Chapter 1 - Project Management: The Managerial Process, 6/e
Program - (correct Answer) - A ______ is a group of related projects designed to accomplish a common
goal over an extended period of time.
Project - (correct Answer) - A complex, nonroutine, one-time effort limited by time, budget, resources,
and performance specifications designed to meet customer needs; A ______ is a temporary endeavor
undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.
Project life cycle - (correct Answer) - The stages found in all projects— definition, planning, execution,
and delivery.
Project Management Professional - (correct Answer) - An individual who has met specific education and
experience requirements set forth by the Project Management Institute, has agreed to adhere to a code
of professional conduct, and has passed an examination designed to objectively assess and measure
project management knowledge.
Has an established objective.
Has a defined life span with a beginning and an end.
Requires across-the-organizational participation.
Involves doing something never been done before.
Has specific time, cost, and performance requirements. - (correct Answer) - Name the characteristics of a
project (5).
Program - (correct Answer) - A series of coordinated, related, multiple projects that continue over an
extended time and are intended to achieve a goal. A higher level group of projects targeted
at a common goal.
Defining, Planning, Executing, Closure - (correct Answer) - Name the four steps of the project life cycle.
Project Manager - (correct Answer) - Manages temporary, non-repetitive activities and frequently acts
independently of the formal organization.
Marshals resources for the project.
Is linked directly to the customer interface.
Provides direction, coordination, and integration
to the project team.
Is responsible for performance and success of the project.
Must induce the right people at the right time to address the right issues and make the right decisions.
Program - (correct Answer) - A ______ is a group of related projects designed to accomplish a common
goal over an extended period of time.
Project - (correct Answer) - A complex, nonroutine, one-time effort limited by time, budget, resources,
and performance specifications designed to meet customer needs; A ______ is a temporary endeavor
undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.
Project life cycle - (correct Answer) - The stages found in all projects— definition, planning, execution,
and delivery.
Project Management Professional - (correct Answer) - An individual who has met specific education and
experience requirements set forth by the Project Management Institute, has agreed to adhere to a code
of professional conduct, and has passed an examination designed to objectively assess and measure
project management knowledge.
Has an established objective.
Has a defined life span with a beginning and an end.
Requires across-the-organizational participation.
Involves doing something never been done before.
Has specific time, cost, and performance requirements. - (correct Answer) - Name the characteristics of a
project (5).
Program - (correct Answer) - A series of coordinated, related, multiple projects that continue over an
extended time and are intended to achieve a goal. A higher level group of projects targeted
at a common goal.
Defining, Planning, Executing, Closure - (correct Answer) - Name the four steps of the project life cycle.
Project Manager - (correct Answer) - Manages temporary, non-repetitive activities and frequently acts
independently of the formal organization.
Marshals resources for the project.
Is linked directly to the customer interface.
Provides direction, coordination, and integration
to the project team.
Is responsible for performance and success of the project.
Must induce the right people at the right time to address the right issues and make the right decisions.
