Which of the following is not part of the triple constraint of project management?

focusNode

Didn't know it?
click below

Knew it?
click below

Which of the following is not part of the triple constraint of project management?

Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

QuestionAnswer
Which of the following is not a potential advantage of using good project management? a) shorter development times b) higher worker morale c) lower cost of capital d) higher profit margins C: Lower cost of capital
A ________ is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result. a) program b) process c) project d) portfolio C: Project
Which of the following is not an attribute of a project? a) Project are unique b) Projects are developed using progressive elaboration c) Projects have a primary customer or sponsor d) Projects involve little uncertainty D: Projects involve little uncertainty
Which of the following is not part of the triple constraint of project management? a) meeting scope goals b) meeting time goals c) meeting communication goals d) meeting cost goals C: Meeting communication goals
Project portfolio management addresses ________ goals of an organization, whereas project management addresses ________ goals. a) strategical, tactical b) tactical, strategical c) internal, external d) external, internal A: strategic, tactical
The most significant characteristic or attribute of an effective project manager is that he or she_________. a) is a strong communicator b) is decisive c) is visionary d) leads by example D: Leads by example
What document provides justification for investing in a project? a) project charter b) business case c) preliminary scope statement d) stakeholder analysis B: Business case
What document formally recognizes the existence of a project and provides direction on the project's objectives and management? a) project charter b) business case c) preliminary scope statement d) stakeholder analysis A: Project charter
What is a crucial part of the project charter--a section in which key project stakeholders acknowledge their agreement on the need for a project? a) project objectives b) approach c) roles and responsibilities d) sign-off D: Sign-off
Which project document should not be made available to all key project stakeholders due to its sensitive nature? a) project charter b) business case c) preliminary scope analysis d) stakeholder analysis D: Stakeholder analysis
All project meetings with major stakeholders should include a) an agenda b) food c) name tags d) all of the above A: An agenda
The tendency for project scope to increase is called_________. a) gold-plating b) incremental planning c) scope creep d) analysis C: Scope creep
What can project teams create to help promote teamwork and clarify team communications? a) a project website b) a team-building plan c) a team roster d) a team contract D: A team contract
The main purpose of project planning is to: a) obtain funding for the project b) guide project execution c) clarify roles and responsibilities d) keep senior managers informed B: Guide project execution
A__________ is a deliverable-oriented grouping of the work involved in a project that defines the total scope of the project. a) contract b) Gantt chart c) WBS d) network diagram C: WBS
A__________ is task at the lowest level of the WBS that represents the level of work that the project manager uses to monitor and control the project. a) WBS dictionary b) budget item c) line item d) work package D: Work package
What is the first step in planning a project schedule? a) developing a budget b) developing an activity list c) assigning resources to the project d) determining activity sequencing B: Developing an activity list
___________ is defined as the degree to which a set of inherent characteristics fulfill requirements. a) Fitness for use b) Conformance to requirements c) Metrics d) Quality D: Quality
___________ allow organizations to measure their performance in certain areas--such as failure rates, availability and reliability--and compare them over time or with other organizations. a) Ratings b) Metrics c) Quality-control charts d) Checklists B: Metrics
A RACI is a type of____________. a) project organizational chart b) resource histogram c) responsibility assignment matrix d) project dashboard C: Responsibility assignment matrix
Topics such as who will receive project information and who will produce it, suggested methods or guidelines for conveying the information, frequency of communication, and escalation procedures for resolving issues should be described in a________. A: Communications management plan
What two dimensions should you use when evaluating project risks? a) probability and impact b) cost and schedule c) negative and positive d) source and responsibility A: Probability and impact
Fortune magazine summarized research showing that the main reason CEOs failed was due to___________. a) poor planning b) poor execution c) global competition d) low stock prices B: Poor execution
Which of the following is not a soft skill? a) leadership b) motivation c) team building d) financial analysis D: Financial analysis
Most project sponsors would say that the most important output of any project is____________. a) a satisfied customer/sponsor b) good financial results c) its deliverables d) good plans C: It's deliverables
Which conflict handling mode do successful project managers use most often? a) confrontation b) compromise c) smoothing d) forcing A: Confrontation
___________ includes all of the activities relate to satisfying the relevant quality standards for a project. a) Quality assurance b) Quality control c) Customer satisfaction d) ISO certification A: Quality assurance
If a project team goes from three people to six, how many more communication channels are there? a) 3 b) 6 c) 9 d) 12 D: 12
___________ involves formal acceptance of the completed project scope by the stakeholders. a) Scope creep b) Scope verification c) Deliverable acceptance d) Customer sign-off B: Scope verification
_________ issues cause the most conflict over the life of the project. a) Change control b) Scope creep c) Cost d) Schedule D: Schedule
Which of the following is not a tool or technique for managing project teams? a) observation and conversation b) issue logs c) performance appraisals d) control charts D: Control charts
________ predict future project status and progress based on the past information and trends. a) Forecasts b) Status reports c) Progress reports d) Histograms A: Forecasts
__________ are unplanned responses to risk events. a) Contingencies b) Reserves c) Workarounds d) Over allocations B: Workarounds
True or False: Even though many projects are canceled before completion, it is still important to formally close any project. TRUE
True or False: Closing often includes verifying that all of the deliverables are complete. TRUE
True or False: Closing often includes a final presentation and report. TRUE
True or False: Closing does not include developing a transition plan. FALSE
Answering questions such as "What will you do different on the next project based on this experience?" is part of a________ a) lessons-learned report b) customer aceptance/project completion form c) written notice of contract closure d) transition pla A: Lessons-learned report
A________ is an optimal way recognized by industry to achieve a stated goal or objective. a) benchmark b) key performance indicator c) capability d) best practice D: Best practice
Which of the following is not a benefit of having a high project management maturity level? a) lower turnover rates b) better project performance c) lower direct cost of project management d) more predictable cost and schedule performance A: Lower turnover rates
What are the parts of a triple constraint? Scope goal, Cost goal, Time goal
What variable is sometimes considered the "quadruple constraint"? Quality
What are the nine knowledge areas of project management? 1) Integration management 2) Scope management 3) Time management 4) Cost management 5) Quality management 6) Human Resources management 7) Communications management 8) Risk management 9) Procurement management
What does RACI mean and how is it used? R: responsibility A: accountability C: consultation I: informed * It is used to clarify people's roles on the project
Why should project managers perform a stakeholder analysis? To help manage relationships with key stakeholders
What information should a Stakeholder Analysis include? 1) Name 2) Organization 3) Role on project 4) Unique facts 5) Level of interest 6) Level of influence 7) Suggestion on managing relationship
What is a team contract and what should be included? A document created to help promote teamwork and clarify team communications. 1) Code of conduct 2) Participation 3) Communication 4) Problem solving 5) Meeting guidelines
Name five items that should be included in the Communication Management plan. 1) Stakeholder communications requirements 2) Information to be communicated 3) Who will receive the info and who will produce it 4) Suggested methods or guidelines for conveying information 5) Glossary of common terminology used for the project
What are the five ways to manage conflicts? 1. Confrontation 2. Compromise 3. Smoothing 4. Forcing 5. Withdrawal
What are the four primary components of clear and succinct meeting minutes? 1) Purpose 2) Attendees 3) Decisions 4) Next actions
As part of the communication plan, what are the methods for performance reporting? Which methods address the triple constraint? 1) Status reports 2) Progress reports 3) Forecasts ***Status reports
What are the four questions that should be included in the Lessons Learned Report? 1) What worked well? 2) What needs improvement? 3) Suggested actions for improvement? 4) General feedback
Name five areas of strength for Alpha Project Managers? 1) Initiating 2) Planning 3) Executing 4) Controlling 5) Closing
Name four deliverables of the project management lifecycle. ???
What type am I? What does it mean? Challenges? Ways to mitigate? Extravert: Source and diretion of energy is from outside forces. Sensing: Believes mainly in information received from the outside world. Feeling: Makes decisions based on emotion Judging: Organized life events according to plan Judging:

Which of the following is not part of the project constraint of project management?

Which of the following is NOT a Project Constraint? Scale is not a project constraint. The constraints are Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Resource, and Risk.

Which of the following is considered the triple constraint of project management?

The three primary constraints that project managers should be familiar with are time, scope, and cost. These are frequently known as the triple constraints or the project management triangle.

Which of the following is one of the triple constraints?

The triple constraint theory, also called the Iron Triangle in project management, defines the three elements (and their variations) as follows: Scope, time, budget.

Which of the following is not part of the project management triangle quizlet?

Answer: C. Risks are not part of the Iron Triangle of Project Management. The Iron Triangle of Project Management is actually composed of time, cost, and scope.