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Computer engineering 2024-2025 Under supervision DR.Essam 1|Page  QUESTIONS Chapter 1: Project management framework Mcq: 1.What defines a project? 1-Ongoing operations 2-Temporary endeavor with a unique outcome (Answer: 2) 3-Routine...

Computer engineering 2024-2025 Under supervision DR.Essam 1|Page  QUESTIONS Chapter 1: Project management framework Mcq: 1.What defines a project? 1-Ongoing operations 2-Temporary endeavor with a unique outcome (Answer: 2) 3-Routine task 4-A single task performed repeatedly 2.Which phase comes after project initiation? 1-Execution 2-Monitoring and Controlling 3-Planning (Answer: 3) 4-Closing What is the primary purpose of the project lifecycle? 1-To define the project team 2-To ensure the project stays on track 3-To describe the stages of a project (Answer: 3) 4-To manage resources 3.What does the process group 'Monitoring and Controlling' involve? 1-Planning project activities 2|Page 2-Overseeing project performance (Answer: 2) 3-Defining project scope 4-Closing the project 4.Which of the following is a key benefit of effective project management? 1-Increased project duration 2-Improved control over costs and scope (Answer: 2) 3-Reduced stakeholder involvement 4-Elimination of project risks 5.What is the main goal of project management? A. Delivering outputs only B. Organizing resources to achieve objectives (Answer: B) C. Reducing project scope D. Increasing project time 6.Which of the following best defines a project? A. A continuous process with no defined start or end B. A temporary effort undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result (Answer: B) C. A set of operations aimed at maintaining a product or service D. An ongoing business process that involves routine work 7.What are the five process groups in project management? A. Planning, Executing, Monitoring, Reviewing, Closing 3|Page B. Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, Closing (Answer: B) C. Initiating, Designing, Building, Testing, Closing D. Scoping, Planning, Building, Monitoring, Delivering 8.What is the primary role of the project sponsor? A. To monitor the day-to-day progress of the project B. To provide financial resources and support for the project (Answer: B) C. To manage the project team and ensure timely deliverables D. To handle procurement and vendor negotiations 9.What is the purpose of the project scope management knowledge area? A. To manage stakeholder expectations B. To ensure that all required work is included, and only the required work is completed (Answer: B) C. To handle the project budget and resources D. To develop and manage the project schedule 10.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of operations? 1-Ongoing activities 2-Unique outcomes (Answer: 2) 3-Repetitive tasks 4-Continuous process 11.Which of the following is NOT a part of the project lifecycle? 4|Page A. Initiating B. Executing C. Planning D. Maintaining (Answer: D) 12.Which of the following knowledge areas deals with identifying and engaging project stakeholders? A. Communications management B. Risk management C. Integration management D. Stakeholder management (Answer: D) 13.What does the term 'Progressive Elaboration' refer to in project management? 1-Completing all tasks at once 2-Detailing project plans as more information becomes available (Answer: 2) 3-Closing projects prematurely 4-Initiating multiple projects simultaneously 14.Which of the following is a characteristic of all projects? A. They have a long-term, continuous operation B. They require no planning if the goal is clear C. They are temporary with a defined beginning and end (Answer: C) D. They can only be completed by large organizations 5|Page  true or false: 1- Scope creep refers to controlled changes in the ✗ project scope 2- Progressive elaboration refines the project plan ✔ gradually as more information becomes available 3- A project must have a definite beginning and end ✔ 4- A program is a collection of unrelated projects ✗ 5-The project manager is responsible for managing ✔ stakeholder interests 6-Projects can continue indefinitely if objectives are ✗ not met 7-Project stakeholders have no impact on project ✗ outcomes 8-The project lifecycle is includes project duration ✔ from beginning to end. 9- The temporary nature of a project refers to its ✗ duration, which is always short. 6|Page Chapter2: Mcq:: 1. What is the primary focus of project management? - a) Enhancing employee performance - b) Achieving specific goals within constraints (Answer: b) - c) Increasing organizational profits - d) Reducing the number of stakeholders 2. Which organizational structure involves employees reporting to both functional and project managers? - a) Functional - b) Matrix (Answer: b) - c) Project-based - d) Hierarchical 3. Which stakeholder provides funding and support for the project? - a) Customer - b) Team member - c) Sponsor (Answer: c) - d) Project manager 4. Which factor does not influence project success? - a) Organizational structure - b) Organizational culture - c) Stakeholders 7|Page  - d) Random chance (Answer: d) 5. What is essential for successful communication in projects? - a) Open communication channels (Answer: a) - b) Risk management - c) Budget allocation - d) Delayed feedback 6. The project scope defines: - a) The project's risks - b) The deliverables and functionalities (Answer: b) - c) The communication strategy - d) The organizational structure 7. In a functional organizational structure, employees are grouped by: - a) Project phases - b) Skills and expertise (Answer: b) - c) Stakeholder influence - d) Department location 8. What step follows after assessing risks in risk management? - a) Identify risks - b) Plan mitigation strategies (Answer: b) - c) Monitor risks - d) Ignore minor risks 8|Page 9. Effective project management involves: - a) Constant monitoring and executing without planning - b) Structured planning, executing, and monitoring (Answer: b) - c) Only planning and leaving execution to stakeholders - d) Avoiding collaboration to reduce complexity 10. Lessons learned from a project are documented for: - a) Future reference (Answer: a) - b) Project scope adjustments - c) Ignoring in future projects - d) Immediate project shutdown 11. What is the main job of a project manager? - A) To complete all tasks alone - B) To lead the project team (Answer: b) - C) To track only the budget - D) To organize project meetings 12.................. is NOT a key project management process group? - A) Initiating - B) Scoping (Answer: b) - C) Executing - D) Closing 9|Page 13. The main purpose of the Project Charter in project management is....................... - A) To define the scope, objectives, and participants of the project (Answer: a) - B) To allocate the project budget and resources - C) To list all project risks and mitigation plans - D) To develop the project team roles and responsibilities 14. Who is a stakeholder? - A) Anyone who may affect or be affected by the project (Answer: a) - B) An individual involved in the day-to-day operations of the project - C) A team member responsible for project documentation - D) The project manager's direct report 15. What does "Executing" involve in project management processes? - A) Planning the project in detail - B) Monitoring and controlling project scope - C) Coordinating people and resources to carry out the project plan (Answer: c) - D) Finalizing and closing the project 10 | P a g e True or false: 1-A project manager is responsible for leading the project ✔ team to meet project goals. 2-The Project Charter is created during the Closing process ✗ group 3-Stakeholders include only the project manager and team ✗ members. 4-The Planning process group focuses on creating a ✔ detailed roadmap for the project. 5-Monitoring and Controlling processes are only ✗ performed at the end of the project 6-The Executing process group is where most of the ✔ project work is carried out. 7-Scope refers to the budget needed for the project ✗ 8-The Closing process group’s main goal is to formally ✔ complete the project 9-A Project Charter gives the project manager authority to ✔ use resources for project activities. 10-Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEFs) are exclusively ✗ internal to an organization 11 | P a g e Chapter 3: 1-What are project stakeholders? A) Individuals and organizations who only benefit from the project B) Individuals and organizations whose interests are affected by the project (Correct Answer: B) C) Only the project manager D) Those who have no influence on the project 2-How are stakeholders categorized? A) Positive and neutral stakeholders B) Positive and negative stakeholders (Correct Answer: B) C) Internal and external stakeholders D) Active and passive stakeholders 3-What is one of the steps in the stakeholder identification process? A) Ignore stakeholders' interests B) Document irrelevant information C) Identify individuals and organizations that can influence the project (Correct Answer: C) D) Eliminate all negative stakeholders 4-What is a stakeholder register? A) A list of all project documents B) A tool for managing project budgets C) A document that records information about identified stakeholders (Correct Answer: C) 12 | P a g e D) A record of project changes 5-Why is it important to involve customers and stakeholders in the initiating stage of a project? A) To reduce project costs B) To foster shared ownership (Correct Answer: B) C) To speed up project execution D) To limit project scope 6-What document formally authorizes a project? A) Project Plan B) Project Charter (Correct Answer: B) C) Stakeholder Analysis D) Risk Management Plan 7-Which of the following is NOT typically included in a project charter? A) Project objectives B) Project schedule (Correct Answer: B) C) Preapproved financial resources D) Stakeholder list 8-How does the project charter align the project with stakeholders’ expectations? A) By outlining financial constraints B) By including stakeholder input (Correct Answer: B) C) By specifying team roles D) By defining project phases 13 | P a g e 9-What is the significance of checking the initiation stage at the beginning of each project phase? A) To increase project costs B) To ensure alignment with business needs (Correct Answer: B) C) To finalize the project scope D) To approve project deliverables 10-What does the project charter act as an interface between? A) Project manager and team members B) Project and organization’s strategic objectives (Correct Answer: B) C) Stakeholders and project outcomes D) Project phases and budget 11-The Power/Interest Grid helps to identify stakeholders based on: A) Knowledge level and influence B) Power and interest level (Correct Answer: B) C) Urgency and legitimacy D) Authority and contribution 12-The Influence/Impact Model plots stakeholders based on: A) Authority level versus project budget B) Ability to influence versus ability to impact project changes (Correct Answer: B) C) Interest level versus project timeline D) Power versus urgency 14 | P a g e  1.Project Charter:It is a high-level document that ✔ summarizes information about the project and its intended outcome 2-It is the responsibility of the project manager to ✔ develop the project charter 3-High-interest, high-power stakeholders should be ✔ managed with maximum effort 4-The Stakeholder Cube model plots stakeholders in a ✗ two-dimensional space 5-Stakeholders with low interest and low power do not ✗ require monitoring 15 | P a g e