THE ISLAMIA UNIVERSITY OF BAHAWALPUR
SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Instructor: Mam Nadia Khan Multiple Choice Question Total: 40 MCQs
1. Which of the following are the two main activity dimensions of a software project?
(a) Configuration and Project Management (b) Engineering and Project Management (c) Both (d) None
Answer: b
2. The .............. dimension deals with building the system and focuses on issues such as how to design, test, code,
and so on.
(a) Configuration (b) Project (c) Engineering (d) All of these
Answer: c
3. There are .............. dimensions that must be managed on a software project.
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 5
Answer: d
4. A .............. is a key objective or success criterion for the project.
(a) Constraint (b) Driver (c) Degree of freedom (d) None of these
Answer: b
5. A .............. can be defined as a set of activities performed in a concerted effort to achieve a singular goal.
(a) PMI (b) Project (c) Program (d) None of these
Answer: b
6. Programs can handle .............. management:
(a) Risk (b) Time (c) Task (d) Change
Answer: d
7. What is the primary focus of projects?
(a) ROI and value (b) Time and budget (c) Task management (d) Resource optimization
Answer: b
8. What distinguishes projects from programs in terms of their lifespan?
(a) Projects are on-going, while programs are temporary.
(b) Projects are temporary, while programs are on-going.
(c) Both projects and programs are temporary.
(d) Both projects and programs are continuous.
Answer: b
9. What is the abbreviation of ROI…
(a) Rate of Interest (b) Return on Investment (c) Revenue on Investment (d) Risk of Investment
Answer: b
10. What does a ROI of 0.33 or 33% indicate?
(a) The company has made a loss
(b) The company has made a profit
(c) The company's assets exceed its profits
(d) The company's profits exceed its assets
Answer: b
11. A project undergoes how many stages during its life cycles?
(a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6 (d) 7
Answer: c
12. Which tool can be used to handle both standalone projects and complex projects with multiple project
managers and geographical distributions?
(a) Asana (b) Wrike (c) MS Project (d) Slack
Answer: c
13. Which is correct order for “The process groups are .........., and the knowledge areas are ..........”.
(a) horizontal, vertical (b) vertical, horizontal (c) Downward, Upward (d) Upward, Downward
Answer: a
14. These are the .............. Project Management knowledge areas:
(a) 8 (b) 9 (c) 10 (d) 11
Answer: c
15. What is usually one of the most sensitive parts of a project?
(a) Project Integration (b) Project scope (c) Project budget (d) Project Risk
Answer: c
16. What is typically considered one of the most important factors in determining the success of a project?
(a) Project manager (b) Project scope (c) Project budget (d) Project team
Answer: d
17. A ............. is a party that has an interest in a company and can either affect or be affected by the business.
(a) Stockist (b) Shareholder (c) Stakeholder (d) Customer
Answer: c
18. What is one of the responsibilities of solution architects or technical analysts?
(a) Managing project budget
(b) Defining integration strategy
(c) Conducting user training
(d) Writing project documentation
Answer: b
19. Software Quality Assurance is a kind of an .............. activity that is applied throughout the software process.
(a) Project (b) Program (c) Glass (d) Umbrella
Answer: d
20. .............. have predictable bad results on the development of the project.
(a) Project Mistakes (b) Program Mistakes (c) Classic Mistakes (d) Standard Mistakes
Answer: c
21. Which of the following is NOT a part of the Project Management Framework as mentioned in the passage?
(A) Project lifecycle (B) Project control cycle (C) Risk management framework (D) Tools and templates
Answer: C) Risk management framework
22. What purpose do organizations leverage multiple frameworks for, according to the passage?
(A) To increase project complexity (B) To confuse project managers
(C) To cater to specific departmental units or project types (D) To decrease project efficiency
Answer: C) To cater to specific departmental units or project types
23. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a task that may be performed by the project manager during the
initiation phase?
(A) Perform a feasibility study (B) Develop a detailed project schedule
(C) Create a project charter (D) Identify key stakeholders
Answer: B) Develop a detailed project schedule
24. What is the primary goal of the initiation phase in the project management life cycle?
(A) Executing the project tasks (B) Defining the project and getting it approved
(C) Monitoring project progress (D) Closing the project
Answer: B) Defining the project and getting it approved
25. What is the purpose of creating a contingency plan during the planning phase?
(A) To ensure project tasks are completed on time (B) To have a backup plan in case of unexpected events
(C) To reduce project costs (D) To allocate resources efficiently
Answer: B) To have a backup plan in case of unexpected events
26. Which of the following is NOT included in a typical kickoff meeting agenda?
(A) Introductions (B) Project background
(C) Project risks assessment (D) Project plan
Answer: C) Project risks assessment
27. What is the purpose of discussing project scope during a kickoff meeting?
(A) To assign roles to team members
(B) To decide on project communication channels
(C) To ensure everyone understands the project's boundaries and objectives
(D) To review project budget
Answer: C) To ensure everyone understands the project's boundaries and objectives
28. Which of the following is NOT a task performed by project managers during the controlling and monitoring
phase?
(A) Managing resources (B) Risk management
(C) Defining project scope (D) Updating project schedule
Answer: C) Defining project scope
29. What is the purpose of performing a postmortem during the closing phase?
(A) To celebrate project completion (B) To document project learnings
(C) To allocate project resources (D) To create a project plan
Answer: B) To document project learnings
30. What is included in creating an implementation plan for a project charter?
(A) Identifying project vision
(B) Listing potential problem areas
(C) Outlining major milestones, dependencies, and timeline
(D) Defining project organization
Answer: C) Outlining major milestones, dependencies, and timeline
31. What is the relationship between the Statement of Work (SOW) and the Project Charter?
(A) The Project Charter is an input used to create the Statement of Work
(B) Both documents contain similar high-level information of the project
(C) The Project Charter outlines project deliverables and due dates
(D) The Statement of Work authorizes the Project Manager to kick off the project
Answer: B) Both documents contain similar high-level information of the project
32. How does the organization influence a project, even when it's external?
(A) By providing funding (B) By influencing project management decisions
(C) By initiating the project (D) By participating in the project team
Answer: C) By initiating the project
33. Which organizational structure places emphasis on large projects as the main course of business?
(A) Functional (B) Projectized (C) Matrix (D) Integrated
Answer: B) Projectized
34. What is a characteristic of a functional organizational structure?
(A) Each employee has multiple superiors (B) Each employee has one clear superior
(C) Employees report to project managers (D) Employees report to external stakeholders
Answer: B) Each employee has one clear superior
35. How are resources utilized in projectized organizations?
(A) By functional managers (B) Through external projects
(C) Through internal projects (D) By project managers
Answers: B) Through external projects
36. Why is a matrix organization considered a balance between projectized and functional structures?
(A) It only has temporary staff
(B) It allows organizations to choose the structure to suit their requirements
(C) It has a rigid working style
(D) It combines the authority of functional managers and project managers
Answer: D) It combines the authority of functional managers and project managers
37. What distinguishes a weak matrix organizational structure from other types?
(A) Project managers have limited authority and a part-time role
(B) Project managers have full authority and a full-time role
(C) Project managers and functional managers share authority
(D) Functional manager controls the project budget
Answer: A) Project managers have limited authority and a part-time role
38. Which individuals or organizations are not explicitly mentioned as potential stakeholders?
(A) Top management (B) Customers (C) Media outlets (D) Society at large
Answer: A) Top management
39. Who provides guidance on key decisions as part of the steering committee?
(A) Project manager (B) Project sponsor
(C) Project team members (D) Executives and key stakeholders from the organization
Answer: D) Executives and key stakeholders from the organization
40. Who are vendors and sellers in a project?
(A) Customers who buy the end product
(B) Investors with a major stake in the project outcome
(C) People who supply goods and services to complete the project
(D) Senior executives responsible for project success
Answer: C) People who supply goods and services to complete the project