Pm 571 Final Exam

Pm 571 Final Exam

1) The structure that manages projects within the existing organizational structure is __________ organization.
Project
Balanced matrix
Functional*
Strong matrix
Weak matrix
2) A series of coordinated, related, multiple projects that continue over extended time intended to achieve a goal is known as a:
Crusade

Program*

Campaign

Venture

Strategy
3) Adverse weather, design flaws, and equipment breakdown can create negative slack. This is an example of reducing project duration caused by:
High overhead

Unforeseen project delays*

Imposed project deadlines

Time to market

Incentive contracts
4) The project communication plan contains
Project team vacation schedule

Unapproved change requests

A list of reports to be distributed*

An assessment of project risks

Detailed task assignments
5) In which of the following theories does the project group transition from a lower level to a higher level of performance about halfway through the project?
Five Stage Team Development Model

Nominal Group Technique

Synergistic Transition Development Model

Dysfunctional Transition Model

Punctuated Equilibrium Model of Group Development*
6) In a resource-constrained project, which of the following is most likely to be changed?
Project quality

The budget

The completion date*
7) American project managers have earned a reputation abroad for being very good at understanding technology but not good at understanding:
People*

Cultures

Local traditions

Local business practices

Laws
8) _________ organization is a hybrid form in which a horizontal project management structure is overlaid in the normal functional hierarchy.
Functional

Project

Matrix*

Balanced
9) The lowest element in the hierarchical breakdown of the WBS is
A work package*

A cost account

An object

A lowest sub deliverable

A deliverable
10) A project budget report is...

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