Quiz - PMIF
Question 1 : List and briefly describe the six main processes involved in project integration management.
Question 2 : The business case includes information on ______.
the business need for the project.
relevant government or industry standards.
the project objective, high-level requirements, and time and cost goals.
policies, procedures, guidelines, and systems that influence a project's success.
Question 3 : In the ____ stage of selecting information technology projects, organizations select information technology projects.
a. project planning
b. information technology strategy planning
c. business area analysis
d. resource allocation
Question 4 : ____ are new requirements imposed by management, government, or some external influence.
a. Charters
b. Directives
c. Problems
d. Opportunities
Question 5 : Which of the following is not necessarily an obstacle to effective project management?
a. Changes in project sponsorship
b. Changes in technology
c. Increased project complexity
d. Unstable economy
Question 6 : Which of the following techniques led to the acceptance of project management principles?
a. The need for better management of smaller projects
b. Total quality management
c. Ineffectiveness of over-the-fence management
d. Six Sigma
Question 7 : Project management restructuring allowed companies to manage projects that _____.
a. had undefined objectives.
b. did not require effective cost control.
c. could not be handled by the traditional organization.
d. require little functional integration.
Question 8 : Uncontrolled obstacles can result in ____.
a. increased profits.
b. reduction in manpower.
c. an inability to cope with changes in technology.
d. easier establishment of objectives.
Question 9 : The major difference between projects and programs is usually ____.
a. quality requirements.
b. time.
c. technology requirements.
d. cost.
Question 10 : Which of the following is not a major benefit of using life cycle phases?
a. Structured decision making
b. Easier task of selecting the project manager
c. Standardizing planning, scheduling, and control
d. Providing structure to project management