Tuesday, January 7, 2020

BZ460 Lesson 2 Exam SCORE 95 PERCENT.....HR

Question 1
The implementation of the new procedure is expected to reduce costs of production by 10% over the next year. This is an example of the __________ in a project charter.
Question options:

project description

project objective

acceptance criteria

success criteria and expected benefits
Question 2
The building constructed will have at least R-38 insulation rating for the ceiling and R-28 for the walls. This is an example of the __________ in a project charter.
Question options:

success criteria and expected benefits

project description

project objective

acceptance criteria
Question 3
The contractor should state its understanding of the customer's need:
Question options:

by including complex graphics to show expertise.

in its own words with a description of the customer's current condition.

adding lots of information about other projects that are similar.

by restating the problem statement that appears in the RFP.
Question 4
A project charter summarizes the:
Question options:

project objective.

detailed description of the project.

key conditions and parameters of the project.

funding and contracting of the project.
Question 5
Proposal preparation is completed by:
Question options:

a single person when proposing a multimillion-dollar project.

a proposal manager regardless of the project size.

a large team for a simple project.

one or more people depending upon the requirements of the proposal.
Question 6
A way to foster trust is to:
Question options:

get insider information about a company then share it with a competitor.

ask about upcoming RFPs a company is planning.

be reliable and responsive.

only contact the customer when planned.
Question 7
The first step in project selection is to:
Question options:

gather data and information for each project.

list assumptions.

evaluate each project against the criteria.

develop a set of criteria against which a project will be evaluated.
Question 8
A BAFO requested by a customer is a:
Question options:

best and first offer from the contractor.

base accounting and finance office clarification from the contractor.

best and final offer from the contractor.

clarification request for broad, ambiguous, frivolous, and obscure aspects of the proposal.
Question 9
A contractor bidding on a fixed-price project must develop:
Question options:

a well-defined project with low risk.

accurate and complete cost estimates and include sufficient contingency costs.

techniques to control costs and reduce expenses to make a larger profit.

techniques to determine the cost-at-completion with actual expenditures.
Question 10
Fixed-price contracts are most appropriate for projects that:
Question options:

are well defined and entail little risk.

take less than one year to complete.

are with customers that want a single payment date.

involve risk.
Question 11
It is advisable to build relationships with __________ in a client or partner organization.
Question options:

the chief financial officer

several key people

the top ranking official

one individual
Question 12
Your company has been supplying a local company with warehouse management. A proposed project requires warehouse management in 15 national locations. This is an example of how the contractor could:
Question options:

develop its proposal writing skills by bidding on the project.

hurt its local reputation by working on projects with other companies.

extend its capabilities and expand its business to a larger customer base.

take on too much risk because they have only worked with a small company.
Question 13
When making contingency estimates, the contractor should:
Question options:

heavily pad the estimates to include every issue.

include an amount for each issue that has high impact.

estimate the amount to mitigate high impact and probable issues.

include a small amount for each possible issue.
Question 14
The project title should:
Question options:

state what is expected to be accomplished.

summarize the need and justification for the project.

state the major end products or items expected to be produced.

be concise and create a vision for the end result of the project.
Question 15
The new employees are expected to receive $13 million of Fast Start training that will be provided by a state workforce development grant. This is an example of the __________ in a project charter.
Question options:

key assumptions

project description

acceptance criteria

success criteria and expected benefits
Question 16
Sleeping on a contradictory issue and providing a thoughtful answer the next day:
Question options:

gives you time to find a comic strip to include that expresses your political point of view.

reinforces your thoughtfulness and builds a positive perception of you by the customer.

lets you get more information to prove the client was wrong.

reinforces that you cannot make quick decisions.
Question 17
The contract must clearly spell out the:
Question options:

names of those responsible for tasks.

deliverables the contractor is expected to provide.

level of risk acceptable by the contractor.

number of contact hours the contractor must have with the customer.
Question 18
Customers and partner organizations prefer to work with people they:
Question options:

know are lean companies with few employees.

have read about.

know and trust.

know are very large with many employees.
Question 19
An assumption for a construction project could be:
Question options:

the size of the building that is to be constructed.

a grant will be secured to help fund the project.

the regulations and codes required for the building.

the materials to be used to construct the building.
Question 20
A good way to start a conversation with a potential customer at XYZ Company is:
Question options:

"How did your son's football team do this season?"

"Did your sales increase this year?"

"I just finished a meeting with Grace from ABC. She told me about their new products."

"We are working on a project for ABC Company."




BZ460 Lesson 1 Exam SCORE 100 PERCENT....HR

Question 1
Corrective action must be taken for a project when:
Question options:

the technical specifications have been met.

the actual cost of the activities is less than the funds received for the work completed.

actual progress to the planned progress shows the progress is ahead of schedule.

the actual progress is less than the planned progress.
Question 2
When establishing the project objectives, the objective must be agreed upon by the project:
Question options:

manager.

team.

sponsor.

supervisor.
Question 3
All the work involved with clearing a sidewalk after a heavy snow storm is an example of a project's:
Question options:

outline.

scope.

timetable.

schedule.
Question 4
The types and quantities of resources to be used for the activities are the base for the estimated project:
Question options:

duration.

cost.

budget.

risk.
Question 5
If a project team is contacted by a stakeholder about a concern related to their project, the project team should:
Question options:

share the concern with all the other stakeholders to see if they agree.

send a mass email to all stakeholders to let them know the project is on time and under budget.

communicate with the stakeholder individually to deal with the concern.

ignore the concern because one stakeholder is not important.
Question 6
The list that includes key contact information, role or specific topics of interest, expectations, any known issues, and areas of potential influence for each stakeholder is known as the:
Question options:

list of prior projects.

project technical specifications.

stakeholder register.

lessons learned list.
Question 7
Which of the following is NOT an example of a project?
Question options:

Raising money for a disaster relief trip

Creating a website for a company

Starting-up a restaurant

Emptying the recycling everyday
Question 8
__________ changes the dynamics of the project and adds a layer of complexity that can adversely affect the project outcome if the project participants are not aware of what they might encounter regarding cultural differences and multinational economic transactions.
Question options:

Estimated duration

Globalization

Risk

Staffing
Question 9
The project objective requires completing the project __________ and producing all the deliverables by a certain time and within budget.
Question options:

schedule

timetable

outline

work scope
Question 10
The project budget is based on:
Question options:

the costs to do the resources before any indirect costs.

the estimated costs associated with the quantities of resources to be used.

how well the project manager can use accounting software.

the actual costs of the resources used for the project.
Question 11
If a stakeholder has concerns about a project, the project team should:
Question options:

write letters to all the stakeholders to not worry about the project.

be proactive and contact the stakeholder.

wait for the stakeholder to contact the project manager about the concern.

prepare a defense for their project decisions.
Question 12
The stakeholder register is a convenient tool to keep:
Question options:

stakeholders at a distance from the project.

all stakeholder information consolidated and up-to-date.

lessons learned.

all communications open to all stakeholders.
Question 13
The amount of estimated resources helps to determine the estimated:
Question options:

risk.

budget.

duration.

project scope.
Question 14
All the activities in the baseline plan must be performed in accordance to the project schedule and:
Question options:

list of project expectations.

technical specifications.

stakeholder register.

lessons learned list.
Question 15
If the organization decides to use external resources (a contractor) to perform the project, the organization will prepare a document called __________ that defines the project requirements.
Question options:

baseline plan

a request for proposal

a project scope document

project technical specifications
Question 16
Projects are identified and selected in the __________ phase.
Question options:

performing

closing

initiating

planning
Question 17
A risk __________ plan must be developed that identifies and assesses potential risks, determines the likelihood of occurrence and potential impacts of risks, and delineates responses for dealing with risks.
Question options:

development

management

avoidance

mitigation
Question 18
Project documents are organized and archived in the __________ phase.
Question options:

closing

performing

initiating

planning
Question 19
The __________ for a project specifies when each task should start and finish.
Question options:

schedule

list of expectations

technical specifications document

register
Question 20
A person or organization responsible for each work item should be identified to assign responsibility while __________ the project.
Question options:

designing

budgeting

planning

estimating




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BZ450 Lesson 8 Exam SCORE 100 PERCENT....obj

Question 1        5 / 5 points
Shelby Collins owns a firm that designs and sells women's clothing. She is currently trying to grow her firm by developing new product lines. Shelby is pursuing a(n) ________ growth strategy.
Question options:

a)     in-house


b)     domestic


c)     internal


d)     external

Question 2        5 / 5 points
________ licensing is the licensing of proprietary technology that the licensor typically controls by virtue of a utility patent.
Question options:

a)     Skill


b)     Intellectual property


c)     Utility


d)     Technology

Question 3        5 / 5 points
Which of the following is an example of an external growth strategy?
Question options:

a)     New product development


b)     Mergers and acquisitions


c)     Market penetration


d)     Product line extension

Question 4        5 / 5 points
The ________ stage of the organizational life cycle is the startup phase, where a business determines what its core strengths and capabilities are and starts selling its initial product or service.
Question options:

a)     introduction


b)     launch


c)     ramp-up


d)     early growth

Question 5        5 / 5 points
Which of the following is an advantage of internal growth strategies?
Question options:

a)     Need to develop new resources


b)     Get quality and pricing right


c)     Investment in a failed internal effort can be difficult to recoup


d)     Provides maximum control

Question 6        5 / 5 points
________ means that as the number of employees a firm needs increases, it becomes increasingly difficult for it to find the right employees, place them in appropriate positions, and provide adequate supervision.
Question options:

a)     Difficult hazard


b)     Adverse hazard


c)     Adverse selection


d)     Moral selection

Question 7        5 / 5 points
If a business enhances the quality of a product, makes it more convenient to use, improves its durability, or makes it more up-to-date, any one of those initiatives fall under the category of:
Question options:

a)     increasing the market penetration of an existing product or service.


b)     extending product lines.


c)     geographic expansion.


d)     improving an existing product or service.

Question 8        5 / 5 points
________ costs are the costs a company incurs as it makes sales.
Question options:

a)     Static


b)     Irregular


c)     Balanced


d)     Variable

Question 9        5 / 5 points
Which of the following is a disadvantage of growth by means of external growth strategies?
Question options:

a)     Diversification of business risk


b)     Economies of scale


c)     Getting access to proprietary products or services


d)     Loss of organizational flexibility

Question 10        5 / 5 points
Internally generated growth is often called organic growth because it does not rely on:
Question options:

a)     outside intervention.


b)     its own skills and capabilities.


c)     external funding.


d)     internal leadership.

Question 11        5 / 5 points
Jack Wills owns a commercial nursery. Jack has more business than he wants, in fact, he is presently turning away exciting new business opportunities because it is expensive to hire new employees, and he knows that if he did hire new employees it would take time for the new employees to be trained and to be socialized into the culture of his firm. Jack's inability to take advantage of the new business opportunities that are coming his way is due largely to the ________ problem.
Question options:

a)     business aptitude


b)     entrepreneurial aptitude


c)     commercial opportunity


d)     managerial capacity

Question 12        5 / 5 points
Qualcomm, a high-tech company headquartered in San Diego, owns the rights to several of the key components that permit cell phones to work. Instead of selling cell phones itself, Qualcomm grants permission to many companies to use specific forms of its intellectual property in exchange for monetary compensation. Qualcomm is engaging in an external growth strategy referred to as:
Question options:

a)     licensing.


b)     strategic alliances.


c)     acquisitions.


d)     new product development.

Question 13        5 / 5 points
Which of the following is an example of an external growth strategy?
Question options:

a)     Geographic expansion


b)     Improving an existing product or service


c)     Increasing the market penetration of an existing product or service


d)     Strategic alliances

Question 14        5 / 5 points
________ means that as a firm grows and adds personnel, the new hires typically do not have the same ownership incentives as the original founders, so the new hires may not be as motivated as the founders to put in long hours or may even try to avoid hard work.
Question options:

a)     Difficult selection


b)     Adverse hazard


c)     Ethical selection


d)     Moral hazard

Question 15        5 / 5 points
Trevor Kimble owns a firm that sells products to the publishing industry. Trevor is currently evaluating a set of opportunities that he feels his firm is capable of pursuing. According to the text, Trevor is evaluating his firm's:
Question options:

a)     prolific potential.


b)     dynamic opportunity options.


c)     productive opportunity set.


d)     passionate opportunity set.

Question 16        5 / 5 points
__________ occurs when a firm holds the number one or the number two position in an industry or niche market in terms of sales volume.
Question options:

a)     Business scalability


b)     Economies of scale


c)     Reaching for scale


d)     Market leadership

Question 17        5 / 5 points
When a firm's managerial resources are insufficient to take advantage of its new product and service opportunities, the subsequent bottleneck is referred to as the ________ problem.
Question options:

a)     commercial capacity


b)     entrepreneurial aptitude


c)     managerial capacity


d)     business capacity

Question 18        5 / 5 points
New product development, other product-related strategies, and international expansion are examples of ________ growth strategies.
Question options:

a)     external


b)     domestic


c)     primary


d)     internal

Question 19        5 / 5 points
________ costs are costs that a company incurs whether it sells something or not.
Question options:

a)     Fixed


b)     Consistent


c)     Steady


d)     Variable

Question 20        5 / 5 points
Which mechanism for firm growth involves the creation and sale of new products or services?
Question options:

a)     Strategic alliances


b)     New product development


c)     Licensing


d)     Franchising







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