Project Management
File: ch03, Chapter 3: The Project Manager
Multiple Choice
1. Identify the attribute that is NOT normally associated with the job of functional manager.
a) The functional manager is usually a generalist in the area being managed.
b) The functional manager is responsible for deciding what resources will be devoted to accomplishing the task.
c) The functional manager is administratively responsible for deciding how something will be done.
d) The functional manager is responsible for deciding who will do the work.
Ans: a
Response: Refer to the section: Project Management and the Project Manager.
Level: easy
2. According to the authors, the analytic method, when applied to systems, focuses on __________.
a) assembling the components of a system into an integrated package
b) building an array of individually designed and manufactured components
c) calculating the cost and schedule requirements
d) dividing the components of a system into smaller and smaller elements
Ans: d
Response: Refer to the section: Project Management and the Project Manager.
Level: intermediate
3. The ideal project manager should be __________.
a) a direct, technical supervisor knowledgeable in the technology of the process being used
b) both generalist/facilitator and have a high level of technical competence in the science of the project
c) a facilitator and specialist with technical credibility
d) a technical specialist competent in principles of robust design
Ans: b
Response: Refer to the section: Project Management and the Project Manager.
Level: easy
4. According to the authors, three major questions face the project manager with respect to synthesizing the requirements of a project. Identify the item that is NOT listed as one of the three major questions.
a) What needs to be done?
b) Who will actually do the work of the project?
c) When must it be done?
d) How will the required resources be obtained?
Ans: b
Response: Refer
Multiple Choice
1. Identify the attribute that is NOT normally associated with the job of functional manager.
a) The functional manager is usually a generalist in the area being managed.
b) The functional manager is responsible for deciding what resources will be devoted to accomplishing the task.
c) The functional manager is administratively responsible for deciding how something will be done.
d) The functional manager is responsible for deciding who will do the work.
Ans: a
Response: Refer to the section: Project Management and the Project Manager.
Level: easy
2. According to the authors, the analytic method, when applied to systems, focuses on __________.
a) assembling the components of a system into an integrated package
b) building an array of individually designed and manufactured components
c) calculating the cost and schedule requirements
d) dividing the components of a system into smaller and smaller elements
Ans: d
Response: Refer to the section: Project Management and the Project Manager.
Level: intermediate
3. The ideal project manager should be __________.
a) a direct, technical supervisor knowledgeable in the technology of the process being used
b) both generalist/facilitator and have a high level of technical competence in the science of the project
c) a facilitator and specialist with technical credibility
d) a technical specialist competent in principles of robust design
Ans: b
Response: Refer to the section: Project Management and the Project Manager.
Level: easy
4. According to the authors, three major questions face the project manager with respect to synthesizing the requirements of a project. Identify the item that is NOT listed as one of the three major questions.
a) What needs to be done?
b) Who will actually do the work of the project?
c) When must it be done?
d) How will the required resources be obtained?
Ans: b
Response: Refer