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TEST BANK For Information Technology Project Management 9th Edition by Kathy Schwalbe, Verified Chapters 1 - 13, Complete Newest Version TEST BANK For Information Technology Project Management 9th Edition by Kathy Schwalbe, Verified Chapters 1 - 13, Complete Newest Version TEST BANK For Information...
Page 1 of 416 TEST BANK For Information Technology Project Management 9th Edition Kathy Schwalbe , Verified Chapters Page 2 of 416 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 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.1 - LO: 1-1 NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Introduction KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge 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 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2 NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic TOPICS: What is a Project? KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension 3. Every project should have a well-defined objective. a. True 2 Page 3 of 416 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: Moderate REFERENCES: p.6 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2 NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic TOPICS: What is a Project? KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension 5. Resources in a project should be used effectively because they are limited. a. True b. False ANSWER: True RATIONALE: Feedback: A project requires resources, often from various areas. Resources, however, are limited and must be used effectively to meet project and other corporate goals. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Moderate REFERENCES: p. 7 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2 NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic TOPICS: What is a Project? KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension 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 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2 NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic TOPICS: What is a Project? KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge Page 3 of 416 3 6. 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 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2 NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic TOPICS: What is a Project? KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge 7. 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 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2 NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic TOPICS: What is a Project? KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension 8. Questions about how a team will track schedule performance is related to a project’s scope. a. True b. False ANSWER: False RATIONALE: Feedback: Project scope deals with questions such as, “What work will be done as part of the project?”, “What unique product, service, or result does the customer or sponsor expect from the project?”, or “How will the scope be verified?” POINTS : 1 DIFFICULTY: Difficulty: Moderate REFERENCES: p.7 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFO.SCHW.14.2 - LO: 1-2 NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology
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