project management Final quiz

A _____ is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result.

• Program

• project

• process

• portfolia

Despite of how carefully a project is planned, it is almost certain to be changed before

• execution

• planning

• completion

• assigning resources

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a characteristic of a project?

• An established objective

• Specific time, cost and performance requirements

• A clear beginning and end

• For internal use only

Project management models aim to do all of the following, except:

• Systematic and effective work toward sustainable solutions

• Define mission and purpose to inspire a shared vision

• Devise comprehensive plans to achieve goals

• Mobilize teams and coordinate the work of members

The DAPEE model includes all of the following except:

• Execute the plan

• Analyze the problem or task

• Propose the solution or strategy

• Evaluate the outcome

An example of a question associated with a force field analysis includes:

• What is our goal

• What personnel will equip us to accomplish our goals?

• What will help us reach the goal?

• Aof the above

A good brainstorming session is not measured by the quantity of ideas, but by the quality of those ideas.

• true

• false

A good brainstorming session

• Are best done under pressure

• Avoid critiquing ideas

• Involves writing ideas down

• Is initially measured by the quantity of ideas and not the quality

What is a key difference between the FOCUS and DAPEE models of project management?

• The DAPEE model is primarily a consulting model, while the FOCUS model is used by organizations to define problems and propose solutions

• FOCUS does not explicitly mention debriefing the solution or strategy employed

• The FOCUS model does not explicitly mention assembling a team as a part of its process

No project can run smoothly if expectations, responsibilities, objectives and timelines are not clearly understood by all stakeholders or those who have invested in your project?

• True

• false