Chapter Quizzes

Question 1

What are some problems that come up with the balanced matrix org structure?

Answer 1

Issues with getting resources because there’s equal authority it’s hard to get the resources needed without the control things like budget.

Question 2

Hybrid teams usually have what type of members?

Answer 2

Full time members being pulled with specific purpose to work on the project outside of their main functional roles.

Question 3

What level of authority does a PM have in a balanced matrix org?

Answer 3

Low to moderate

Question 4

What are the benefits of adapting a lifecycle approach to run a project?

Answer 4

It helps to ensure a smooth control and successful completion of the project.

Question 5

What is project governance?

Answer 5

It’s the management framework within which project decisions are made.

Question 6

When are project team members identified and acquired?

Answer 6

PM is in initiating

Team in executing

Question 7

When do you develop a schedule?

Answer 7

During the planning phase

Question 8

When all the work is completed what is next to report on as remaining work to be done?

Answer 8

The next thing is lessons learned to move onto the next step

Question 9

What 3 things does a change request consist of?

Answer 9

Corrective actions, preventative actions, and defect repairs

Question 10

When can stakeholders request changes during the agile project?

Answer 10

At any point throughout the project 

Question 11

What is the concept of inverting the triangle?

Answer 11

To have a fixed time and cost while having a variable scope

Question 12

When conducting an agile project, what is the primary method by which customers will measure the progress?

Answer 12

The agile guiding principle number seven states working software is the primary measure of progress

Question 13

 What is the best method of communication during the agile project?

Answer 13

Always inform the team about information in person

Question 14

What is pair programming in XP practice?

Answer 14

The concept of programming is when developers work in pairs to write, and provide real time reviews of the code, as it’s been written 

Question 15

One of the core principles of agile is to differ decisions. What does that mean?

Answer 15

To hold off making decisions about potential changes or features until the very last minute

Question 16

Who is in charge of managing the work during the iteration?

Answer 16

Agile project teams are self organizing, and self directing and manage their own work throughout the sprint

Question 17

What is the agile project managers role?

Answer 17

To be a servant leader that provides the environment and the support the team needs to succeed

Question 18

The agile manifesto values working software over?

Answer 18

Comprehensive documentation

Question 19

How many values are in the agile manifesto?

Answer 19

4

Question 20

How many principles are in the agile manifesto?

Answer 20

12

Question 21

Who should determine the work that should be placed in the iteration backlog?

Answer 21

Iteration backlogs are managed by the team versus product backlogs are managed by product owners.

Question 22

While a sprint is currently being done, what changes should not be allowed?

Answer 22

During an iteration changes of team members should not be allowed as that will change the velocity of the team

Question 23

What three things make up a successful daily standup meeting

Answer 23

Is a time box event limited to 15 minutes and should be held at the same time and place every day.

Question 24

What is the characteristic of a high-performing agile team?

Answer 24

a team of generalizing specialists to help reduce bottlenecks by sharing the workload and knowledge

Question 25

What is critical on an agile project for it to be successful?

Answer 25

Stakeholder satisfaction

the aim is to have as much stakeholder engagement as possible, which will lead to more satisfied stakeholders

Question 26

What is three questions should you ask during a daily standup meeting?

Answer 26

1) what did you do since the last stand up?
2) What will you do between now and the next meeting?
3) what impediment or roadblocks are you currently facing?

Question 27

How would you define a project management plan?

Answer 27

The project management plan is developed through a series of integrated processes
is a single approved document,
that defines how the project is executed,
how it is monitored and controlled,
and how it is close 

Question 28

What is a project management information system? PMIS

Answer 28

1) used for collecting and distributing information
2) used to describe the different versions and characteristics of product service or results also known as configuration management system
3) scheduling software tool

Question 29

Changes come and go, but how should a project manager react to change request?

Answer 29

A project manager should always be proactive and try to prevent unnecessary changes as much as possible 

Question 30

What type of output is a completion of a training program for team members?

Answer 30

This output is known as a deliverable, because they can be intangible 

Question 31

What is a work authorization system?

Answer 31

Located in the PMIS

A formal documented procedure to describe how to authorize and initiate work in the correct sequence at the appropriate time and is used throughout the executing process group 

Question 32

What is a statement of work (SOW) and where can it be found?

Answer 32

It’s located in the project charter and used to understand product requirements and descriptions.

Question 33

Where can the requirements management plan be located?

Answer 33

It’s in the planning phase in the project management plan

Question 34

In what process are the deliverables accepted?

Answer 34

Monitoring and controlling

Question 35

If a project is terminated what do you do?

Answer 35

Move to the close process and close the project

Question 36

What is BCR?

Answer 36

Benefit cost ratio

Compares the gains to the cost of a project. Any number higher than 1 is good. The higher the better.

Planned value/Costs

Question 37

What is explicit knowledge?

Answer 37

Gained from words, pictures, and numbers.

Books

Question 38

What is fast tracking?

Answer 38

It involves the performance of activities in parallel

Question 39

What is crashing?

Answer 39

It involves the addition of resources to a project 

Question 40

Calculate SV?

Answer 40

SV=EV-PV

Question 41

Calculate CV

Answer 41

CV=EV-AC