Expected benefits, which will result from implementation of the
Question 1
Expected benefits, which will result from implementation of the project and define success, establish:
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how quickly the project must be completed.
how much money the customer is willing to pay.
the reason the contractor proposes the solution.
why the project is being done.
Question 2
The contractor or project team needs to gain agreement from _____ on the project scope document.
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the sponsor or customer
only the contractor’s chief financial officer
only the subcontractors
all the stakeholders
Question 3
The project scope document is valuable for establishing:
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a request for proposal for the project.
the risk management plan for the project.
the contact between the contractor and the customer.
a common understanding among project stakeholders regarding the scope of the project.
Question 4
In order to prevent poor quality and avoid quality problems, there needs to be a/an:
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work breakdown structure.
audit at the end of the project.
responsibility assignment matrix.
project quality plan.
Question 5
The __________ defines what the project team or contractor will do.
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statement of work
network diagram
work breakdown structure
project scope document
Question 6
It is important to plan for __________ in performing the project to assure that the work is done according to specifications and applicable standards and that deliverables meet acceptance criteria.
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time
scope creep
quality
resources
Question 7
A __________ emphasizes who is responsible for each work item and shows each individual’s role in supporting the overall project.
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responsibility assignment matrix
project scope document
work breakdown structure
network diagram
Question 8
For each deliverable, the quantitative measures or references to __________ that will be used should be stated, as the criteria will be the basis for the customer agreeing that a deliverable is acceptable.
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quantitative and qualitative levels
audits and surveys
published articles
specifications, standards, and codes
Question 9
The project scope is all the work that must be done to do all of the following, EXCEPT:
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accomplish the project objective.
satisfy the sponsor or customer that all the work and deliverables meet the requirements or acceptance criteria.
produce all the project deliverables.
meet with every stakeholder.
Question 10
To help assure quality, the project quality plan should contain written procedures for:
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scope creep.
using various quality tools and techniques, such as audits, inspections, testing, checklists, and so on.
communicating with stakeholders about subcontractors.
assigning resources to tasks to be sure they meet the acceptance criteria.
Question 11
The major work elements defined in the statement of work section along with the detailed list of deliverables provide the basis for creating a:
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project scope document.
statement of work.
work breakdown structure.
network diagram.
Question 12
A __________ is a hierarchical decomposition of the project work scope into work packages that produce the project deliverables.
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network diagram
project scope document
work breakdown structure
statement of work
Question 13
Once the project scope document has been prepared and agreed on, the next step in the planning phase is to:
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begin work on the project.
monitor and control the quality to assure acceptance.
create a detailed work breakdown structure.
prepare and approve the contract.
Question 14
The __________ may include a high-level WBS in a graphic chart format or as an indentured list of the work elements and associated deliverables.
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network diagram
work breakdown structure
project scope document
statement of work
Question 15
Acceptance criteria for all project deliverables must be __________ than what is stated in the project charter or request for proposal.
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described in greater detail
listed in sequence with the responsible person or organization
stated at higher levels
repeated
Question 16
Quality standards that will be used should also be stated and referenced in other appropriate project documents, such as technical specifications and acceptance criteria, and communicated to members of the project team:
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after the work begins on the project.
at the outset of the project before the work begins.
at the end to check that the quality is met.
when the project team starts working on the specific tasks.
Question 17
The __________ is a communication tool for the project team because it shows who is responsible for each activity and how each person’s work fits into the overall project.
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responsibility assignment matrix
project scope statement
network diagram
work breakdown structure
Question 18
Although major or key deliverables may be stated in the project charter or request for proposal, they need to be __________ in the project scope document.
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expanded on in greater detail
listed in sequence with the responsible person or organization
repeated
stated at higher levels
Question 19
It is easier to define the details for __________, but as the project progresses or moves from phase to phase, the project team or contractor can progressively elaborate the details as more information is known or becomes clear.
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only tasks that take a day to complete
tasks that require a small effort
the near-term efforts
tasks near the end of the project
Question 20
The __________ is the tangible end product that the project team or contractor must produce and deliver in order for the sponsor or customer to achieve the expected benefits from implementing the project.
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objective
project plan
network diagram
work breakdown structure
