Test Bank For Information Technology Project Management, 9th Edition, Kathy Schwalbe.Test Bank For Information Technology Project Management, 9th Edition, Kathy Schwalbe.Test Bank For Information Technology Project Management, 9th Edition, Kathy Schwalbe.Test Bank For Information Technology Project...
TEST BANK FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 9TH EDITION, KATHY SCHWALBE Chapter 1. Int roduction to Project Management True / False 1. Until the 1980s, project management primarily focused on providing schedule and resource data to top management in the military, computer, and construction industries. a. True b. False ANSWER: True RATIONALE: Feedback: Until the 1980s, project management primarily focused on providing schedule and resource data to top management in the mil itary, computer, and construction industries. Today’s project management involves much more, and people in every industry and every country manage projects. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Easy REFERENCES: p.2 QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.1 - LO: 1 -1 NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: - Comprehension TOPICS: Introduction KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge DATE CREATED: 4/27/2018 2:53 PM DATE MODIFIED: 4/27/2018 2:53 PM 2. A difference between operations and projects is that operations end when their objectives have been reached, whereas projects do not. a. True b. False ANSWER: False RATIONALE: Feedback: Projects are different from operations in that they end when their objectives have been reached or the project has been terminated. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Moderate REFERENCES: p.4 QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1 -2 NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic TOPICS: What is a Project? KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension DATE CREATED: 4/27/2018 2:53 PM DATE MODIFIED: 4/27/2018 2:53 PM 3. Every project should have a well -defined objective. a. True b. False ANSWER: True RATIONALE: Feedback: A project has a unique purpose. Every project should have a well -defined objective. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Easy REFERENCES: p.6 QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1 -2 NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: - Comprehension TOPICS: What is a Project? KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge DATE CREATED: 4/27/2018 2:53 PM DATE MODIFIED: 4/27/2018 2:53 PM 4. Projects should be developed in increments. a. True b. False ANSWER: True RATIONALE: Feedback: A project is developed using progressive elaboration. Projects are often defined broadly when they begin, and as time passes, the specific details of the project become clearer. Therefore, projects should be developed in increments. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Easy REFERENCES: p.6 QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1 -2 NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: - Comprehension TOPICS: What is a Project? KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge DATE CREATED: 4/27/2018 2:53 PM DATE MODIFIED: 4/27/2018 2:53 PM 5. A project manager’s primary role is to provide the funding for a project. a. True b. False ANSWER: False RATIONALE: Feedback: A project sponsor usually provides the direction and funding for a project. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Easy REFERENCES: p.7 QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1 -2 NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: - Comprehension TOPICS: What is a Project? KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge DATE CREATED: 4/27/2018 2:53 PM DATE MODIFIED: 4/27/2018 2:53 PM 6. One of the main reasons why project management is challenging is because of the factor of uncertainty. a. True b. False ANSWER: True RATIONALE: Feedback: A project involves uncertainty. Every project is unique and thus it is sometimes difficult to define its objectives clearly, estimate how long it will take to complete, or determine how much it will cost. This uncertainty is one o f the main reasons project management is so challenging. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Moderate REFERENCES: p.7
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