Question 1

A technique that clearly establishes priorities with customers and top management so as to create shared expectations and avoid misunderstandings is developing a(n)___________.

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priority matrix
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Question 2

Identify and briefly describe the six elements on the recommended project scope checklist.

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(1)Project objectives.
(2)Deli...

Question 3

If a project criterion should be optimized if at all possible, it is classified as being constrained.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The highest element in the hierarchical breakdown of the WBS is

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A)  A work package.
B)  Sub-deliverables.
C)  A cost account.
D)  Major deliverables.
E)  The project.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

A key aspect to communication plans are that they allow the project manager and the project team to

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A)  Meet deadlines more effectively.
B)  Focus on defect resolution.
C)  Effectively control costs on the project.
D)  Actively control the flow of information.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

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

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A)  Constrained.
B)  Enhanced.
C)  Accepted.
D)  Limited.
E)  Fixed.F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is least likely to be included in a work package?

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A)  How long the work package should take to complete
B)  A description of work to be performed
C)  Overhead expenses
D)  How much the work package should cost to complete
E)  The person responsible for the work packageF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 8

The project scope statement indicates that the client is responsible for training the people who will be using the equipment and that the project team will train the client's trainers.This is an example of

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A)  Project objectives.
B)  Deliverables.
C)  Limits and exclusions.
D)  Technical requirements.
E)  Milestones.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 9

The highest element in the hierarchical breakdown of the WBS is the first major deliverable for the project and the lowest element is a work package.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

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A)  Technical requirement.
B)  Milestone.
C)  Project limit.
D)  Project exclusion.
E)  Project deliverable.F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 11

A communication plan is a key component for giving guidelines on how to track project

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A)  Issues.
B)  Costs.
C)  Defects.
D)  Both costs and defects.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

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

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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.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

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

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A)  Constrained.
B)  Reduced.
C)  Accepted.
D)  Limited.
E)  Optional.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

In making project trade-offs, a criterion that is allowed not to meet the original target, for example, allowing the schedule to slip, is classified as ___________.

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Question 15

"Reviews with customer" only refers to projects with external customers who are paying for the project.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A communication plan should include limits on who has access to certain kinds of information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The final step in defining a project is __________ the WBS for the information system.

Accepted Answer

coding
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Question 18

Responsibility Matrices are useful for assigning and organizing responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Having a strong communication plan can go a long way toward mitigating project problems.A communication plan should address all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  When the information will be communicated.
B)  How information should be communicated and to whom.
C)  Which methods will be used to gather and store information.
D)  What information needs to be collected and are there limits as to who has access to it.
E)  All of these should be addressed in a communication plan.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

During the course of a project, project priorities may change impacting the project priority matrix.Give an example.

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The customer may suddenly need...

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The highest element in the hierarchical breakdown of the WBS is the first major deliverable for the project and the lowest element is a work package.

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"Reviews with customer" only refers to projects with external customers who are paying for the project.

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In making project trade-offs, a criterion that is allowed not to meet the original target, for example, allowing the schedule to slip, is classified as ___________.

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Identify and briefly describe the six elements on the recommended project scope checklist.

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

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A communication plan should include limits on who has access to certain kinds of information.

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