The project life cycle differs from the project management process in that the project management process:
a. Is the same for every project
b. Does not incorporate a methodology
c. Can spawn many projects
Question 2
Which of the following statements BEST describes the rule that has been ignored when a project that was originally scheduled for completion in six months has been ongoing for two years?
a. The project needs only one project sponsor
c. The work breakdown structure is a good way to determine project activities
d. A project is something that is temporary
Question 5
All of the following are characteristics of a project EXCEPT:
b. It has interrelated activities
c. It has a definite beginning and end
d. It repeats itself every month
Question 6
What is a program?
a. A government regulation
b. A means to gain benefits and control of related projects
c. An initiative set up by management
Question 8
A market demand, a business need and/or legal requirement are examples of:
b. Reasons people or business become stakeholders
c. Reasons to sponsor a project
d. Reasons projects are initiated
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Question 9
A group of programs to achieve a specific strategic business goal is called:
a. Operational Work
b. A Portfolio
d. A life cycle
Question 10
Which of the following is a characteristic of project management processes?
a. Iterative
b. Unique
c. Unnecessary
Question 11
Who has the MOST power in a projectized organization?
a. The Project Manager
c. The Team
d. The Functional Manager
Question 12
A project manager is trying to complete a software development project but cannot get enough attention for the project. Resources are focused on completing process-related work, and the project manager has little authority to properly assign resources. What form of organization must the project manager be working in?
b. Coordinator
c. Expediter
d. Functional
Question 13
A project team member is talking to another team member and complaining that many people are asking him to do things. If he works in a functional organization, who has the power to give him direction?
a. The Team
c. The project Manager
d. The functional Manager
Question 14
Which of the following factors is NOT considered to be a project constraint?
a. Appearance
b. Scope
d. Time
Question 15
How would you describe the MAIN difference between a matrix organization and a functional organization?
a. Most companies have found that functional organization structures provide the most flexibility for managing projects.
c. More people work full-time on projects in a functional organization than in a matrix organization.
d. Project team members usually report to two bosses in a matrix organization-the functional manager and the project manager
