Description : What is defined as “the ability to influence and align others towards a common purpose”? a. Teamwork. b. Motivation. c. Management. d. Leadership.
Last Answer : d. Leadership.
Description : Which one of the following statements best defines teamwork? a. People working collaboratively towards a common goal. b. Developing skills that will enhance project performance. c. Gathering the ... together to work on a project. d. Establishing vision and direction towards a common purpose.
Last Answer : a. People working collaboratively towards a common goal.
Description : Which one of the following statements best defines teamwork? a. People working collaboratively towards a common goal .b. Developing skills that will enhance project performance. c. Gathering the ... together to work on a project. d. Establishing vision and direction towards a common purpose
Description : To successfully manage a project, the PM must play both a manager and leadership role. In the manager role the PM will do all but which of the following: 1. Develop procedures 2. Align people 3. Produce results for stakeholder 4. Focus on the organization and its structure 5. Both b and d
Last Answer : 2. Align people
Description : Hersey and Blanchard present a form of situational leadership based on the ___________ of the people the leader is attempting to influence. (a) Readiness ; (b) personality ; (c) intelligence ; (d) motivation
Last Answer : (a) Readiness ;
Description : ---------------is the ability of influencing people to strive willingly for mutual objectives (a) Motivation ; (b) Control ; (c) Leadership ; (c) Supervision
Last Answer : (c) Leadership ;
Description : . In project management, the term quality is best defined as: a. inspection, testing and measurement. b. reviews and audits. c. fitness for purpose of deliverables. d. professionally-bound project reports.
Last Answer : c. fitness for purpose of deliverables.
Description : In project management, the term quality is best defined as: a. inspection, testing and measurement. b. reviews and audits. c. fitness for purpose of deliverables. d. professionally-bound project reports.
Description : What is considered to be the most useful skill for a project manager who works in a matrix environment in order to achieve project goals? Select one: a. Leadership skill b. Influencing c. Conflict management skill d. Time management e. Planning skill
Last Answer : b. Influencing
Description : What is a key aspect of Project Manger leadership? A. Great management skills B. Negotiation C. Creating a clear vision for the team to follow D. Time management
Last Answer : C. Creating a clear vision for the team to follow
Description : Within an organisation, leadership influence will be dependent upon the type of ________ that the leader can exercise over the followers. (a) Power ; (b) friendship ; (c) knowledge ; (d) ... a social process which helps to explain how different people can influence the behaviour/actions of others.]
Last Answer : (a) Power ;
Description : Expert power is the power that comes from the amount of knowledge a person has obtained in a specific area. This type ofpower is: 1. Critical to a project manager because the PM has to have ... by the PM because the PM cannot stay current on all areas of expertise and also manage the project
Last Answer : 4. Used sparingly if at all by the PM because the PM cannot stay current on all areas of expertise and also manage the project
Description : A ____ is a set of activities which are networked in an order and aimed towards achieving the goals of a project. (A) Project (B) Process (C) Project management (D) Project cycle
Last Answer : (A) Project
Description : A is a set of activities which are networked in an order and aimed towards achieving the goals of a project. (A)Project (B)Process (C)Project management (D)Project cycle
Last Answer : (A)Project
Description : A is a set of activities which are networked in an order and aimed towards achieving the goals of a project. A. Project B. Process C. Project management D. Project cycle
Last Answer : A. Project
Description : Which one of the following illustrates why effective project management is beneficial to an organization? a. It utilizes resources as and when required under direction of a project manager. b. ... d. It ensures that the chief executive is accountable for the achievement of the defined benefits.
Last Answer : a. It utilizes resources as and when required under direction of a project manager.
Description : Scheduling can best be defined as the process used to determine: a. overall project duration. b. project cost estimating. c. the project management plan. d. sub-contractor’s responsibilities.
Last Answer : a. overall project duration.
Description : According to PMBOK, project management process groups are iterative, which was originally defined by Walter Shewhart and later modified by Edward Deming. Generally, one outcome from a previous process can serve ... -Do-Check-Act cycle c. Project phases d. PM processes e. HR process cycle
Last Answer : b. Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle
Description : According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), project management is defined as the application of knowledge, _____, _____, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements . Select ... b. tools, analysis c. analysis, theories d. skills, tools e. skills, theories
Last Answer : d. skills, tools
Description : Risk in project management is defined as A.An uncertain event that, if it occurs, has a positive effect on project objectives B.An uncertain event that, if it occurs, has a negative ... effect on project objectives D.An uncertain event that do not have any effect on project objectives
Last Answer : C.An uncertain event that, if it occurs, has a positive or negative effect on project objectives
Description : How many PM knowledge areas are defined by Project Management Institute (PMI) A. Six B. Four C. Eight D. Ten (Ans.)
Last Answer : D. Ten (Ans.)
Description : Scheduling can best be defined as the process used to determine: a. overall project duration. b. project cost estimating. c. the project management plan.
Description : The scope of the work is defined in which phase of the project management? (A) Initiating (B) Planning (C) Executing (D) Closing
Last Answer : (A) Initiating
Description : Lack of motivation among employees and low quality of production occurs in ____.
Last Answer : Ans. Theory X
Description : . Integrity in the project management field is accomplished through all of the following except which one? A. Training to learn how to manage relationships with others from different ... C. Applying established project management processes D. Following the PMP Code of Professional Conduct
Last Answer : A. Training to learn how to manage relationships with others from different cultures
Description : Which of the following are not so easy for management to influence and change during strategy implementation? A. Style of Leadership B. Strategy C. Systems D. Structure
Last Answer : Style of Leadership
Description : Which of the following are easier for management to influence and change during strategy implementation? A. Staffing B. Style of Leadership C. Structure D. Skills
Last Answer : Structure
Description : ____ identified six distinct leadership styles.
Last Answer : Ans. Daniel Goleman
Description : The answer is: (A) related projects The leadership style where focus is on relationships and community rather than exercising of power, is termed as (A) laissez-faire (B) interactional leadership (C) servant leadership (D) oligarchy
Last Answer : (C) servant leadership
Description : What is the purpose of Teamwork Training given to employees in a company?
Last Answer : Teamwork Training helps all individual employees of a company work together. When you have greater cooperation, the operation can run more smoothly. Teamwork training builds cooperation and ... promote a healthier workplace environment, replacing a spirit of cut-throat competition with cooperation.
Description : 'Influence' is defined as the ability to ____________ someone to something they would not otherwise have done. A. Intimidate B. Force C. Order D. Persuade
Last Answer : Intimidate
Description : Maslow’s “Needs Hierarchy” theory relates to: A. Motivation B. Leadership C. Communication D. Upward mobility
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : Individual-level independent variables include all of the following except. (a) Leadership ; (b) Learning ; (c) Perception ; (d) Motivation
Last Answer : (a) Leadership ;
Description : Vroom and Yetton s contingency model of leadership is based on certain aspects of a leader s decision, they are (a) decision quality (b) decision acceptance (c) both of the above (d ... and decision acceptance refers to the motivation and commitment of group members in implementing the decision.]
Last Answer : (c) both of the above
Description : Transformational leadership is about change, _________, and entrepreneurship. (a) Motivation ; (b) innovation ; (c) loyalty ; (d) enthusiasm
Last Answer : (b) innovation ;
Description : The main purpose of the Project Management Plan is to: a. provide justification for undertaking the project in terms of evaluating the benefit, cost and risk of alternative options. b. ensure ... the project. d. document the outcome of the risk, change and configuration management processes.
Last Answer : c. document the outcomes of the planning process and provide the reference document for managing the project.
Description : The main purpose of the Project Management Plan is to: a. provide justification for undertaking the project in terms of evaluating the benefit, cost and risk of alternative options. b ... managing the project. d. document the outcome of the risk, change and configuration management processes.
Description : What Is The Purpose Of Project Management?
Last Answer : To provide management with valid, auditable status on which to base management decisions.
Description : For orientation of a plane table with three points A, B and C, Bessel's drill is (A) Align B through A and draw a ray towards C, align A through B and draw A ray towards C, finally ... the third point, which is sighted through the point of intersection of previously drawn rays in the final step.
Last Answer : (D) In the first two steps any two of the points may be used and a ray drawn towards the third point, which is sighted through the point of intersection of previously drawn rays in the final step.
Description : Only managers can be true leaders, because they have the ability to influence others. (a) True ; (b) False
Last Answer : (b) False
Description : Determining the policies that are needed for the smooth execution of a project relates to which of the following agenda items of alignment sessions? Select one: a. Developing a common ... role clarification on projects e. Agreeing on the means and methods for accomplishing the purpose
Last Answer : d. Developing role clarification on projects
Description : Which of the following is true about management meetings? Select one: a. They are short meetings to develop a common understanding of what the short-term priorities are for the project. ... , tracking progress of existing plans, and making adjustments to plans in response to new information.
Last Answer : e. They are oriented toward developing plans, tracking progress of existing plans, and making adjustments to plans in response to new information.
Description : Which of the following is not correct about initial phase of a project? a. The cost associated at the beginning of the project is highest. b. Stakeholders have maximum influence during this phase c. The highest uncertainty is at this stage of the project. d. All the above statements are correct.
Last Answer : a. The cost associated at the beginning of the project is highest.
Description : Complete the following statement. In a weak matrix environment, the project manager, Eric, has to constantly make an effort to influence his project team and stakeholders to ensure project success. ... managers. d. there are no functional managers. e. Eric has flexibility on authority.
Last Answer : b. Eric has no or little authority.
Description : Which risk is connected to the circumstance outside the project that may influence the scope of work and the performance of the organization? A.Operational Risk B.Financial Risk C.Strategic Risk D.Contextual Risk
Last Answer : D.Contextual Risk
Description : Why is it important to understand your Stakeholders? A. They may work in a different department or company B. They may have different technical backgrounds C. They may not care about the project D. They can be a positive or negative influence on the project (Ans.)
Last Answer : D. They can be a positive or negative influence on the project (Ans.)
Description : Who among the following are less able to influence a project? (A) Consultants (B) Contractors (C) Stakeholders (D) Project team
Last Answer : (B) Contractors