ch11 Quiz
ch11 Quiz
ch11 Quiz
1. The project manager’s primary function includes managing human resources and:
a. Project Management software.
b. Guarding physical and financial assets of the company.
c. Charting and graphing project task completion.
d. Following orders from top management.
Ans: b
Response: Refer to Section 11.1
Bloom’s: Knowledge
Ans: b
Response: Refer to Section 11.1
Bloom’s: Knowledge
Learning Objective 11.2 Compare and contrast the three types of control processes.
Ans: c
Response: Refer to Section 11.2
Bloom’s: Knowledge
4. Cybernetic control is reported to be the most common type of control system, and consists of:
a. Upper management weekly approvals.
b. An automatic adjustment of processes when deviations are detected.
c. Automated reports to top management when the project goes out of control.
d. Cybernetic loops of feedback to the PM.
Ans: b
Response: Refer to Section 11.2
Bloom’s: Knowledge
5. Cybernetic control systems are:
a. Very difficult to implement.
b. Relatively expensive and difficult to use.
c. Positive feedback loops.
d. Negative feedback loops.
Ans: d
Response: Refer to Section 11.2
Bloom’s: Knowledge
Ans: b
Response: Refer to Section 11.2
Bloom’s: Knowledge
7. Project control systems are very valuable to successful projects, and the typical cost of the
control systems is in the range of _________ percent of total project cost.
a. 1 – 5%
b. 5 to 10%
c. 10 to 15%
d. 15-20%
Ans: a
Response: Refer to Section11.3
Bloom’s: Knowledge
Ans: b
Response: Refer to section 11.3
Bloom’s: Knowledge
Learning Objective 11.4 Recognize scope creep and the steps needed to control it.
10. When a client wants to increase the scope or functionality of a project, what should the
project design engineer reply?
a. Of course it’s OK. The client is always right.
b. Upper management will decide.
c. OK and it will not cost you any more.
d. We can probably do that for you, and I can prepare a new schedule and cost analysis
to fit your new plan/goals.
Ans: d
Response: Refer to Section 11.4
Bloom’s: Comprehension
Ans: a
Response: Refer to Section 11.5
Bloom’s: Knowledge
Ans: c
Response: Refer to Section 11.5
Bloom’s: Knowledge