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BUS 375 Unit 1 Milestone 1 Sophia

1

Which of the following will the project sponsor do if the scope is not approved for a project?

Kill the project

Require the current project manager to modify the scope

Assign the project to a different project manager

Require the stakeholders to modify the scope

2

Which of the following scope elements answers a "What" question in developing the scope document?

Documenting stakeholder expectations

Purpose for project initiation

Project benefits

Project estimates

3

Elena is working on a project to create a new pet leash for her pet supply company.

 

Which of the following items is a deliverable, as opposed to a requirement?

A leash handle that can adjust the length to between four and eight feet

Prototypes to showcase at stakeholder meetings

Leashes available in red, brown, and navy blue

Luxury options in a range of leathers

4

Which of the following correctly describes the documentation of project risks? 

Low risks usually do not negatively impact a project.

Medium risks must be watched closely by the project manager.

High risks can become project killers if not mitigated.

Most risks are closely monitored by the project sponsor.

5

If a marketing department will create an advertising campaign for cereal in an effort to increase sales by 12% by the end of the second quarter, which component of SMART below does the phrase “increase sales by 12%” represent?

Action-oriented

Simple

Measurable

Time phased

6

Which of the following elements is NOT detailed in the scope document?

Expectations

Estimates

Budget

Assumptions

7

Which of the following responsibilities is performed by a project manager?

Manages a set of deliverables, budget, and team members

Holds the ultimate decision making authority within the project

Manages the overall direction of a group of related projects

Manages the day-to-day operations of a business

8

Which of the following is a checkpoint where some aspect of the project work is approved in order to proceed?

Deliverable

Gate

Phase

Operation

9

Which of the following characteristics did project manager Angela demonstrate when she scheduled several meetings during the planning of a project, notified each team member, and sent reminders prior to meeting times?

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

10

Which of the following is an example of a change in time for the project Will managed to develop a film documentary on alligators in the Florida Everglades?

The film crew hired a guide to help them find the animals.

Will had to adjust the dates for filming due to an unexpected hurricane off the Florida coast.

A stakeholder requested the team film both male and female alligators.

Will found errors in the research document created by his team.

11

Which of the following was an intangible benefit when a large corporation implemented a company wellness plan to encourage and support healthy employees' lifestyles?

Reduced payments for insurance

Improved productivity

Reduced sick days taken

Better decision-making capabilities

12

What is the first step a project manager will take when defining the project scope?

Discuss the benefits of the project with stakeholders

Identify stakeholders

Design interview questions to ask the stakeholders

Convince stakeholders to support the project

13

Which of the following statements relates to the iterative methodology?

Each work section depends on an initial plan.

A great deal of time is spent on planning.

Information from early work sections impacts later work sections. 

Each work section is completed before moving forward.

14

Which of the following stakeholders are assigned specific tasks needed to meet deliverables? 

Project sponsor

Project team members

Key decision maker

Project manager

15

Which of the following pairs of items occur during Phase 1 of the project life cycle? 

Assigns work to team members; finalizes the costs for completing project deliverables

Estimates resources needed for the project; works with stakeholders to define purpose of project

Finalizes the costs for completing project deliverables; estimates resources needed for the project

Works with stakeholders to define purpose of project; assigns work to team members

16

If Olivia managed a project to create a new advertising campaign for a client and estimated the price for purchasing three new licenses for graphic development software, which of the following estimate types did she make?

Process

Time

Cost

Resource

17

If the project sponsor never gives the project manager authority to make decisions and the project fails, which reason for failure below does this illustrate?

Problems with the project process

Problems with project deliverables

Problems with communications

Problems with unforeseeable circumstances

18

Which of the following is an example of a process project? 

Instruct students on the dress code policy

Develop a new school club

Change the methods for hiring teachers

Provide online tutoring for all core subjects

19

Which of the following describes a program? 

Several activities that are recurring

Several projects that address the same opportunity

Group of work with well-defined results

Has a specific budget and end date

20

Which of the following is derived from the business case? 

Risks that affect the project

Deliverables produced by the project

Goals for the project

Assumptions people have about the project

21

An expectation that is related to how the project manager manages the project is a __________ expectation.

project outcome

project benefit

deliverables

process

22

Which of the following is NOT a major responsibility of a project manager?

Determine deliverables

Develop a project scope

Provide ultimate decision-making authority

Manage stakeholder expectations

23

One of Mary's employees, Adam, notified her that there is a good chance that one of the marketing assistants included some copyrighted images in the ad campaign by mistake. Mary asked Adam to have the marketing assistants immediately research the images used for copyright issues and create new images to replace any problematic images.

 

What is the probability of this risk occurring and what is the impact on the project?

High probability and low impact

Low probability and medium impact

Low probability and high impact

Medium probability and low impact

1

Which of the following is derived from the business case? 

Risks that affect the project

Assumptions people have about the project

Deliverables produced by the project

Goals for the project

2

Which of the following pairs of items occur during Phase 1 of the project life cycle? 

Assigns work to team members; finalizes the costs for completing project deliverables

Works with stakeholders to define purpose of project; assigns work to team members

Estimates resources needed for the project; works with stakeholders to define purpose of project

Finalizes the costs for completing project deliverables; estimates resources needed for the project

3

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the role of a project manager? 

A project manager manages the expectations of all project stakeholders.

A project manager must have expertise relevant to the assigned project.

A project manager communicates both good and bad news to stakeholders.

A project manager understands the need to maintain confidentiality.

4

Which of the following will the project sponsor do if the scope is not approved for a project?

Require the stakeholders to modify the scope

Assign the project to a different project manager

Kill the project

Require the current project manager to modify the scope

7

Which of the following scope elements answers a "What" question in developing the scope document?

Purpose for project initiation

Project estimates

Documenting stakeholder expectations

Project benefits

 

8

If Olivia managed a project to create a new advertising campaign for a client and estimated the price for purchasing three new licenses for graphic development software, which of the following estimate types did she make?

Process

Cost

Time

Resource

11

What is the first step a project manager will take when defining the project scope?

Design interview questions to ask the stakeholders

Convince stakeholders to support the project

Identify stakeholders

Discuss the benefits of the project with stakeholders

1

Which of the following steps will a project manager perform last when gathering and documenting stakeholder expectations?

Interview stakeholders to gather expectations

Resolve any conflicts between stakeholders

Prepare questions to discuss with stakeholders

Document the results from interviews

2

An expectation that is related to how the project manager manages the project is a __________ expectation.

process

project outcome

project benefit

deliverables

3

Which of the following characteristics did project manager Angela demonstrate when she scheduled several meetings during the planning of a project, notified each team member, and sent reminders prior to meeting times?

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

4

One of Mary's employees, Adam, notified her that there is a good chance that one of the marketing assistants included some copyrighted images in the ad campaign by mistake. Mary asked Adam to have the marketing assistants immediately research the images used for copyright issues and create new images to replace any problematic images.

 

What is the probability of this risk occurring and what is the impact on the project?

Low probability and high impact

High probability and low impact

Low probability and medium impact

Medium probability and low impact

5

Which of the following provides an official acknowledgment of the authority of the project manager to begin the project? 

Scope flow diagram

Project charter

Business case

Project governance

6

If the project sponsor never gives the project manager authority to make decisions and the project fails, which reason for failure below does this illustrate?

Problems with project deliverables

Problems with unforeseeable circumstances

Problems with communications

Problems with the project process

7

Mary Ann is a project manager who is managing the construction of a new house.

What is the earliest phase of the project in which Mary Ann would assign jobs to the construction contractors?

Phase 1

Phase 3

Phase 2

Phase 4

 

8

A company wants to add a quality inspection station to its assembly line.

 

What type of project does this represent?

Service

Process

Technology

People

9

Which of the following is true regarding project methodologies?

The iterative methodology works better with an easily defined project.

The phase-based project methodology goes through phases sequentially.

The phase-based methodology allows for frequent adaptations.

The iterative methodology involves a more traditional approach.

10

Jordan finalized the project timeline and the costs associated with the development of the wellness program. He has assigned all of the project work to team members.

 

Jordan is ready to start the managing phase of the project, but first he must go through the __________, a checkpoint in which he gains the approval of the project sponsor.

project gate

project sales pitch

project deliverables

project planning process

11

Project manager Chris thoroughly researched his client’s company.  The client was pleased that the prototype website was on time, had great design, and represented the client’s company well.  But the client pointed out that the website was missing a shopping cart feature for customers to purchase products.

 

Chris failed to answer which of the following questions in developing the scope document for the website project?

What?

How?

Who?

When?

12

Which of the following is NOT a major responsibility of a project manager?

Determine deliverables

Provide ultimate decision-making authority

Manage stakeholder expectations

Develop a project scope

 

13

Which of the following stakeholders are assigned specific tasks needed to meet deliverables? 

Key decision maker

Project sponsor

Project manager

Project team members

 

14

Which of the following is an example of a change in time for the project Will managed to develop a film documentary on alligators in the Florida Everglades?

A stakeholder requested the team film both male and female alligators.

Will found errors in the research document created by his team.

The film crew hired a guide to help them find the animals.

Will had to adjust the dates for filming due to an unexpected hurricane off the Florida coast.

 

15

Which of the following correctly describes the documentation of project risks? 

Most risks are closely monitored by the project sponsor.

Low risks usually do not negatively impact a project.

High risks can become project killers if not mitigated.

Medium risks must be watched closely by the project manager.

 

16

Which component of SMART is missing from the goal "Lisa will host a graduation party immediately following the graduation ceremony?"

Time phased

Measurable

Action-oriented

Realistic

 

17

Which of the following is a group of repetitive activities that lack a defined end date? 

Operation

Program

Project

Task

 

18

Which of the following responsibilities is performed by a project manager?

Holds the ultimate decision making authority within the project

Manages a set of deliverables, budget, and team members

Manages the day-to-day operations of a business

Manages the overall direction of a group of related projects

 

19

Mila managed a project to develop a website for a restaurant.

 

Which description below is an assumption, as opposed to a requirement?

The restaurant owner thought customers would prefer using a website over a mobile app.

The restaurant owner wants customers to make reservations via telephone.

The restaurant owner needs the head chef to include a professional bio.

The restaurant owner wants a professional photographer to take pictures of his signature dishes.

 

20

Project manager Caedan estimated the number of days it would take to paint lines and erect bleachers in the open space of his town's park to create soccer fields for a new youth soccer league.

 

Which of the estimate types below did Caedan make? 

Time 

Technology

Cost

Resource

21

Which of the following describes the value a project has for an organization?

Project objectives

Business case

Stakeholder expectations

Project charter

 

22

Which of the following is an example of an intangible benefit of a project to create and install a computer-based customer management system for a local dry cleaning business?

Improved customer satisfaction

Reduced time spent organizing paper documents

Increased number of customers served per hour

Reduced errors in creating customer tickets

 

23

Which of the following is true regarding the scope approval process?

The project sponsor and the project manager are the only scope approval meeting attendees.

Several members of each stakeholder group should attend the scope approval meeting.

The project manager may have to rework the scope document after the meeting.

Stakeholders review the final scope document at the scope approval meeting.

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