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It involves defining and managing all the work required to complete the project successfully.
Project scope management
Project quality management
Project communications management
Project integration management
This stage includes a reporting performance, where project stakeholders can identify any necessary changes that may be required to keep the project on track.
Project Initiation
Project planning
Project execution
Project monitoring and control
It is based on the project management tasks to be dealt with in a properly sequential form where the next task is only performed and performed well when the previous task has been completed.
Work breakdown structure
Gantt chart
Agile project management
Extreme project management
This technique suits best for large and long-term projects with non-routine tasks and challenging requirements.
classic technique
waterfall technique
program evaluation and review technique
critical chain technique
This frame is very rational and focuses on coordination and control.
structural frame
human resource frame
political frame
symbolic frame
This stage includes defining and authorising a project or project phase.
project initiation
project planning
project execution
project monitoring and control
This is an overall model for thinking about things as systems.
systems approach
systems philosophy
systems analysis
systems management
This frame focuses on producing harmony between the needs of the organisation and people's need.
structural frame
human resource frame
political frame
symbolic frame
This technique emphasizes prioritization, dependencies analysis and optimization of time expenses.
classic technique
waterfall technique
program evaluation and review technique
critical chain technique
It means using an approach where requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration.
globalisation
outsourcing
virtual teams
agile project management
It is used in software development projects that involve frequent iterations and are performed by small and highly collaborative teams.
work breakdown structure
gantt chart
agile project management
extreme project management
It involves generating, collecting, disseminating, and storing project information.
project scope management
project quality management
project communications management
project integration management
It’s a visual representation of all the tasks your team has to complete to wrap up the project, visualized together with time spans.
work breakdown structure
gantt chart
agile project management
extreme project management
This stage includes devising and maintaining a workable scheme to ensure that the project addresses the organization's needs.
project initiation
project planning
project execution
project monitoring and control
It ensures that the project will satisfy the stated or implied needs for which it was undertaken.
project scope management
project quality management
project communication management
project integration management
What is the difference between a structural frame and a human resources frame?
a structural frame focuses on different groups roles and responsibilities while a human resources frame focuses on the organization and peoples needs.
a structural frame focuses on meanings while a human resources frame focuses on harmony.
a structural frame focuses on power between central functions and operating units while human resources frame focuses on power between functional managers and project managers.
a structural frame focuses on symbol while human resources frame focuses on coordination.
Which is of the following is NOT a project success factor?
open communication
intelligent people
strong decision making
comprehensive planning
Why is it important to include a feasibility study in a project initiation?
to show that a project can be executed within a reasonable time and cost.
to justify the need for the project
to bring together the team, stakeholders, and other relevant parties of a project.
to achieve the deliverables to the client's satisfaction
Which of the following is NOT a challenge affecting the project managers and their teams?
globalization
diverse technologies
outsourcing
agile project management
Which of the following is NOT a vital issue that a project manager needs to address when working on global projects?
communications
tools
cultural difference
common work practices
Which of the following is NOT included in the project management knowledge areas?
project schedule management
project budget management
project quality management
project resource management
Which of the following is NOT a project initiation stage?
business case
feasibility study
project kickoff meeting
project visual presentation
Which of the following is NOT a project management life-cycle phase?
project planning
project evaluation
project monitoring and control
project closure
When does a project become a failure?
a project becomes a failure when it does not deliver what was agreed within the agreed-upon budget and time.
a project becomes a failure when a project manager does not play its important role.
a project becomes a failure when a team does not share similar visions for the project.
a project becomes a failure when the key stakeholders does not know where to find the risk log.
What is the similarity between a critical path technique and a critical chain technique?
they are both used in complex projects.
they are both applied in software development projects.
they both suits best for large and long-term projects.
they are both ideal for running projects performed by small teams.
Which of the following is NOT a main cause of project failure?
inadequate scope document
lack of interpersonal and team skills
disregarding risk management
weak project closure
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing the success of a virtual team?
incentives
team process
conflict management
trust
Which of the following is NOT part of a systems approach?
systems philosophy
systems analysis
systems management
systems design
Which of the following is NOT a project management tool?
data gathering
data storage
data analysis
data representation
What is the difference between a project and operation?
project is a work done in organizations to sustain the business while an operation is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique result.
project can be large or small and involve one person or thousands of people while an operation can be done in one day or take years to complete.
project focuses on ongoing production of good and services while an operation ends when their objectives have been reached.
project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique result while an operation is a work done in organizations to sustain a business.
It is the ability of a project manager to know how to maintain effective communication and keep the company’s clients up-to-date.
Communication Skills
Ability to Work under Pressure
Quick Reaction Ability
Ensuring Customer Satisfaction
This includes the responsibility of a project manager for moderating the expenses and re-allocating funds when necessary.
activity and resource planning
leading
budget handling
problem solving
The key benefit of this process is that it enables an efficient and effective information flow between the project team and the stakeholders
project communications management
planning communications management
managing communications
monitoring communications
This is where the project is formally authorized by the sponsor, initial scope defined, and stakeholders identified.
initiating process
planning process
executing process
monitoring and controlling process
It is the selection, prioritization, and control of an organization’s programs and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity to deliver.
project communication
portfolio management
resource management
project collaboration
This is where you get back on track, where you compare a plan to an actual action, measure variance, and take corrective action.
Initiating Process
Planning Process
Executing Process
Monitoring and Controlling Process
It is the ability of a project manager to keep abreast of the actual progress of the project and report to the owners and superiors timely and regularly
communication skills
ability to work under pressure
quick reaction ability
ensuring customer satisfaction
This process takes the actions necessary to complete the work described in the planning activities.
initiating process
planning process
executing process
monitoring and controlling process
It is the process of ensuring the information needs of the project and its stakeholders are met.
project communications management
planning communications management
managing communications
monitoring communications
It is acquiring, allocating, and managing individuals and their skills, finances, technology, materials, and machinery required for a project.
project communication
portfolio management
resource management
project collaboration
It enables an organization to share knowledge immediately to improve communications and take advantage of best practices for project management.
project communication
portfolio management
resorce management
project collaboration
It is the ability of a project manager to be familiar with every detail of the project so that the right decision can be made quickly as the project environment changes.
communication skills
ability to work under pressure
quick reaction ability
ensuring customer satisfaction
During this process, the project team works to gain acceptance of the end products, services, or results.
initiating process
executing process
monitoring and controlling process
closing process
It involves determining the information and communications needs of the stakeholders.
project communications management
planning communications management
managing communications
monitoring communications
It includes the processes necessary to ensure that the information needs of the project and its stakeholders are met through the development of artifacts.
project communications management
planning communications management
managing communications
monitoring communications
Which of the following is NOT included in the main process in project communications management?
planning communications management
developing communications management
managing communications
monitoring communications
Which of the following is NOT included in the construction process of the project team?
formation phase
puzzle phase
normal phase
evaluation phase
How does Skype best resemble Zoom in enhancing project communication?
they are both used for video conferencing
they are both used only for private messages
they both provide one type of audio information
they both allow delayed feedback from participants
Which of the following is included in the main output of the planning communication management?
work performance information
organizational process assets update
communications management plan
change request
Which of the following is NOT a key outcome of the closing process group?
final project report
verbal and written status report
lessons-learned report
formal acceptance of the work
What is the difference between portfolio management and resource management?
The feature of a portfolio management makes it possible to maximize work productivity while the feature of a resource management enables the user to work effectively.
The feature of a portfolio management enables the user to manage workforce effectively while the feature of a resource management makes it possible to maximize work productivity.
Which of the following is NOT included in the guideline that can help you use e-mail as an effective communication tool?
use meaningful subject lines in e-mails
prepare a template ahead of time
respond to e-mail quickly
file message appropriately
Which of the following is NOT included in the output of the planning process group?
project scope statement
work breakdown structure
project schedule
project report
Which of the following is NOT included in the characteristic of a project manager?
positive optimist
keen eye for others strength and weakness
mentally healthy
full of a sense of humor
Which of the following is NOT included in the project management process group?
initiating process
planning process
evaluating process
controlling process
Why should a project manager be familiar with every detail of the project?
to reduce the losses of the project
to ensure the project gets back on track
to avoid any unwanted surprises
to analyze the progress of the project
Which of the following is NOT included in the guideline that helps in improving meeting?
limit the number and size of the meeting participants
determine if the meeting can be avoided
run the meeting professionally
build relationship
Why should the project manager have the ability to bear pressure?
It is because there are times that the project does not meet the expectation of the owner
It is because sometimes the progress of the project is lagging and the cost is exceeded
Which of the following is NOT included in a project description?
project objective
cost information
project assumptions
resource information
What is the difference between managing communications and monitoring communications?
The key benefit of managing communications is the effective information flow while the key benefit of monitoring communications is the optimal information flow.
The key benefit of managing communications is the optimal information flow while the key benefit of monitoring communications is the efficient information flow.
It is the process of DEVELOPING a detailed description of the project and product.
collect requirements
define scope
validate scope
control scope
The key benefit of this process is that the scope baseline is MAINTAINED throughout the project.
collect requirements
define scope
validate scope
control scope
The key benefit of this process is that it PROVIDES the basis for defining the product scope and project scope.
collect requirements
define scope
validate scope
control scope
It is the process of MONITORING the status of the project and product scope and managing changes to the scope baselines
collect requirements
define scope
validate scope
control scope
It is the process of FINALIZING all activities for the project, phase, or contract.
Monitor and Control Project Work
Perform Integrated Change Control
Close Project or Phase
Direct and Manage Project Work
This process REVIEWS all requests for changes to project documents, deliverables, or the project management plan and determines the resolution of the change requests.
Monitor and Control Project Work
Perform Integrated Change Control
Close Project or Phase
Direct and Manage Project Work
The key benefits of this process is that the organizational team resources are RELEASED to pursue new endeavors.
Monitor and Control Project Work
Perform Integrated Change Control
Close Project or Phase
Direct and Manage Project Work
It is the result of SUBTRACTING the project costs from the benefits and then dividing by the costs.
Return on Investment
Payback Analysis
Weighted scoring model
Balance scorecard
It is the process of FORMALIZING acceptance of the completed project deliverables.
collect requirements
define scope
validate scope
control scope
It defines the total scope of the project and represents the work specified in the currently approved project scope statement.
Project Scope Management
Plan Scope Management
Collect Requirements
Create Work Breakdown Structure
It ensures that the project team and stakeholders have the same understanding of what products the project will produce.
Project Scope Management
Plan Scope Management
Collect Requirements
Create Work Breakdown Structure
The key benefit of this process is that it provides overall management of the project work and deliverables, thus improving the probability of project success.
Monitor and Control Project Work
Perform Integrated Change Control
Close Project or Phase
Direct and Manage Project Work
It involves determining how the project’s scope and requirements will be managed.
Project Scope Management
Plan Scope Management
Collect Requirements
Create Work Breakdown Structure
It is the process of determining, documenting, and managing stakeholder needs and requirements to meet objectives.
Project Scope Management
Plan Scope Management
Collect Requirements
Create Work Breakdown Structure
The key benefits of this process are that it allows stakeholders to understand the current state of the project.
Develop Project Charter
Develop Project Management Plan
Direct and Manage Project Work
Monitor and Control Project Work
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of defining a good scope?
It develops a detailed description of the project and product, service, or result.
It defines a baseline for performance measurement.
What is the difference between the process of developing project management plan and the process of managing project knowledge?
the process of developing project management plan is performed throughout the project while the process of managing project knowledge is performed once in the project.
the process of developing project management plan is performed at predefined points in the project while the process of managing project knowledge is performed throughout the project.
Why is it crucial to note the stakeholders in the project?
They're the ones who maintains better control of the project
They're the ones who you'll need to manage the expectations
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of creating a work breakdown structure?
It provides the basis for defining the product scope and project scope
It provides the basis for planning and managing project changes
Which of the following is NOT a project champions's job?
Communicate the project's progress to the team at large
Select the projects that will make the biggest difference
What is the key benefits of validating scope?
it brings objectivity to the acceptance process
it monitors the status of the acceptance process
Which of the following is NOT a process involves in project scope management?
plan scope management
define scope
collect scope
validate scope
Which of the following is a key benefit of developing a project charter?
it creates a formal record of the project
it supports organizational operations and future projects
Which of the following is NOT in a project charter?
project resources
projects assumptions
project costs
project benefits
Which of the following is NOT a key point in selecting a project?
identify a project champion
identify your parameters for success
assess your resources
identify a strategic position
Which of the following is NOT a tool/technique used in defining a scope?
data gathering
expert judgement
product analysis
decision making
Which of the following is NOT a goal scope control?
To influence the factors that cause scope changes
To review and approved all changes to deliverables
How does the process of managing project work resemble the process of managing project knowledge?
both processes are performed throughout the project
both processes are performed at predefined points in the project
Why is it necessary to gather people and information in strategic planning?
To determine where you need to go in a project and how you will get there.
To determine whether there are any factors you should consider before implementing your plan.
What is the key benefit of the plan scope management?
It provides the basis for defining the product scope and project scope.
It provides guidance and direction on how the scope will be manage.
