Project Management: A Strategic Managerial Approach 10th Edition by Jack R. Meredith test bank

Chapter 1
 
Multiple Choice
 
1. The overwhelming majority of all projects are of what size?
a) Small
b) Medium
c) Large
d) Very large
 
Ans: a
Section Reference:
Level: Easy
Bloom's: Knowledge
AACSB: Analysis
Page: 2
 
2. The __________ project is generally credited with beginning the era of modern project management.
a) Manhattan
b) Chicago
c) Great Wall of China
d) Egyptian pyramids
 
Ans: a
Section Reference: 1.1 The Definition of a “Project”
Level: Intermediate
Bloom’s: Knowledge
AACSB: Analysis
Page: 2
 
3. According to the PMBOK Guidebook, a __________ is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service.
a) project
b) task
c) sub-process
d) program
 
Ans: a
Section Reference: 1.1 The Definition of a “Project”
Level: Easy
Bloom’s: Knowledge
AACSB: Analysis
Page: 2
 
4. __________ is a subset of a project consisting of work packages.
a) Task
b) Program
c) Project
d) Process
 
Ans: a
Section Reference: 1.1 The Definition of a “Project”
Level: Easy
Bloom’s: Knowledge
AACSB: Analysis
Page: 2
 
5. The desired outcomes or results of a project are called ____________.
a) subgroups
b) work packages
c) subprojects
d) deliverables
 
Ans: d
Section Reference: 1.1 The Definition of a “Project”
Level: Easy
Bloom’s: Comprehension
AACSB: Analysis
Page: 2
 
6. The desired outcomes or results of a project are called ____________.
a) subgroups
b) work packages
c) subprojects
d) deliverables
 
Ans: d
Section Reference: 1.1 The Definition of a “Project”
Level: Easy
Bloom’s: Comprehension
AACSB: Analysis
Page: 2
 
7. As sub-elements of a task, these __________ need to be accomplished to achieve the objectives of the task.
a) subprojects
b) programs
c) work packages
d) levels of effort
 
Ans: c
Section Reference: 1.1 The Definition of a “Project”
Level: Easy
Bloom’s: Comprehension
AACSB: Analysis
Page: 2
 
8. Identify the example that would not usually be considered a project.
a) building a house
b) developing a computer software application program
c) hosting a wedding reception
d) assembly line manufacturing of automobiles
 
Ans: d
Section reference: 1.1 The Definition of a “Project”
Level: Intermediate
Bloom’s: Comprehension
AACSB: Analysis
Page: 2
 
9. Projects are bound by the three objectives of scope, time, and cost. These are collectively referred to as the _______________________.
a) Triple Constraint
b) Triple Factors
c) Three Constraints
d) Triple Play
 
Ans: a
Section Reference: 1.1 The Definition of a “Project”
Level: Easy
Bloom’s: Knowledge
AACSB: Communication
Page: 3
 
10. According to the authors, the prime objectives of project management are
a) scope, cost, time
b) quality, scope, schedule
c) customer satisfaction, budget, schedule
d) cost, quality, customer satisfaction
 
Ans: a
Section reference: 1.1 The Definition of a “Project”
Level: Easy
Bloom’s: Comprehension
AACSB: Analysis
Page: 3
 
11. The __________ of the project team is a crucial but unstated element of ancillary trade-offs that the project manager must consider.
a) health
b) plan
c) task
d) effort
 
Ans: a
Section Reference: 1.1 The Definition of a “Project”
Level: Easy
Bloom’s: Knowledge
AACSB: Diversity
Page: 4
 
12. The authors discuss four dimensions of project success. Which of the following is not one of those four dimensions?
a) Project efficiency
b) Cost to the customer
c) Business impact on the organization
d) Opening new opportunities for the future
 
Ans: b
Section Reference: 1.1 The Definition of a “Project”
Level: Easy
Bloom's: Knowledge
AACSB: Communication
Page: 4
 
13. Which of the following is not one of the four dimensions of project success?
a) opening new opportunities for the future
b) number of people working on the project
c) impact on the customer
d) business impact on the organization
 
Ans: b
Section Reference: 1.1 The Definition of a “Project”