#1 Advanced Project Management EXAM MANUAL [UPDATED]

#1 Advanced Project Management EXAM MANUAL [UPDATED] Project management is generally appropriate: *Answer* When the work effort is complex, unique, and uncertain The purpose of project management is to *Answer* Manage a system of tasks, resources, people and organizations to accomplish a project goal The ____________ manager is the person who brings together all efforts to meet project objectives. *Answer* project A project is defined as a _______ activity, having a single, definable goal and well-defined deliverables. *Answer* Temporary The types of project managers include all of the following EXCEPT Operations Managers Project Coordinators and Expeditors Matrix Managers Pure Project Managers *Answer* Operations Managers According to the classical viewpoint of management, the best management approach depends on the situation. T/F *Answer* False Project management takes on many forms, but common to all of them are a project leader and a project team. T/F *Answer* True There is no difference between the practices of project management in the government and project management in the private sector. T/F *Answer* False Using the definition in the textbook, programs tend to be smaller than projects, and a project may be comprised of several programs. T/F *Answer* False There is virtually no kind of work that could not be managed best using project management. T/F *Answer* False If an organization has much at stake in a project, and failure to complete it might result in financial ruin, then it would be wise to consider use of project management. T/F *Answer* True Overall, there is not much difference between the practices of traditional management and project management. *Answer* False