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TECHNOLOGY PROJECT
MANAGEMENT,
9TH EDITION, KATHY SCHWALBE
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Chapter 1. Introduction 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 military, 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
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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
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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 of the main reasons project
management is so challenging.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Moderate
REFERENCES: p.7
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