PROJ 586 Final Exam
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1. (TCO A) In the _____ organization structure, the project manager is responsible for the project results, whereas the functional manager is responsible for providing the resources needed to achieve the results.
2. (TCO H) What is the longest phase of the project life cycle?
3. (TCO B) The lowest level item of any one branch of the WBS is called a(n) _____.
4. (TCO D) A _____ is a predefined set of actions that will be implemented if the risk event occurs.
5. (TCO F) ____the project involves measuring actual progress and comparing it to planned progress.
6. (TCO C) If _____ is positive, it represents the maximum amount of time that the activities on a particular path can be delayed without jeopardizing the completion of the project by its required completion time.
7. (TCO G) Which of the following is not an advantage of using project management software?
8. (TCO A) Which of the following is not an example of a project?
9. (TCO C) Why are activities drawn in a serial relationship on a network diagram?
10. (TCO F) The project cost estimate is allocated to _____.
11. (TCO F) It is important to use the _____ as the standard against which actual cost is compared.
12. (TCO C) Calculate the earliest start for Task B if its predecessor, Task A, finishes on day 3 and the duration of Task B is 2 days.
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1. (TCO B) Describe the benefits of including the people who will be involved in performing the project when planning the project.
2. (TCO E)
Part 1: What are some common barriers to team effectiveness?
Part 2: Describe an example of a team project that would include barriers to success.
3. (TCO C) A project to remodel an office area has the following activities.
4. (TCO A)
Part 1: Compare and contrast the responsibilities of a functional manager and a project manager in a matrix-type organization.
Part 2: A company manufactures furniture. Which organization