Project Management Fundamentals
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What is the primary difference between a project and operations?

  • Projects are temporary endeavors to create a unique product, while operations are ongoing work to sustain the business. (correct)
  • Operations focus on innovation, whereas projects focus on maintaining the status quo.
  • Projects continue indefinitely, whereas operations have specific end dates.
  • Projects are ongoing work to sustain the business, while operations are temporary endeavors to create a unique product.
  • Which of the following is an example of an IT project?

  • Developing a driverless car (correct)
  • Tracking child immunizations
  • Routine maintenance of computer systems
  • Acquiring other financial institutions by a bank
  • According to the PMBOK® Guide, when do projects typically end?

  • When they reach a certain duration regardless of achievement
  • When operations take over the project's tasks
  • When they have used up all allocated resources
  • When their objectives are achieved or the project is terminated (correct)
  • What characterizes an IT project as described in the provided text?

    <p>Creation of a unique product or service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes developing a smartphone application by a team of students?

    <p>Project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what is the primary goal of operations in a business setting?

    <p>Sustaining the business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Gartner predict with regards to mobile application downloads by 2014?

    <p>Around 70 billion downloads annually</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of a project according to the text?

    <p>Having a unique purpose and being temporary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the PMBOK® Guide, what is project management defined as?

    <p>The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet project requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of project managers?

    <p>Working with sponsors, teams, and other project stakeholders to achieve project goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the triple constraint in project management refer to?

    <p>Scope, time, and cost goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does uncertainty play in projects?

    <p>Projects involve uncertainty in various aspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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