Quiz on Management of Engineering Projects

What is a project defined as?

• A permanent endeavor

• A temporary endeavor

• A continuous process

• A routine task

What is a deliverable?

• A temporary goal

• A team meeting

• A unique and verifiable product

• A financial report

Which of the following best describes engineering?

• The art of managing people

• The application of science and mathematics

• The study of economics

• The design of software

What does management primarily involve?

• Conducting research

• Handling resources and people

• Creating products

• Directing machines

Who defined management as a process consisting of planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling?

• Peter Drucker

• George Terry

• Henry Fayol

• Frederick Taylor

What is the role of first-line managers?

• To represent the whole enterprise

• To directly supervise non-managers

• To manage through other managers

• To establish long-range plans

Which managerial level is responsible for defining the character and mission of the enterprise?

• First-line management

• Project management

• Middle management

• Top-level management

What is one of the functions of managers?

• Designing products

• Planning

• Manufacturing

• Marketing

Which skill is more important at the first-line management level?

• Strategic skills

• Technical skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Conceptual skills

What does controlling in management involve?

• Leading teams

• Setting objectives

• Measuring and correcting activities

• Organizing resources