Project Management

Question 1

In _______, people experience greater learning and growth, and their knowledge and skills are transferred from project to project.

Answer

an autonomous project organizational structure

a functional organizational structure

a matrix organizational structure

a project management office

1 points

Question 2

Calculate the earliest start for Task B if its predecessor, Task A, finishes on

day 3

and the duration of Task B is 2 days.

Answer

day 5

day 3

day 1

Cannot be calculated based upon information given.

1 points

Question 3

The latest finish time for a specific activity must be

the same as

or

earlier than

the earliest of all the latest start times of all the activities emerging directly from that specific activity.

Answer True False

1 points

Question 4

A ______________ plan must be developed that identifies and assesses potential risks, determines the likelihood of occurrence and potential impacts of risks, and delineates responses for dealing with risks

Answer

risk development

risk management

risk mitigation

risk avoidance

1 points

Question 5

The _________ sets the tone for the project.

Answer

project kickoff meeting

project progress meeting

project status meeting

project design meeting

1 points

Question 6

Projects are constrained only by the scope, schedule, and budget.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 7

A disadvantage of a functional organizational structure is that there is a lack of

customer

focus.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 8

__________ also facilitates information flow.

Answer

an autonomous project organizational structure

a functional organizational structure

a matrix organizational structure

a project management office
1 points

Question 9

If resources are to be considered in planning, it is necessary to

Answer

when each is taking vacation time or time off.

know the name of each resource on the project.

list all the projects to which the resources have been assigned.

indicate the amounts and types of resources needed to perform each activity.

1 points

Question 10

________________ establish the foundation for successful funding.

Answer

Research and records

Relationships

Public documents

Financial investments

1 points

Question 11

It is good practice to have the person who will be responsible for the costs associated with the work make the cost estimates.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 12

The project purpose should

Answer

summarize the need and justification for the project.

state what is expected to be accomplished.

state the major end products or items expected to be produced.

be concise and create a vision for the end result of the project.

1 points

Question 13

The win ratio is the percentage of the number of proposals a contractor won out of the total number of proposals the contractor submitted to various customers over a particular time period.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 14

Before a

project team

meeting, the _______ should determine whether a meeting is really necessary, the purpose of the meeting, and who needs to participate in the meeting.

Answer

the project team.

the team member that identified a problem.

the

project manager

.

the customer.

1 points

Question 15

Half of making communication effective is

Answer

listening.

responding.

understanding.

talking.

1 points

Question 16

A risk is an uncertain event that, if it occurs, can jeopardize accomplishing

the project objective.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 17

With knowledge of potential risks, the contractor can include contingency or management reserve amounts in the bid price.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 18

The heart of communication is not words, but

Answer

listening.

responding.

understanding.

talking.
1 points

Question 19

The project budget includes costs for each activity plus other project costs such as administrative costs and overhead costs.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 20

A project charter summarizes

Answer

the project objective.

the detailed description of the project.

the key conditions and parameters of the project.

the funding and contracting of the project.

1 points

Question 21

_________is typically used in businesses that primarily sell and produce standard products. For example, a company that manufactures and sells video recorders.

Answer

An autonomous project organizational structure

A functional organizational structure

A matrix organizational structure

A project management office

1 points

Question 22

In the ______ stage of team development, individuals do a lot of questioning in the

forming

stage: What is our purpose? Who are the other team members? What are they like?

Answer

forming

norming

storming

performing

1 points

Question 23

mc010-1 Given this project and the requirement that the number of resources working on a task cannot be less than the number assigned to the task, answer the following question.If the tasks were placed in a serial relationship with Task 1 first and the others in numerical order, on what day would Task 3 be done?

Answer

day 18

day 3

day 10

day 9

1 points

Question 24

In the _______ stage of team development, a feeling of camaraderie emerges.

Answer

forming

norming

storming

performing
1 points

Question 25

Calculate the latest finish for Task D if one of its successors, Task F, has a latest start on day 9, its other successor, Task E, has a latest start on day 10, and the duration of Task D is 2 days.

Answer

day 9

day 10

day 12

Cannot be calculated based upon information given.
1 points

Question 26

During the _____, the project team or contractor should ensure that copies of appropriate project documentation are properly organized, filed, and archived so that

they can be readily retrieved for future use.

Answer

evaluating the project phase

.

controlling the project phase

.

performing the project phase

.

closing the project phase

.

1 points

Question 27

Listening is more than just letting the other person talk. It must be

Answer

a passive, not an active, process.

an impatient, not a patient, process.

an reactive, not a proactive, process.

an active, not a passive, process.

1 points

Question 28

Companies with _______are in the projects business; they do not produce standard products.

Answer

an autonomous project organizational structure

a functional organizational structure

a matrix organizational structure

a project management office
1 points

Question 29

A project organization can take several steps to create and sustain a supportive and positive climate for

diversity.

These include all the following except

Answer

develop a written policy regarding diversity.

provide training about diversity in the workplace.

include diversity as a primary meeting agenda item.

have team meetings for members to get to know each other and value each other’s differences.

1 points

Question 30

Socialization among team members supports

Answer

team dissention.

knowing too much about each other.

team building.

not getting work done because too much social time.

1 points

Question 31

The ________ agenda contains the Closing comments to reinforce the expectations and the roles and allow tem members to ask questions, make comments, and get to know each other.

Answer

project kickoff meeting

project progress meeting

project status meeting

project design meeting
1 points

Question 32

In the _______ stage of team development, work performance accelerates and productivity increases.

Answer

forming

norming

storming

performing
1 points

Question 33

In the _______ phase of team development, relationships have become settled.

Answer

forming

norming

storming

performing
1 points

Question 34

A potential conflict on projects is Cost where conflict often arises over

Answer

how much the work should cost.

how the work should be done.

at what level of quality the work should be done.

how much work should be done.

1 points

Question 35

In _________, there is little opportunity for members of different project teams to share knowledge or technical expertise, because each project team tends to be isolated.

Answer

an autonomous project organizational structure

a functional organizational structure

a matrix organizational structure

a project management office
1 points

Question 36

With respect to the project schedule, changes can result in any of the following except

Answer

the addition or deletion of activities.

the initial planning and sequencing of activities.

changes to estimated durations for specific activities.

a new required completion time for the project.

1 points

Question 37

Risks may change as the project progresses and should be reflected in

Answer

the Risk Assessment Matrix.

the action trigger point.

the risk response plan.

the risk management strategy.

1 points

Question 38

It is fair to meet with potential contractors and provide information about the potential project while developing the RFP.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 39

Corrective action must be take for a project when

Answer

actual progress to the planned progress shows the progress is ahead of schedule.

the technical specifications have been met.

the actual costs of the activities is less than the funds received for the work completed.

the actual progress is less than the planned progress.

1 points

Question 40

Some RFPs mention the type of contract the customer intends to use.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 41

During project closing, the project team or contractor should ensure that copies of appropriate project documentation are properly organized, filed, and archived so that

Answer

they can be stored easily.

they can be readily retrieved for future use.

the files are ready for audit.

the project sponsor could review them.

1 points

Question 42

A financial related activity that must be performed during the closing phase is assuring that

Answer

total budgeted costs are calculated.

the quarterly payments are invoiced.

the personnel responsible for financial work is identified.

all payments have been collected from the customer.

1 points

Question 43

All of the following are barriers to effective listening except

Answer

pretending to listen.

patience.

bias and closed-mindedness.

jumping to conclusions.

1 points

Question 44

Total slack for the project is the difference between

Answer

LF time of last activity and the project required completion time.

EF time of last activity and the project required completion time.

ES time of last activity and the project required completion time.

LS time of last activity and the project required completion time.

1 points

Question 45

The statement, “Network diagrams illustrate the technical constraints among activities,” means the activities are constrained because

Answer

each of the activities are independent from the other activities.

one activity cannot be started until the predecessors are finished.

the activities use different resources to be completed.

some activities use the same resources that may not be available.

1 points

Question 46

The project title should

Answer

summarize the need and justification for the project.

state what is expected to be accomplished.

state the major end products or items expected to be produced.

be concise and create a vision for the end result of the project.
1 points

Question 47

In the ________ stage of team development, the project manager still needs to be directive, but less directive than in the forming stage.

Answer

forming

norming

storming

performing
1 points

Question 48

________ involves determining the likelihood that the risk event will occur and the degree of impact the event will have on the project objective.

Answer

Priority alignment

Responding to a risk

Assessing each risk

Risk planning

1 points

Question 49

The greatest constraint for a project is the

Answer

cash flow for the organization

the schedule for the project.

availability of the right resources at the right time.

the level of quality to be produced.

1 points

Question 50

A consistent time base, such as hours or days or weeks, should be used for all the estimated durations of activities in a

network diagram

.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 51

Risks are prioritized based on

Answer

the likelihood of occurrence and degree of impact.

the order they are identified.

the gut feeling of the project team.

the priorities set in a different project.

1 points

Question 52

The __________ approach to handling conflict can result in resentment and deterioration of the work climate.

Answer

Collaborating, Confronting, or Problem Solving

Avoiding or Withdrawing

Competing or Forcing

Accommodating or Smoothing

1 points

Question 53

In __________,

project team members

can inform the project manager and the functional manager.

Answer

an autonomous project organizational structure

a functional organizational structure

a matrix organizational structure

a project management office
1 points

Question 54

The

project scope document

should include a list of

deliverables

and associated

acceptance criteria

.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 55

Quantitative benefits of a project are the intangible benefits of completing a project such as employee morale.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 56

Waiting for unfavorable events to occur and then reacting to them

Answer

is part of a well designed response plan.

reflects much planning and consideration of consequences.

is a cost saving measure by not planning.

can result in panic and costly responses.

1 points

Question 57

Having the contractor or project team review the

statement of work

with the sponsor or customer provides an opportunity to make sure everything that the customer expects is included.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 58

The total completion time is 25 days. Task A is planned to take seven days. Task B is planned to take five days. Task C is planned to take eight days. The tasks have a serial relationship. Task A takes nine days to be completed instead of seven days. How much slack does the project have now that Task A is finished?

Answer

Negative

5 days slack.

Positive

5 days slack.

Positive 16 days slack.

Positive 3 days slack.

1 points

Question 59

Resource-limited scheduling is a method for

Answer

developing a schedule that attempts to minimize the fluctuations in requirements for resources.

making sure all the resources do the same amount of work.

making sure every task has the same number of resources.

developing the shortest schedule when the number or amount of available resources is fixed and cannot be exceeded.

1 points

Question 60

__________ can be cost-inefficient both for individual projects and for the company. Each project must pay the salaries of its dedicated project team, even during parts of the project when they are not busy.

Answer

An autonomous project organizational structure

A functional organizational structure

A matrix organizational structure

A project management office
1 points

Question 61

In ________, the project manager is responsible for the project results, while the functional managers are responsible for providing the resources needed to achieve the results.

Answer

an autonomous project organizational structure

a functional organizational structure

a matrix organizational structure

a project management office
1 points

Question 62

The project organization should establish a __________ that includes an easily accessible repository that encourages project managers and teams to retrieve lessons learned and information from previous projects.

Answer

document storage routine

file structure

knowledge base system

revision process

1 points

Question 63

Travel costs in the project costs estimate are for

Answer

travel (other than local travel) required during the project.

all travel by the organization.

travel costs for local meetings.

travel for conferences that may not be related to the project.

1 points

Question 64

The acceptance criteria deals with the scope of the project, outlining the tasks or work elements the customer wants the contractor or project team to perform.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 65

Cost estimates should be unreasonable and excessive.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 66

Project management is a proactive approach to controlling a project to ensure that the project objective is accomplished, even when things do not go according to plan.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 67

Resource-limited scheduling will not extend the project completion time if necessary in order to keep within the resource limits.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 68

The project manager needs to set the tone for encouraging open and timely discussion of risks among the project team.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 69

Every project has a starting date and an ending date.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 70

The cost of developing a proposal should be added in as a direct expense in the budget for a proposal.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 71

Clear, ambiguous acceptance criteria for all deliverables are important because they are the basis for verifying that the project scope has been completed in accordance with the customer’s requirements and expectations.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 72

The key to managing cash flow is to ensure that cash comes in faster than it goes out.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 73

Why are activities drawn in a serial relationship in a network diagram?

Answer

The activities use different resources.

The activities are independent of each other.

From a technical standpoint, the activities must be performed in that sequence.

The order of completion doesn’t matter.

1 points

Question 74

In the _______ phase of team development, the project team has accepted its operating environment.

Answer

forming

norming

storming

performing
1 points

Question 75

A resource requirements plan illustrates

Answer

who is responsible for which activities.

the amount of labor expenses for the project.

the expected utilization of resources by time period during the time span of the project.

the budget for material and cost resources.

1 points

Question 76

In ________ provides the project and customer focus of the project structure, but it retains the functional expertise of the functional structure.

Answer

an autonomous project organizational structure

a functional organizational structure

a matrix organizational structure

a project management office
1 points

Question 77

In the _______stage of team development, the team is highly committed and eager to achieve the project objective.

Answer

forming

norming

storming

performing
1 points

Question 78

The work package includes all of the specific work activities that need to be performed to produce the deliverable associated with that work package.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 79

The win ratio approach gives

Answer

equal weight to proposals with larger dollar amounts.

more weight to proposals with larger dollar amounts.

equal weight to all proposals.

less weight to proposals with larger dollar amounts.

1 points

Question 80

Although the __________ approach may make a conflict situation livable, it does not resolve the issue.

Answer

Collaborating, Confronting, or Problem Solving

Avoiding or Withdrawing

Competing or Forcing

Accommodating or Smoothing
1 points

Question 81

A bidders meeting may be held to

Answer

clarify the RFP and answer any questions from potential bidders.

provide additional information only to those that attend the meeting.

provide an unfair advantage to those at the meeting.

solicit feedback on the clarity of the RFP to change the project requirements.

1 points

Question 82

There _____ to develop the skills necessary to be an effective project manager.

Answer

are various ways

are limited ways

is only one way

are no ways

1 points

Question 83

__________ is customer focused.

Answer

an autonomous project organizational structure

a functional organizational structure

a matrix organizational structure

a project management office
1 points

Question 84

The purpose of team meetings is to discuss openly such questions as the following except

Answer

How are we working as a team?

What barriers are impeding teamwork (such as procedures, resources, priorities, or communications)?

What can we do to overcome these barriers and improve our teamwork?

How is the project progressing?

1 points

Question 85

If actual progress falls behind planned progress or unexpected events occur, the project manager

Answer

watches to see what happens.

takes immediate action.

alerts the sponsor and asks for more funds.

has an immediate meeting with the project

stakeholders

.

1 points

Question 86

At the start of the project, procedures need to be established regarding how changes will be

Answer

initiated.

documented and authorized.

compensated.

presented.

1 points

Question 87

Costs related to ___________ are for outsourced work when the project teams or contractors do not have the expertise or resources to do certain project tasks.

Answer

benefactors and

suppliers

stakeholders

reserve and withholding

subcontractors

and consultants

1 points

Question 88

The total dollar value approach is the ratio of the total dollar value of proposals that the contractor won as a percentage of the total dollar value of all the proposals the contractor submitted to various customers during a specific time period.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 89

Meeting the acceptance criteria listed in the project charter means the customer is satisfied.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 90

In _________, the project team has full control over the resources, including authority over how the work gets done and by whom.

Answer

an autonomous project organizational structure

a functional organizational structure

a matrix organizational structure

a project management office
1 points

Question 91

The project objective requires completing the project work scope on time and within budget.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 92

An RFP must provide a statement of work.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 93

The __________ approach emphasizes the search for areas of agreement within the conflict and minimizes the value of addressing differences.

Answer

Collaborating, Confronting, or Problem Solving

Avoiding or Withdrawing

Competing or Forcing

Accommodating or Smoothing
1 points

Question 94

Cumulative actual cost (CAC) should be calculated to compare to the cumulative budgeted cost (CBC).

Answer True False
1 points

Question 95

In the __________ approach, topics that may cause hurt feelings are not discussed.

Answer

Collaborating, Confronting, or Problem Solving

Avoiding or Withdrawing

Competing or Forcing

Accommodating or Smoothing
1 points

Question 96

The project manager should _________ for smaller projects.

Answer

assemble members as needed

acquire the entire team

determine who is needed an hope they are available

get extra people than planned

1 points

Question 97

Contractors should get to know people in customer organizations

Answer

by talking all about themselves so the customers know them.

by limiting contacts to once or twice a year for business.

on a business level only.

on personal and business levels.

1 points

Question 98

________ assist with the complexity of generating a resource-leveled schedule and resource requirements graphs and tables.

Answer

Project management information systems

Formulas and techniques

Trial and error techniques

Calendaring systems

1 points

Question 99

Successful projects should end with some type of

Answer

recognition and celebration.

criticism review.

list of all the problems in the project.

letter to all the stakeholders about what went wrong.

1 points

Question 100

Latest start time is calculated by

Answer

subtracting the activity’s estimated duration from the activity’s succeeding activity’s latest finish time: LS = LF succeeding activity – Estimated Duration.

adding the activity’s estimated duration to the predecessor of the activity’s latest start time: LS = LS predecessor + Estimated Duration.

subtracting the activity’s estimated duration from the activity’s latest finish time: LS = LF– Estimated Duration.

adding the activity’s estimated duration to the activity’s latest finish time: LS = LF+ Estimated Duration.

1 points

Question 101

In _________, a full-time project manager has complete project and administrative authority over the project team.

Answer

an autonomous project organizational structure

a functional organizational structure

a matrix organizational structure

a project management office
1 points

Question 102

The customer will pay the contractor a bonus if the project is completed ahead of schedule or exceeds other customer performance requirements.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 103

The agreed-upon project scope document establishes the baseline for any changes that may be made to the scope during the performance of the project.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 104

All branches of the WBS have to be broken down to the same level.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 105

The project manager clearly defines the project objective and reaches agreement with the______ on this objective.

Answer

customer

stakeholders

suppliers

project team
1 points

Question 106

A project has an unlimited time frame.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 107

The project quality plan should state which tools and techniques to use and when.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 108

Which of following would allow for level resources on the project?

Answer

mc017-1

mc017-2

mc017-3

mc017-4

1 points

Question 109

__________ reduces duplication and overlap of activities.

Answer

An autonomous project organizational structure

A functional organizational structure

A matrix organizational structure

A project management office
1 points

Question 110

The estimated resources required for an activity will influence the estimated duration to perform the activity.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 111

The ________ should prepare a written report of project performance including lessons learned and recommendations.

Answer

stakeholders

customer

project manager

CEO of the contractor’s organization

1 points

Question 112

The __________ may need to describe certain inspection techniques, testing procedures, or specific testing equipment or facilities that must be used.

Answer

statement of work

customer requirement

deliverables

acceptance criteria
1 points

Question 113

The network diagram can be created using a graphic chart format or as an indentured list.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 114

The project manager should schedule the post-project evaluation meeting with the customer or sponsor for a time when the customer is in a position to

Answer

pay all the expenses of the project to the contractor.

really determine whether the project met expectations and achieved the anticipated benefits.

solicit proposals for a new RFP.

begin planning for future projects or opportunities for the contractor.

1 points

Question 115

Labor costs in the project costs estimate are the estimated costs for the various types or classifications of ___________ and are based on the estimated work time (not necessarily the same as the activity estimated duration) and the dollar labor rate for each.

Answer

people who are expected to work on the project

people, even if they are not directly assigned to the project

overhead and direct expenses

subcontractors
1 points

Question 116

In the _______ stage of team development, team members now begin to test the limits and flexibility of the project manager and the ground rules.

Answer

forming

norming

storming

performing
1 points

Question 117

The deliverables in the project scope document will be used as the basis for creating a more detailed WBS in the next step of the planning process.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 118

In the _______stage of team development, communication is open.

Answer

forming

norming

storming

performing
1 points

Question 119

In the _______ stage of team development, the group begins to establish an identity and attempts to define and plan the tasks that need to be done. Little actual work is accomplished.

Answer

forming

norming

storming

performing
1 points

Question 120

Materials costs in the project costs estimate are the estimated costs of materials that the project team or contractor

Answer

want to have in supply in the office.

needs even if not for this particular project.

needs to purchase for the project.

might want to use on the project.

1 points

Question 121

_______ body language can be a frown, crossed arms, slouching, fidgeting, gazing or looking away, doodling, or yawning.

Answer

Neutral

Negative

Critical

Positive
1 points

Question 122

Addressing risks

proactively

will increase the chances of accomplishing the project objective.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 123

In _________, all the resources needed to accomplish each project are assigned full-time to work on that project.

Answer

an autonomous project organizational structure

a functional organizational structure

a matrix organizational structure

a project management office
1 points

Question 124

________ provides for effective utilization of company resources.

Answer

An autonomous project organizational structure

A functional organizational structure

A matrix organizational structure

A project management office
1 points

Question 125

In _______, the project manager also needs to take the time to regularly update the other functional managers in the company on the status of the project and thank them for the support of their people assigned to the task force.

Answer

an autonomous project organizational structure

a functional organizational structure

a matrix organizational structure

a project management office
1 points

Question 126

The process of closing the project involves various actions, including

Answer

assigning Staff to activities..

examining and estimating costs associated with Staff.

recognizing and evaluating Staff.

having Staff get to know each other.

1 points

Question 127

At the beginning of the project, it may not be possible to estimate the costs for all activities with a level of confidence regarding their accuracy. This is especially true for

Answer

projects with a short term.

longer-term projects.

projects that are similar to ones completed by the organization before.

projects with activities that are serially related.

1 points

Question 128

It is unfair to receive a noncompetitive contract with a customer that was thinking about developing an RFP.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 129

The project manager reviews the plan with the customer to gain endorsement and then sets up a project management information system for

Answer

recording the plan.

solidifying the agreement of the plan.

comparing actual progress to planned progress.

using technology to appear competent.

1 points

Question 130

Verifying that all payments have been made to any subcontractors, consultants, vendors, or suppliers for any purchased materials or services is completed during the

Answer

evaluating the project phase.

controlling the project phase.

performing the project phase.

closing the project phase.
1 points

Question 131

A final ________ when the contractor has completed the detailed specifications, drawings, screen and report formats, and such. The purpose of this final design review meeting is to gain approval from the customer.

Answer

project status review meetings

problem-solving meetings

design review meetings

post-project evaluation meetings

1 points

Question 132

A request for proposal is required for projects that are completed by an external contractor to an organization.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 133

A project has a sponsor or customer.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 134

_______ involves empowering the project team to achieve the project objective and empowering each team member to accomplish the expected results for his or her area of responsibility.

Answer

Consignment

Facilitation

Authorization

Delegation

1 points

Question 135

It is the responsibility of the________ to make sure that the customer is satisfied that the work scope is completed in a quality manner, within budget, and on time.

Answer

project manager

stakeholders

project team members

project authority

1 points

Question 136

The goals of the diversity policy might be to create a work environment where all the following are true except

Answer

The right of all team members to participate and contribute is respected.

Differences are respected and valued.

All team members flourish.

There will be acceptance for breach of respect or intolerant behavior.

1 points

Question 137

_________ allows efficient utilization of resources by having individuals from various functions assigned to work on specific projects.

Answer

an autonomous project organizational structure

a functional organizational structure

a matrix organizational structure

a project management office
1 points

Question 138

Based on analysis of actual cost it is possible to forecast what the total costs will be at the completion of the project or work package.

Answer True False
1 points

Question 139

Resources are identified and selected in the

Answer

initiating phase.

planning phase.

performing phase.

closing phase.

1 points

Question 140

The ____________ may include a high-level WBS in a graphic chart format or as an indentured list of the work elements and associated deliverables.

Answer

statement of work

project scope document

network diagram

work breakdown structure

1 points

Question 141

A potential conflict on projects is Organizational Issues where organizational issues can cause conflict. There may be disagreement over all the following except

Answer

the need for certain procedures established by the project manager.

ambiguous project communication.

from failure to make timely decisions.

payment schedules from the customer.

1 points

Question 142

During the______, review and evaluate performance of the project and identify what can be done to improve performance on future projects.

Answer

evaluating the project phase

controlling the project phase

performing the project phase

closing the project phase
1 points

Question 143

Risks_____ should be given higher priority because if the risk occurs, it would have a greater impact on the schedule than if it was associated with activities on a path that has a large positive value of total slack.

Answer

that occur first in the project

that affect the most costly activities

on the critical path

that affect the activities near the end of the project

1 points

Question 144

The earliest start time for a specific activity must be _________ the latest of all the earliest finish times of all the activities leading directly into that specific activity.

Answer

earlier than

the same as

the same as or

later than

later than
1 points

Question 145

The RFP must include the customer requirements and the name of the sponsor’s designee

Answer True False
1 points

Question 146

Addressing risks ________ will increase the chances of accomplishing the project objective.

Answer

reactively

inactively

hyperactively

proactively
1 points

Question 147

In _______, employees work on multiple projects at any given time.

Answer

an autonomous project organizational structure

a functional organizational structure

a matrix organizational structure

a project management office
1 points

Question 148

The one thing that you can be sure will happen during a project is

Answer

change.

the project plan will remain.

the scope of the project will not creep.

decisions will stand.

1 points

Question 149

Do not identify or refer to team members by drawing attention to their

Answer

diversity.

experiences.

good work on the project.

personal information shared with the team.

1 points

Question 150

In _______, the project manager does not have complete authority over the project team, because administratively the members still work for their respective functional managers.

Answer

an autonomous project organizational structure

a functional organizational structure

a matrix organizational structure

a project management office
1 points

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