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The document provides an introduction to project management, covering key concepts such as the definition of a project, its attributes, and the importance of project management in achieving organizational goals. It discusses the triple constraint of scope, time, and cost, as well as the roles and skills required for effective project managers. Additionally, the document highlights the growing demand for project management professionals, particularly in the IT sector.

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Chapter 1 Questions With Answers - Introduction to Project Management

The document provides an introduction to project management, covering key concepts such as the definition of a project, its attributes, and the importance of project management in achieving organizational goals. It discusses the triple constraint of scope, time, and cost, as well as the roles and skills required for effective project managers. Additionally, the document highlights the growing demand for project management professionals, particularly in the IT sector.

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Arab Academy for Science Technology and Maritime Transport

College of Computing and Information Technology

Course Project Management


Course Code SE391
Lecturer Dr. Nada Hany – Dr. Hagar Hussein
TA Salma ElKady

Chapter 1 – Introduction to Project Management

MCQs
1. Approximately what percentage of the world’s gross domestic product is spent
on projects?
a. 10 percent.
b. 25 percent.
c. 50 percent.
d. 75 percent.

2. Which of the following is not a potential advantage of using good project


management?
a. Shorter development times.
b. Higher worker morale.
c. Lower cost of capital.
d. Higher profit margins.

3. A ______ is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product,


service, or result.
a. program.
b. process.
c. project.
c. portfolio.

4. Which of the following is not an attribute of a project?


a. projects are unique.
b. projects are developed using progressive elaboration.
c. projects have a primary customer or sponsor.
d. projects involve little uncertainty.

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5. Which of the following is not part of the triple constraint of project
management?
a. meeting scope goals.
b. meeting time goals.
c. meeting communications goals.
d. meeting cost goals.

6. ______ is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project


activities to meet project requirements.
a. Project management.
b. Program management.
c. Project portfolio management.
d. Requirements management.

7. Project portfolio management addresses ______ goals of an organization, while


project management addresses ______ goals.
a. strategic, tactical.
b. tactical, strategic.
c. internal, external.
d. external, internal.

8. Several application development projects done for the same functional group
might best be managed as part of a ______.
a. Portfolio.
b. program.
b. investment.
c. collaborative.

9. Which of the following is not one of the top ten skills or competencies of an
effective project manager?
a. People skills.
b. Leadership.
c. Integrity.
d. Technical skills.

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10. What is the certification program called that the Project Management Institute
provides?
a. Certified Project Manager (CPM).
b. Project Management Professional (PMP).
c. Project Management Expert (PME).
d. Project Management Mentor (PMM).

Discussion Questions

1. Why is there a new or renewed interest in the field of project management?

The new or renewed interest in the field of project management is because


✓ The number of people earning their Project Management Professional (PMP)
certification continues to increase
✓ IT Project Coordinator and IT Business Analyst are both among the “Top 100
Best jobs in America” ranked by CNN Money
✓ IT Project Manager is ranked 5 on the “Ten best jobs in America” by Money
and Payscale.com
✓ Hot jobs listed on CIO.com (a major magazine targeting CIOs): Project
Manager and Business Analyst
✓ Business Analyst is ranked 3 on the “20 hot jobs for college graduates” list by
Career Bliss.

2. What is a project, and what are its main attributes? How is a project different
from what most people do in their day-to-day jobs? What is the triple
constraint?

A project is “a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service,


or result”.

Project main attributes include:


▪ Has a unique purpose.
▪ Is temporary, and has a definite beginning & an end.
▪ Is developed using progressive elaboration.
▪ Requires resources, often from various areas.
▪ Should have a primary customer or sponsor.
▪ Project Involves uncertainty.

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Additionally, projects are one-off activities characterized by a start and end date,
while day-to-day work activities are ongoing and don't have a pre-determined
ending date.

And triple constraints are:


1. Scope.
2. Time.
3. Cost.

In order to have successful project management, the triple constraint must be met
in addition to satisfying the project sponsor.

3. What is project management? Briefly describe the project management


framework, providing examples of stakeholders, knowledge areas, tools
and techniques, and project success factors.

Project management is “the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and


techniques to project activities to meet project requirements”.

For the project management framework description with examples (10


Knowledge areas) refer to section 1.

4. What is a program? What is a project portfolio? Discuss the relationship


between projects, programs, and portfolio management and the
contributions they each make to enterprise success.

Program: group of related projects managed in a coordinated way to obtain


benefits and control not available from managing them individually.

А рrоjесt роrtfоlіо іs mаіnlу аll аbоut Strаtеgіс Gоаls оf а соmраnу. Іn mаnу


оrgаnіzаtіоns, рrоjесt mаnаgеrs аlsо suрроrt аn еmеrgіng busіnеss strаtеgу оf
рrоjесt роrtfоlіо mаnаgеmеnt, іn whісh оrgаnіzаtіоns grоuр аnd mаnаgе рrоjесts
аnd рrоgrаms аs а роrtfоlіо оf іnvеstmеnts thаt соntrіbutе tо thе еntіrе еntеrрrіsе
s suссеss. Роrtfоlіо mаnаgеmеnt hеlрs thеіr оrgаnіzаtіоn іn mаkіng wіsе
іnvеstmеnt dесіsіоns bу hеlріng thеm tо sеlесt аnd аnаlуzе рrоjесts frоm а
strаtеgіс реrsресtіvе.

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5. What is the role of the project manager? What are the suggested skills for all
project managers and for information technology project managers? Why is
leadership so important for project managers? How is the job market for
information technology project managers?

Project manager roles:


✓ Job descriptions vary, but most include responsibilities like planning,
scheduling, coordinating, and working with people to achieve project goals.

✓ Remember that 97% of successful projects were led by experienced project


managers, who can often help influence success factors.

Suggested Skills for Project Managers:


▪ The Project Management Body of Knowledge.
▪ Application area knowledge, standards, and regulations.
▪ Project environment knowledge.
▪ General management knowledge and skills.
▪ Soft skills or human relations skills.

10 Most Important Skills and Competencies for Project Managers


▪ People skills.
▪ Leadership.
▪ Listening.
▪ Integrity, ethical behavior, and consistency.
▪ Strong at building trust.
▪ Verbal communication.
▪ Strong at building teams.
▪ Conflict resolution, and conflict management.
▪ Critical thinking, and problem-solving.
▪ Understands, and balances priorities.

Leadership is important for project managers, in their focus on implementing


processes and controlling their people and the working environment, including
their work assignments, schedules, deliverables, etc. Successful project managers
continuously develop leadership skills in motivating and inspiring teams.

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The job outlook for IT project managers is excellent. According to PMI's Talent
Gap: Ten-Year Employment Trends, Costs, and Global Implications 2021, the
global economy needs 25 million new project professionals by 2030. Also, IT
budgets are experiencing stealth growth.

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