1) The structure that manages projects within the existing organizational structure is __________ organization.
Project
Balanced matrix
Functional
Strong matrix
Weak matrix
2) A series of coordinated, related, multiple projects that continue over extended time intended to achieve a goal is known as a:
Crusade
Program
Campaign
Venture
Strategy
3) Adverse weather, design flaws, and equipment breakdown can create negative slack. This is an example of reducing project duration caused by:
High overhead
Unforeseen project delays
Imposed project deadlines
Time to market
Incentive contracts
4) The project communication plan contains
Project team vacation schedule
Unapproved change requests
A list of reports to be distributed
An assessment of project risks
Detailed task assignments
5) In which of the following theories does the project group transition from a lower level to a higher level of performance about halfway through the project?
Five Stage Team Development Model
Nominal Group Technique
Synergistic Transition Development Model
Dysfunctional Transition Model
Punctuated Equilibrium Model of Group Development
6) In a resource-constrained project, which of the following is most likely to be changed?
Project quality
The budget
The completion date
7) American project managers have earned a reputation abroad for being very good at understanding technology but not good at understanding:
People
Cultures
Local traditions
Local business practices
Laws
8) _________ organization is a hybrid form in which a horizontal project management structure is overlaid in the normal functional hierarchy.
Functional
Project
Matrix
Balanced
9) The lowest element in the hierarchical breakdown of the WBS is
A deliverable
A work package
A Cost Amount
An Object