Project Management 91 Quiz Answer Key 4

The timing of the kickoff D meeting is critical for which of the following reasons? A. The project manager needs to ensure governance processes are in place before beginning. B. The project cannot begin unless the scoping phase is complete. C. The project manager needs time to select the best team members once the scope is done. D. Team members must know what they are expected to complete before beginning project work. In which of the following ways are stakeholders updated on changes that were implemented in a project? A. Risk registers B. Approval meeting C. Kickoff meeting D. Status reports D Paul followed through for his B team when he said he would bring them warm drinks and a portable heater if the weather on their outdoor project turned cold. This situation illustrates which of the following motivation elements? A. Being accessible B. Keeping promises C. Informing team members D. Providing feedback Which of the following is NOT a purpose of meeting management? A. Document lessons learned B. Make decisions to improve project outcomes C. Share available project information D. Solve problems with project deliverables A Which of the following should A be avoided when motivating team members? A. Providing feedback only when someone does something wrong B. Holding regular team meetings C. Giving recognition to individuals and team members D. Keeping team members informed when changes occur What is a RACI used for in the D kick-off meeting? A. Describing the preferred methods of communicating changes B. Building trust among team members C. Reporting time spent on assigned activities D. Setting team-level expectations Which of the following does implementing changes to a project typically require? A. Adding new team members B. Realigning resources C. Reducing the scope B Pam is a project manager who C is working to develop a new cereal flavor for a line of cereals. She asks one of the team members to help another member complete a deliverable. Which strategy is she applying? A. Task focus B. Schedule updating C. Resource realignment D. Recording time Which of the following is an example of individual accountability? A. Noah must complete his deliverable by the date specified in the project schedule. B. Sarah emails Ginger to keep her apprised of a delay in project materials. C. A stakeholder contacted the project manager about a change to Ginger's deliverable. D. Ginger works with Noah to resolve a problem that affects deliverables they are responsible for completing. A In which of the following ways B is the closing process similar to the scope development process? A. Both focus on estimating the budget. B. Both require approval for completion. C. Both focus on orienting the project team. D. Both involve gathering stakeholder expectations. Which of the following items would be reviewed at the transfer meeting? A. Performance criteria established for each team member B. Variances in the project budget and schedule C. Contact information of project team members D. Warehousing of the final project documentation C Which of the following does A the project manager provide at the approval meeting? A. Transition plan B. Lessons learned C. Task chart D. Current schedule Project documents are warehoused for which of the following reasons? A. To document project management policy changes B. To access past project information as needed C. To document employee evaluations D. C To adhere to corporate privacy and tax laws B Which of the following C statements about the usefulness of project management is true? A. Project management is typically reserved for expensive projects. B. Project management is most commonly used in the building trades. C. Project management methods are useful in many different types of organizations. D. Project management is not useful for personal situations. Which of the following is true when a project is closed and delivered as is? A. The project manager must revisit project phases to resolve the issues with deliverables. B. The deliverables will be improved over time with new projects. C. The project team can be released earlier in the closing process. D. The deliverables are D Select the method below that B is used to share the lessons learned with project approvers. A. One-to-one discussion B. Final project meeting C. Printed report D. Project approval meeting Which of following is true regarding warehousing information? A. Most organizations use a paper storage system for warehousing project documents. B. Most organizations have a specific file-naming convention for filing documentation. D. Documents are warehoused at the end of each phase of a project. D. Only the final project documents are warehoused for a project. B Which activity would Trina D perform in Phase 3 of a project to create a plant nursery at a local hardware store? A. Develop the work breakdown structure. B. Create an estimated timeline for completion. C. Verify deliverables are complete. D. Manage changes to the deliverables. Which of the following is the purpose of preparing final reports? A. To ensure deliverables meet requirements B. To explain the path selected for closing C. To ensure the project is fully documented D. To evaluate project team members C Which of the following is true D regarding team evaluations? A. Used as a part of an annual performance review B. Used to provide negative feedback to the group C. Based on specific quality standards for deliverables D. Based on expectations established during project During which phase below would a project manager monitor the work performed to create a deliverable? A. Phase 3 B. Phase 4 C. Phase 2 D. Phase 1 A Which of the following is an D example of a lesson learned that is related to resources used outside the organization? A. A deliverable did not meet quality standards because it was not tested thoroughly. B. The weekly delivery of project status reports facilitated the success of the project. C. A piece of equipment on the production line broke down and caused a schedule delay. D. One of the groups contracted for the project failed to meet production deadlines. Jess is closing a research project for a government agency and she has documented the variances in the final budget and completed all other required documentation.Which of the following steps will Jess complete next in the closing process? A. Gather lessons learned. B. Transfer ownership. C Which of the following C documents will a project manager use to evaluate the impact of a project? A. Final budget B. Final schedule C. Scope document D. Risk register Which of the following is the C main reason a project closing can be time-consuming? A. Evaluating actuals to estimates B. Organizing needed documentation C. Resolving outstanding issues D. Releasing the team early Which of the following is NOT a formal, required step but is often performed during the closing process? A. Evaluating achievement of project benefits B. Recording feedback from team members C. Celebrating project completion D. Assessing the team C Which of the following D questions should a project manager ask when evaluating project readiness? A. Will the organization realize the expected advantages when the project is implemented? B. Where will the organization transfer team members? C. How will ownership of the deliverables be transferred to the organization? D. Will the deliverables meet the specified requirements? Which of the following is an example of a project in the construction/public works industry? A. Fundraising event for a school club B. Marketing campaign for a new soft drink C. Creating a customer support call center D. Upgrading exits for a state highway D In which of the following ways C is a team evaluation different than an individual evaluation? A. A team evaluation is a mandatory activity for a project manager to complete. B. A team evaluation is more likely to utilize performance management tools. C. A team evaluation focuses more on collaborative efforts of individuals. D. A team evaluation focuses more on measurable standards. Which of the following statements is true about the post-transfer follow-up process? A. Following up should be done in a face-to-face meeting. B. Following up is done as a courtesy in order to demonstrate support. C. Following up takes place between the project manager and the project team. D. Following up after the project should occur indefinitely. B