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Your professor moonlights to make ends meet during the summer months and has a knack for painting ho

Your professor moonlights to make ends meet during the summer months and has a knack for painting ho

Your professor moonlights to make ends meet during the summer months and has a knack for painting houses. You agree to pay $500 over whatever the materials and equipment rental cost for the job and delight in sipping lemonade in the shade watching yo

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Updates on how the project is performing against milestones can be accomplished by issuing a report

Updates on how the project is performing against milestones can be accomplished by issuing a report

Updates on how the project is performing against milestones can be accomplished by issuing a report containing:
A) S-curves.
B) Earned value.
C) Technical performance.
D) Schedule status.

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A graphical display of costs against project schedule is called a(n):

A graphical display of costs against project schedule is called a(n):

A graphical display of costs against project schedule is called a(n):
A) S-curves.
B) Radar chart.
C) Gantt chart.
D) Budget plot.

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An earned value report shows:

An earned value report shows:

An earned value report shows:
A) Slippages in performance measures for the work product.
B) How much money has actually been spent so far on the project.
C) The budgeted value of work performed.
D) Slippages in time against planne

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Scope management is the function controlling a project in terms of its goals and objectives during t

Scope management is the function controlling a project in terms of its goals and objectives during t

Scope management is the function controlling a project in terms of its goals and objectives during the execution phase.

Is this statement true or false

A) True
B) False

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The statement of work is a detailed narrative description of the work required for a project. (True or false?)

The statement of work is a detailed narrative description of the work required for a project. (True or false?)

The statement of work is a detailed narrative description of the work required for a project.

Is this statement true or false

A) True
B) False

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A comprehensive statement of work includes an estimate of time and costs, resource requirements, and

A comprehensive statement of work includes an estimate of time and costs, resource requirements, and

A comprehensive statement of work includes an estimate of time and costs, resource requirements, and the scope of the work to be performed.

Is this statement true or false

A) True
B) False

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Work authorization functions as the formal "It's OK to begin work," on the project. (True or false?)

Work authorization functions as the formal "It's OK to begin work," on the project. (True or false?)

Work authorization functions as the formal "It's OK to begin work," on the project.

Is this statement true or false

A) True
B) False

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The terms lump-sum contract and turnkey contract are interchangeable. (True or false?)

The terms lump-sum contract and turnkey contract are interchangeable. (True or false?)

The terms lump-sum contract and turnkey contract are interchangeable.

Is this statement true or false

A) True
B) False

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A lump-sum contract requires the customer to pay for the full delivered price of the project before

A lump-sum contract requires the customer to pay for the full delivered price of the project before

A lump-sum contract requires the customer to pay for the full delivered price of the project before any work is done.

Is this statement true or false

A) True
B) False

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Scope reporting not only identifies the type of information that will be reported, but also to whom

Scope reporting not only identifies the type of information that will be reported, but also to whom

Scope reporting not only identifies the type of information that will be reported, but also to whom it will be reported and with what frequency.

Is this statement true or false

A) True
B) False

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Rank the key steps in information development from most to least important and justify your rankings

Rank the key steps in information development from most to least important and justify your rankings

Rank the key steps in information development from most to least important and justify your rankings.

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What is a statement of work and what are the key elements it contains?

What is a statement of work and what are the key elements it contains?

What is a statement of work and what are the key elements it contains?

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What is work authorization?

What is work authorization?

What is work authorization?

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What are three common elements in most work authorization contracts?

What are three common elements in most work authorization contracts?

What are three common elements in most work authorization contracts?

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What is the difference between a turnkey contract and a cost-plus contract? Include in your discussi

What is the difference between a turnkey contract and a cost-plus contract? Include in your discussi

What is the difference between a turnkey contract and a cost-plus contract? Include in your discussion the advantages and disadvantages of each.

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You have decided to install a naturalistic outdoor pool in your backyard, replete with caves, live p

You have decided to install a naturalistic outdoor pool in your backyard, replete with caves, live p

You have decided to install a naturalistic outdoor pool in your backyard, replete with caves, live plants, boulders and sparkling waterfalls, capable of comfortably accommodating the party guests you occasionally. Which would better suit you, a turnk

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What is contained in scope reporting and what function does it serve?

What is contained in scope reporting and what function does it serve?

What is contained in scope reporting and what function does it serve?

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The Project Management Research in Brief for Chapter 5 discusses Information Technology (IT) Project

The Project Management Research in Brief for Chapter 5 discusses Information Technology (IT) Project

The Project Management Research in Brief for Chapter 5 discusses Information Technology (IT) Project "Death Marches." What are the facts about such projects and what conclusions does the article present?

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Any measurable, tangible, verifiable outcome, result, or item that must be produced to complete a pr

Any measurable, tangible, verifiable outcome, result, or item that must be produced to complete a pr

Any measurable, tangible, verifiable outcome, result, or item that must be produced to complete a project or part of a project is a:
A) Product.
B) Work product.
C) Tangible.
D) Deliverable.

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The organizational structure for the project team, including policies and procedures, is the:

The organizational structure for the project team, including policies and procedures, is the:

The organizational structure for the project team, including policies and procedures, is the:
A) Scope statement.
B) Rules statement.
C) Work breakdown structure.
D) Management plan.

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Which of these scope statement steps creates the all-important bureaucracy for a project?

Which of these scope statement steps creates the all-important bureaucracy for a project?

Which of these scope statement steps creates the all-important bureaucracy for a project?
A) The project goal criteria
B) The scope baseline
C) The management plan
D) The work breakdown structure

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The mountaineers all agreed that their quest to build a bridge between the two peaks of Mount Kilima

The mountaineers all agreed that their quest to build a bridge between the two peaks of Mount Kilima

The mountaineers all agreed that their quest to build a bridge between the two peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro was a noble one, but they had no idea how long it would take to complete until they finished their:
A) Management plan.
B) Work breakd

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The new Magic Pan coming soon to your area usually serves 20,000 customers in the first year of oper

The new Magic Pan coming soon to your area usually serves 20,000 customers in the first year of oper

The new Magic Pan coming soon to your area usually serves 20,000 customers in the first year of operation. Construction plans include site selection, foundation, framing, finishing, egg-laying, and chicken acquisition. The scope statement step that d

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Budget and schedule information for each activity in a project is contained in the:

Budget and schedule information for each activity in a project is contained in the:

Budget and schedule information for each activity in a project is contained in the:
A) Project goal criteria.
B) Scope baseline.
C) Management plan.
D) Work breakdown structure.

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The final step in the process of systematically laying out all pre-work information is the creation

The final step in the process of systematically laying out all pre-work information is the creation

The final step in the process of systematically laying out all pre-work information is the creation of the:
A) Work breakdown structure.
B) Management plan.
C) Scope baseline.
D) Project goal criteria.

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The PMBoK definition stating, "a process that sets a project's scope by breaking down its overall mi

The PMBoK definition stating, "a process that sets a project's scope by breaking down its overall mi

The PMBoK definition stating, "a process that sets a project's scope by breaking down its overall mission into a cohesive set of synchronous, increasingly specific tasks," is for the:
A) Project plan.
B) Deliverable statement

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What are work breakdown structure elements that must be completed to conclude the project deliverabl

What are work breakdown structure elements that must be completed to conclude the project deliverabl

What are work breakdown structure elements that must be completed to conclude the project deliverables?
A) Milestones
B) Activities
C) Tasks
D) Work packages

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The lowest level in work breakdown structure contains the:

The lowest level in work breakdown structure contains the:

The lowest level in work breakdown structure contains the:
A) Work packages.
B) Finite elements.
C) Atoms.
D) Activities.

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The highest level of work breakdown structure is the:

The highest level of work breakdown structure is the:

The highest level of work breakdown structure is the:
A) Project.
B) Deliverable.
C) Work package.
D) Subdeliverable.

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The second level in work breakdown structure contains the:

The second level in work breakdown structure contains the:

The second level in work breakdown structure contains the:
A) Work packages.
B) Subdeliverables.
C) Deliverables.
D) Projects.

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Which of these statements about subdeliverables is BEST?

Which of these statements about subdeliverables is BEST?

Which of these statements about subdeliverables is BEST?
A) Subdeliverables have durations of their own.
B) Subdeliverables have direct assignable costs.
C) Subdeliverables consume resources.
D) Subdeliverables summarize the outco

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The costs attached to subdeliverables:

The costs attached to subdeliverables:

The costs attached to subdeliverables:
A) Are not recoverable unless explicitly stated in the work breakdown structure.
B) Should be subtracted directly from deliverable costs.
C) Are the summary of the work packages that support it.

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When a supporting document functions as a project control device throughout the project's developmen

When a supporting document functions as a project control device throughout the project's developmen

When a supporting document functions as a project control device throughout the project's development, it is NOT prepared in advance:
A) Due to time constraints.
B) Since micromanaging can occur.
C) As it is a dynamic document.

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When work is organized into cost control accounts:

When work is organized into cost control accounts:

When work is organized into cost control accounts:
A) These budgets can then be assigned back to the project manager's department.
B) The subdeliverables become cost centers instead of profit centers for the project.
C) The work n

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Project team members can identify who should be notified of task completion status by checking the:A

Project team members can identify who should be notified of task completion status by checking the:A

Project team members can identify who should be notified of task completion status by checking the:
A) Statement of work.
B) Monthly joint review report.
C) Control account.
D) Linear responsibility chart.

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The scope baseline is a document that provides a summary description of each reporting relationship

The scope baseline is a document that provides a summary description of each reporting relationship

The scope baseline is a document that provides a summary description of each reporting relationship along with a schedule for meetings and reports.

Is this statement true or false

A) True
B) False

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A work package may be composed of one or more subdeliverables. (True or false?)

A work package may be composed of one or more subdeliverables. (True or false?)

A work package may be composed of one or more subdeliverables.

Is this statement true or false

A) True
B) False

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What is a scope statement and what are the key steps in the scope statement process?

What is a scope statement and what are the key steps in the scope statement process?

What is a scope statement and what are the key steps in the scope statement process?

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List any five important points to remember when defining work packages.

List any five important points to remember when defining work packages.

List any five important points to remember when defining work packages.

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