Project Management A Strategic Managerial Approach 10th Edition by Jack R. Meredith - Test Bank

Multiple Choice

1. The overwhelming majority of all projects are of what size?

a) Small

b) Medium

c) Large

d) Very large

Ans: a

Section Reference:

Level: Easy

Bloom's: Knowledge

AACSB: Analysis

Page: 2

2. The __________ project is generally credited with beginning the era of modern project management.

a) Manhattan

b) Chicago

c) Great Wall of China

d) Egyptian pyramids

Ans: a

Section Reference: 1.1 The Definition of a “Project”

Level: Intermediate

Bloom’s: Knowledge

AACSB: Analysis

Page: 2

3. According to the PMBOK Guidebook, a __________ is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service.

a) project

b) task

c) sub-process

d) program

Ans: a

Section Reference: 1.1 The Definition of a “Project”

Level: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

AACSB: Analysis

Page: 2

4. __________ is a subset of a project consisting of work packages.

a) Task

b) Program

c) Project

d) Process

Ans: a

Section Reference: 1.1 The Definition of a “Project”

Level: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

AACSB: Analysis

Page: 2

5. The desired outcomes or results of a project are called ____________.

a) subgroups

b) work packages

c) subprojects

d) deliverables

Ans: d

Section Reference: 1.1 The Definition of a “Project”

Level: Easy

Bloom’s: Comprehension

AACSB: Analysis

Page: 2

6. The desired outcomes or results of a project are called ____________.

a) subgroups

b) work packages

c) subprojects

d) deliverables

Ans: d

Section Reference: 1.1 The Definition of a “Project”

Level: Easy

Bloom’s: Comprehension

AACSB: Analysis

Page: 2

7. As sub-elements of a task, these __________ need to be accomplished to achieve the objectives of the task.

a) subprojects

b) programs

c) work packages

d) levels of effort

Ans: c

Section Reference: 1.1 The Definition of a “Project”

Level: Easy

Bloom’s: Comprehension

AACSB: Analysis

Page: 2