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What is Kanban primarily focused on?

Creating detailed project plans

Visualizing work (correct)

Encouraging individual work silos

Implementing continuous feedback

What is PRINCE2 known for?

Creating agile project teams

Promoting chaotic project management

Focusing on individual rather than team success

Breaking projects into manageable stages (correct)

How are tools and techniques described in the text?

Like rummaging through a toolbox looking for the right tool (correct)

Like adding unnecessary complexity to projects

Like a seamless integration with project management software

Like a one-size-fits-all solution

What is highlighted as the key factor when choosing project management tools?

How effectively the tool is used Signup and view all the answers

How is Asana described in the text?

Straightforward yet robust with a clean interface Signup and view all the answers

What analogy does John use to describe the utilization of Gantt charts and agile methods?

Trying to find the right wrench in a toolbox Signup and view all the answers

Which type of clause is usually used in correspondence such as 'revocable letters of credit' and 'letters of comfort'?

No guarantee of payment clause Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'subject to contract clause'?

To caution that there is no contract until the details are settled and approved Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a cause of price variations during the course of contracts?

Lack of adequate research by the contractor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a safeguard against price variations, according to the text?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of the 'no guarantee of payment clause' mentioned in the text?

The party expecting payment must perform the contract at their own risk Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of price variations during the course of contracts?

Lack of adequate funding by the client Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason people uphold a mediated agreement?

Because they were involved in making the agreement Signup and view all the answers

What is one option available if there is no mediated agreement?

Go to trial Signup and view all the answers

When is mediation typically used?

When the parties are unable to negotiate a resolution on their own Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of mediation according to the text?

It allows you to make mutually acceptable agreements Signup and view all the answers

When should you consult an attorney regarding a mediated agreement?

After the mediation is complete Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key services provided by IT systems in project contracting?

Automatic monitoring of contract progress Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor favoring the use of ICT systems in project contracting?

Both the employer and contractor must have limited technological integration Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of using ICT systems in project contracting?

Increased product quality Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following services is NOT offered by IT systems in project contracting?

Conducting training sessions for employees Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that favors the use of ICT systems in project contracting?

Availability of funds to buy, install and maintain the system Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of using ICT systems in project contracting?

Ability to use a sophisticated technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the first characteristic of a well-defined goal according to the SMART criteria?

Specific Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of a well-defined goal according to the CREAM criteria?

Attainable Signup and view all the answers

What is a baseline in the context of monitoring and evaluation?

Qualitative or quantitative information that provides data before an intervention Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the highest-level objective in a results-based framework?

Impact Signup and view all the answers

What type of framework is primarily focused on explaining the causal relationships between different elements?

Conceptual framework Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of frameworks mentioned in the text?

Evaluation framework Signup and view all the answers

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What is Kanban primarily focused on?

What is PRINCE2 known for?

How are tools and techniques described in the text?

What is highlighted as the key factor when choosing project management tools?

How is Asana described in the text?

What analogy does John use to describe the utilization of Gantt charts and agile methods?

Which type of clause is usually used in correspondence such as 'revocable letters of credit' and 'letters of comfort'?

What is the purpose of the 'subject to contract clause'?

Which of the following is NOT a cause of price variations during the course of contracts?

Which of the following is a safeguard against price variations, according to the text?

What is the main consequence of the 'no guarantee of payment clause' mentioned in the text?

Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of price variations during the course of contracts?

What is the primary reason people uphold a mediated agreement?

What is one option available if there is no mediated agreement?

When is mediation typically used?

What is a characteristic of mediation according to the text?

When should you consult an attorney regarding a mediated agreement?

What is one of the key services provided by IT systems in project contracting?

Which of the following is NOT a factor favoring the use of ICT systems in project contracting?

What is one of the benefits of using ICT systems in project contracting?

Which of the following services is NOT offered by IT systems in project contracting?

What is a factor that favors the use of ICT systems in project contracting?

What is one of the benefits of using ICT systems in project contracting?

What is the first characteristic of a well-defined goal according to the SMART criteria?

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of a well-defined goal according to the CREAM criteria?

What is a baseline in the context of monitoring and evaluation?

Which of the following is the highest-level objective in a results-based framework?

What type of framework is primarily focused on explaining the causal relationships between different elements?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of frameworks mentioned in the text?

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