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Project Management 9th Edition
Kathy Schwalbe, Verified Chapters
A
Page 1 of 678
,True / False
1. Until the 1980s, project management primarily focused on providing schedule and resource data
to top management in the military, computer, and construction industries.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Feedback: Until the 1980s, project management primarily focused on prov
iding schedule and resource data to top management in the military, com
puter, and construction industries. Today’s project management involves
much more, and people in every industry and every country manage proj
ects.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Easy
REFERENCES: p.2
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.1 - LO: 1-1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology
TOPICS: Introduction
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
2. A difference between operations and projects is that operations end when their objectives hav
e been reached, whereas projects do not.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Feedback: Projects are different from operations in that they end whe
n their objectives have been reached or the project has been terminat
ed.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Moderate
REFERENCES: p.4
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS: What is a Project?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
3. Every project should have a well-defined objective.
a. True
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,2
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Feedback: A project has a unique purpose. Every project should have a well-
defined objective.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Easy
REFERENCES: p.6
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS: What is a Project?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
4. Projects should be developed in increments.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Feedback: A project is developed using progressive elaboration. Projects are
often defined broadly when they begin, and as time passes, the specific d
etails of the project become clearer. Therefore, projects should be develope
d in increments.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Moderate
REFERENCES: p.6
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS: What is a Project?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
5. Resources in a project should be used effectively because they are limited.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Feedback: A project requires resources, often from various areas. Resou
rces, however, are limited and must be used effectively to meet projec
t and other corporate goals.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Moderate
REFERENCES: p. 7
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS: What is a Project?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
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6. A project manager’s primary role is to provide the funding for a project.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Feedback: A project sponsor usually provides the direction and funding for a
project.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Easy
REFERENCES: p.7
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS: What is a Project?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
7. One of the main reasons why project management is challenging is because of the factor of uncert
ainty.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Feedback: A project involves uncertainty. Every project is unique and thus it
is sometimes difficult to define its objectives clearly, estimate how long it
will take to complete, or determine how much it will cost. This uncertainty
is one of the main reasons project management is so challenging.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Moderate
REFERENCES: p.7
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS: What is a Project?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
8. Questions about how a team will track schedule performance is related to a project’s scope.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
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Project Management 9th Edition
Kathy Schwalbe, Verified Chapters
A
Page 1 of 678
,True / False
1. Until the 1980s, project management primarily focused on providing schedule and resource data
to top management in the military, computer, and construction industries.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Feedback: Until the 1980s, project management primarily focused on prov
iding schedule and resource data to top management in the military, com
puter, and construction industries. Today’s project management involves
much more, and people in every industry and every country manage proj
ects.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Easy
REFERENCES: p.2
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.1 - LO: 1-1
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology
TOPICS: Introduction
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
2. A difference between operations and projects is that operations end when their objectives hav
e been reached, whereas projects do not.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Feedback: Projects are different from operations in that they end whe
n their objectives have been reached or the project has been terminat
ed.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Moderate
REFERENCES: p.4
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS: What is a Project?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
3. Every project should have a well-defined objective.
a. True
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,2
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Feedback: A project has a unique purpose. Every project should have a well-
defined objective.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Easy
REFERENCES: p.6
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS: What is a Project?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
4. Projects should be developed in increments.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Feedback: A project is developed using progressive elaboration. Projects are
often defined broadly when they begin, and as time passes, the specific d
etails of the project become clearer. Therefore, projects should be develope
d in increments.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Moderate
REFERENCES: p.6
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS: What is a Project?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
5. Resources in a project should be used effectively because they are limited.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Feedback: A project requires resources, often from various areas. Resou
rces, however, are limited and must be used effectively to meet projec
t and other corporate goals.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Moderate
REFERENCES: p. 7
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS: What is a Project?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
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6. A project manager’s primary role is to provide the funding for a project.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Feedback: A project sponsor usually provides the direction and funding for a
project.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Easy
REFERENCES: p.7
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS: What is a Project?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
7. One of the main reasons why project management is challenging is because of the factor of uncert
ainty.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Feedback: A project involves uncertainty. Every project is unique and thus it
is sometimes difficult to define its objectives clearly, estimate how long it
will take to complete, or determine how much it will cost. This uncertainty
is one of the main reasons project management is so challenging.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Moderate
REFERENCES: p.7
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS: What is a Project?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
8. Questions about how a team will track schedule performance is related to a project’s scope.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
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