Project Management Concept 3

Question 1

What is meant by 'organizational process assets' in project management?

Accepted Answer

Plans, processes, policies, procedures, and knowledge bases from the organization

Answer

Organizational process assets are accumulated knowledge and artifacts from the organization's history that can be used to influence project success.

Question 2

Which type of organizational structure gives the project manager the MOST authority?

Accepted Answer

Projectized

Answer

In a projectized organization, the project manager has full authority over project resources and decisions.

Question 3

What does the term 'constraint' mean in project management?

Accepted Answer

A limiting factor that affects project execution

Answer

A constraint is any limiting factor — such as a fixed deadline, budget cap, or resource limit — that restricts project options.

Question 4

A project manager notices that stakeholder requirements are continuously expanding beyond the original scope. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Scope creep

Answer

Scope creep is the uncontrolled expansion of project scope without corresponding adjustments to time, cost, or resources.

Question 5

Which project management concept ensures that project work is broken down into manageable components?

Accepted Answer

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Answer

The WBS decomposes total project scope into smaller, manageable work packages that can be planned and controlled.

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