Project Management: The Managerial Process 8th Edition by Erik Larson Test bank

been done before; (5) Specific time, cost and performance requirements.
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Short Answer Difficulty: 1 Easy
SA Qu. 83
(Static) Identify
the five major
characteristics
of...
Learning Objective:
01-02 Distinguish a
project from routine
operations.
 84.
Award: 10.00 points
SA Qu. 84 (Static) Identify and briefly describe the four...
Identify and briefly describe the four stages of a project life cycle.
Defining stage: goals, specifications and objectives established; Planning stage: schedules,
budgets, risks management and resource assignment; Executing stage: majority of physical and
mental work, status reports, changes and forecasts; Closing stage: train customer, transfer
documents, release resources, and lessons learned.
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Short Answer Difficulty: 2 Medium Learning Objective: 01-03 Identify the
different stages of a project life cycle.
SA Qu. 84
(Static) Identify
and briefly
describe the
four...
Learning Objective:
01-01 Understand
why project
management (PM) is
crucial in today's
world.
 85.
Award: 10.00 points
SA Qu. 85 (Static) "Project managers perform the same functions...
"Project managers perform the same functions as other managers." Agree or disagree, and support
your decision.
Many of the same basic management functions are performed by project managers; however, there
are aspects of the project manager's job that make it unique. For example, they manage temporary,
non-repetitive activities to complete a fixed life project.
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Short Answer Difficulty: 3 Hard
SA Qu. 85
(Static) "Project
managers
perform the
same functions...
Learning Objective:
01-02 Distinguish a
project from routine
operations.
 86.
Award: 10.00 points
SA Qu. 86 (Static) Identify and briefly describe the five...
Identify and briefly describe the five current drivers of project management.
(1) Compression of the product life cycle; (2) Knowledge explosion; (3). Triple bottom line; (4)
Increased customer focus; (5) Small projects represent big problems.
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Short Answer Difficulty: 2 Medium
SA Qu. 86
(Static) Identify
and briefly
describe the
five...
Learning Objective:
01-01 Understand
why project
management (PM) is
crucial in today's
world.
 87.
Award: 10.00 points
SA Qu. 87 (Static) Even if you never aspire to...
Even if you never aspire to be a "project manager," why is it important to know how to manage
projects effectively? Explain your answer and use an example to support your answer.
Even if you have no desire to be a project manager you may be a part of a project team where you
will have a better understanding of the processes involved. In addition, there are many project
management skills that can be applied to other professions and industries.
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Short Answer Difficulty: 3 Hard
SA Qu. 87
(Static) Even if
you never aspire
to...
Learning Objective:
01-01 Understand
why project
management (PM) is
crucial in today's
world.
 88.
Award: 10.00 points
SA Qu. 88 (Static) Identify and briefly discuss the two key...
Identify and briefly discuss the two key dimensions of managing actual projects. Explain why both
are important to successfully manage a project. Use an example to support your answer.
The technical includes schedules and status reports. The sociocultural dimension includes
leadership, problem solving and negotiation.
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Short Answer Difficulty: 3 Hard
SA Qu. 88
(Static) Identify
and briefly
discuss the two
key...
Learning Objective:
01-05 Understand
that managing
projects involves
balancing the
technical and
sociocultural
dimensions of the
project.
 89.
Award: 10.00 points
SA Qu. 89 (Static) What are the major differences...
What are the major differences between managing a process and managing a project?
At first glance project managers perform the same functions as other managers. That is, they plan,
schedule, and control. However, what makes them unique is that they manage temporary, non-
repetitive activities to complete a fixed life project.
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Short Answer Difficulty: 2 Medium
SA Qu. 89
(Static) What are
the major
differences...
Learning Objective:
01-02 Distinguish a
project from routine
operations.
 90.
Award: 10.00 points
SA Qu. 90 (Static) Describe what it means that a...
Describe what it means that a project manager must work with a diverse group of characters?