Question 1

There are several non-technical reasons why projects are terminated.The authors cite three cases where these terminations seem to be associated with conflict,even when the conflict was anticipated at the beginning of the project.Which of the following is NOT one of these reasons?
A)technological terminations
B)political terminations
C)senescence terminations
D)cross-cultural terminations

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the option that is NOT one of the reasons for project termination associated with conflict. Options B, C, and D are all mentioned as examples of such reasons in the passage. Option A, however, refers to technological terminations which are not related to conflict.

Question 2

__________ is the reduction of the amount of funds available for an activity.
A)Budget decrement
B)Black budget
C)Budget freeze
D)Budget set

Accepted Answer

Budget decrement specifically refers to a decrease in funds allocated for an activity, while the other choices refer to different budget-related terms or actions that may not necessarily involve a decrease in funds.

Question 3

During the implementation of project termination,if personnel performance evaluations are required,they should be prepared by the __________.
A)termination manager
B)project manager
C)immediate supervisor of the team member
D)project management office

Accepted Answer

Personnel performance evaluations should be prepared by the immediate supervisor of the team member, as they are best positioned to provide an accurate assessment of the individual's performance throughout the project. The termination manager or project manager may oversee the process, but it is the supervisor's responsibility to provide the evaluation. The project management office may also provide guidance and support, but they would not typically be responsible for preparing individual performance evaluations.

Question 4

Which of the following is not a common task for a termination manager?
A)ensuring completion of the work
B)redistributing personnel materials,and equipment
C)communicating with all stakeholders why the project was terminated
D)overseeing the closing of the project's books

Accepted Answer

Communicating with stakeholders about why the project was terminated is typically the responsibility of the project manager or a higher-level executive, not specifically the termination manager.

Question 5

In termination by addition,project assets are __________.
A)transferred from a dying project to a new division
B)assumed to have been exhausted
C)liquidated
D)retained in the existing project

Accepted Answer

In termination by addition, project assets are transferred to a new division or project, allowing the resources to be utilized elsewhere within the organization.

Question 6

The administrative performance section of the final report __________.
A)analyzes the impact of administrative structure on the project
B)offers solutions to technical problems that may have occurred
C)reviews the administrative practices used during the project
D)compares what the project achieved with what it aimed for

Accepted Answer

The administrative performance section of the final report reviews the administrative practices used during the project. It does not analyze the impact of administrative structure on the project, offer solutions to technical problems, or compare what the project achieved with what it aimed for.

Question 7

According to research by Pinto,the two most important critical success factors are __________.
A)project mission and top-management support
B)trouble-shooting and communication
C)communication and personnel
D)project mission and communication

Accepted Answer

Pinto's research identified project mission and top-management support as the two most important critical success factors. While communication is important, it is not identified as one of the top two factors. Personnel and trouble-shooting may be important, but they are not specifically identified in the research as critical success factors.

Question 8

These terminations are a result of conflicts that arise when poor communication or diverse working styles cause employees from different countries to compete for ascendancy or to engage in win / lose negotiations.
A)senescence terminations
B)political terminations
C)cross-cultural terminations
D)chain terminations

Accepted Answer

The statement refers to conflicts arising due to poor communication or differences in working styles among employees from different countries. This suggests that the conflicts are rooted in cultural differences, making option C, "cross-cultural terminations," the most appropriate choice. Options A, B, and D are not relevant to the statement.

Question 9

When considering the termination of a project most project managers delay personnel reassignments / release issues as long as possible for all of the following reasons,EXCEPT __________.
A)strong reluctance to face interpersonal conflict.
B)worry that personnel will lose interest once it becomes known that termination is being considered.
C)unwillingness to approach functional managers about releasing their personnel
D)concern that the team members will try to avoid death by stretching out the project as long as possible.

Accepted Answer

Unwillingness to approach functional managers about releasing their personnel is not a reason why project managers delay personnel reassignments/release issues.

Question 10

Most studies have shown that the factors associated with project success or failure __________.
A)are similar across different industries and the various types of projects
B)are different across different industries and the various types of projects
C)are similar across different industries but different for the various types of projects
D)are different across different industries but similar for the various types of projects

Accepted Answer

Most studies indicate that the factors influencing project success or failure vary significantly across different industries and project types, reflecting the unique challenges and requirements of each.

Question 11

When an in-house project is a major success and it is terminated by institutionalizing it as a formal part of the parent organization; this is termination by __________.
A)addition
B)starvation
C)integration
D)extinction

Accepted Answer

Termination by addition occurs when a successful project is absorbed into the parent organization as a formal, ongoing operation.

Question 12

The four types of project terminations are __________.
A)extinction,addition,integration,and aggravation
B)extinction,addition,integration,and starvation
C)extinction,inclination,integration,and starvation
D)extinction,addition,implementation,and starvation

Accepted Answer

The four types of project terminations are extinction (complete termination), addition (merging with another project), integration (integrating into an existing organization), and starvation (gradual phasing out). Option B correctly lists all four types. Option A is incorrect as "aggravation" is not a type of project termination. Option C is incorrect as "inclination" is not a type of project termination. Option D is incorrect as "implementation" is not a type of project termination.

Question 13

The termination stage of the project rarely has much impact on __________.
A)residual attitudes of the client towards the project
B)technical success or failure of the project
C)residual attitudes of senior management towards the project
D)the preparedness of the project team for the project

Accepted Answer

The termination stage of the project primarily focuses on wrapping up the project, closing contracts, and transferring ownership. It has little impact on residual attitudes of the client or senior management towards the project or the preparedness of the project team. The technical success or failure of the project is generally determined by the earlier stages of the project, such as planning and execution.

Question 14

It is more important to select a project manager who has strong __________.
A)trouble-shooting skills
B)technical skills
C)monitoring skills
D)managerial skills

Accepted Answer

While all of the skills listed are important for a project manager to have, managerial skills are the most important as they will be responsible for overseeing the project team and ensuring that the project is run efficiently and effectively. This includes skills such as communication, leadership, planning, and organization. Technical skills and trouble-shooting skills can be valuable, but a project manager with strong managerial skills can effectively delegate tasks to team members with technical expertise and troubleshoot problems as they arise. Monitoring skills are also important, but are part of the overall managerial skillset.

Question 15

In general,the problems of integration are __________ to the level of experience that the parent organization has had with the technology being integrated and to the successful integration of other projects,regardless of technology.
A)directly proportional
B)not proportional
C)inversely proportional
D)unrelated

Accepted Answer

The answer of In general,the problems of integration are __________...

Question 16

During the implementation of project termination,the termination manager should ensure that __________.
A)delivery and implementation of project results were accomplished regardless of termination method
B)formal acceptance of the project is obtained from the project team
C)formal acceptance of the project is acknowledged by the client
D)the project's documentation is shredded

Accepted Answer

The termination manager should ensure that formal acceptance of the project is acknowledged by the client to confirm that the project has met its objectives and deliverables.

Question 17

When a decision is made to terminate a project by extinction,the most noticeable event is that __________.
A)all activity on the substance of the project ceases
B)all organizational activity related to the project ceases
C)all further expenditures related to the project are immediately blocked
D)all activity on the project ceases

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a decision is made to terminate...

Question 18

In termination by integration,project assets are __________.
A)liquidated
B)reassigned to another project
C)transferred from the dying project to the newly born division
D)distributed among the existing elements of the parent organization

Accepted Answer

In termination by integration, project assets are distributed among the existing elements of the parent organization, allowing the resources to be utilized in other areas of the organization.

Question 19

The techniques of project management section of the final report __________.
A)analyzes the impact of organizational structure on the project
B)offers solutions to technical problems that may have occurred
C)reviews the administrative practices used during the project
D)scrutinizes the methods of planning,control,and risk management

Accepted Answer

The techniques of project management section of the final report is primarily focused on scrutinizing the methods of planning, control, and risk management used during the project. It aims to evaluate the effectiveness of these techniques in achieving project goals and objectives. While organizational structure, technical problems, and administrative practices may be discussed in the report, they are not the main focus of this section.

Question 20

The project performance section of the final report __________.
A)analyzes the impact of organizational structure on the project
B)offers solutions to technical problems that may have occurred
C)reviews the administrative practices used during the project
D)compares what the project achieved with what it aimed for

Accepted Answer

The project performance section of the final report compares what the project achieved with what it aimed for. It looks at the overall success of the project, whether it met its objectives, and what changes could be made in the future. While issues with organizational structure, technical problems, and administrative practices may be discussed in other sections, the focus of the project performance section is on the project's results.

Quiz 13: Project Termination

There are several non-technical reasons why projects are terminated.The authors cite three cases where these terminations seem to be associated with conflict,even when the conflict was anticipated at the beginning of the project.Which of the following is NOT one of these reasons?

__________ is the reduction of the amount of funds available for an activity.

During the implementation of project termination,if personnel performance evaluations are required,they should be prepared by the __________.

Which of the following is not a common task for a termination manager?

In termination by addition,project assets are __________.

The administrative performance section of the final report __________.

According to research by Pinto,the two most important critical success factors are __________.

These terminations are a result of conflicts that arise when poor communication or diverse working styles cause employees from different countries to compete for ascendancy or to engage in win / lose negotiations.

When considering the termination of a project most project managers delay personnel reassignments / release issues as long as possible for all of the following reasons,EXCEPT __________.

Most studies have shown that the factors associated with project success or failure __________.

When an in-house project is a major success and it is terminated by institutionalizing it as a formal part of the parent organization; this is termination by __________.

The four types of project terminations are __________.

The termination stage of the project rarely has much impact on __________.

It is more important to select a project manager who has strong __________.

In general,the problems of integration are __________ to the level of experience that the parent organization has had with the technology being integrated and to the successful integration of other projects,regardless of technology.

During the implementation of project termination,the termination manager should ensure that __________.

When a decision is made to terminate a project by extinction,the most noticeable event is that __________.

In termination by integration,project assets are __________.

The techniques of project management section of the final report __________.

The project performance section of the final report __________.