Information Technology Project Management (9th Edition) – Test Bank for IT Project Management Exam Preparation

TEST BANK FOR INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY PROJECT
MANAGEMENT,
9TH EDITION, KATHY SCHWALBE

, Chapter 1. Introduction to Project Management Y5 Y5 Y5 Y5 Y5




True / False
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1. Until the 1980s, project management primarily focused on providing schedule and resource data to top
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management in the military, computer, and construction industries. a. True
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b. False Y5



ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Feedback: Until the 1980s, project management primarily focused on providing schedule
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and resource data to top management in the military, computer, and construction industries.
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Today’s project management involves much more, and people in every industry and every
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Y5 country manage projects.Y5 Y5




POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Easy Y5




REFERENCES: p.2
QUESTION TYPE: Y5 True / False Y5 Y5




HAS VARIABLES:
Y5 False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Y5 Y 5 INFO.SCHW.14.1 - LO: 1-1 Y 5 Y5 Y5




NATIONAL STANDARDS: Y5 Y United States - BUSPROG: - Comprehension
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TOPICS: Introduction
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge Y5




DATE CREATED: Y5 4/27/2018 2:53 PM Y5 Y5




DATE MODIFIED: Y5 4/27/2018 2:53 PM Y5 Y5




2. A difference between operations and projects is that operations end when their objectives have been reached,
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whereas projects do not. a. True
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b. False Y5



ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Feedback: Projects are different from operations in that they end when their objectives
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have been reached or the project has been terminated.
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POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Moderate Y5




REFERENCES: p.4
QUESTION TYPE: Y5 True / False Y5 Y5




HAS VARIABLES:
Y5 False

,LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Y5 Y 5 INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2 Y 5 Y5 Y5




NATIONAL STANDARDS: Y5 Y 5United States - BUSPROG: Analytic
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TOPICS: What is a Project? Y5 Y5 Y5



KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension Y5




DATE CREATED:
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DATE MODIFIED:
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3. Every project should have a well-defined objective.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Feedback: A project has a unique purpose. Every project should have a well-
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defined objective.
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POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Easy Y5




REFERENCES: p.6
QUESTION TYPE: Y5 True / False Y5 Y5




HAS VARIABLES:
Y5 False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Y5 Y 5 INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2 Y 5 Y5 Y5




NATIONAL STANDARDS: Y5 Y 5United States - BUSPROG: - Comprehension
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TOPICS: What is a Project? Y5 Y5 Y5



KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge Y5




DATE CREATED:
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DATE MODIFIED:
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4. Projects should be developed in increments.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Feedback: A project is developed using progressive elaboration. Projects are often
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defined broadly when they begin, and as time passes, the specific details of the project become
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clearer. Therefore, projects should be developed in increments.
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POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Easy Y5




REFERENCES: p.6
QUESTION TYPE: Y5 True / False Y5 Y5

, HAS VARIABLES: Y5 False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Y5 Y 5 INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2 Y 5 Y5 Y5




NATIONAL STANDARDS: Y5 Y 5United States - BUSPROG: - Comprehension
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TOPICS: What is a Project?
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge Y5




DATE CREATED: Y5 4/27/2018 2:53 PM Y5 Y5




DATE MODIFIED: Y5 4/27/2018 2:53 PM Y5 Y5




5. A project manager’s primary role is to provide the funding
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for a project. a. True
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b. False Y5



ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Feedback: A project sponsor usually provides the direction and funding for a project.
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POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Easy Y5




REFERENCES: p.7
QUESTION TYPE: Y5 True / False
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HAS VARIABLES: Y5 False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Y5 Y 5 INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2 Y 5 Y5 Y5




NATIONAL STANDARDS: Y5 Y 5United States - BUSPROG: - Comprehension
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TOPICS: What is a Project?
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge Y5




DATE CREATED: Y5 4/27/2018 2:53 PM Y5 Y5




DATE MODIFIED: Y5 4/27/2018 2:53 PM Y5 Y5




6. One of the main reasons why project management is challenging
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is because of the factor of uncertainty. a. True
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b. False Y5



ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Feedback: A project involves uncertainty. Every project is unique and thus it is
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sometimes difficult to define its objectives clearly, estimate how long it will take to complete, or
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determine how much it will cost. This uncertainty is one of the main reasons project
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Y5 management is so challenging. Y5 Y5 Y5




POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Moderate Y5




REFERENCES: p.7