Common Causes of Project Failures

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What does a 'product' refer to in the context of technical work?

  • Solely software or services
  • Can include software, services, or intangible results (correct)
  • Only physical hardware or buildings
  • Strictly tangible deliverables

Why is having a project plan crucial in project execution?

  • To easily abandon the plan when facing difficulties
  • To maintain control over the work (correct)
  • To shift responsibility to other team members
  • To prevent any challenges from arising

What does executing a project refer to in the context provided?

  • Creating difficulties for the team
  • Planning and visualizing the project
  • Implementing the project plan (correct)
  • Completing the project without a plan

What happens if a project team abandons the project plan at the first sign of difficulty?

<p>They lose control over the work (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can 'Monitoring' and 'Controlling' be viewed in relation to project management processes?

<p>'Monitoring' and 'Controlling' are closely linked activities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of corrective action in project management?

<p>To address and correct deviations from the original plan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What questions need to be answered when planning a project, according to the text?

<p>Who/what/when/where/why/how-much/how-long (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major challenge in answering some planning questions according to the text?

<p>No available history (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of project planning involves the overall method chosen to carry out the job?

<p>Strategy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as crucial when a project has tight deadlines?

<p>Effective and efficient planning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the task of attending to strategy, tactics, and logistics in project planning?

<p>Essential parts of proper planning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What analogy is used in the text to illustrate the importance of planning when arriving late for a meeting in an unfamiliar city?

<p>'I don't have time for a map' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the common causes of project failures?

<p>The project sponsor sets unrealistic constraints (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the constraints of a project typically defined?

<p>By the project sponsor only (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the formula C = f(x)(P, T, S) represent in project management?

<p>The interdependence of cost, time, and scope (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In project management, what practical rule can be derived from the triangle analogy mentioned?

<p>Project managers need to balance three variables effectively (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who determines the cost of achieving required project results based on the text?

<p>The project manager (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the project manager when the sponsor dictates project constraints?

<p>To renegotiate the constraints with the sponsor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the last ingredient of the project risk plan?

<p>Risk Register (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if a thorough risk analysis is not developed?

<p>The team will live in a reactive world (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Communications Management about?

<p>Keeping everybody informed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of a project manager's job is spent on communication?

<p>90% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Communication Plan?

<p>To keep everybody informed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can living in a reactive world impact a project?

<p>It jeopardizes the success of any project (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of project communications management?

<p>Acquiring and disseminating relevant information to stakeholders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the PMBOK® Guide not document the necessary skills in project management?

<p>It is deficient in omitting them (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does project risk management involve?

<p>Identifying, quantifying, analyzing, and responding to project risks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is project risk management considered important in project management?

<p>It helps in minimizing adverse events and maximizing positive outcomes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a part of project communications management?

<p>Communicating directly with individuals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is deficient according to the text when it comes to documenting necessary project management skills?

<p>The omission of these skills in the guide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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