Information Technology Project Management 8th Edition By Kathy Schwalbe-Test Bank

Study Material For Information Technology Project Management 8th Edition By Kathy Schwalbe

ISBN-10:1285452348 , ISBN-13:978-1285452340

True / False

1. Up to the 1980s, the main emphasis of project management was on delivering schedule and resource information to senior executives in the defense, computing, and building sectors.
a.  True
b.  False
ANSWER:   True
RATIONALE:   Feedback: Historically, project management was predominantly focused on supplying schedule and resource data to top management in military, computer, and construction industries until the 1980s. Nowadays, project management spans a much broader spectrum, with individuals across all sectors and geographies handling 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 key contrast between operations and projects is that operations conclude upon achieving their goals, whereas projects do not.
a.  True
b.  False
ANSWER:   False
RATIONALE:   Feedback: Projects differ from operations as they wrap up upon reaching their objectives or being 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. Each project should possess a clearly stated objective.
a.  True
b.  False
ANSWER:   True
RATIONALE:   Feedback: A project serves a specific purpose, hence requiring 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

4. Projects ought to be developed progressively.
a.  True
b.  False
ANSWER:   True
RATIONALE:   Feedback: Projects evolve through progressive elaboration, often starting with broad definitions and gaining clarity on specifics over time. Therefore, developing projects in increments is advisable.
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. Given that resources are limited, it is essential to utilize them efficiently in projects.
a.  True
b.  False
ANSWER:   True
RATIONALE:   Feedback: Projects rely on various resources, which are constrained and hence need to be effectively managed to align with project objectives and broader corporate strategies.
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

6. The primary duty of a project manager is to secure funding for a project.
a.  True
b.  False
ANSWER:   False
RATIONALE:   Feedback: Typically, a project sponsor is responsible for providing direction and funding for projects.
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. The significant challenge in project management arises from the presence of uncertainty.
a.  True
b.  False
ANSWER:   True
RATIONALE:   Feedback: Uncertainty is inherent in projects. Each project is unique, creating difficulty in defining goals, estimating completion times, and determining costs. This unpredictability constitutes a major challenge in project management.
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 related to tracking schedule performance pertain to a project’s scope.
a.  True
b.  False
ANSWER:   False
RATIONALE:   Feedback: Project scope addresses queries such as, “What are the project’s deliverables?”, “What unique outcome does the client expect?”, 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
TOPICS:   What is a Project?
KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Comprehension

9. To be practical, project managers should set a range of objectives rather than discrete goals.
a.  True
b.  False
ANSWER:   False
RATIONALE:   Feedback: Due to uncertainty and resource limitations, projects seldom culminate within their original scope, timeline, and budget constraints. Instead of specific target goals, setting a range of objectives is often more realistic.
POINTS:   1
DIFFICULTY:   Difficulty: Moderate
REFERENCES:   p.8
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   INFO.SCHW.14.2 – LO: 1-2
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS:   What is a Project?
KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Comprehension

10. Managing the triple constraint mainly involves balancing scope, time, and cost objectives.
a.  True
b.  False
ANSWER:   False
RATIONALE:   Feedback: Balancing the triple constraint necessitates trade-offs among the project’s scope, schedule, and budget goals. Experienced project managers comprehend the importance of prioritizing elements within the triple constraint.
POINTS:   1
DIFFICULTY:   Difficulty: Easy
REFERENCES:   p.9
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   INFO.SCHW.14.2 – LO: 1-2
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS:   What is a Project?
KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Knowledge

11. Aside from achieving specific goals, project managers need to ensure the overall process satisfies the stakeholders’ needs and expectations.
a.  True
b.  False
ANSWER:   False
RATIONALE:   Feedback: Project managers are tasked with not only meeting explicit scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets but also facilitating the project’s lifecycle to fulfill the requirements and anticipations of involved stakeholders.
POINTS:   1
DIFFICULTY:   Difficulty: Moderate
REFERENCES:   p.9
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   INFO.SCHW.14.3 – LO: 1-3
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS:   What is Project Management?
KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Comprehension

12. A project’s stakeholders encompass customers, users, and suppliers.
a.  True
b.  False
ANSWER:   True
RATIONALE:   Feedback: Stakeholders comprise individuals engaged in project tasks or affected by them, including the project sponsor, team, support personnel, customers, users, suppliers, and even project adversaries.
POINTS:   1
DIFFICULTY:   Difficulty: Moderate
REFERENCES:   p.10
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   INFO.SCHW.14.3 – LO: 1-3
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS:   What is Project Management?
KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Comprehension

13. Critics of a project are regarded as stakeholders.
a.  True
b.  False
ANSWER:   False
RATIONALE:   Feedback: Stakeholders encompass individuals impacted by or involved in project activities, which includes project sponsors, team members, support staff, customers, users, suppliers, and even detractors of the project.
POINTS:   1
DIFFICULTY:   Difficulty: Moderate
REFERENCES:   p.10
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   INFO.SCHW.14.3 – LO: 1-3
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – BUSPROG: Analytic
TOPICS:   What is Project Management?
KEYWORDS:   Bloom’s: Comprehension

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