NSC 4330 EXAM SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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Project - answerA temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.
Major characteristics of a project - answer1. specific scope
2. schedule
3. required resources
4. something that hasn't been done before
5. specific time, cost, performance requirements
Project life cycle - answer1. Defining
2. Planning
3. Executing
4. Delivering
Project vs. operation - answerOperations are continuous and repetitive...a project is not routine or
repetitive work
Program vs. Portfolio - answerprogram is a group of related projects, while portfolio is a singular display
of a related project
Standish Group: Successful Projects - answerUser involvement.
Executive management support.
Clear Statement of Requirements.
Proper planning.
Realistic expectations.
, 10 most important skills of project manager - answer1) People skills
2) Leadership
3) Listening
4) Good at verbal communication
5) Integrity, ethical behavior, consistency
6) Strong at building trust
7) Strong at building teams
8) Conflict resolution and conflict management skills
9) Understands and balances priorities
10) Critical thinking and problem solving skills
triple constraint - answertime, cost, scope
Functional Project Management - answer-no change in organization
-maximum flexibility in staff
-in-depth expertise
-easy post-project transition
-lack of focus, motivation, ownership
-poor integration across functional units
-conflicts over priorities
-slow
Dedicated Teams - answer-simple/fast
-cohesive
-cross-functional
-expensive
-difficult post project transition
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Exam
Project - answerA temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.
Major characteristics of a project - answer1. specific scope
2. schedule
3. required resources
4. something that hasn't been done before
5. specific time, cost, performance requirements
Project life cycle - answer1. Defining
2. Planning
3. Executing
4. Delivering
Project vs. operation - answerOperations are continuous and repetitive...a project is not routine or
repetitive work
Program vs. Portfolio - answerprogram is a group of related projects, while portfolio is a singular display
of a related project
Standish Group: Successful Projects - answerUser involvement.
Executive management support.
Clear Statement of Requirements.
Proper planning.
Realistic expectations.
, 10 most important skills of project manager - answer1) People skills
2) Leadership
3) Listening
4) Good at verbal communication
5) Integrity, ethical behavior, consistency
6) Strong at building trust
7) Strong at building teams
8) Conflict resolution and conflict management skills
9) Understands and balances priorities
10) Critical thinking and problem solving skills
triple constraint - answertime, cost, scope
Functional Project Management - answer-no change in organization
-maximum flexibility in staff
-in-depth expertise
-easy post-project transition
-lack of focus, motivation, ownership
-poor integration across functional units
-conflicts over priorities
-slow
Dedicated Teams - answer-simple/fast
-cohesive
-cross-functional
-expensive
-difficult post project transition
