Subject: Chapter Quiz - Introduction to Project Management ( Time: 10) Number of question: 13 QN=1 a. b. c. d. e. f.

ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=2 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=3 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=4 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: Which is the one not included in the features of a project? Temporary Unique purpose Progressive elaboration Fixed operation

d 1 1 NO Which is the correct explanation of Scope? Skills for work subdividing Skills for reporting results The sum of the products and services created as a project Group that works toward the same target,

C 1 1 NO Which is not an advantage of project management? Improve developer's skill Better control of financial, physical, and human resource Improve customer relations Shorter development times Lower costs and improved productivity A 1 1 NO Which strategic technology considers in efficient using of computer resources, social responsibility, and environmental impact? Unified communication Green IT Business process modeling Virtualization 2.0 Social software B 1 1

MIX CHOICES:

NO

QN=5 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES:

Which is not a project attribute? A project should have a primary customer and sponsor A project is temporary A project should have only one project manager and one technical leader A project involves uncertainty

C 1 1 NO

QN=6 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=7 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=8 a. b. c. d. e. f.

Which is the correct explanation of a Stakeholder? New information system development Individual or organization influenced by the project Construction of building and equipment Leading the project to success.

B 1 1 NO What is the process of gradual, step-wise reduction to details of the project products and the characteristics of new services called? Structurize Coordination between items Progressive elaboration Temporary

C 1 1 NO According to textbook, every project is constrained in different ways by its scope,...., and cost goals Quality Customers satisfaction Time Sponsors satisfaction

ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=9 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES:

C 1 1 NO Which is the most appropriate description that explains a project team member? Management representative of the project The group that carries out the work of the project. Individual or organization who will use the products of the project. Individual or group outside the organization that provides financial resources for the project.

B 1 1 NO

QN=10 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=11 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=12 a. b.

Which of the following is likely to be part of an operation? Informing the public about changes at the electrical company Building a new dam as a source for electricity Designing an electrical grid for a new community Providing electricity to a community

D 1 1 NO Project management is "the application of knowledge,..., tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements." Project experiences Technical skills Skills Human resource management skills

C 1 1 NO Of the following, which one is the best example of progressive elaboration? It is the process of decomposing the work into small, manageable tasks. It is the process of taking a project from concept to completion.

c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=13 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES:

It is the process of identifying the business needs of a potential project. It is the process of taking a project from concept to detailed project plan.

C 1 1 NO A program is which one of the following? A very large, complex project collection of projects with a common cause A collection of small projects with a common goal A collection of subprojects with a common customer

B 1 1 NO

Subject: Chapter Quiz - Project Management and IT Context (Time: 10) Number of question: 13 QN=1 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=2 In which organization are the project manager's independence and authority weakest? Projectized organization Functional organization Weak matrix organization Strong matrix organization

B 1 2 NO The __________ deal with how the organization is structured and focuses on different groups' roles and responsibilities in order to meet the goals and policies set by top management Human resource frame Structural frame Political frame Symbolic frame

a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER:

B 1 2

MIX CHOICES: QN=3 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=4 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES:

NO Which of the following statements is not true? Only those who realize that cultural differences are a resource to leverage will survive in the twenty-first century There is a common ground for people from different cultures to work from to help resolve project conflicts. Culture is a critical lever for competitive advantage. Cultural differences will always be an obstacle to overcome.

D 1 2 NO In... . Organization structure type, project manager has "Moderate to high" authority Functional Week Matrix Balance Matrix Strong Matrix Projectized D 1 2 NO

QN=5 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES:

In Balanced Matrix Organization Structure type, .... will control the project budget. Functional manager Mixed (Functional manager and PM) Project manager Program manager

B 1 2 NO

QN=6 a. b. c.

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between project lifecycle phases and project management processes? Project management processes correspond one to one with project lifecycle phases. Project lifecycle phases can repeat within a project management process. Project management processes are completely independent of project

d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=7 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=8 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=9 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES:

lifecycle phases Project management processes can repeat within a project lifecycle.

D 1 2 NO The amount of authority a project manager possesses can be related to ______________ Key stakeholder's influence on the project The project manager's communication skills The organization structure The amount of authority the manager of the project manager possesses

C 1 2 NO What is core of the advantages of a functional organization? All employees report to two or more managers, but project team members show loyalty to functional managers The organization is focused on projects and project work Team are collocated All employees report to one manager and have a clear chain of command

D 1 2 NO Which is not a disadvantage of virtual teams? Increasing costs because it requires office space or requires more support A. Isolating team members Increasing the potential for communications problems Reducing the ability for team members to network and transfer information informally

A 1 2 NO

QN=10

Which is the most appropriate description of the stakeholder's influence

a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=11 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=12 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=13 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER:

on the project life cycle? Minimum at the start and maximum at the end. Maximum at the start, minimum at the middle phase, and maximum at the end of the project. Constant. Maximum at the start and then gradually weakens towards the end of the project.

D 1 2 NO The ________________ has well-defined, linear stages of system analysis, design, construction, testing, and support. Spiral lifecycle model Waterfall lifecycle model Incremental build lifecycle model Prototyping life cycle model RAD life cycle model B 1 2 NO Personnel in a _____________ organization structure often report to two or more bosses Functional Matrix Project Hybrid

B 1 2 NO In a projectized organization, the project team: Reports to many bosses Will not always have a 'home' Has no loyalty to the project Reports to the functional manager

B 1 2

MIX CHOICES:

NO

Subject: Chapter 3 Quiz - Project Management Process Group (Time: 10) Number of question: 13 QN=1 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=2 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=3 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=4 a. b. Develop project charter work belongs to the_________ PM Process Group. Initiating Planning Executing Monitoring and Controlling Closing A 1 3 NO Direct and manage project executing belongs to the ...... PM Process Group. Initiating Planning Executing Monitoring and Controlling Closing C 1 3 NO Which is not a process group in project management lifecycle (as mentioned in the PMBOK)? Planning process group Closing process group Execution process group Feedback process group

D 1 3 NO During project plan execution: The project manager uses corrective action to bring future performance in line with the project plan. The stakeholders are involved to provide input to the plan

c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=5 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=6 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=7

The project charter is generated A milestone schedule is developed

A 1 3 NO What is the last step in the four-stage planning process for selecting information technology projects? information technology strategy planning resource allocation business area analysis mind mapping

B 1 3 NO In which process group do we identify human and non-human resources required for a project? Planning Initiating Executing Closing

B 1 3 NO _______processes include coordinating people and other resources to carry out the project plans and produce the products, services, or results of the project or phase Initiating Monitoring and controlling Planning Executing

a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=8

B 1 3 NO Which of the following outputs is often completed before initiating a

a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=9 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=10 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=11 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES:

project? Business case Stakeholder register Project charter Kick-off meeting

A 1 3 NO Which is not a task that is taken in pre-initiation phase? Select the project manager Identify the project sponsor Develop project charter Develop a business case

C 1 3 NO Define activities and sequence activities belong to the__________PM Process Group. Initiating Planning Closing Executing Monitoring and Controlling B 1 3 NO Report performance belongs to the ________ PM Process Group. Initiating Planning Closing Executing Monitoring and Controlling E 1 3 NO

QN=12 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=13 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES:

Perform quality assurance belong to the ________ PM Process Group. Initiating Planning Closing Executing Monitoring and Controlling D 1 3 NO Control project schedule belongs to the ________ PM Process Group. Initiating Planning Closing Executing Monitoring and Controlling E 1 3 NO

Subject: SPM Chapter 4 Quiz - Project Integration Management (Time-10) Number of question: 13 QN=1 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: Which of the following processes is not part of project integration management? close the project or phase develop the project charter develop the project management plan develop the project business case

D 1 4 NO

QN=2 a.

What is the last step in four-stage planning processes for selecting information technology project? information technology strategy planning

b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=3 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=4 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=5

business area analysis resource allocation mind mapping

C 1 4 NO

Which of the following items is not a step in four-stage planning processes for selecting IT project? information technology strategy planning business area analysis resource allocation mind mapping

D 1 4 NO

Which of the following is not a best practice for new product development projects? align projects and resources with business strategy assign project managers to lead projects focus on customer needs in identifying projects select projects that will take less than two years to provide payback

D 1 4 NO

A new government law requires an organization to report data in a new way. Under which category would a new information system project to provide this data fall? Problem Opportunity

a. b.

c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=6

Regulation Directive

D 1 4 NO

If estimates for total discounted benefits for a project are $130,000 and total discounted costs are $100,000, what is the estimated return on investment (ROI)? $30,000 30 percent 130 percent $130,000

a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=7

B 1 4 NO

a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=8 a. b. c.

A____________ is a document that formally recognizes the existence of a project and provides direction on the project's objectives and management. project contract project charter project management plan business case

C 1 4 NO

Which of the following items is not normally included in a project charter? a Gant chart the name of the project manager budget information

d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=9 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=10 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=11 a. b. c. d.

stakeholder signatures

A 1 4 NO

_________ ensures that the descriptions of the project's products are correct and complete. Integrated change control Configuration management Integration Management A change control board

B 1 4 NO

Which of the following is not a suggestion for performing integrated change control? minimize change establish a format change control system view project management as a progress of constant communication and negotiation use good configuration management

A 1 4 NO

Which of the following items is not an objective of integrated change control? Influencing the factors that create changes to ensure that changes are beneficial Determining that a change has occurred Managing actual changes as they occur Make sure that project get more money from customer

e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=12 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES: QN=13 a. b. c. d. e. f. ANS: PTS: CHAPTER: MIX CHOICES:

D 1 4 NO

The project schedule information section should include the following items, except for Payment schedule Summary schedule Detailed schedule Other schedule-related information

A 1 4 NO

The section of the project management plan describing management and technical approaches should include the following information, except for Management objectives Project controls Risk management Summary schedule Project staffing

D 4 NO