ITPM - CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Approximately what percentage of the wortd's gross domestic product is spent on projects?

• 10 percent

• 25 percent

• 50 percent

• 75 percent

Which of the following is a I'IOt a potential advantage of using good project management?

• Shorter development times

• Higher worker morale

• Lower cost of capital

• Higher profit margins

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

• Program

• Process

• Portfolio

• Project

Which of the following is not an attribute of a project?

• Projects are unique

• Projects have a primary customer or sponsor

• Projects are developed using progressive elaboration

• Projects involve little uncertainty

Which of the following is not part of the triple constraint of project management?

• Meeting communications goals

• Meeting time goals

• Meeting cost goals

• Meeting scope goals

___ is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements.

• Project management

• Program management

• Project portfolio management

• Requirements management

Project portfolio management addresses ___ goals of an organization, while project management addresses ___ goals

• Strategic, tactical

• Tactical, strategic

• Internal, external

• External, internal

Several application development projects done for the same functional group might best be managed as part of a ___

• Portfolio

• Program

• Investment

• Collaborative

Which of the following is not one of the top ten skills or competencies of an effective project manager?

• People skills

• Leadership

• Integrity

• Technical skills

What is the certification program called that tile Project Management Institute provides?

• Certified Project Manager (CPM)

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Project Management Expert (PME)

• Project Management Mentor (PMM)