Chapter 1

What distinguishes projects from operations?

When does a project end?

What is a typical outcome of an operation?

How do projects differ in terms of size within an organization?

Which of the following is an example of a project outcome?

In terms of duration, what differentiates a project from an operation?

What distinguishes a project from an operation?

How is a project described in terms of time?

What characterizes the outcome of a project?

Why are projects often referred to as temporary endeavors?

What defines the characteristics of operations?

How does a project reach completion?

What distinguishes a project from an operation?

Which term is often used in place of 'product, service, or result' for brevity?

What is the main characteristic that distinguishes an operation from a project?

Why is it important to understand the difference between projects and operations?

What common characteristic do projects and operations share according to the text?

Which of the following is an example of an operation?

What does the project management office (PMO) in an organization primarily provide?

Which knowledge area is responsible for obtaining the team to do the project work and lead and motivate them effectively?

Which entity is responsible for identifying, authorizing, prioritizing, and managing projects, programs, and related work to achieve specific business objectives?

What is the main responsibility of the Integration knowledge area in project management?

In an organization that runs individual projects, what type of office can it have according to the text?

What distinguishes the project management office (PMO) from the program management office in an organization?

Which action is related to the Procurement knowledge area in project management?

Which role is primarily responsible for providing centralized support for managing projects and coordinating project activities effectively?

In project management, which knowledge area focuses on planning the schedule and ensuring the project is completed within the planned timeline?

Which knowledge area is involved in planning the budget, tracking expenses, and ensuring the project stays within financial limits?

Who is responsible for the high-level management of a set of projects or programs?

Which individual is a stakeholder in a project if the project is part of a program?

What function does the portfolio review board serve in project management?

Which stakeholder is responsible for governance and interface with the business strategy of an organization?

In project management, who typically consists of individuals with different subject matter expertise and skills?

What is a key challenge faced by project managers in a functional organization as stated in the text?

In a functional organization, who does a project manager typically report directly to?

What is a defining characteristic of a projectized organization as described in the text?

Why is networking and leadership emphasized for project managers in a functional organization?

What is a common role designation for project management in a functional organization other than 'project manager'?

In a projectized organization, what is the level of authority of a project manager?

What type of organizational structure places project teams under the direct control of the project manager?

What type of organization is a matrix organization closer to in terms of a project manager's authority?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong matrix organizational structure?

What distinguishes a matrix organization from both functional and projectized organizations in terms of a project manager's authority?

What is the primary responsibility of a project manager in a project?

Which of the following is NOT a potential manager that a project manager may report to?

Why is effective communication crucial for a project manager?

In terms of communication, which approach should a project manager take when engaging with software developers?

How should a project manager adapt their communication style when engaging with executives and marketing personnel?

What is the level of project manager's authority in a functional organizational structure?

In a matrix organizational structure, who controls the project budget?

What is the project manager's role in a projectized organizational structure?

In a weak matrix organizational structure, what is the role of the project manager?

Who may have considerable authority in a strong matrix organization?

Which organizational structure provides limited to high authority for the project manager?

What is the level of project management administrative staff in a projectized organizational structure?

Which organizational structure provides limited to little authority for the project manager according to the text?

What is the role of a project manager in a functional organizational structure?

Who controls the resource availability in a projectized organizational structure?

Which knowledge area is responsible for managing interdependencies among different processes belonging to different knowledge areas?

What is the primary role of a project manager in ensuring the project stays within budget?

Who is primarily responsible for generating and distributing the required project information to stakeholders in project management?

What is the key responsibility of a project manager concerning leading and motivating the team effectively?

In project management, which knowledge area focuses on obtaining the team to do the project work efficiently and effectively?

Who performs high-level governance of a set of projects or programs and interfaces between projects/programs and the business strategy of the organization?

In a project team, which individual is responsible for planning, executing, and closing the project?

What committee selects and rejects projects by reviewing them based on factors such as project value, return on investment, and risks involved?

Which individual would be considered a stakeholder in a project if the project is part of a program?

Which entity provides centralized support for managing projects and coordinating project activities effectively?

In a projectized organization, what level of authority does the project manager have over the project team?

What is a defining attribute of a project manager's role in a functional organization?

Which type of organizational structure is characterized by a project team with members from different functional departments?

In a functional organization, who does the project manager report directly to?

What is a key factor contributing to the frustration of project managers in functional organizations?

Who typically has full-time administrative staff available to assist with the project in a projectized organization?

What distinguishes a projectized organization from a functional organization in terms of structure?

What characterizes the level of authority of a project manager in a strong matrix organizational structure?

What is the primary role of a portfolio review board in project management?

What is the primary purpose of a Portfolio Review Board in project management?

What is the primary role of the project management office (PMO) in an organization?

Who is responsible for identifying, authorizing, prioritizing, and managing projects, programs, and related work to achieve specific business objectives?

Which entity is responsible for the high-level management of a set of projects or programs within an organization?

What distinguishes the project management office (PMO) from the program management office in an organization?

What is a defining characteristic of a portfolio as described in the text?

What is the main responsibility of a project manager as described in the text?

Who may a project manager report to in terms of organizational structure?

What is a key skill required for a project manager to effectively communicate with various stakeholders?

What function does the Project Management Office (PMO) primarily provide?

Who typically consists of individuals with different subject matter expertise and skills in a project?

What is the primary difference in the role of a project manager between a functional and a projectized organizational structure?

In a weak matrix organizational structure, what best characterizes the role of a project manager?

Which organizational structure provides limited to high authority for the project manager?

What best characterizes the administrative staff level in a projectized organizational structure?

In a strong matrix organizational structure, who may have considerable authority?

Which type of office is responsible for providing centralized support for managing projects and coordinating project activities effectively?

In terms of budget control, who controls the resource availability in a projectized organizational structure?

What is a key function of the Portfolio Review Board in an organization?

What distinguishes the Project Management Office (PMO) from the Program Management Office in an organization?

A project management office (PMO) is responsible for providing decentralized management support for projects in an organization.

Portfolio management involves managing one or more portfolios to achieve business objectives in the strategic plan of an organization.

A program management office is required in every organization, regardless of whether they run individual projects or programs.

Project managers in a projectized organization typically have limited authority over the project team.

Portfolio Review Board's primary role in an organization is to review and approve individual project budgets.

The project team consists of the project manager, project management team, and individuals performing the work of the project.

The program manager is a stakeholder in a project only if the project is not part of a program.

Portfolio review board selects and rejects projects based on factors like project value, return on investment, and risks involved.

Functional managers have varying levels of authority based on their position in the hierarchy and organizational structure.

The Project Management Office (PMO) is the same as the Program Management Office in an organization.

Project managers are responsible for identifying, authorizing, prioritizing, and managing projects.

A Portfolio Review Board is responsible for high-level governance of a set of projects or programs within an organization.

Program managers lead and motivate the project team effectively to ensure project success.

Project Management Office (PMO) primarily provides centralized support for managing projects and coordinating project activities effectively.

Project team members play a key role in reporting performance information to stakeholders.

A project manager in a functional organization has full authority over resource assignments and team members.

Project managers in functional organizations are often frustrated due to their limited authority and control over project activities.

Networking and leadership play a crucial role in the success of a project manager in a functional organization.

In a projectized organization, the structure is centered around functional departments.

Project managers in functional organizations may be referred to as project coordinators or team leaders.

The project team members are not needed to perform the project work.

Managing stakeholder expectations involves staying on the same page with stakeholders.

The program management office (PMO) is responsible for providing support to program managers managing programs and unrelated projects.

The Project Management Office (PMO) primarily provides decentralized support for managing projects.

A project manager is responsible for executing the project, but not for planning or closing it.

Portfolio managers are responsible for high-level management of a set of projects or programs.

Portfolio managers and the portfolio review board are primarily responsible for managing individual projects within a program.

Program managers primarily provide support at a project level rather than managing multiple projects.

A project team is responsible for managing a set of related projects in a coordinated fashion to achieve strategic goals.

The project management office (PMO) is responsible for providing centralized support to project managers managing unrelated projects.

The project management team decides which processes need to be used in a given project.

Project managers in functional organizations have full authority over the project team.

The primary role of the Project Management Office (PMO) is to provide centralized support for managing projects and coordinating project activities effectively.

Portfolio managers are primarily responsible for managing individual projects.

Project managers report to the Portfolio Review Board in terms of organizational structure.

Program managers focus on overseeing individual projects within a program.

Project managers have full authority over resource availability in a projectized organizational structure.

The primary purpose of a Portfolio Review Board is to manage interdependencies among different processes belonging to different knowledge areas.

The main responsibility of the Integration knowledge area is to plan the budget, track expenses, and ensure the project stays within financial limits.

Project managers in a matrix organizational structure have limited authority over the project team.