OM - CH.17 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
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Which of the following are characteristics of a project? (Check all that apply.)
a)Requires careful planning and coordination
b)Involves considerable cost
c)One-time operations
d)Routine operations
e)Limited time frame Answer - a,b,c,e
Project life cycle in order Answer - Initiation, Planning, Executing, Closing
What type of organization integrates the activities of a variety of specialists
within a functional framework?
a)Traditional
b)Projectized
c)Matrix Answer - c
Select from the below which are the key managerial decisions which determine
the success of projects.
a)Managing and controlling project resources
b)Selecting which projects to implement
c)Choosing the project team members
d)Deciding which equipment to buy or lease Answer - a,b,c
, In the context of a project manager's duties, which of the following knowledge
area involves breaking down what needs to be done to complete the project
and managing the project through a work breakdown structure?
a)Managing scope
b)Managing time/schedule
c)Managing risk Answer - a
All of the following are examples of projects except which?
a)Merging two companies
b)Manufacturing the daily quota
c)Reengineering a process
d)Designing a new product Answer - b
Which of the following are steps taken during the project initiation phase of a
project life cycle?
a)Deciding the scope of the project and defining milestones
b)Creating a quality plan and a plan for handling risks
c)Defining the major project goals and choosing a project manager
d)Listing the resources required and fixing the budget Answer - c
Which of the following should a project manager do to avoid behavioral
problems in a project team?
a)Avoid interfering in interpersonal issues within the team.
b)Carefully select team members when possible.
c)Use a passive leadership style.
d)Maintain an environment of integrity. Answer - b,d
UPDATE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Which of the following are characteristics of a project? (Check all that apply.)
a)Requires careful planning and coordination
b)Involves considerable cost
c)One-time operations
d)Routine operations
e)Limited time frame Answer - a,b,c,e
Project life cycle in order Answer - Initiation, Planning, Executing, Closing
What type of organization integrates the activities of a variety of specialists
within a functional framework?
a)Traditional
b)Projectized
c)Matrix Answer - c
Select from the below which are the key managerial decisions which determine
the success of projects.
a)Managing and controlling project resources
b)Selecting which projects to implement
c)Choosing the project team members
d)Deciding which equipment to buy or lease Answer - a,b,c
, In the context of a project manager's duties, which of the following knowledge
area involves breaking down what needs to be done to complete the project
and managing the project through a work breakdown structure?
a)Managing scope
b)Managing time/schedule
c)Managing risk Answer - a
All of the following are examples of projects except which?
a)Merging two companies
b)Manufacturing the daily quota
c)Reengineering a process
d)Designing a new product Answer - b
Which of the following are steps taken during the project initiation phase of a
project life cycle?
a)Deciding the scope of the project and defining milestones
b)Creating a quality plan and a plan for handling risks
c)Defining the major project goals and choosing a project manager
d)Listing the resources required and fixing the budget Answer - c
Which of the following should a project manager do to avoid behavioral
problems in a project team?
a)Avoid interfering in interpersonal issues within the team.
b)Carefully select team members when possible.
c)Use a passive leadership style.
d)Maintain an environment of integrity. Answer - b,d
