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Name: Class: Date: Chapter 01 - Introduction to Project Management Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1.A project is a unique, temporary effort that has a definite beginning and a definite ending with several related or interdependent tasks to create a unique product or service that adds business value.

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ANSWER: True

2.A project is an ongoing endeavor undertaken to maintain a reliable product or service.

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ANSWER: False

3.Projects are subject to limitations of time and resources such as funding and people and they should follow a planned and organized approach with a defined beginning and end.

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ANSWER: True

4.Project plans and goals become more specific after previous work is completed.

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ANSWER: True

5.The Agile Manifesto comprises five core values and ten principles.

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ANSWER: False

6.A project manager needs to be concerned with achieving the goals of scope and quality (often called performance), subject to constraints of time and cost.

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ANSWER: True

7.Many different project life cycle models are used for projects executed in different types of organizations and industries.

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ANSWER: True

8.Generally, the pace of work and amount of money spent remain consistent from one life cycle stage to another.

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ANSWER: False

9.The customer, the person or organization, who will use the project’s product, service, or result, can be either internal or external to the organization.Contemporary Project Management Plan-Driven and Agile Approaches, 5e Kloppenborg, Anantatmula, Wells (Test Bank, All Chapters 100% Original Verified, A+ Grade) 1 / 4

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ANSWER: True

• Most companies with well-developed project management systems insist that a project must pass an approval of some

kind to move from one life cycle stage to the next.

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ANSWER: True

• All projects go through predictable stages called a project life cycle. The name and number of phases are determined

by the organization(s) involved in the project.

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ANSWER: True

• PMI research shows that to be a successful project manager, one must develop knowledge and skills in three areas:

technical, behavioral, and strategic.

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ANSWER: True

• Integration Management, one of the ten PMBOK Guide 6e Knowledge Areas, represents the processes and activities to

combine and coordinate the various processes and project management activities.

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ANSWER: True

• Scope Management, one of the ten PMBOK Guide 6e Knowledge Areas, includes the processes to manage the timely

completion of the project.

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ANSWER: False

• While the PMBOK Guide 6e was prescriptive, describing specific processes by their inputs and outputs, the PMBOK

Guide 7e describes twelve principles that provide broad guidance for understanding project management.

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ANSWER: True

• The desired outcomes of the PMBOK Guide 7e Team Performance Domain include shared ownership, a high-

performing team, and leadership by all.

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ANSWER: True

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• Cost Management, one of the ten PMBOK Guide 6e Knowledge Areas, includes the processes involved in estimating,

budgeting, and controlling cost.

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ANSWER: True

• The only critical measures of project success are completing the project on schedule and on budget.
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ANSWER: False

• A successful project is one that is completed without heroics—that is, people should not burn themselves out to

complete the project.

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ANSWER: True

• Many projects are fully successful in some ways but less successful in other aspects.
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ANSWER: True

• According to the PMBOK Guide 7e, a project team should first select the development approach they choose to use,

and then tailor it for both the organization and the project.

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ANSWER: True

• The Project Management Office (PMO) is comprised of the top leader in the organization (CEO or other officer) and

directly reports who select, prioritize and resource projects.

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ANSWER: False

• The project manager is the person assigned by the performing organization to lead the team that is responsible for

achieving the project objectives.

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ANSWER: True

• Which of the following examples is NOT a typical or appropriate situation to employ project management?
• Improving an existing work process
• Installing a new computer system
• Conducting a routine, standard customer service operation
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ANSWER: c

• Which of the following examples is NOT a typical or appropriate situation to employ project management?
• Improving a soldering process in an assembly line
• Processing deposits and withdrawals in a bank
• Installing a new accounting application on a server
• Developing a new medical device for use by clinics

ANSWER: b

• All of the following factors have influenced the increased reliance upon project management in recent years EXCEPT:
• rapid growth and changes in the information technology and telecommunications industries.
• the realization that techniques developed on complex projects can be simplified and used for less complex

projects.

• increased competition in the global economy and ever-increasing market demand.
• the steady demands of ongoing operational work.

ANSWER: d

27. All of these are causes of project failure EXCEPT:

• complete, clear requirements.
• inadequate user involvement.
• unrealistic expectations.
• inadequate planning.

ANSWER: a

• The majority of the “hands-on” tasks are typically completed at which stage of the project life cycle?
• Selecting and initiating
• Planning
• Executing
• Closing and realizing

ANSWER: c

29. An adaptive, change-driven life cycle approach works well when:

• the product is well understood.
• it is possible to define the project work and outcomes early in the project.
• there is significant uncertainty at the start of the project and many changes are likely.
• there is an agreed-upon date by which the project will be delivered.

ANSWER: c

• Which of the following statements correctly describes project management?
• Project management uses knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet stakeholder needs and expectations.
• Project management should not involve tradeoffs between scope, schedule and cost.
• Project management only relies upon checklists to plan and execute the work.
• Project management’s goal is to maintain the efficiency of ongoing operations.

ANSWER: a

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