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

MC Qu. 49
(Static) Project
managers are
expected...
Learning Objective:
01-02 Distinguish a
project from routine
operations.
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 50.
Award: 10.00 points
MC Qu. 50 (Static) Life cycles are used to characterize...
Life cycles are used to characterize how things change over time. The _____________ typically
passes sequentially through four stages.
product life cycle
project life cycle
development life cycle
transition life cycle
completion life cycle
A project life cycle typically passes sequentially through four stages: defining, planning, executing,
and delivering.
References
Multiple Choice Difficulty: 1 Easy
MC Qu. 50
(Static) Life
cycles are used
to characterize...
Learning Objective:
01-03 Identify the
different stages of a
project life cycle.
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 51.
Award: 10.00 points
MC Qu. 51 (Static) An increase in the complexity...
An increase in the complexity of projects, because projects typically include the latest advances,
can be the result of a growth in new __________.
products
knowledge
services
products and services
processes
The growth in new knowledge has increased the complexity of projects because projects
encompass the latest advances. Product complexity has increased the need to integrate divergent
technologies. Project management has emerged as an important discipline for achieving this task.
References
Multiple Choice Difficulty: 2 Medium
MC Qu. 51
(Static) An
increase in the
complexity...
Learning Objective:
01-01 Understand
why project
management (PM) is
crucial in today's
world.
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 52.
Award: 10.00 points
MC Qu. 52 (Static) A(n) _________ is a series of...
A(n) _________ is a series of coordinated, related multiple projects that continue over an extended
time intended to achieve a goal.
program
portfolio
product family
process
folder
A program is a group of related projects designed to accomplish a common goal over an extended
period of time.
References
Multiple Choice Difficulty: 1 Easy
MC Qu. 52
(Static) A(n)
_________ is a
series of...
Learning Objective:
01-02 Distinguish a
project from routine
operations.
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 53.
Award: 10.00 points
MC Qu. 53 (Static) Agile PM is...
Agile PM is appropriate when _______.
project scope is unknown or unstable
the technology to be used is well known
the project scope is well known
the processes to be used are well known
projects of this type have been done many times before
Agile PM is appropriate when the project scope is unknown or unstable or when the technology to
be applied is unknown or some combination of these.
References
Multiple Choice Difficulty: 2 Medium
MC Qu. 53
(Static) Agile PM
is...
Learning Objective:
01-04 Describe how
Agile PM is different
from traditional PM.
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 54.
Award: 10.00 points
MC Qu. 54 (Static) Traditional project management...
Traditional project management focuses on thorough planning up front. Such planning requires
____.
thoroughness
a planning schedule
predictability
a planning budget
All of these alternatives are correct
To plan the entire project from beginning to end requires predictability, meaning that the tasks and
their durations are known with near certainty. Predictability means the scope (requirements) are
known and stable; the technology to be used is well-known and understood.
References
Multiple Choice Difficulty: 2 Medium
MC Qu. 54
(Static)
Traditional
project
management...
Learning Objective:
01-04 Describe how
Agile PM is different
from traditional PM.
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Award: 10.00 points
MC Qu. 55 (Static) When the project scope...
When the project scope and/or technology are not fully known or stable, the best choice of method
for such projects is
traditional project management.
plan-driven project management.
schedule-driven project management.
agile-driven project management.
budget-driven project management.
The agile method allows for changes to such things as scope and requirements to take place
throughout the project, to accommodate the needs of the customers who do not know exactly what
they want. The product of the project is delivered one piece at a time for the customer’s review.