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Worksheetsunit 1.06
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is a true statement about projects:
They rely on traditional management structures.
They create goods, not services.
They are short-term undertakings.
Their processes are more important than their results.
Every project creates a(n)
deliverable
new product
company
advertising plan
Projects are different from business operations because business operations
are special ventures.
are permanent.
use nontraditional management structures.
have a definite beginning and end.
Which of the following is an element of any project:
Technology
Outcome
Natural resources
Board of directors
Which of the following is an example of a project that enhanced an existing product:
The construction of the Empire State Building
A medication that cures a life-threatening illness
A software update for your computer
The sequel to your favorite movie
When the hybrid vehicle was introduced, it was an example of a project that
created new technology.
enhanced an existing project.
created a new product using existing technology.
used entirely new technology.
Which of the following is a true statement regarding project managers:
Anyone with the right skills can be a project manager.
Project managers are usually top-level executives.
Math and computing are the most important skills for project managers.
Project managers are only distantly involved in the project.
The project manager controls what the project will and will not do, known as the project’s
budget
plan
schedule
scope
Which of the following is a true statement regarding a project champion:
S/He is closely involved in the work of the project.
S/He is the same person as the project manager.
S/He can mobilize the necessary resources to get the project done.
S/He is usually a low-ranking employee in the business.
When a hurricane interrupted a business’s new product development, the project team had a plan for getting things back on track. This is an example of how project management
helps businesses evaluate feasibility.
allows employees to adapt to risk.
requires a product champion.
needs strong quality controls.
The three common constraints on a project are scope, budget, and
time
technology
ability
laws
When a project’s scope slowly gets bigger and bigger, it creates a challenge for project managers known as
project creep.
resource deficiency.
communication gap.
budget overage.
Which of the following documents is drafted in the initiation stage of project management:
Lessons-learned document
Risk analysis
Work breakdown structure
Statement of work
A project is officially authorized to begin by the
registration documents.
Initiation Papers.
project charter.
statement of work.
Which of the following documents is drafted in the planning stage of project management:
Project charter
Statement of work
Lessons-learned document
Work breakdown structure
Rules and regulations for keeping a project on track are known as
governance mechanisms.
project laws.
risk inhibitors.
execution standards.
In which stage of project management does risk analysis take place?
Initiation
Planning
Execution
Closing
In which stage of project management does the actual work of the project take place?
Monitoring and controlling
Planning
Execution
Closing
In which stage of project management is the product delivered?
Initiation
Planning
Monitoring and controlling
Closing
Which of the following is a benefit of using project management software:
Improved efficiency
Less need for management
Smaller project team size
Better governance mechanisms
