Question 1

Quality standards that will be used should also be stated and referenced in other appropriate project documents, such as technical specifications and acceptance criteria, and communicated to members of the project team
A)at the outset of the project before the work begins.
B)after the work begins on the project.
C)when the project team starts working on the specific tasks.
D)at the end to check that the quality is met.

Accepted Answer

Quality standards should be communicated to the project team before the work begins so that everyone is aware of the expectations and requirements. This will help ensure that the team is working towards the same goal and that quality is considered throughout the project. It is also important to reference the standards in other project documents and to review them throughout the project to ensure that they are being met.

Question 2

To help assure quality, the project quality plan should contain written procedures for
A)assigning resources to tasks to be sure they meet the acceptance criteria.
B)using various quality tools and techniques, such as audits, inspections, testing, checklists, and so on.
C)communicating with stakeholders about subcontractors.
D)scope creep.

Accepted Answer

The project quality plan should include procedures and techniques to ensure that the project work meets the required quality standards. This includes using various quality tools and techniques such as audits, inspections, testing, checklists, and so on. The other options (A, C, and D) are not related to assuring quality directly through procedures and techniques.

Question 3

The work packages are at a level at which the wants to monitor and control the budget, and can collect data on actual costs and the value of the work completed during the performance of the project.
A)individual assigned to complete the work
B)project manager
C)contractor's chief financial officer
D)project team

Accepted Answer

The project manager is responsible for monitoring and controlling the budget at the work package level. They have the authority to collect data on actual costs and the value of the work completed during the project's performance. The individual assigned to complete the work may not have access to the overall project budget, and the contractor's chief financial officer may not have enough detail to monitor individual work packages. The project team may not have the authority to control the budget or collect data on actual costs.

Question 4

A comprehensive project scope document is the work breakdown structure.
A)important because it is the foundation for creating
B)not needed for creating
C)is the same as
D)not as important as

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive project scope document is important because it provides a detailed breakdown of the work to be done in a project, which is essential for creating effective project plans, schedules, and budgets. Without a clear scope document, there can be misunderstandings and confusion about project goals and deliverables, which can lead to delays, cost overruns, and other problems.

Question 5

The project team or contractor must avoid , which is informally making changes to the project scope without appropriate approval.
A)scope change
B)scope creep
C)editing the project scope document
D)updating the work breakdown structure

Accepted Answer

Scope creep is the informal and unauthorized expansion or alteration of project scope, which can lead to uncontrolled changes in project requirements and ultimately result in project failure or delays. Therefore, the project team or contractor must avoid scope creep by following the appropriate procedures for scope change management and securing approval for any proposed changes to the project scope. Choices A, C, and D are all components of scope change management, but they do not specifically address the issue of scope creep.

Question 6

In order to prevent poor quality and avoid quality problems, there needs to be
A)a work breakdown structure.
B)a responsibility assignment matrix.
C)an audit at the end of the project.
D)a project quality plan.

Accepted Answer

A project quality plan outlines the processes, procedures, and resources needed to ensure that the project meets or exceeds the established quality standards. It includes quality objectives, quality standards, quality roles and responsibilities, quality control activities, and quality assurance activities. By having a quality plan in place, project teams can identify potential quality problems early on and take steps to prevent them before they occur, ultimately reducing the risk of poor quality and quality problems. A work breakdown structure and responsibility assignment matrix are useful tools for organizing and assigning tasks, but they do not specifically address quality. An audit at the end of the project is important for evaluating the overall success of the project, but it is not proactive in preventing quality problems from occurring during the project.

Question 7

The work packages are at a level can be assigned responsibility and accountability for achieving the work package.
A)a single organisation or individual
B)multiple organisations or individuals
C)a project manager
D)the project team

Accepted Answer

Work packages should be assigned to a single organisation or individual who can take responsibility and be held accountable for completing the work. This helps to ensure clear communication and accountability within the project team.

Question 8

The all of the lowest-level work packages in the work breakdown structure constitutes completion of the project work scope.
A)achievement or production of
B)listing in the WBS of
C)assignment of resources to
D)changing of

Accepted Answer

The statement is referring to the completion of the project work scope, which means that all the work packages in the WBS have been finished. Therefore, the best choice is "achievement or production of."

Question 9

The lowest-level work item of any one branch is called
A)a work package.
B)a deliverable.
C)an assignment.
D)a product.

Accepted Answer

A work package is the lowest-level work item of any one branch. It represents a task that can be completed and delivered within the scope of a project. Deliverables are the outcomes or results of completing a work package, assignments are tasks given to team members, and products refer to the end result of a project, which could include multiple deliverables and work packages.

Question 10

The at a level of a high degree of confidence that all the activities that need to be performed to produce the deliverable can be defined, the types and quantities of resources can be determined, and the associated activity durations and costs can be reasonably estimated.
A)project scope is
B)resources assigned are
C)work packages are
D)applicable technical standards are

Accepted Answer

The activities, resources, durations, and costs are all components of work packages, which are the smallest deliverables in a project. The level of confidence described in the statement indicates that these work packages can be defined and estimated with a high degree of accuracy.

Question 11

is a structured approach for organising all the project work and deliverables into logical groupings and subdividing them into more manageable components to help ensure that all the work and deliverables to complete the project are identified and included in the baseline project plan.
A)Assigning responsibilities in a responsibility assignment matrix
B)Obtaining agreement for the project scope document
C)Creating a work breakdown structure
D)Finalising the project quality plan

Accepted Answer

A work breakdown structure (WBS) is a hierarchical representation of the project's deliverables and activities, breaking them down into smaller, more manageable components. It helps to identify and organize all the work required to complete the project and creates a foundation for developing schedules, budgets, and resource plans. It is an important tool for project planning and management.

Question 12

Once the project scope document has been prepared and agreed on, the next step in the planning phase is to
A)monitor and control the quality to assure acceptance.
B)create a detailed work breakdown structure.
C)begin work on the project.
D)prepare and approve the contract.

Accepted Answer

The next step in the planning phase after creating a project scope document is to create a detailed work breakdown structure (WBS), which breaks down the project into smaller, more manageable tasks. This helps to further define the project and ensure that all necessary work is identified and properly planned for.

Question 13

The WBS should be decomposed to a level that identifies individual work packages for
A)each person that planned the project.
B)each resource assigned to the project.
C)the level of detail specified by the customer.
D)each specific deliverable listed in the project scope document.

Accepted Answer

The WBS should be decomposed to a level that identifies individual work packages for each specific deliverable listed in the project scope document. This ensures that all the required work has been identified and can be properly scheduled, budgeted, and executed. The other choices (A, B, C) do not provide the appropriate level of detail for work package identification.

Question 14

The states the specific deliverable that is expected to be completed from the work activities associated with each lowest level work package.
A)WBS in an indentured list format
B)WBS in a hierarchical graphic chart format
C)responsibility assignment matrix
D)network diagram

Accepted Answer

The indentured list format in a WBS breaks down the project into smaller, manageable components, where each item at the lowest level is a work package that can be completed and delivered as a specific deliverable. Therefore, it specifies the deliverable that is expected to be completed from each work package. The other options do not provide this level of detail.

Question 15

It is important to plan for in performing the project to assure that the work is done according to specifications and applicable standards and that deliverables meet acceptance criteria.
A)quality
B)resources
C)time
D)scope creep

Accepted Answer

Planning for quality is essential in ensuring that the project outputs and deliverables meet the required standards and acceptance criteria. It involves defining quality objectives, identifying quality standards, determining quality metrics, and outlining quality control activities. Planning for quality also helps to prevent costly rework and ensures that the project outcomes meet stakeholder expectations.

Question 16

Having other project team members participate in developing the project scope statement and work breakdown structure increases the likelihood of building all the following except
A)commitment to the project plan.
B)commitment to completing the project successfully.
C)team work.
D)higher quality requirements.

Accepted Answer

Having other project team members participate in developing the project scope statement and work breakdown structure can help create higher quality requirements. Therefore, all the other options - commitment to the project plan, commitment to completing the project successfully, and teamwork - are likely to be increased.

Question 17

The WBS is of deliverables or end items that will be achieved or produced by the project team or contractor during the project.
A)a serial list
B)a hierarchical tree
C)a network diagram
D)a control system

Accepted Answer

The hierarchical tree structure of the WBS visually portrays the breakdown of the project into smaller, manageable components or deliverables. This allows for better management and control of project scope, as well as assigning responsibilities and tracking progress towards these deliverables. A serial list or network diagram would not provide the same level of detail and organization, while a control system is not an appropriate answer as it is not a structure used to visualize project deliverables.

Question 18

The project scope document defines in terms of the statement of work and deliverables, and the WBS establishes the framework for to produce the project deliverables.
A)who will get the work done; how it needs to be done
B)how the work will get done; what needs to be done
C)what needs to be done; how the work will get done
D)who needs to get the work done; who will get the work done

Accepted Answer

The project scope document defines what needs to be done in terms of the statement of work and deliverables, while the WBS establishes how the work will get done by outlining the framework for producing the project deliverables.

Question 19

A emphasises who is responsible for each work item and shows each individual's role in supporting the overall project.
A)responsibility assignment matrix
B)network diagram
C)work breakdown structure
D)project scope document

Accepted Answer

A responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) highlights the responsibilities of each team member and their role in the project. It defines who is accountable, who is responsible, who needs to be informed, and who needs to be consulted for each work item or task. It improves clarity and accountability by showing who owns each task and avoids confusion about who should do what.

Question 20

Many projects because of scope creep caused by additional work that was not documented or approved, or was not communicated and in turn caused errors or rework for other elements of the project.
A)overspend their budget or are not completed on time
B)are completed early and under budget
C)are accepted and renewed
D)are not contracted

Accepted Answer

Scope creep can cause a project to go over budget or take longer to complete, as additional work that was not accounted for will require more time and resources to complete. This can cause overspending and delays.

Quiz 4: Defining Scope, Quality, Responsibility and Activity Sequence

Quality standards that will be used should also be stated and referenced in other appropriate project documents, such as technical specifications and acceptance criteria, and communicated to members of the project team

To help assure quality, the project quality plan should contain written procedures for

The work packages are at a level at which the wants to monitor and control the budget, and can collect data on actual costs and the value of the work completed during the performance of the project.

A comprehensive project scope document is the work breakdown structure.

The project team or contractor must avoid , which is informally making changes to the project scope without appropriate approval.

In order to prevent poor quality and avoid quality problems, there needs to be

The work packages are at a level can be assigned responsibility and accountability for achieving the work package.

The all of the lowest-level work packages in the work breakdown structure constitutes completion of the project work scope.

The lowest-level work item of any one branch is called

The at a level of a high degree of confidence that all the activities that need to be performed to produce the deliverable can be defined, the types and quantities of resources can be determined, and the associated activity durations and costs can be reasonably estimated.

is a structured approach for organising all the project work and deliverables into logical groupings and subdividing them into more manageable components to help ensure that all the work and deliverables to complete the project are identified and included in the baseline project plan.

Once the project scope document has been prepared and agreed on, the next step in the planning phase is to

The WBS should be decomposed to a level that identifies individual work packages for

The states the specific deliverable that is expected to be completed from the work activities associated with each lowest level work package.

It is important to plan for in performing the project to assure that the work is done according to specifications and applicable standards and that deliverables meet acceptance criteria.

Having other project team members participate in developing the project scope statement and work breakdown structure increases the likelihood of building all the following except

The WBS is of deliverables or end items that will be achieved or produced by the project team or contractor during the project.

The project scope document defines in terms of the statement of work and deliverables, and the WBS establishes the framework for to produce the project deliverables.

A emphasises who is responsible for each work item and shows each individual's role in supporting the overall project.

Many projects because of scope creep caused by additional work that was not documented or approved, or was not communicated and in turn caused errors or rework for other elements of the project.