Name:______________________________
Date:_______________________________

Multiple-Choice & True or false?
15 Multiple-Choice and True or false? questions. Each question is worth 4 points for a total of 60 points:

1. Project management is often an unexpected but required skill set in an individual’s career path. True or false?

2. A successful project will consist of which of the following elements:
a)	outcome
b)	schedule 
c)	resources
d)	all of the above  

3. A project manager who properly informs and communicates with their team members is likely to achieve success. True or false? 

4. Project team members are also known as: 
a)	clients
b)	resources
c)	functional employees
d)	all of the above

5. A project manager does not need to know why upper management selected a specific project. True or false?

6.	 A project that can be dispersed geographically and managed electronically is? 
a)	derivative project 
b)	platform project 
c)	virtual project 
d)	all of the above 

7.	Which of the following is NOT a type of aggregate project plan? 
a)	derivative platform 
b)	project manifestation 
c)	portfolio project 
d)	all of the above 

8.	P&G recently began research on a new line of disposable diapers with rash preventing ingredients. Which of the following is the best classification of this project?
a)	breakthrough project
b)	blue-sky project 
c)	research and development 
d)	none of the above

9.	Which of the following is an example of a program?
a)	a project manager who assigns a task to another employee
b)	a senior executive who researches prospective projects 
c)	an employee-morale program 
d)	all of the above 

10.Unfamiliar relationships among team members may slow a project down and cause difficulty for the project manager in successfully completing the project. True or false? 

11. In addition for being responsible for the success of the project to his or her supervisor, a project manager is also responsible to the client. True or false? 

12.According to author Jay Congers, what are the elements of effective persuasion? 
a)	credibility  and connection with the emotions of those you are trying to persuade
b)	common goals with those being persuaded 
c)	vivid language and compelling evidence 
d)	all of the above 

13. A golden rule for project managers is “Never let the boss be surprised!”.  True or false? 

14.John lives in Idaho.  Laura lives in Australia.  Both John and Laura are employees 
of a large technology firm.  Laura is assigned as the project manager.  John is assigned  
as a project team member.  The best term to describe this type of project is: 
a)	platform project 
b)	derivative project  
c)	virtual project 
d)	none of the above 

Short Answer
5 Short Answer questions. Each question is worth 4 points for a total of 20 points:

15.Quality is an inherent part of the project specifications, not separable from them.  True or false? 

16.	List the four roles of the various individuals or groups associated in a project:

17.A(n) _______________________is the team members’ direct line supervisors.  

18.A(n) ________________is a person in a high position in the organization who strongly supports a project.  

19.	In many cases, project management is not easy work.  What are some of the most significant challenges of project management? 

20.List the three basic operations or activities of project management. 

Essays/Problems
2 Essays/Problems. Students answer both questions using complete sentences. Each essay is worth 10 points for a total of 20 points:

21.Describe project management as opposed to general management.  What specific characteristics of project management make it distinct? 

22. Project managers are responsible for the successful completion of a project.  This does not mean a project manager is expected to complete every piece of the project.  However, project managers assume responsibility for specific roles.  Discuss some of the specific roles undertaken by a project manager.