Question 1

Jose is looking at a document that outlines the specific deliverables and subdeliverables required to complete the writing of a technical support manual.He is most likely viewing the
A) Responsibility matrix.
B) Organization breakdown structure.
C) Work breakdown structure.
D) Priority matrix.
E) Work package.

Accepted Answer

Once the scope and deliverables have been identified,the work can be successfully subdivided into smaller work elements.The outcome of this hierarchical process is called the work breakdown structure.

Question 2

The _________ is used to assist in making project trade-offs among schedule,budget,and performance objectives.
A) Responsibility matrix
B) Work breakdown structure
C) Project priority matrix
D) Work package
E) Criterion matrix

Accepted Answer

One technique found in practice that is useful for this purpose is completing a priority matrix for the project to identify which criterion is constrained,which should be enhanced,and which can be accepted.

Question 3

The first step of project scope definition is to
A) Analyze the strategic plan.
B) Analyze the current budget plan.
C) Meet with team members.
D) Select team members.
E) Define the overall objective to meet the customer's needs.

Accepted Answer

The first step of project scope definition is to define the overall objective to meet your customer's need(s).The project objective answers the questions of what,when,and how much.

Question 4

The highest element in the hierarchical breakdown of the WBS is
A) A work package.
B) Subdeliverables.
C) A cost account.
D) Major deliverables.
E) The project.

Accepted Answer

The WBS begins with the final deliverable,which is the project itself and the highest element in the hierarchical breakdown of the WBS.Major project work deliverables are identified first and then the subdeliverables necessary to accomplish the larger deliverables are defined.The process is repeated until the subdeliverable detail is small enough to be manageable and where one person can be responsible.This subdeliverable is further divided into work packages,which is the lowest element in the hierarchical breakdown of the WBS.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true regarding scope creep?
A) It is when the cost of the project is more than expected
B) It is the tendency for the project scope to expand over time
C) It most likely caused by a scope statement that is too broad
D) It can have both positive and negative impacts on a project
E) It can lead to added costs and possible project delays

Accepted Answer

Scope creep is not when the cost of the project is more than expected.Scope creep can cause a project to be over-budget;however,it does not define a project that is over-budget.

Question 6

Scott has just been given a project that has a specific completion date.After a discussion with top management he finds that while the date is important the cost is more important and a slip in delivery would be acceptable if required to meet the cost targets.The completion date is best classified as
A) Constrained.
B) Reduced.
C) Accepted.
D) Limited.
E) Optional.

Accepted Answer

For which criterion is it tolerable or acceptable not to meet the original parameters? When trade-offs have to be made,is it permissible for the schedule to slip,to reduce the scope and performance of the project,or to go over budget? In this incident cost is constrained and the date will be accepted.

Question 7

The lowest element in the hierarchical breakdown of the WBS is
A) A deliverable.
B) A work package.
C) A cost account.
D) A lowest subdeliverable.
E) An object.

Accepted Answer

The WBS begins with the final deliverable,which is the project itself and the highest element in the hierarchical breakdown of the WBS.Major project work deliverables are identified first and then the subdeliverables necessary to accomplish the larger deliverables are defined.The process is repeated until the subdeliverable detail is small enough to be manageable and where one person can be responsible.This subdeliverable is further divided into work packages,which is the lowest element in the hierarchical breakdown of the WBS.

Question 8

An expected output over the life of a project would be classified as
A) A deliverable.
B) A product.
C) An end object.
D) An objective.
E) A target.

Accepted Answer

Major deliverables are the expected outputs over the life of the project.

Question 9

The ability of a 911 emergency system to identify the caller's phone number and location is considered to be a
A) Technical requirement.
B) Milestone.
C) Project limit.
D) Project exclusion.
E) Project deliverable.

Accepted Answer

More frequently than not,a product or service will have technical requirements to ensure proper performance.

Question 10

In reviewing the project plan,Susan sees that the first prototype must be completed by October 12.This would be best classified as a
A) Project target.
B) Limit item.
C) Milestone.
D) Project objective.
E) Critical goal.

Accepted Answer

A milestone is a significant event in a project that occurs at a point in time.The milestone schedule shows only major segments of work;it represents first,rough-cut estimates of time,cost,and resources for the project.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the items that would appear on a project scope statement or checklist?
A) Deliverables
B) Technical requirements
C) Objectives
D) Work breakdown structure
E) Reviews with customer

Accepted Answer

The project objective,deliverables,milestones,technical requirements,limits and exclusions and customer reviews are all included in the project scope statement or checklist.We have not yet developed the WBS.

Question 12

One of the primary jobs of a project manager is to manage the trade-offs associated with the project.Which of the following is NOT one of the basic classifications of project priorities?
A) Profit
B) Cost
C) Time
D) Performance
E) All of these are basic classifications

Accepted Answer

One of the primary jobs of a project manager is to manage the trade-offs among time,cost,and performance.To do so,project managers must define and understand the nature of the priorities of the project.

Question 13

There are 5 steps involved when defining a project;which of the following is the second?
A) Analyze the strategic plan
B) Analyze the current budget plan
C) Establish project priorities
D) Select team members
E) Define the major objectives to meet the customer's needs

Accepted Answer

The second step in defining a project is establishing project priorities.Quality and the ultimate success of a project are traditionally defined as meeting and/or exceeding the expectations of the customer and/or upper management in terms of cost (budget),time (schedule),and performance (scope)of the project.

Question 14

All of the following are usually included in a work package EXCEPT
A) What will be done.
B) The time needed to complete the work.
C) A single person who is responsible for its completion.
D) All the costs for the work package.
E) All of these are included in a work package.

Accepted Answer

Work packages are short duration tasks that have a definite start and stop point,consume resources,and represent cost.Each work package is a control point.A work package manager is responsible for seeing that the package is completed on time,within budget,and according to technical specifications.

Question 15

"To construct a high-quality,custom home within five months at costs not to exceed $150,000" is best classified as
A) A deliverable.
B) A milestone.
C) An objective.
D) A limit.
E) An exclusion.

Accepted Answer

The first step of project scope definition is to define the overall objective to meet your customer's need(s).For example,as a result of extensive market research a computer software company decides to develop a program that automatically translates verbal sentences in English to Russian.The project should be completed within three years at a cost not to exceed $1.5 million.The objective answers the questions what,when and how much.

Question 16

There are 5 steps involved when defining a project;which of the following is the first?
A) Establish project priorities
B) Define the project scope
C) Verify the budget available
D) Assign team members to work on the project
E) Determine the required completion date

Accepted Answer

Defining the project scope sets the stage for developing a project plan.Project scope is a definition of the end result or mission of your project-a product or service for your client/customer.

Question 17

How is project scope defined?
A) The length of your project and how much it will cost
B) The deliverables or outputs during the course of the project
C) The range of resources you have available and their capabilities
D) What you expect to deliver to your customer when the project is complete
E) The range of customer expectations

Accepted Answer

Project scope is a definition of the end result of your project,a product or service for your client/customer.It describes what you expect to deliver to your customer when the project is complete.

Question 18

Linda has just been assigned manager of a project to develop a new advertising campaign for an established product.Her first step should be to
A) Establish project priorities.
B) Define the project scope.
C) Verify the budget available.
D) Assign team members to work on the project.
E) Determine the required completion date.

Accepted Answer

Defining the project scope sets the stage for developing a project plan.Project scope is a definition of the end result or mission of your project-a product or service for your client/customer.

Question 19

After reviewing the project scope statement,the owner specifies that costs MUST stay within $400,000.This criterion is classified as
A) Constrained.
B) Enhanced.
C) Accepted.
D) Limited.
E) Fixed.

Accepted Answer

The original parameter is fixed.The project must be completed for $400,000 or less;therefore,cost is constrained.

Question 20

All of the following are ways the WBS helps in managing projects EXCEPT
A) With cost and time estimates the WBS makes it possible to plan,schedule and budget the project.
B) It provides management with information appropriate to each level.
C) Can be used to define communication channels.
D) Allows the project manager to establish the overall objective of the project.
E) As it is developed,organizational units and individuals can be assigned responsibility of work packages.

Accepted Answer

The overall objective of the project must be established before creating the WBS.

Quiz 4: Defining the Project

Jose is looking at a document that outlines the specific deliverables and subdeliverables required to complete the writing of a technical support manual.He is most likely viewing the

The _________ is used to assist in making project trade-offs among schedule,budget,and performance objectives.

The first step of project scope definition is to

The highest element in the hierarchical breakdown of the WBS is

Which of the following is NOT true regarding scope creep?

The lowest element in the hierarchical breakdown of the WBS is

An expected output over the life of a project would be classified as

The ability of a 911 emergency system to identify the caller's phone number and location is considered to be a

In reviewing the project plan,Susan sees that the first prototype must be completed by October 12.This would be best classified as a

Which of the following is NOT one of the items that would appear on a project scope statement or checklist?

One of the primary jobs of a project manager is to manage the trade-offs associated with the project.Which of the following is NOT one of the basic classifications of project priorities?

There are 5 steps involved when defining a project;which of the following is the second?

All of the following are usually included in a work package EXCEPT

"To construct a high-quality,custom home within five months at costs not to exceed $150,000" is best classified as

There are 5 steps involved when defining a project;which of the following is the first?

How is project scope defined?

Linda has just been assigned manager of a project to develop a new advertising campaign for an established product.Her first step should be to

After reviewing the project scope statement,the owner specifies that costs MUST stay within $400,000.This criterion is classified as

All of the following are ways the WBS helps in managing projects EXCEPT