Which of the following is not true?

D. IT hiring managers reported that project management certification did not affect starting pay.

A. Most American companies have a project management office.

B. You can earn an advanced degree in project management from hundreds of colleges and universities.

C. Employers are looking for project management skills in new graduates

What is the name of one of the popular certifications provided by the Project Management Institute?

B. Project Management Professional (PMP)

A. Certified Project Manager (CPM)

C. Project Management Expert (PME)

D. Project Management Mentor (PMM)

B) A combination of interrelated activities with defined objectives

A) A combination of unrelated activities with defined objectives

C) A combination of interrelated activities with vague objectives

D) A combination of unrelated activities with vague objectives

How can project management be broadly defined?

C) Starting an activity to achieve stated goals using limited resources, budget, and time.

A) Starting an activity with unlimited resources and time to achieve goals.

B) Starting an activity to achieve stated goals without any budget constraints.

D) Starting an activity without defined goals, resources, budget, or time.

How can projects be defined?

C) Projects have both a beginning and an end within a specified time frame and a purpose.

A) Projects have no specified time frame and purpose.

B) Projects have a clear beginning but no specified time frame.

D) Projects have an end but no specified beginning or time frame.

What are the categories of software projects mentioned?

C) Research-based, Development, Evaluation, Industry-based, Problem-solving

A) Research-based, Development, Evaluation, Industrial, Troubleshooting

B) Research-based, Development, Analysis, Industry-based, Problem-solving

D) Research-based, Development, Validation, Industry-based, Problem-solving

What is the definition of a software development project?

C) Making software design based on customer requirements and implementing it into source code

A) Implementing source code without customer requirements

B) Creating software design without considering customer requirements

What is a primary goal of software project management?

D) Delivering a software project at minimum cost, within minimum time, and with good product quality

A) Developing a software product without considering cost and time

B) Maintaining a software product with no consideration for project management principles

C) Delivering a software project with maximum cost, time, and product quality

How can a process be defined?

B) A predefined way of doing things, often broken down into a series of steps

A) A random sequence of actions

C) A dynamic and constantly changing method

D) An abstract concept with no relation to tasks

How do project management processes and software engineering processes differ?

D) Project management processes focus on project initiation, planning, monitoring, control, and closure, while software engineering processes define structure, steps, and procedures for various tasks in software development.

A) Project management processes focus on initiation and closure, while software engineering processes focus on planning and monitoring.

B) Project management processes define structure, steps, and procedures for software development, while software engineering processes focus on project initiation.

C) Project management processes are not related to software development, while software engineering processes focus on project closure.

What are the advantages of structuring software development into a defined process model?

C) It provides structure, improves time estimates, sharpens focus, and leads to better coding and documentation.

A) It makes the problem more complex, improving time estimates and progress visibility.

B) It lacks a structured approach, making it difficult to understand tasks at each stage.

D) It does not improve time estimates and progress visibility, and it lacks structure.

What are the stages included in the Software Development Life-Cycle (SDLC)?

B) Requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation

A) Design, analysis, development, testing, and implementation

C) Analysis, design, testing, implementation, and maintenance

D) Design, development, testing, and maintenance

What differentiates the Waterfall model from the stage-wise model?

A) The Waterfall model allows for some iteration between stages, whereas the stage-wise model follows a strictly sequential, unidirectional process.

B) The Waterfall model does not have fixed baselines, while the stage-wise model follows a fixed baseline approach.

C) The Waterfall model was developed after the stage-wise model, incorporating its limitations, while the stage-wise model was developed to address the problems of the Waterfall model.

D) The Waterfall model has a more flexible approach to addressing user needs, while the stage-wise model is rigid in addressing user requirements.

How does the Incremental Model approach the delivery of software to the client compared to conventional models?

B) The Incremental Model delivers the system to the client in a series of intermediate working subsystems over time, gradually adding more functionality with each release.

A) The Incremental Model delivers the entire system to the client at the end of the project, whereas conventional models deliver it in a series of releases.

C) The Incremental Model does not deliver the system to the client until all functionality is fully developed, unlike conventional models which release partial functionality.

D) The Incremental Model delivers the system to the client with all functionality in the first release, similar to conventional models.

When is the use of a prototype beneficial in a software development project?

D) A prototype is beneficial when exploring requirements, concepts, or technical feasibility of the system is needed.

A) A prototype is beneficial when all requirements of the system are clear at the start of the project.

B) A prototype is beneficial when exploring the technical feasibility of the system is unnecessary.

C) A prototype is beneficial when there is a clear understanding of the technical issues surrounding the system.

What are the two options you have with a prototype once it is developed?

A) You can discard the prototype and begin the system development from scratch (throw-away prototyping), or you can evolve the prototype into the final system (evolutionary prototyping).

B) You can keep the prototype as a backup and start the system development from scratch (backup prototyping), or you can evolve the prototype into the final system (evolutionary prototyping).

C) You can discard the prototype and start the system development from scratch (restart prototyping), or you can evolve the prototype into a different system (adaptive prototyping)

D) You can evolve the prototype into the final system (evolutionary prototyping), or you can develop the prototype further without making it the final system (iterative prototyping).

What is a key characteristic that differentiates Agile methods from older software development approaches?

D) Agile methods have smaller development teams working together in open plan offices and prioritize face-to-face communication with users often in the same working environment.

A) Agile methods involve large development teams working in separate offices.

B) Agile methods prioritize face-to-face communication with users based in different working environments.

C) Agile methods emphasize delivering software systems in long, continuous development cycles.

What are some key principles of Agile methods?

D) Welcoming changing requirements and valuing face-to-face conversations as a measure of progress.

A) Working towards detailed documentation rather than face-to-face conversations.

B) Satisfying the customer through delayed delivery of valuable software.

C) Teams reflecting on their progress irregularly.

What is the main goal of project cost management ?

b. to complete a project within an approved budget

a. to complete a project for as little cost as possible

c. to provide truthful and accurate cost information on projects

d. to ensure that an organization’s money is used wisely

If the actual cost for a WBS item is $1,500 and its earned value is $2,000, what is its cost variance, and is it under or over budget ?

d. The cost variance is $500, which is under budget.

a. The cost variance is -$500, which is over budget.

b. The cost variance is -$500, which is under budget.

c. The cost variance is $500, which is over budget.

If a project is halfway completed, its schedule performance index is 110%, and its cost performance index is 95%, how is it progressing ?

b. It is ahead of schedule and over budget.

a. It is ahead of schedule and under budget

c. It is behind schedule and under budget.

d. It is behind schedule and over budget.

What is a common reason for cost overruns in software projects?

C) Delegating cost estimation to accountants rather than project managers.

D) Involvement of new technology or business processes with untested products and inherent risks.

A) Emphasizing the importance of realistic project cost estimates from the beginning.

B) Low original cost estimates based on clear project requirements.

How are costs typically measured?

C) In monetary units like dollars.

A) In units of resources sacrificed or foregone.

B) In non-monetary units such as time and effort.

D) In terms of the specific objective achieved.

What is a primary objective of Project Cost Management?

D) Ensuring that the project is completed within an approved budget.

A) Ensuring that the project is completed within an approved timeline.

B) Making sure the project has accurate time and cost estimates.

C) Ensuring that the project is completed without any changes to the budget

What is the difference between tangible costs or benefits and intangible costs or benefits in cost management?

B) Tangible costs or benefits are costs or benefits that an organization can easily measure in dollars, while intangible costs or benefits are difficult to measure in monetary terms.

A) Tangible costs or benefits are difficult to measure in monetary terms, while intangible costs or benefits can be easily measured in dollars.

C) Tangible costs or benefits are directly related to producing products and services, while intangible costs or benefits are indirectly related to performing the project.

What is the purpose of contingency reserves and management reserves in project cost management?

B) Contingency reserves are planned to cover known risks, while management reserves are included to mitigate cost risk by allowing for future unpredictable situations.

A) Contingency reserves are included to mitigate cost risk by allowing for future unpredictable situations, while management reserves are planned to cover known risks.

C) Both contingency reserves and management reserves are included to cover unplanned costs that may arise during the project.

What is life cycle costing in project cost management?

B) Life cycle costing is estimating the total cost of a project, including the initial investment and maintenance costs of the products it produces.

A) Life cycle costing is estimating the cost of a project plus the initial investment in products it produces.

C) Life cycle costing is estimating the cost of a project plus the additional costs incurred during the maintenance phase.

What are direct costs in the context of cost management?

A) Costs that can be directly related to producing the products and services of the project.

B) Costs that are indirectly related to performing the project.

C) Costs that are difficult to measure in monetary terms.

How do profits relate to revenues and expenses in cost management

B) Profits are revenues minus expenses.

A) Profits are revenues plus expenses.

C) Profits are equal to revenues only.

What is the purpose of reserves in project cost management?

C) Reserves are dollars included in a cost estimate to mitigate cost risk by allowing for future unpredictable situations.

A) Reserves are included to increase the project budget.

B) Reserves are included to ensure that all costs are known in advance.

How do management reserves differ from contingency reserves in project cost management?

B) Contingency reserves are planned for known risks, while management reserves are for unplanned and unpredictable situations.

A) Contingency reserves cover known risks, while management reserves cover unknown risks.

C) Contingency reserves are part of the project cost baseline, while management reserves are not accounted for in the project budget.

What does "life cycle costing" involve in project cost management?

B) Estimating the total cost of a project, including the initial investment and maintenance costs of the products it produces.

A) Estimating the cost of a project plus the initial investment in products it produces.

C) Estimating the cost of a project plus any unexpected expenses that may arise.

Define "indirect costs" in project cost management.

B) Costs that are not related to the products or services of the project, but are indirectly related to performing the project.

A) Costs that are directly related to producing the products and services of the project.

C) Costs that are difficult to measure in monetary terms.

What does "sunk cost" refer to in project cost management?

A) Money that has been spent in the past and should not be considered in future budgeting decisions.

B) Money that is allocated for unforeseen project expenses.

C) Money that is set aside for future project investments.

You have purchased a ticket for a movie that you were excited to see. Upon arriving at the cinema, you realize that the reviews for the movie are overwhelmingly negative, and you are having second thoughts about watching it. What is the best course of action regarding the sunk cost of the ticket?

B) Leave the cinema and consider the ticket cost as a sunk cost, making a decision based on whether you truly want to watch the movie.

A) Go ahead and watch the movie to not waste the money spent on the ticket.

C) Sell the ticket to someone else and recover at least a portion of the spent money.

D) Buy another ticket for a different movie to make the most of the trip to the cinema.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately what percentage of the world’s gross product is spent on projects?

A. 10 percent

B. 25 percent

C. 50 percent

D. 75 percent

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is not a potential advantage of using good project management?

A. Shorter development times

B. Higher worker morale

C. Lower cost of capital

D. Higher profit margins

Answer explanation

cost of capital: chi phí đầu tư bỏ ra -> Chi phí xây dựng phần mềm chỉ tăng lên chứ không giảm đi
Profit margins: lợi nhuận thu được.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

A. program

B. process

C. project

D. portfolio

Answer explanation

Portfolio(n): những chương trình mang tính chiến lược, không liên quan tới nhau.
Process(n): các tiến trình làm bên trong project.
Program(n): một chương trình, bao gồm nhiều project có liên quan tới nhau.
Project(n): một dự án độc lập, bao gồm nhiều process.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

A. projects are unique

B. projects are developed using progressive elaboration

C. projects have a primary customer or sponsor

D. projects involve little uncertainty

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

A. meeting scope goals

B. meeting time goals

C. meeting communications goals

D. meeting cost goals

Answer explanation

meeting communications goals chỉ là phần bổ trợ trong dự án

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

A. Project management

B. Program management

C. Project portfolio management

D. Requirements management

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Project portfolio management addresses goals of an organization, while project management addresses _ goals.

A. strategic, tactical

B. tactical, strategic

C. internal, external

D. external, internal

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SPM Midterm (FIT HANU)

Approximately what percentage of the world’s gross product is spent on projects?

Which of the following is not a potential advantage of using good project management?

cost of capital: chi phí đầu tư bỏ ra -> Chi phí xây dựng phần mềm chỉ tăng lên chứ không giảm đi
Profit margins: lợi nhuận thu được.

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

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

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

meeting communications goals chỉ là phần bổ trợ trong dự án

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

Project portfolio management addresses goals of an organization, while project management addresses _ goals.

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

Which of the following is not true?

What is the name of one of the popular certifications provided by the Project Management Institute?

C và D không phải là chứng chỉ.
A là chứng chỉ do hiệp hội toàn cầu, rất ít người dùng ở VN và rất đắt.
PMP là chứng chỉ cung cấp bởi PMI được sử dụng trên toàn cầu.

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SPM Midterm (FIT HANU)

Approximately what percentage of the world’s gross product is spent on projects?

Which of the following is not a potential advantage of using good project management?

cost of capital: chi phí đầu tư bỏ ra -> Chi phí xây dựng phần mềm chỉ tăng lên chứ không giảm điProfit margins: lợi nhuận thu được.

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

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

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

meeting communications goals chỉ là phần bổ trợ trong dự án

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

Project portfolio management addresses ______ goals of an organization, while project management addresses _______ goals.

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

Which of the following is not true?

What is the name of one of the popular certifications provided by the Project Management Institute?

C và D không phải là chứng chỉ.A là chứng chỉ do hiệp hội toàn cầu, rất ít người dùng ở VN và rất đắt. PMP là chứng chỉ cung cấp bởi PMI được sử dụng trên toàn cầu.

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cost of capital: chi phí đầu tư bỏ ra -> Chi phí xây dựng phần mềm chỉ tăng lên chứ không giảm đi
Profit margins: lợi nhuận thu được.

Project portfolio management addresses goals of an organization, while project management addresses _ goals.

C và D không phải là chứng chỉ.
A là chứng chỉ do hiệp hội toàn cầu, rất ít người dùng ở VN và rất đắt.
PMP là chứng chỉ cung cấp bởi PMI được sử dụng trên toàn cầu.