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The integration of the lowest level of the WBS with the organizational units responsible for performing the work is known as


A) Responsibility matrix.
B) Organization breakdown structure.
C) Work breakdown structure.
D) Priority matrix.
E) Process breakdown structure.

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Identify and briefly describe the six elements on the recommended project scope checklist.

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Identify and briefly describe the three categories used to classify the priority of major project parameters.

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Responsibility matrices are used primarily with small and medium-sized projects and have limited use in large projects.

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One of the primary jobs of a project manager is to manage the trade-offs among time,cost,and performance.To do so,the project manager must define and understand the ___________ of the project.

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priorities
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The type of information that will need to be collected during a project and who will receive this information can be found in the project __________ plan.

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communication
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The project charter provides the project manager with written authority to use organizational resources for project activities.

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The most detailed element in the hierarchical breakdown of the project work to be accomplished is known as the __________.

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work package
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The final stage in defining a project is coding the organization breakdown structure or OBS for the information system.

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A technique that clearly establishes priorities with customers and top management so as to create shared expectations and avoid misunderstandings is developing a(n)___________.

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priority matrix
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How is project scope defined?


A) The length of your project and how much it will cost
B) The deliverables or outputs during the course of the project
C) The range of resources you have available and their capabilities
D) What you expect to deliver to your customer when the project is complete
E) The range of customer expectations

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The first step in planning any project is to ___________.

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define the project scope
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The hierarchical work breakdown structure provides management with information appropriate to each level.

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There are 5 steps involved when defining a project;which of the following is the first?


A) Establish project priorities
B) Define the project scope
C) Verify the budget available
D) Assign team members to work on the project
E) Determine the required completion date

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What is meant by a work breakdown structure and how does it help manage projects?

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The WBS is best suited for design and construction projects that have tangible outcomes.When the final outcome of the project is less tangible or it is result of a series of steps or phases,some project managers choose to utilize a(n)___________.

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process breakdown structure (PBS
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Profit,time and performance are all basic classifications of project priorities.

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There are 5 steps involved when defining a project;which of the following is the last?


A) Code the WBS for tracking
B) Assign the cost account to a manager
C) Assign the work package to a manager
D) Develop the responsibility matrix
E) All of these are included in the final step

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Which of the following is a good example of a Process Breakdown Structure?


A) New car prototype
B) New software program
C) New instruction manual
D) New sports stadium
E) New project management book

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Which of the following is NOT true regarding scope creep?


A) It is when the cost of the project is more than expected
B) It is the tendency for the project scope to expand over time
C) It most likely caused by a scope statement that is too broad
D) It can have both positive and negative impacts on a project
E) It can lead to added costs and possible project delays

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