WorksheetsActivity 2 Apollo Program Management Methodology
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What style of management was used to set goals for the Apollo program? (P1)
Waterfall
Agile
Management by objectives
PRINCE2
How was authority handled in the Apollo program methodology? (P2)
Centralized
Decentralized
Hierarchical
Matrixed
What was the focus of the Apollo program's management methodology? (D1)
Detailed planning
Following processes
Achieving milestones
Stakeholder reviews
How were contractors managed in the Apollo program? (P2)
As vendors
As consultants
As project managers
As quality inspectors
What autonomy was given to NASA centers in the Apollo program? (M1)
Budget authority
Hiring authority
Methodology authority
Project objective authority
What did decentralized authority allow in the Apollo program? (M1)
Stricter control
Streamlined workflow
Innovation
Tighter coupling
What was the main goal of the Apollo program? (P1)
Orbiting earth
Landing unmanned crafts on moon
Sending manned mission to moon
Conducting scientific experiments
What was the deadline constraint in the Apollo program? (D1)
Fixed budget
Defined process
Specific timeline
Minimum viable product
How did the Apollo methodology balance flexibility and purpose? (M1)
Strict planning for purpose, flexibility in execution
Flexibility in planning, strict execution
Clear objectives for purpose, team flexibility
Management flexibility, controlled team execution
What potential drawback did rigid planning have in the Apollo program? (D1)
Lack of iteration
Insufficient collaboration
Decreased innovation
Unclear requirements
