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Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management: Project Management Fundamentals Flashcards

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  1. During a project, a stakeholder requests a change that would add new features beyond the original scope without a formal change request. This situation is best described as:

    Answer: Scope creep

    Scope creep refers to uncontrolled expansion of project scope without adjustments to time, cost, and resources.

  2. Which risk response strategy involves shifting the negative impact of a risk to a third party?

    Answer: Transfer

    Transferring a risk moves ownership of the risk and its consequences to another party, such as through insurance or outsourcing.

  3. In the Tuckman model of team development, during which stage do team members begin challenging each other and experiencing conflict?

    Answer: Storming

    The Storming stage is characterized by interpersonal conflict as team members compete for roles and push back on authority.

  4. A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is best described as:

    Answer: A hierarchical decomposition of the total scope into manageable work packages

    The WBS decomposes total project scope into smaller, manageable components called work packages.

  5. Which document formally closes a project or phase and confirms that all work has been completed?

    Answer: Final project report / project closure document

    The project closure document (or final report) formally confirms project completion and transfers deliverables to the appropriate stakeholders.

  6. An engineering manager is evaluating two projects using Net Present Value (NPV). Project A has NPV = $120,000 and Project B has NPV = -$30,000. Which should be selected?

    Answer: Project A, because a positive NPV indicates added value

    A positive NPV means the project generates more value than its cost of capital; a negative NPV destroys value and should generally be rejected.

  7. What is the primary benefit of using a communication management plan in an engineering project?

    Answer: It ensures the right stakeholders receive the right information at the right time

    A communication management plan documents who needs what information, when they need it, and through which channels, reducing miscommunication.