[Week 10] NPTEL Project Management For Managers Assignment Answer 2023

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NPTEL Project Management For Managers Assignment Answers 2023

NPTEL Project Management For Managers Week 10 Assignment Answers 2023

Q1. The particular task performance in CPM is known

  1.  Dummy
  2.  Event
  3.  Activity
  4.  Contract
Answer:- d

Q2. In Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) and Critical Path Method (CPM), what is the relationship between time and cost?

  1.  Time and cost have a direct relationship
  2.  Time and cost have an inverse relationship
  3.  Time and cost are independent of each other
  4.  The relationship between time and cost varies based on project characteristic
Answer:- a

Q3. In CPM network critical path denotes the

  1.  Path where maximum resources are used
  2.  Path where minimum resources are used
  3.  Path where delay of one activity prolongs the duration of completion of project
  4.  Path that gets monitored automatically

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Answer:- c

Q4. Which of the following statements accurately describes the time-cost relationship in PERT/CPM?

  1.  Increasing the project duration will always result in increased costs
  2.  Decreasing the project duration will always result in decreased costs
  3.  Increasing or decreasing the project duration has no effect on costs
  4.  The time-cost relationship varies depending on specific project circumstances
Answer:- d

Q5. Network of a project is constructed based on

  1.  Critical path
  2.  Normal time and Crash Time
  3.  Precedence Logic
  4.  Basic Logic
Answer:- c

Q6. For an activity in a CPM analysis, the early Finish time is 13 and the late Finish time is 13. Duration of activity is 6. Which of the following statements is true?

  1.  The early start is 6
  2.  The duration of the activity is 13
  3.  The slack of this activity is 13
  4.  The activity is on the critical path
Answer:- d

Q7. In the time-cost optimization, using CPM method for network analysis, the crashing of the activities along the critical path is done starting with the activity having

  1.  Longest duration
  2.  Highest cost slope
  3.  Least cost slope
  4.  Shortest duration
Answer:- c

Q8. Crashing of a project is the process of reducing the _________________________ of the project?

  1.  Cost
  2.  Time
  3.  Material
  4.  Labor
Answer:- b

Q9. In Project crashing, rent and overheads are treated as

  1.  Significant Cost
  2.  Insignificant costs
  3.  Direct Costs
  4.  Indirect Costs
Answer:- d

Q10. Assertion (A): The change in critical path required rescheduling in a PERT network.

Reason (R): Some of the activities cannot be completed in time due to unexpected breakdown of equipment’s or non-availability of raw materials.

  1.  Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2.  Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3.  A is true but R is false
  4. A is false but R is true
Answer:- b

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NPTEL Project Management For Managers Week 9 Assignment Answers 2023

1. Which of the following floats can have negative value?

  1. Total float
  2. Free float
  3. Continuous float
  4. Independent float
Answer :- Total float

2. What is the correct sequence for floats?

  1. Independent float < Total float < Free float
  2. Total Float <= Free Float <= Independent Float
  3. Independent Float <= Free Float <= Total Float
  4. Free Float < Total Float < Independent Float
Answer :- Independent float < Total float < Free float

3. A dummy activity is used in PERT network to:

  1. Facilitate computation of slacks
  2. Satisfy precedence requirements
  3. Determine project completion time
  4. Avoid use of resources
Answer :- Facilitate computation of slacks

4. What is the additional time available for the performance of an activity in PERT and CPM calculated on the basis that all activities will start at their earliest start time, called?

  1. Slack
  2. Total float
  3. Free float
  4. Independent float
Answer :- Total float

5. If the earliest starting time for an activity is 8 weeks, the latest finish time is 37 weeks and the duration time of the activity is 11 weeks, then the total float is equal to:

  1. 18 weeks
  2. 14 weeks
  3. 56 weeks
  4. 40 weeks
Answer :- 18 weeks

6. Latest start time of an activity in Critical Path Method is the

  1. Latest occurrence time of the successor event minus the duration of the activity
  2. Earliest occurrence time for the predecessor event plus the duration of the activity
  3. Latest occurrence time of the successor event
  4. Earliest occurrence time for the predecessor event
Answer :- Latest occurrence time of the successor event minus the duration of the activity

7. Fulkerson’s rule is connected with

  1. Numbering of event in PERT/CPM
  2. The simulating model
  3. Queuing theory
  4. None of the above
Answer :- Fulkerson's rule is not related to PERT/CPM

8. Slack is the _ delay possible for an event without affecting its overall duration.

  1. Minimum
  2. Maximum
  3. Total
  4. Zero
Answer :- Maximum

9. Free float is defined as ____.

  1. Tej+tij+Tei
  2. Tej–Tei–tij
  3. Tej+Tei–tij
  4. Noneoftheabove
Answer :- Tej–Tei–tij

10. Earliest finish time can be regarded as

  1. EST + duration of activity
  2. EST – duration of activity
  3. LFT + duration of activity
  4. LFT – duration of activity
Answer :- EST + duration of activity
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NPTEL Project Management For Managers Week 8 Assignment Answers 2023

1. The optimistic time is the ___________.

  1.  Shortest possible time
  2.  Maximum possible time
  3.  Intermediate time
  4.  Most likely time
Answer :- Shortest possible time

2. In PERT, the distribution of activity times is assumed to be:

  1.  Normal
  2.  Beta
  3.  Gamma
  4.  Exponential
Answer :- Beta

3. Which of the following is not a time estimate used in PERT?

  1.  Optimistic time
  2.  Moderate time
  3.  Pessimistic time
  4.  Most likely time
Answer :- Moderate time

4.Latest allowable occurrence time is calculated using _____________.

  1.  Upward pass
  2.  Forward pass
  3.  Backward pass
  4.  Downward pass
Answer :-  Backward pass

5. In research and development projects which time estimate is used?

  1.  Single time estimate
  2.  Multiple time estimate
  3.  Both of the above
  4.  None of the above
Answer :- Multiple time estimates

6.A project consists of three parallel paths with durations and variances of (10, 4), (12, 4) and (12, 9) respectively. According to the standard PERT assumptions, the distribution of the project duration is:

  1.  Normal with mean 10 and standard deviation 3
  2.  Normal with mean 12 and standard deviation 3
  3.  Beta with mean 10 and standard deviation 2
  4.  Beta with mean 12 and standard deviation 2
Answer :- Normal with mean 12 and standard deviation 3

7. A critical path is a path where, slack is ________.

  1.  Positive
  2.  Negative
  3.  Zero
  4.  One
Answer :-  Zero

8. Which one of the following statements is not correct?

  1.  PERT is activity oriented and CPM is event oriented
  2.  In PERT, three-time estimates are made, whereas in CPM only one time estimate is made
  3.  In PERT slack is calculated whereas in CPM floats are calculated
  4.  Both PERT and CPM are used for project situations
Answer :- In PERT, three-time estimates are made, whereas in CPM only one time estimate is made

9. The critical path of a network is the path that:

  1.  Takes the shortest time
  2.  Takes the longest time
  3.  Has the minimum variance
  4.  Has the maximum variance
Answer :- Takes the longest time

10. The expected time (Te) of a PERT activity is given by:

  1. Te=(To−4Tm+Tp)/6
  2. Te=(To–4Tm–Tp)/6
  3. Te=(To+4Tm+Tp)/6
  4. Te=(To+4Tm+Tp)/3
Answer :- Te=(To+4Tm+Tp)/6

NPTEL Project Management For Managers Week 7 Assignment Answers 2023

1. Matrix organization having two bosses can give rise to which of the following conflict?

  1.  Goal-oriented
  2.  Administrative
  3.  Normative
  4.  Interpersonal
Answer :- d

2. Which of the following is not a project scheduling and controlling technique?

  1.  Bar chart
  2.  Life cycle curves
  3.  Network techniques (PERT/CPM)
  4.  House of quality
Answer :- d

3. Defusion is also known as which of the following types of conflict resolution?

  1. Mediate
  2. Arbitrate
  3. Control
  4. Eliminate
Answer :- a

4. Which of the following is not a category of conflict?

  1. Goal-oriented
  2. Administrative
  3. Normative
  4. Interpersonal
Answer :- b

5. Degree of mutual attraction that team members hold for each other and their task is known as_________________?

  1. Cohesiveness
  2. Orientation
  3. Trust
  4. Forming
Answer :- a

6. An activity can be represented by _.

  1. Only one arrow
  2. Two arrows
  3. Three arrows
  4. Any number of arrows
Answer :- a

7. Which of the following is not true about Critical Path Method (CPM)?

  1. It is a probabilistic technique
  2. The duration of project is fixed
  3. Looping events are not allowed in network
  4. None of the above
Answer :- a

8. What is the correct sequence of stages in group development?

  1. Forming, Norming, Performing, Storming
  2. Forming, Norming, Storming, Performing
  3. Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing
  4. Forming, Performing, Norming, Storming
Answer :- c

9. The process of identifying and documenting relationships among project activities is known as

  1. Schedule management
  2. Defining activities
  3. Sequencing activities
  4. Estimating activity resources
Answer :- c

10. Which of the following is not true about Project Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)?

  1. It is a probabilistic technique
  2. The duration of project is fixed
  3. Simulation can be allowed in network
  4. None of the above
Answer :- c
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NPTEL Project Management For Managers Week 6 Assignment Answers 2023

1. The requirement of machinery and equipment is dependent on _____?

  1. Cost
  2. Technology and plant capacity
  3. Customer requirement
  4. Competition
Answer :- b

2. Which of the following is not a reason for project abandonment?

  1. Higher profits
  2. Selling price and quantity
  3. Raw material price
  4. Higher expected rate of return
Answer :- a

3. Which of the following is not a type of project chart and plant layout?

  1. General functional layout
  2. Multipurpose layout
  3. Production line diagram
  4. Organizational layout
Answer :- b

4. Arrange the following steps of Decision tree Analysis?
A. Delineating the decision
B. Identifying the problem and alternatives- Imaginative efforts –risk and uncertainty
C. Evaluating various decision alternatives
D. Specifying probabilities and monetary outcomes

  1. B-C-D-A
  2. B-A-D-C
  3. B-A-C-D
  4. A-B-C-D
Answer :- b

5. Packaging materials come under which of the following categories?

  1. Raw materials
  2. Processed industrial materials
  3. Auxiliary materials
  4. Utilities
Answer :- c

6. Plant capacity generally measured in terms of _.

  1. Area of the plant
  2. Number of units manufactured during a given period
  3. Number of workers
  4. Investment in machinery
Answer :- b

7. Which one of the following is a tool for analyzing situations where sequential decision making in face of risk is involved.

  1. Simulation Analysis
  2. Decision tree Analysis
  3. Scenario Analysis
  4. Hiller Model
Answer :- b

8. For 4000 units, the investment is Rs 100000. What would be the investment for 12000 units. Given alpha is 0.7.

  1. 235864
  2. 214653
  3. 215767
  4. 215867
Answer :- b

9. Decision points are also called as _.

  1. Decision nodes
  2. Decision networks
  3. Decision forks
  4. None of the above
Answer :- a

10. The choice of location is influenced by factors except __?

  1. Proximity to raw materials and markets
  2. Labor situation
  3. Availability of infrastructure
  4. Budget
Answer :- d
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NPTEL Project Management For Managers Week 5 Assignment Answers 2023

1. Which of the following is not a measure of risk?

  1. Range
  2. Standard deviation
  3. Coefficient of variation
  4. Mean
Answer :- d

2. PRAM Stands for?

  1. Project Risk Aversion and Management
  2. Project Analysis and Management
  3. Project Risk Analysis and Management
  4. Project Risk Allocation and Management
Answer :- c

3. John Strauss is a Project Manager for a reforestation project. To identify the risks involved, John sends a questionnaire to gather inputs from experts. Which technique is John using?

  1. Delphi technique
  2. Interviews
  3. Brain storming
  4. Documentation review
Answer :- a

4. Which of the following is correct sequence for phases of risk assessment?

  1. Define, Identify, Focus, Estimate
  2. Define, Estimate, Evaluate, Focus
  3. Define, Focus, Identify, Structure
  4. Define, Identify, Focus, Manage
Answer :- b

5. Which of the following is not a source of a risk?

  1.  Financial risk
  2.  Project specific risk
  3.  Competitive risk
  4.  Market risk
Answer :- a

6. Accounting Break Even Analysis is equal to __.

  1. A.B.E = (Fixed cost – Depreciation)/Contribution margin ratio
  2. A.B.E = (Depreciation – Fixed cost)/Contribution margin ratio
  3. A.B.E = (Contribution margin ration + Fixed cost)/Depreciation
  4. A.B.E = (Fixed costs + Depreciation)/Contribution margin ratio
Answer :- d

7. Which of the following is not a technique for stand-alone risk analysis?

  1.  Sensitivity analysis
  2.  Market analysis
  3.  Scenario analysis
  4.  Simulation analysis
Answer :- b

8. What is the correct sequence of steps in Simulation analysis?

  1.  Model the project, Select a value, Specify the value, Determine the value of NPV
  2.  Model the project, Select a value, Determine the value of NPV, Specify the value
  3.  Model the project, Determine the value of NPV, Select a value, Specify the value
  4.  Model the project, Specify the value, Select a value, Determine the value of NPV
Answer :- d

9. Project Risk = _____________* Consequences of Event.

  1.  Loss
  2.  Outcomes of Event
  3.  Probability of Event
  4.  None of the above
Answer :- c

10. Calculate standard deviation for the given data:

NPV              Probability
200                      0.3
600                      0.5
900                      0.2

  1.  240.3
  2.  249.8
  3.  232.5
  4.  267.9
Answer :-  b
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NPTEL Project Management For Managers Week 4 Assignment Answers 2023

1. Which of the following is not a discounted capital budgeting technique?

  1.  Discounted PBP
  2.  Profitability index
  3.  ARR
  4.  NPV
Answer :- a

2. Internal Rate of return (IRR) is the discounting rate in which Net Present value (NPV) is equal to _.

  1. 0
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
Answer :- a

3. Which of the following statement is false about ARR method?

  1. It takes into account accounting profits
  2. It considers time value of money
  3. Cut off rate is chosen by management
  4. The concept of average investment and average earnings differ widely
Answer :- b

4. Mr X wants to receive 120,000 every year for next 10 years (starting from next year from now). How much money should he deposit now? The interest rate is 10%.

  1. 637400
  2. 737400
  3. 837400
  4. 937400
Answer :- b

5. Calculate the net present value of a project which requires an initial investment of $243,000 and it is expected to generate a cash inflow of $50,000 each month for 12 months. Assume that the salvage value of the project is zero. The target rate of return is 12% per annum.

  1. $ 391754
  2. $ 301000
  3. $ 197543
  4. $ 319754
Answer :- d (recheck it)

6. The first public offering of equity shares of a company, which is followed by a listing of its shares on the stock market is called?

  1.  IPO
  2.  BPO
  3.  IOP
  4.  EPO
Answer :- a

7. Which of the following is not a survey evaluation technique?

  1.  Internal rate of return
  2.  Payback period
  3.  Mean absolute deviation
  4.  Profitability index
Answer :- a

8. Which of the following is not a key factor for determining the debt-equity ratio for a project?

  1. Cost
  2. Nature of assets
  3. Business risk
  4. Price elasticity
Answer :- d

9. Who are the owners of a company?

  1.  Creditors
  2.  Equity Shareholders
  3.  Managers
  4.  Debenture holders
Answer :- b

10. Which of the following is not true about Net present Value (NPV)?

  1.  It considers all cash flows
  2.  It considers time value of money
  3.  It considers risk factors
  4.  It allows expected changes in cost of capital
Answer :- c
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NPTEL Project Management For Managers Week 3 Assignment Answers 2023

1. Which one of the following is not an MCDM technique?

  1.  AHP
  2.  SMART
  3.  PERT
  4.  TOPSIS
Answer :-  SMART

Among the options provided, "SMART" is not an MCDM (Multi-Criteria Decision Making) technique. SMART is actually an acronym used to define the characteristics of well-defined objectives in project management. It stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

2. In order to get a “feel” of the relationship between the product and its market, the project analyst may informally talk to customers, competitors, middlemen, and others in the industry. This is a ___________________ analysis?

  1.  Demand Analysis
  2.  Situational Analysis
  3.  Customer Analysis
  4.  Product Analysis
Answer :-  Situational Analysis

3. In TOPSIS, how are the alternatives ranked?

  1.  Based on their proximity to the ideal solution and their distance from the negative ideal solution
  2.  Based on their random assignment of ranks
  3.  Based on their alphabetical order
  4.  Based on their initial order in the dataset
Answer :-  Based on their proximity to the ideal solution and their distance from the negative ideal solution

4. How normalized score is calculated in TOPSIS method?

  1. Rij=xij/(Σx2ij)
  2. Rij=xij/(Σxij)
  3. Rij=xij/(Σx3ij)
  4. Rij=xij/(Σx4ij)
Answer :- Rij = xij / √(Σx2ij)

5. Which of the following is not a quantitative forecasting method?

  1.  Trend projection
  2.  Exponential smoothing
  3.  Delphi
  4.  Moving Average
Answer :- Delphi

6. Which of the following is not related to Information sought in market survey?

  1.  Total demand
  2.  Price elasticities
  3.  Purchasing plans
  4.  Production schedule
Answer :-  Production schedule

7. Which of the following is not a key step in Market and Demand Analysis?

  1.  Situational analysis
  2.  Market survey
  3.  Resource planning
  4.  Characterization of the market
Answer :-  Resource planning

8. Which of the following is not a Causal method?

  1.  Chain ratio method
  2.  Jury execution method
  3.  End use method
  4.  Econometric method
Answer :-  Jury execution method

9. Which of the following is not a step in a sample survey?

  1.  Selecting sample size
  2.  Developing questionnaire
  3.  Resource planning
  4.  Scrutinizing
Answer :-  Resource planning

10. Which of the following is a limitation of TOPSIS?

  1.  It can only handle binary decision problems
  2.  It assumes all criteria are equally important
  3.  It requires a large amount of computational resources
  4.  It is not suitable for multi-objective optimization
Answer :-  It assumes all criteria are equally important
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NPTEL Project Management For Managers Week 2 Assignment Answers 2023

1. Which of the following is not a classification of Brownfield projects?

  1. Expansion
  2. Diversification
  3. Modernization
  4. Vertical Integration
Answer :- Vertical Integration

Vertical Integration is not typically a classification of Brownfield projects. Brownfield projects generally refer to projects involving the expansion, renovation, or modification of existing facilities, infrastructure, or systems. The classifications of Brownfield projects often include:

2. Project Life Cycle generally does not define which of the following?

  1. Technical work
  2. Deliverables
  3. Control and approval
  4. Training
Answer :- Training

Training is generally not explicitly defined by the Project Life Cycle. While training might be an important aspect of a project, it is often considered a separate process or activity that supports the implementation of the project's deliverables or outcomes.

3. Which of the following is the longest phase of a Project life cycle in terms of time?

  1. Concept phase
  2. Implementation phase
  3. Planning phase
  4. Termination phase
Answer :- Implementation phase

The Implementation phase is typically the longest phase of a Project Life Cycle in terms of time. This phase involves carrying out the actual work defined in the project plan, creating the project deliverables, and addressing any unexpected issues that might arise during execution.

4. What is the correct sequence of Project Life Cycle phases?

  1. Initiation, Implementation, Planning and Project Clean-up
  2. Initiation, Project Clean-up, Planning and Implementation
  3. Initiation, Project Clean-up, Implementation and Planning
  4. Initiation, Planning, Implementation and Project Clean-up
Answer :- Initiation, Planning, Implementation, and Project Clean-up.

5. Arrange the following elements of the Project Cycle in the right order:

A- Project Appraisal
B- Feasibility Analysis
C- Negotiation
D- Project Selection

  1. A-B-C-D
  2. B-A-C-D
  3. B-A-D-C
  4. A-B-D-C
Answer :- B-A-D-C

B-A-D-C: Feasibility Analysis, Project Appraisal, Project Selection, Negotiation.

6. Select the correct statement.

  1. Stakeholder identification should be completed prior to constructing the project charter
  2. Stakeholder identification should be performed at the beginning of each project phase
  3. Where a project begins pursuant to a contract, stakeholder identification is not necessary
  4. Stakeholder identification is a continuous process that should be performed throughout the entire project life cycle
Answer :- Stakeholder identification is a continuous process that should be performed throughout the entire project life cycle.

7. BCG Matrix is used for?

  1. Project appraisal
  2. Project selection
  3. Project controlling
  4. Project budgeting
Answer :- Project Appraisal. 

BCG Matrix is used for Project Appraisal. The BCG (Boston Consulting Group) Matrix is a strategic tool that helps organizations assess and analyze their product or service portfolio based on two dimensions: market growth rate and market share.

8. Project identification is generally done through ___?

  1. Brainstorming
  2. Questionnaire
  3. Fundamental analysis
  4. Technical analysis
Answer :- Brainstorming.

Project identification is generally done through Brainstorming. Brainstorming is a creative and collaborative technique used to generate a wide range of ideas and potential project opportunities. It involves a group of people sharing their thoughts and suggestions in an open and non-judgmental environment. This helps in identifying various project ideas that can be further evaluated for feasibility and alignment with organizational goals.

9. New ventures by fresh entrepreneurs/promotors are _?

  1. Greenfield projects
  2. Brownfield projects
  3. Conglomerate projects
  4. Concentric projects
Answer :- Greenfield projects

New ventures by fresh entrepreneurs or promoters are typically Greenfield projects. Greenfield projects refer to projects that involve starting a new business, developing new products, or creating new facilities or infrastructure from scratch.

10. Which of the following is not correct about initial phase of a project?

  1. The cost associated at the beginning of the project is highest
  2. Stakeholders have maximum influence during this phase
  3. The highest uncertainty is at this stage of the project
  4. All the above statements are correct.
Answer :- The cost associated at the beginning of the project is highest
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NPTEL Project Management For Managers Week 1 Assignment Answers 2023

1. Which of the following is not a project management goal?

  1. Keeping overall costs within budget
  2. Delivering the software to the customer at the agreed time
  3. Maintaining a happy and well-functioning development team
  4. Avoiding customer complaints
Answer :- Maintaining a happy and well-functioning development team

Maintaining a happy and well-functioning development team is not typically considered a primary project management goal. While it's important to have a motivated and productive team, project management goals usually revolve around achieving specific outcomes related to scope, time, and cost. The other options—keeping costs within budget, delivering software on time, and avoiding customer complaints—are more aligned with traditional project management objectives. However, it's worth noting that team satisfaction and well-being can indirectly contribute to the success of a project by improving productivity and reducing turnover.

2. Which of the following does not constitute the role of a project manager?

  1. Integrator and coordinator
  2. Business case approval
  3. Project delivery
  4. Project planning and controlling
Answer :- Business case

Business case approval does not typically constitute the role of a project manager. While project managers are involved in various aspects of planning, executing, and controlling a project, the approval of the business case often falls under the responsibility of higher-level stakeholders, such as senior management, executives, or sponsors. The business case is usually developed to justify the project's feasibility and align with the organization's strategic goals before the project manager becomes actively involved in its execution. The other options—integrator and coordinator, project delivery, and project planning and controlling—are all core responsibilities of a project manager.

3. Effective communication is one of the most important skills required by

  1. The project team
  2. The management
  3. The project Manager
  4. The project Contractor
Answer :- The project Manager

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

  1. Scope
  2. Time
  3. Cost
  4. Accurate
Answer :- Accurate

"Accurate" is not typically considered an objective of a project in the same way that scope, time, and cost are. The objectives of a project, often referred to as the "triple constraint" or the "iron triangle," are traditionally defined as scope, time (schedule), and cost (budget). These three factors represent the key dimensions that need to be managed and balanced throughout the project's lifecycle. "Accurate" seems to be more of a quality or characteristic that you might want in the execution of the project but isn't commonly categorized as a primary project objective like the others mentioned.

5. What does ‘R’ represent in a SMART project?

  1. Risk
  2. Relevant
  3. Realistic
  4. Resource
Answer :- Relevant

Relevant: In the SMART criteria, "R" often stands for "Relevant" or "Relevance." This refers to ensuring that the project objective or goal is meaningful and aligned with the broader goals of the organization. The objective should contribute to the overall mission and strategy.

6. What does term ‘KSTT’ stands for with respect to project management?

  1. Knowledge, Skills, Tools and Technology
  2. Knowledge, Skills, Techniques and Technology
  3. Knowledge, Skills, Tools and Techniques
  4. Knowledge, Skills, Tools and Time
Answer :- Knowledge, Skills, Tools and Techniques

The term 'KSTT' stands for Knowledge, Skills, Tools, and Techniques in the context of project management. This acronym represents the various elements and resources that project managers and teams need to effectively plan, execute, and control projects. It encompasses the knowledge and expertise required, the practical skills necessary, the tools and technology utilized, and the techniques employed to successfully manage and complete projects.

7. Which of the following is not a Project Management Maturity Model?

  1. SEI’s (Software Engineering Institute)
  2. Center for Business Practices
  3. ETI (Education Technical Institute)
  4. Kerzner’s model
Answer :- ETI (Education Technical Institute)

ETI (Education Technical Institute) is not a commonly recognized Project Management Maturity Model.

8. What does ‘PMMM’ stands for?

  1. Project Management Measurement Model
  2. Project Management Maturity Model
  3. Project Management Mixed Model
  4. Project Management Mass Model
Answer :- Project Management Maturity Model.

PMMM stands for Project Management Maturity Model. This refers to a framework or model that organizations use to assess and improve their project management practices and capabilities over time. It helps organizations understand their current level of project management maturity and provides a structured path for enhancing their project management processes, skills, and overall performance. Different PMMMs exist, such as those developed by various organizations or experts in the field.

9. _______ is an organizational unit to centralize structure with specific mandated that can include an enterprise-wide perspective?

  1. Project Management
  2. Project Management Office
  3. Functional department
  4. None of the above
Answer :- Project Management Office (PMO)

Project Management Office (PMO) is an organizational unit that centralizes project-related structures and activities with a specific mandate that can include an enterprise-wide perspective. PMOs are responsible for defining and maintaining project management standards, processes, methodologies, and practices within an organization. They provide support, oversight, and governance for projects and programs, ensuring that they align with organizational goals and strategies.

10. What are the determinants of project success as per Iron Triangle?

  1. Resources, Cost, Performance
  2. Knowledge, Time, Resources
  3. Cost, Skills, Performance
  4. Cost, Performance, Time
Answer :- 

The determinants of project success as per the Iron Triangle, also known as the Triple Constraint, are Cost, Performance, and Time. These three factors are interrelated and form the core dimensions that project managers must manage and balance throughout the lifecycle of a project. This is often represented as:

Cost: The budget or financial resources allocated to the project.
Performance: The quality and scope of the project deliverables, meeting the specified requirements.
Time: The schedule or timeline for completing the project.
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NPTEL Project management for managers Assignment Answer Week 1 2022

1. Developing a technology is an example of 

  • Process
  • Project 
  • Scope
  • All of the above
Answer :- All of the above

2. Following is(are) the responsibility(ies) of the project manager:

  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Allocating resources
  • Tracking project expenditure
  • All of the above
Answer :- All of the above

3. Project performance consists of

  • Time
  • Cost 
  • Quality
  • All of the above

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Answer :- All of the above

4. Project and organizational strategy is nothing but science of 

  • Formulation to achieve objective 
  • Implementation to achieve objective
  • Evaluating cross functional decisions to achieve objective
  • All of the above
Answer :- All of the above

5. What are the criteria on which a project is evaluated

  • Time and Cost
  • Cost and Performance
  • Performance only
  • Time, Cost and performance
Answer :- Time, Cost and performance

6. What are the determinants of a project success?

  • Scope, Performance, Time, Client acceptance
  • Time, Scope, Performance, Cost/Budget
  • Scope, Cost/Budget, Performance, Time, Client acceptance
  • Client acceptance
Answer :- Scope, Cost/Budget, Performance, Time, Client acceptance

7. Project success includes the dimensions such as

  • Project efficiency, Impact on customers, Business success, Future preparation
  • Project efficiency, Impact on customers 
  • Project efficiency, Impact on customers, Business success
  • Impact on customers, Business success, Future preparation
Answer :- Project efficiency, Impact on customers, Business success, Future preparation

8. If project is organized as a weak matrix, the project manager seeks a commitment of work from the 

  • Personnel’s 
  • Functional Departments
  • Subcontractors 
  • Senior Manager
Answer :- Functional Departments

9. The entire process of a project may be considered to be made up on number of sub process placed in different stage called the 

Technical key resources 
Work key structure
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
None of the above

Answer :- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

10. Following are the characteristics of Project Mindset:

Time, Responsiveness, Information sharing, Processes, structured planning 
Time, Project management, Information sharing, Processes, structured planning 
Time, Responsiveness, Information sharing, capability, structured planning
Time, Responsiveness, Information sharing, Processes, project planning

Answer :- Time, Responsiveness, Information sharing, Processes, structured planning

NPTEL Project management for managers Assignment Answer Week 2 2022

1. Which project is not based on risk?

  • Greenfield
  • Brownfield
  • Cooperative
  • Divestment
Answer :- Cooperative

2. Which are the essential parts in the brown field project?

  • Expansion, vertical integration, and Diversification
  • Vertical integration and Diversification
  • Diversification and Expansion
  • None of the above
Answer :- Expansion, vertical integration, and Diversification

3. A green field project is a project when you 

Finish a project
Continue with the same project 
Start a new project
Diversify a project

Answer :- Start a new project

4. Steel industry moves for manufacturing of steel pipes is an example of 

  • Forward integration
  • Backward integration
  • Horizontal integration
  • None of the above
Answer :- Forward integration

5. Upstream expansion is called

  • Forward integration
  • Backward integration
  • Horizontal integration
  • None of the above
Answer :- Backward integration

6. Conceptual phase and definition phase are an integral part of 

  • Planning and organizing phase
  • Implementation phase
  • Initiation phase
  • Project clean up phase
Answer :- Initiation phase

7. Selection of a project is broadly a function of

  • Risk, Returns and Resources
  • Risk and Returns
  • Risk only
  • Return only 
Answer :- Risk and Returns

8. During brainstorming session, the management has to be

  • Receptive
  • Vision for future growth
  • Keep long term objectives in mind 
  • All of the above
Answer :- All of the above

9. Boston consultancy group matrix give idea where there is a lack 

  • In portfolio
  • Of returns
  • Of resources
  • None of the above
Answer :- In portfolio

10. Boston consultancy group matrix is basically an order of

  • 5*5
  • 4*4
  • 3*3
  • 2*2
Answer :- 2*2
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