Project Management Overview

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What is the main characteristic of a project?

Temporary

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of construction projects?

Permanent ownership

What does 'temporary' mean in the context of a project?

Short in duration

What can drive change in an organization?

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

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

<p>Construction of a building</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes a project's product different from other products?

<p>Different owner, design, and location</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental purpose of project management?

<p>To apply knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

In project management, what does the project life cycle provide?

<p>A framework for managing the project</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes adaptive life cycles in project development?

<p>They are change-driven and iterative</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the relation between projects, programs, portfolio, and operations?

<p>Projects, programs, subsidiary portfolios, and operations are managed as a group to achieve strategic objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does a project reach its end according to the provided context?

<p>When the project's objectives have been achieved</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of initiating a project according to the provided context?

<p>To meet legal or social requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of a tangible project according to the provided context?

<p>Construction of New Cairo City</p> Signup and view all the answers

What enables organizations to execute projects effectively and efficiently?

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

Which option represents a characteristic of predictive life cycles in project development?

<p>Determined in the early phases</p> Signup and view all the answers

What represents the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements?

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

What characterizes an adaptive life cycle in project development?

<p>Agile or change-driven life cycles, iterative</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of managing projects within a program according to the provided context?

<p>To achieve strategic objectives through managing a group of related projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for considering the Pyramids of Giza as an example of a project outcome?

<p>The construction involved a unique product and different stakeholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

What sets apart the development of commercial jet airplanes as a project?

<p>The involvement of unique design and different contractors</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do construction projects have the characteristic of 'temporary' according to the provided context?

<p>As every project has a start and end, but not necessarily short in duration</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes the Human beings landing on the moon an example of a project outcome?

<p>The involvement of different stakeholders and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do projects drive change, as mentioned in the provided context?

<p>By transforming an organization from one state to another state</p> Signup and view all the answers

What represents the unique characteristic of every project according to the provided context?

<p>The different product, owner, design, location, and contractors involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of managing projects within a program according to the provided context?

<p>To obtain benefits not available from managing projects individually</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes an adaptive life cycle in project development?

<p>Iterative and incremental approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

What represents the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements?

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

What is the main characteristic of a project?

<p>Temporary in nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can drive change in an organization?

<p>Implementing or changing business strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes adaptive life cycles in project development?

<p>Change-driven and agile approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental purpose of project management?

<p>To apply tools and techniques to project activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Temporary' in the context of a project means:

<p>'Temporary' refers to a definite start and end</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does a project reach its end according to the provided context?

<p>When the objectives will not or cannot be met.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'temporary' mean in the context of a project?

<p>It refers to a definite start and end.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What enables organizations to execute projects effectively and efficiently?

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

What does the Project Life Cycle provide in project management?

<p>The basic framework for managing the project.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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