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49 Cards in this Set
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You can rarely go wrong if your proposal focuses on either cutting costs or increasing revenue
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True
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Your organizational structure, culture, and internal policies will determine the amount of authority the project manager will have
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true
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During the initial project start meeting your should avoid discussing how much a project failure would cost
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False
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The core of an excellent presentation is the speaker's notes
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false
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As a PM you should question everything before you begin
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true
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Before the project begins you need to know what exact results signal the projects end
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False
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the project management life cycle consists of four process groups
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False
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The first meeting you have to start the project can set the tone for the entire project
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True
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Management's job is to support the vision of the company
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true
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Project portfolio management is a process an organization takes to pick and choose which projects are needed, are worthy, and should continue
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true
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You are an IT project manager for the UYQ Organiation and are working on a new project to create new software for manufacturers. You are just starting to work on the intent of the project, the high level goals, and the opportunity for the organization to formulate a document that links the project objectives to the business needs. What type of document are you creating? a. The project scope statement b. the project charter c. the concept definition statement d. the key performance indicatiors |
c
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Harold is the project manager for his organization. He believes that project teams can be self-led and want tot accomplish the project as long as they understand the work they are to complete. Harold believes in challenging the project team and pressing their abilities to learn and do more. What management theory does Harold most likely believe in? a. The expectancy theory b. McGregor's Theory of X and Y c. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs d. Herbert's Theory of Motivation |
b
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Because all organizations and projects are different they can be broken down into one of the three different organizational structure models: Which of the following is not one of those models? a. Functional b. Matrix c. Projectized d. Structured |
d
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Within the project management life cycle which of the following processes matches this definition: The process shows which processes will be used in the project, how the project work will be exectuted, How you'll control the project work, and How you'll close down phases and the project at it's end. a. initiating b. planning c. executing d. monitoring & controlling e. closing |
b
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There are three type of Matrix structures, which of the following is not one of those types? a. weak b. strong c. balanced d. authoratative |
d
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In order to create the business goals and objectives, there are six typical tools you will use. Which of the following is not one of those tools? a. Benchmarking b. brainstorming c. reverse engineering study d. business rules analysis e. focus group f. functional decomposition g. root cause analysis |
c
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What percent of PM's job is communication? a. 60 b. 70 c. 80 d. 90 |
d
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the best way to deal with a manager who avoids decisions is to a. set deadlines b. document your conversation c. befriend them d. publicly document the progress of the project |
a
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the best way to deal with a manager who hogs the credit is to a. set deadlines b. document your conversation c. befriend them d. publicly document the progress of the project |
d
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when selling an idea, speak in direct, simple terms. If it takes your longer than 5 minutes to express the reason for the project, you're taking way too long, you should be able to do it in___ minutes. a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 |
a
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What role does management play in project management? a. hands-on implementation b. authoritarian c. support d. financial watch dog |
c
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the Framework that all projects share is called the ___, it's universal to all projects in the world. a. project management structure b. project management rationale c. project management life cycle d. project management template |
c
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A study of the effect that's being experienced and then determining the casual factors of the effect. a. benchmarking b. brainstorming c. reverse engineering study d. business rules analyisis e. focus group f. functional decomposition g. root cause analysis |
g
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When you approach management to find out why the project needs to happen, you aren't questioning their decision-making abilities. You arem, however, questioning what their ____ is for the project. a. need b. vision c. budget d. commitment |
b
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___ is a nice way of describing the rules and policies that you, as a PM, must follow in your company. a. policy guidelines b. business practices c. chain of command d. organizational governance |
d
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Why must you interview the project decision makers before starting the project? a. to gain their support and trust b. to detail the budget of the project c. to determine the project completion date d. to determine the project results |
d
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When discussing your project with users, the ___ Technique allows the participants and their comments to be anonymous. a. focus groups b.parkinson c. moore d. delphi |
d
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When creating the business case the cost of the solution should estimate the total cost of the solution. Which of the following would be an estimate you would not include. a. total cost of not implementing the solution b. anticipated costs of the development of the solution c. life cylce cost of the solution d. total cost of ownership one the solution is implemented |
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In order for projects to be successful, the PM and the key stakeholders must know exactly____ a. what the project will cost b. what it is the project will create c. how long the project will take d. who the project champion will be |
b
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The organization that completes the project work is called the -_____. a. project partner b. performing organization c. vendor d. stakeholder |
b
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A project ___ formally authorizes the project. a. vision b. charter c. goal d. deadline |
b
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You are working with management to evaluate and understand their goals for a new technical project you'll be leading. You want to use the SMART approach in our assessment of the project goals. What does SMART mean? a. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound b. Specific, Metrics, Action, Relevant, Time-Bound c, Schedule, Monitoring, Action, Risk, Time-Bound d. Scope, Metrics, Action, Risk, Time-Bound |
a
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You are a PM in your organization and would like to present a project to management. What organizational component is most likely to review your project to determine if it is worthy of investment? a. Program managers b. Project sponsors c. Portfolio review board d. functional management |
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A ___ defines the scenario the business wants to achieve a. business vision b. business goal c. project outcome d. project objective |
b
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An average focus group has ____ participants a. 2-4 b. 4-8 c. 6-12 d. 8-14 |
c
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The ____ calendar is specific to the project team members. It takes into consideration the hours employees are available, their vacations, and company holidays. a. project b. personnel c. scheduling d. resource |
d
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There are four major points in the WIIFM (What's in it for me) principle to determine if your pan is viable: Which of the following is not one of those points? a. Profitability b. Productivity c. Personal Satisfaction d. Practicality e. Promotion |
d
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Of the following, which is the least necessary memeber to invite to the initial meeting to start the project? a. vendor b. project sponsor c. end users d. managers involved in the decision e. project manager |
c
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The project scope state has 6 components. Which of the following is not one of the components? a. Product Scope Description b. Product Acceptance Criteria c. Project Deliverables d. Project Exclusions e. Project Constraints f. Project Contract Clarification g. Project Assumptions |
f
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In this type of Matrix Organization, the PM has autonomy over the project and the project team. This structure also gives the PM the most authority. a. weak b.strong c.balanced d. authoritative |
b
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Quality control is you and the project team inspecting the project work to confirm that it's done correctly before the stakeholders look at what you've created. A. initiating b. planning c. executing d. monitoring and controlling e. closing |
d
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People go to work to satisfy their basic needs. If we satisfy our most basin needs, we can strive toward self-actualization, which allows us to contribute and use our skills and talents a. McClelland's Acquired Needs Theory b. Herzberg's Theory of Motivation c. Maslow's Hierarchy of needs d. McGregor's Theory of X and Y |
c
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When you speak with management about the proposed project, you are on fact-finding mission, however your company may shift much of these requirement-gathering duties to a ___ a. consultant b. forensic investigator c. business analyst d. project specialist |
c
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The triple constraints of PM are listed below, which one does not belong b. stakeholders c. cost d. scope |
b
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___ Can help solidify if a problem is solvable or whether an opportunity can be realized by the company. It helps you determine the validity or scope of a project a. root cause analysis b. a business goal c. risk assesment d. feasibility study |
d
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When creating your project, within in your industry, there may be ____ that are must haves required by law. a. standards b. regulations c. sanctions d. dictates |
b
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___ are entity that has vested interest in the outcome of the project. a. clients b. stakeholders c. constituents d. costomers |
b
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What is Project Management? a. the ability to complete a task within a given amount of time b. The ability to administer a series of chronological tasks within a given amount of time and under budget. c. the ability to complete a task with a given budget d. the ability to manage a temporary endeavor to create a unique product or service-on time and within budget |
d
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Takes a large problem and breaks it down into smaller, manageable components. a. benchmarking b. brainstorming c. reverse engineering study d. business rules analysis e. focus groups f. functional decomposition g. root cause analysis |
f
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