Test Bank For Contemporary Project Management 5th Edition
Chapter 1. Introduction to Project Management.
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.
*a. True
b. False
2. A project is an ongoing endeavor undertaken to maintain a reliable
product or service.
a. True
*b. 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.
*a. True
b. False
4. Project plans and goals become more specific after previous work is
completed.
*a. True
b. False
5. The Agile Manifesto comprises five core values and ten principles.
a. True
*b. 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.
*a. True
b. False
7. Many different project life cycle models are used for projects
executed in different types of organizations and industries.
*a. True
b. False
8. Generally, the pace of work and amount of money spent remain
consistent from one life cycle stage to another.
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Chapter 1. Introduction to Project Management.
a. True
*b. 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.
*a. True
b. False
10. 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.
*a. True
b. False
11. 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.
*a. True
b. False
12. PMI research shows that to be a successful project manager, one
must develop knowledge and skills in three areas: technical,
behavioral, and strategic.
*a. True
b. False
13. 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.
*a. True
b. False
14. Scope Management, one of the ten PMBOK Guide 6e Knowledge Areas,
includes the processes to manage the timely completion of the project.
a. True
*b. False
15. While the PMBOK Guide 6e was prescriptive, describing specific
processes by their inputs and outputs, the PMBOK Guide 7e describes
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Chapter 1. Introduction to Project Management.
twelve principles that provide broad guidance for understanding project
management.
*a. True
b. False
15. 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.
*a. True
b. False
17. Cost Management, one of the ten PMBOK Guide 6e Knowledge Areas,
includes the processes involved in estimating, budgeting, and
controlling cost.
*a. True
b. False
18. The only critical measures of project success are completing the
project on schedule and on budget.
a. True
*b. False
19. A successful project is one that is completed without heroics—that
is, people should not burn themselves out to complete the project.
*a. True
b. False
20. Many projects are fully successful in some ways but less successful
in other aspects.
*a. True
b. False
21. 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.
*a. True
b. False
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Chapter 1. Introduction to Project Management.
22. 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.
a. True
*b. False
23. The project manager is the person assigned by the performing
organization to lead the team that is responsible for achieving the
project objectives.
*a. True
b. False
24. Which of the following examples is NOT a typical or appropriate situation to employ
project management?
a. Improving an existing work process
b. Installing a new computer system
*c. Conducting a routine, standard customer service operation
d. Developing a new product
25. Which of the following examples is NOT a typical or appropriate situation to employ
project management?
a. Improving a soldering process in an assembly line
*b. Processing deposits and withdrawals in a bank
c. Installing a new accounting application on a server
d. Developing a new medical device for use by clinics
26. All of the following factors have influenced the increased reliance upon project
management in recent years EXCEPT:
a. rapid growth and changes in the information technology and telecommunications
industries.
b. the realization that techniques developed on complex projects can be simplified and
used for less complex projects.
c. increased competition in the global economy and ever-increasing market demand.
*d. the steady demands of ongoing operational work.
28. The majority of the “hands-on” tasks are typically completed at which stage of the project
life cycle?
a. Selecting and initiating
b. Planning
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Chapter 1. Introduction to Project Management.
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.
*a. True
b. False
2. A project is an ongoing endeavor undertaken to maintain a reliable
product or service.
a. True
*b. 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.
*a. True
b. False
4. Project plans and goals become more specific after previous work is
completed.
*a. True
b. False
5. The Agile Manifesto comprises five core values and ten principles.
a. True
*b. 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.
*a. True
b. False
7. Many different project life cycle models are used for projects
executed in different types of organizations and industries.
*a. True
b. False
8. Generally, the pace of work and amount of money spent remain
consistent from one life cycle stage to another.
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,Test Bank For Contemporary Project Management 5th Edition
Chapter 1. Introduction to Project Management.
a. True
*b. 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.
*a. True
b. False
10. 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.
*a. True
b. False
11. 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.
*a. True
b. False
12. PMI research shows that to be a successful project manager, one
must develop knowledge and skills in three areas: technical,
behavioral, and strategic.
*a. True
b. False
13. 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.
*a. True
b. False
14. Scope Management, one of the ten PMBOK Guide 6e Knowledge Areas,
includes the processes to manage the timely completion of the project.
a. True
*b. False
15. While the PMBOK Guide 6e was prescriptive, describing specific
processes by their inputs and outputs, the PMBOK Guide 7e describes
2
,Test Bank For Contemporary Project Management 5th Edition
Chapter 1. Introduction to Project Management.
twelve principles that provide broad guidance for understanding project
management.
*a. True
b. False
15. 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.
*a. True
b. False
17. Cost Management, one of the ten PMBOK Guide 6e Knowledge Areas,
includes the processes involved in estimating, budgeting, and
controlling cost.
*a. True
b. False
18. The only critical measures of project success are completing the
project on schedule and on budget.
a. True
*b. False
19. A successful project is one that is completed without heroics—that
is, people should not burn themselves out to complete the project.
*a. True
b. False
20. Many projects are fully successful in some ways but less successful
in other aspects.
*a. True
b. False
21. 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.
*a. True
b. False
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, Test Bank For Contemporary Project Management 5th Edition
Chapter 1. Introduction to Project Management.
22. 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.
a. True
*b. False
23. The project manager is the person assigned by the performing
organization to lead the team that is responsible for achieving the
project objectives.
*a. True
b. False
24. Which of the following examples is NOT a typical or appropriate situation to employ
project management?
a. Improving an existing work process
b. Installing a new computer system
*c. Conducting a routine, standard customer service operation
d. Developing a new product
25. Which of the following examples is NOT a typical or appropriate situation to employ
project management?
a. Improving a soldering process in an assembly line
*b. Processing deposits and withdrawals in a bank
c. Installing a new accounting application on a server
d. Developing a new medical device for use by clinics
26. All of the following factors have influenced the increased reliance upon project
management in recent years EXCEPT:
a. rapid growth and changes in the information technology and telecommunications
industries.
b. the realization that techniques developed on complex projects can be simplified and
used for less complex projects.
c. increased competition in the global economy and ever-increasing market demand.
*d. the steady demands of ongoing operational work.
28. The majority of the “hands-on” tasks are typically completed at which stage of the project
life cycle?
a. Selecting and initiating
b. Planning
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