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TEST BANK FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT
MANAGEMENT 9TH EDITION KATHY SCHWALBE,
VERIFIED CHAPTERS
True / False
1. Until the 1980s, project management primarily focused on providing schedule and resource
data to top management in the military, computer, and construction industries.
a. True
b. False
CORRECT ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Feedback: Until the 1980s, project management primarily focused
on providing schedule and resource data to top management in
the military, computer, and construction industries. Today’s
project management involves much more, and people in every
industry and every country manage projects.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Easy
REFERENCES: p.2
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.1 - LO: 1-1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology
TOPICS: Introduction
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
2. A difference between operations and projects is that operations end when their objectives
have been reached, whereas projects do not.
a. True
b. False
CORRECT ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Feedback: Projects are different from operations in that they
end when their objectives have been reached or the project
has been terminated.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Moderate
REFERENCES: p.4
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS: What is a Project?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
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3. Every project should have a well-defined objective.
a. True
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b. False
CORRECT ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Feedback: A project has a unique purpose. Every project should have
a well-defined objective.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Easy
REFERENCES: p.6
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS: What is a Project?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
4. Projects should be developed in increments.
a. True
b. False
CORRECT ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Feedback: A project is developed using progressive elaboration.
Projects are often defined broadly when they begin, and as time
passes, the specific details of the project become clearer.
Therefore, projects should be developed in increments.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Moderate
REFERENCES: p.6
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS: What is a Project?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
5. Resources in a project should be used effectively because they are limited.
a. True
b. False
CORRECT ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Feedback: A project requires resources, often from various
areas. Resources, however, are limited and must be used
effectively to meet project and other corporate goals.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Moderate
REFERENCES: p. 7
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TEST BANK FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT
MANAGEMENT 9TH EDITION KATHY SCHWALBE,
VERIFIED CHAPTERS
True / False
1. Until the 1980s, project management primarily focused on providing schedule and resource
data to top management in the military, computer, and construction industries.
a. True
b. False
CORRECT ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Feedback: Until the 1980s, project management primarily focused
on providing schedule and resource data to top management in
the military, computer, and construction industries. Today’s
project management involves much more, and people in every
industry and every country manage projects.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Easy
REFERENCES: p.2
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.1 - LO: 1-1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology
TOPICS: Introduction
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
2. A difference between operations and projects is that operations end when their objectives
have been reached, whereas projects do not.
a. True
b. False
CORRECT ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Feedback: Projects are different from operations in that they
end when their objectives have been reached or the project
has been terminated.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Moderate
REFERENCES: p.4
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS: What is a Project?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
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3. Every project should have a well-defined objective.
a. True
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b. False
CORRECT ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Feedback: A project has a unique purpose. Every project should have
a well-defined objective.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Easy
REFERENCES: p.6
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS: What is a Project?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
4. Projects should be developed in increments.
a. True
b. False
CORRECT ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Feedback: A project is developed using progressive elaboration.
Projects are often defined broadly when they begin, and as time
passes, the specific details of the project become clearer.
Therefore, projects should be developed in increments.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Moderate
REFERENCES: p.6
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS: What is a Project?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
5. Resources in a project should be used effectively because they are limited.
a. True
b. False
CORRECT ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Feedback: A project requires resources, often from various
areas. Resources, however, are limited and must be used
effectively to meet project and other corporate goals.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Moderate
REFERENCES: p. 7
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