Test your knowledge of the information in Chapter 1 by answering these questions. The answers to these
questions, and the explanations of why each answer
... [Show More] choice is correct or incorrect, are located in the “Answers”
section at the end of this chapter.
1. What is the primary role of the portfolio manager?
A. To deliver the unique product, service, or result of the project
B. To provide project governance and sponsorship
C. To assess all potential projects against known organizational strategic goals
D. To directly manage people assigned to several different projects
What is the primary purpose of the PMBOK® Guide?
A. To provide a flexible methodology for all projects, no matter how large or small
B. To identify a project management framework based on what is generally recognized as good practice
C. To define a prescriptive approach to managing projects
D. To present all the known project management information in a concise manner
3. What is the best description of rolling wave planning?
A. Project management planning activities that become more detailed as you move through the project
B. Only planning the first phase of a project
C. Planning the entire project before starting execution
D. Only planning the next phase in a project
4. What is the relationship between successful projects and an organization’s strategic goals?
A. There is no relationship between the two, because they are separate and distinct parts of an organization.
B. The successful delivery of projects can be a strategic enabler and deliver strategic goals.
C. The project selection methodology will determine what an organization’s strategic goals are.
D. Projects deliver programs, which in turn deliver portfolios, which in turn deliver strategy.
5. What is the best role for a project management office in an organization with a low level of project
management maturity?
A. Directive
B. Controlling
C. Supportive
D. Enabling
6. What is the name for a group of related projects managed in a coordinated way to obtain a synergy not
found by managing them individually?
A. Multi projects
B. Portfolio
C. Program
D. Strategy
7. The PMBOK® Guide process groups are based upon which life cycle model?
A. The Check-Plan-Do-Act cycle
B. The Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle
C. The Plan-Check-Act-Do cycle
D. The Do-Check-Act-Plan cycle
8. How many processes are there in the Risk Management knowledge area?
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six
9. How many processes are there in the Monitoring and Controlling process group?
A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
10. Which knowledge area does not have a Monitoring and Controlling process?
A. Cost Management
B. Initiating
C. Human Resource Management
D. Closing
Chapter review
1. Correct answer: C
A. Incorrect: The project manager takes responsibility for delivering the product, service, or result of a project. [Show Less]