24 Questions
When did efforts to professionalize the practice of project management begin?
Approximately the 1960s
What is a key feature of professional associations like engineering and medicine?
Certification of who is legally allowed to use the job title and practice the profession
What is an ongoing debate in the field of project management?
Both A and B
What is the goal of the Project Management Institute (PMI)?
To promote project management best practices
How many volunteers founded the Project Management Institute (PMI) in 1969?
Five
What is the Project Management Institute (PMI)?
A non-profit project management professional association
Where is the Project Management Institute (PMI) headquartered?
The United States
What is the focus of this textbook in terms of project management approaches?
PMI approach
In which year did PMI first introduce the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam?
1984
What is the name of the book introduced by PMI to help keep project management terms and concepts clear and consistent?
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
How many copies of the PMBOK Guide are in circulation?
Over 1,000,000
Which organization has adopted the PMBOK Guide as their project management standard?
IEEE
In which year did PMI report having over 260,000 members in over 171 countries?
2008
What recognition did PMI's certification program attain in 1999?
ISO 9001
Where is PMI's headquarters located?
Pennsylvania, United States
What is PMBOK related to?
Fundamental knowledge for managing a project
What is the acronym for Project Management Body of Knowledge?
PMBOK
What is the primary focus of managing integration?
Developing project charter and scope statement
What is the purpose of managing scope?
To define and manage project scope
What is the main objective of managing time/schedule?
To plan and manage project timeline
Why is managing costs important in projects?
To create value and exceed benefits over cost
What is the primary focus of managing quality?
To ensure project deliverables meet objectives
Why is managing human resources crucial in projects?
To find and manage the right people for the project
What is the benefit of becoming a PMP?
To make project management a profession
This quiz covers the theory and practice of project management as a specialization, including its history and professionalization. It explores the debate on whether project management should be a recognized profession.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
