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PROJECT MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

SIMULATED TEST

1. One of the main advantages of a matrix organization is : a. Improved project manager control over resources b. More than one boss for project teams c. Communications are easier d. Reporting is easier

2. How is a project expeditor different from a project coordinator ? a. The project expeditor cannot make decisions b. The project expeditor can make more decisions c. The project expeditor reports to a higher-level manager d. The project expeditor has some authority

3. In a projectized organization the project team : a. Reports to many bosses b. Has no loyalty to the project c. Reports to the functional manager d. Will not always have a home

4. During which life cycle phase is the detailed project budget created ? a. Initiating b. Before the project management life cycle c. Planning d. Executing

5. The project charter is created during which life cycle phase ? a. Executing b. Planning c. Closing d. Initiating

6. A project manager is trying to complete a software development project but cannot get enough attention for the project. Resources are focused on completing process-related work and the project manager has little authority to properly assign resources. What form of organization must the project manager be working in? a. Functional b. Matrix c. Expeditor d. Coordinator

7. The project team has just completed the initial project schedule and budget. The NEXT thing to do is: a. Begin risk identification b. Begin iterations c. Determine communications requirements d. Create a Gantt Chart
8. Bob has very little project experience but has been assigned as the project manager of a new project. Because he will be working in a matrix organization to complete his project, he can expect communications to be : a.