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A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result
The temporary
nature of projects indicates that a project has a definite beginning and end |
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| An optional way recognized by industry to achieve a stated goal or objective. |
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the longest path through a project, which determines the
shortest possible duration. |
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an optimal way recognized by industry to achieve a stated goal or
objective. |
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1. Approximately what percentage of the world s gross domestic product is spent on projects?
a. 10 percent
b. 25 percent
c. 50 percent
d. 75 percent |
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2. Which of the following is a not a potential advantage of using good project management?
a. Shorter development times
b. Higher worker morale
c. Lower cost of capital
d. Higher profit margins |
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3. A ______ is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or
result.
a. program
b. process
c. project
d. portfolio |
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4. Which of the following is not an attribute of a project?
a. projects are unique
b. projects are developed using progressive elaboration
c. projects have a primary customer or sponsor
d. projects involve little uncertainty |
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| d. projects involve little uncertainty |
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5. Which of the following is not part of the triple constraint of project management?
a. meeting scope goals
b. meeting time goals
c. meeting communications goals
d. meeting cost goals |
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| c. meeting communications goals |
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6. ______ is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to
meet project requirements.
a. Project management
b. Program management
c. Project portfolio management
d. Requirements management |
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7. Project portfolio management addresses ______ goals of an organization, while project
management addresses ______ goals.
a. strategic, tactical
b. tactical, strategic
c. internal, external
d. external, internal |
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8. Several application development projects done for the same functional group might best be
managed as part of a ______.
a. portfolio
b. program
c. investment
d. collaborative |
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9. Which of the following is not one of the top ten skills or competencies of an effective project
manager?
a. people skills
b. leadership
c. integrity
d. technical skills |
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10. What is the certification program called that the Project Management Institute provides?
a. Certified Project Manager (CPM)
b. Project Management Professional (PMP)
c. Project Management Expert (PME)
d. Project Management Mentor (PMM) |
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| b. Project Management Professional (PMP) |
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