of the project charter?

The project charter serves all of the following purposes EXCEPT:

The milestone schedule in the project charter:

Within the project charter,the scope overview accomplishes all of the following EXCEPT: