Project Management: The Managerial Process 8th Edition by Erik Larson Test bank
project life cycle.
25.
Award: 10.00 points
MC Qu. 25 (Static) Which of the following is a...
Which of the following is a good example of a program?
Planting a garden
Developing a new residential area that includes six custom homes
Developing a new marketing plan
Taking notes each class meeting to prepare for the final
Planning a wedding
A program is a group of related projects designed to accomplish a common goal over an extended
period of time.
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Multiple Choice Difficulty: 3 Hard
MC Qu. 25
(Static) Which of
the following is
a...
Learning Objective:
01-02 Distinguish a
project from routine
operations.
26.
Award: 10.00 points
MC Qu. 26 (Static) Which of the following represents the...
Which of the following represents the correct order of stages within the project life cycle?
Planning, Defining, Executing, Closing
Closing, Planning, Defining, Executing
Defining, Planning, Executing, Closing
Executing, Defining, Planning, Closing
Planning, Defining, Closing, Executing
A project life cycle passes sequentially through four stages: defining, planning, executing, and
closing.
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Multiple Choice Difficulty: 1 Easy
MC Qu. 26
(Static) Which of
the following
represents the...
Learning Objective:
01-03 Identify the
different stages of a
project life cycle.
27.
Award: 10.00 points
MC Qu. 27 (Static) Project Management is a style that...
Project Management is a style that places a premium on
building relationships.
including a diverse set of talent.
maintenance operations.
building relationships and including a diverse set of talent.
extensive testing only.
Without encouraging solid working relationships among a diverse set of personnel, the project has
not hope of being guided to a successful completion.
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Multiple Choice Difficulty: 1 Easy
MC Qu. 27
(Static) Project
Management is
a style that...
Learning Objective:
01-02 Distinguish a
project from routine
operations.
28.
Award: 10.00 points
MC Qu. 28 (Static) A project...
A project does not include
unique elements.
a specific objective.
repetitive, same or similar work.
creating a new product or service.
developing a new process.
Repetitive work means that the solution has been made for "operational work", meaning that it can
be repeated with a non-specialized skill set.
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Multiple Choice Difficulty: 1 Easy
MC Qu. 28
(Static) A
project...
Learning Objective:
01-02 Distinguish a
project from routine
operations.
29.
Award: 10.00 points
MC Qu. 29 (Static) A project...
A project life cycle
will only ever consist of four phases.
must be dogmatically followed.
reduces the amount of planning necessary.
can vary based on the industry.
will always have a phase called ‘visioning’.
It is very probable that even different organizations within the same industry may have slightly
different approaches to a type of project that may allow a competitive advantage.
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Multiple Choice Difficulty: 2 Medium
MC Qu. 29
(Static) A
project...
Learning Objective:
01-03 Identify the
different stages of a
project life cycle.
30.
Award: 10.00 points
MC Qu. 30 (Static) Project...
Project Managers are
ultimately responsible for performance.
not timid.
a direct link to the customer.
able to multitask.
all of these.
Begin responsible for an entire project carries a lot of career risk that must be managed. In order to
manage that correctly, one must be confident and have a direct connection with the customer.
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Multiple Choice Difficulty: 2 Medium
MC Qu. 30
(Static) Project...
Learning Objective:
01-03 Identify the
different stages of a
project life cycle.
31.
Award: 10.00 points
MC Qu. 31 (Static) Project management is...
Project management is being driven by
elevated profit motive.
knowledge explosion.
increased customer focus.
more projects being done in-house.
knowledge explosion and increased customer focus.
Due to the amount of information available and the subsequent ability for a customer to synthesize