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Adelphi University/Devry
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Adelphi University
Sep-2007 - Apr-2017
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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