Question

1-Which of the following activities is NOT considered a project?

A		Developing a supply chain information system.
B		Responding to a supply chain request.
C		Preparing a soccer stadium for the new season.
D		Producing a new TV commercial

2-Which of the following is NOT considered to be a characteristic of a project?

A		A defined life span
B		An established objective
C		Set of routine and ongoing activities.
D		Specific time, cost and performance requirements

4-Which of the following is NOT typical of a project manager?

	A	Managing a temporary activity.
	B	Provide direction, coordination, and integration of the project team.
	C	Responsible for overseeing existing operations
	D	Work with various groups of outsiders, including vendors and suppliers

Answer 1

Ans 1)

The correct answer is option B, i.e Responding to a supply chain request is not considered a project. A project refers to an activity that is undertaken at an organization to achieve a specific goal within a stipulated period of time and budget.

Ans 2)

The correct answer is option C, i.e Set of routine and ongoing activities are not considered to be a characteristic of a project. Routine activities at an organization come under regular operations. Projects are undertaken to achieve specific goals through atypical activities.

Ans 4)

The correct answer is option C, i.e It is not typical of a project manager to be given the responsibility to oversee existing operations as this would burden him/her with work and they would not be able to focus completely on the project at hand.