Test Bank for Project Management: A Managerial Approach 9th Edition (International Student Version) by Meredith, Mantel & Shafer – Complete Verified Questions & Answers

Test Bank for Project Management: A Managerial
Approach 9th Edition (International Student
Version) by Meredith, Mantel & Shafer – Complete
Verified Questions & Answers

,Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Projects In Contemporary Organizations ..............................................................................................2
PART I: PROJECT INITIATION ............................................................................................................................12
Chapter 2: Strategic Management And Project Selection .....................................................................................12
Chapter 3: The Project Manager ...........................................................................................................................23
Chapter 4: Managing Conflict and the Art of Negotiation ...................................................................................35
Chapter 5: The Project In The Organizational Structure.......................................................................................48
PART II: PROJECT PLANNING ............................................................................................................................63
Chapter 6: Project Activity Planning ....................................................................................................................63
Chapter 7: Budgeting And Cost Estimation..........................................................................................................76
Chapter 8: Scheduling .............................................................................................................................................8
Chapter 9: Resource Allocation ............................................................................................................................18
PART III: PROJECT EXECUTION ........................................................................................................................27
Chapter 10: Monitoring And Information Systems ...............................................................................................27
Chapter 11: Project Control ..................................................................................................................................38
Chapter 12: Project Auditing ................................................................................................................................48
Chapter 13: Project Termination ..........................................................................................................................60


Chapter 1: Projects In Contemporary Organizations


Multiple Choice



1. The Authors Identify Three Forces That Combine To Mandate The Use Of Teams To Solve Problems.
Identify The Force That The Authors Named.
a) Explosion In The Growth Of Certified Project Managers
b) Worldwide Acceptance Of The Project Management Institute
c) Interaction Of Supply And Demand
d) Evolution Of Worldwide Competitive Markets For The Production And Consumption Of Goods And
Services

CORRECT ANS>> D
Response: Refer To The Section:
Introduction. Level: Easy



2. Identify The Example That Would Not Usually Be Considered A Project.
a) Building A House
b) Developing A Computer Software Application Program
c) Hosting A Wedding Reception
d) Assembly Line Manufacturing Of Automobiles

CORRECT ANS>> D
Response: Refer To The Section: Nonprojects And Quasi Projects. While It Is True That Automobiles Have
An Element Of Customization, Process Management Techniques Are Used To Mass-Produce The Vehicles.

,Level: Intermediate



3. According To The Authors, The Prime Objectives Of Project Management Are
a) Scope, Cost, Time
b) Quality, Scope, Schedule
c) Customer Satisfaction, Budget, Schedule
d) Cost, Quality, Customer Satisfaction

CORRECT ANS>> A
Response: Refer To The Exhibit: Figure 1-1.
Level: Easy



4. Who, According To The Authors, Has Played A Significant Role In The Development Of
Techniques For Project Management?
a) European Navigators
b) Trader Community
c) Brokerage Firms
d) The Military

, CORRECT ANS>> D
Response: Refer To The Section: The Definition Of A “Project”.
Level: Easy



5. The Military Uses The Term To Refer To An Exceptionally Large, Long-Range Objective
That Is Broken Down Into A Set Of Projects.
a) Task
b) Program
c) Subproject
d) Campaign

CORRECT ANS>> B
Response: Refer To The Section: The Definition Of A “Project”.
Level: Easy



6. The Most Crucial Attribute Of A Project Is That It Must Be Important In The Eyes Of The
a) Project Team
b) Operation Managers
c) Senior Management
d) Project Manager

CORRECT ANS>> C
Response: Refer To The Section: The Definition Of A “Project”.
Level: Easy



7. The Seven Attributes That Characterize A Project Are .
a) Purpose, Repetition, Interdependencies, Consistency, Uncertainty, Conflict, And Lifecycle
b) Lifecycle, Schedule, Cost, Uncertainty, Independence, Uniqueness, And Purpose
c) Scope, Resources, Uniqueness, Conflict, Interdependencies, Importance, And Lifecycle
d) Purpose, Lifecycle, Conflict, Certainty, Independence, Performance, And Consistency

CORRECT ANS>> C
Response: Refer To The Section: The Definition Of A “Project”.
Level: Easy



8. The Authors Identify Four Parties-At-Interest Or Stakeholders In Any Project. These Stakeholders Are
a) Client, Functional Manager, Sponsor, And User
b) Client, Sponsor, Public, And Investors
c) Client, Functional Manager, Decision Makers, And Interveners
d) Client, Parent Organization, Project Team, And The Public

CORRECT ANS>> D
Response: Refer To The Section: The Definition Of A “Project”.