Information Technology Project Management, Revised 7th edition by Kathy Schwalbe Test bank
29. A _____ is an organizational group responsible for coordinating the project management function throughout an organization.
| a. | Project Management Office | c. | Project Management Center |
| b. | Project Management Professional | d. | Portfolio Group |
ANS: A
In the 1990s, many companies began creating Project Management Offices to help them handle the increasing number and complexity of projects. A Project Management Office (PMO) is an organizational group responsible for coordinating the project management function throughout an organization.
PTS: 1 DIF: Difficulty: Easy REF: p. 28
OBJ: LO: 1-6 NAT: BUSPROG: Analytic
TOP: The Project Management Profession KEY: Bloom's: Knowledge
30. Which of the following provides certification as a Project Management Professional?
| a. | PMS | c. | PMI |
| b. | PMC | d. | PMP |
ANS: C
PMI or the Project Management Institute provides certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP). A Project Management Professional (PMP) is someone who has documented sufficient project experience and education, agreed to follow the PMI code of professional conduct, and demonstrated knowledge of project management by passing a comprehensive examination.
PTS: 1 DIF: Difficulty: Easy REF: p.30
OBJ: LO: 1-6 NAT: BUSPROG: Technology
TOP: The Project Management Profession KEY: Bloom's: Knowledge
31. Which of the following refers to a set of principles that guides decision making based on personal values of what is considered right and wrong?
| a. | Ethics | c. | Laws |
| b. | Civics | d. | Politics |
ANS: A
Ethics is a set of principles that guides decision making based on personal values of what is considered right and wrong. Making ethical decisions is an important part of project managers’ personal and professional lives because it generates trust and respect with other people.