Description : Which conflict resolution technique do project managers use most often? A. Smoothing B. Norming C. Confronting D. Forcing
Last Answer : C. Confronting
Description : You are the project manager for a cable service provider. Your team members are amiable with each other and are careful to make project decisions jointly. Which of the following statements is true? ... stage of Develop Project Team. D. They are in the forcing stage of Develop Project Team.
Last Answer : B. They are in the norming stage of Develop Project Team.
Description : )Resource leveling attempts to : 1. Reduce resource requirements by smoothing out period-to period resource assignments. 2. Ensure that the budget abnormalities are overcome. 3. Reduce the ... Increase the amount of the project manager's authority so that budget dollars can be appropriated.
Last Answer : 1. Reduce resource requirements by smoothing out period-to period resource assignments.
Description : In the method of problem-solving, a committee is set up to find a solution. (True/False)
Last Answer : Ans. True
Description : There are different arguments given in favour of power sharing in a democratic political system. Which one of the following is not one of them? (1) It reduces conflict among different communities (2) ... (4) It speeds up the decision making process and improves the chances of unity of the country
Last Answer : (4) It speeds up the decision making process and improves the chances of unity of the country Explanation: Power sharing in a Democratic political System does not speeds up the decision making process and improves the chances of unity of the country.
Description : There are different arguments given in favour of power sharing in a democratic political system. Which one of the following is not one of them? (1) It reduces conflict among different communities (2) ... (4) It speeds up the decision-making process and improves the chances of unity of the country
Last Answer : (2) Majority community does not impose its will on others
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 : The most important problem faced in the implementation phase of a project is a delay in execution. (True/False)
Description : Requirements traceability is one of the most important part requirement management. It may also be referred to as the heart of requirement management. a) True b) False
Last Answer : a) True
Description : As a new project manager, Karen was worried about a statement from her client: your project deliverable is in low quality with low grade . According to PMBOK, how can you help Karen ... quality with high grade is always desirable to your client. e. High quality always represents high grade.
Last Answer : c. Low quality represents a true problem, but low grade might not be the case.
Description : Once the project is approved and moves into the planning stage, what happens in the next phase of the project life cycle? Select one: a. Agreements for risk sharing need to be concluded. ... activities. e. A risk response plan can be used to identify increasing levels of detailed risk analysis
Last Answer : d. Risks are identified with each major group of activities.
Description : Independent float is the amount of time by which: A. Start of the activity can be delayed without affecting the EST of subsequent activity B. reduces the float of subsequent ... without affecting EST D. completion of an activity can be delayed beyond earliest possible finishing time
Last Answer : A. Start of the activity can be delayed without affecting the EST of subsequent activity
Description : “Risk” is usually _______ as the project progresses. (A) increases (B) reduces (C) remains same (D) becomes negligible
Last Answer : (B) reduces
Description : Do it because I said to” is the mantra for project managers who use _____ as the default approach to resolve conflict. Select one: a. collaborating b. compromising c. accommodating d. forcing e. avoiding
Last Answer : d. forcing
Description : Jack is in charge of a project team. Due to an unexpected project change, some issues with the project have come up. Two key team members, Samantha and Felix, are arguing their ... concerns through conflict resolution. e. Delay this issue for now until it becomes a significant conflict.
Last Answer : a. Confront the problem early, and invite both Samantha and Felix to private meetings.
Description : As a project manager, while Kathy was trying to categorize all potential risks for her new construction project M based on levels of probability and impact on the project, she identified a potential risk, ... b. Risk management plan c. Project management plan d. WBS e. Scope management plan
Last Answer : d. WBS
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 : Conflict occurrence in projects is A. Unavoidable B. Depend on type of project C. Avoidable D. Depends on culture
Last Answer : A. Unavoidable
Description : . A good technique to help minimize conflict among team members is to hold team members accountable for their tasks.
Last Answer : Ans: True
Description : Matching people’s skills with the needs of the project, motivating employees, and minimizing personnel conflict are all part of the staffing process.
Description : Favoured technique for resolving conflict is A. Negotiating B. Conciliation C. Removal of participants D. Not entertaining them
Last Answer : A. Negotiating
Description : Your upcoming project includes project team members from a foreign country. To make certain that cultural differences don't interfere with team performance, thereby affecting the success of the project ... exercises. D. Inform the team members of the organization's rules and standards.
Last Answer : A. Provide diversity training to all the team members.
Description : . An independent relationship must exist between the attribute that can be measured and the external quality attribute. a) True b) False
Last Answer : b) False
Description : Project managers have to assess the risks that may affect a project. a) True b) False
Description : We can accurately estimate lines of code from the problem specification. A. True B. False C. NA D. NA
Last Answer : B. False
Description : "Larger code size doesnot necessarily mean better quality or higher efficiency." A. True B. False C. NA D. NA
Last Answer : A. True
Description : An independent relationship must exist between the attribute that can be measured and the external quality attribute. a) True b) False
Description : Withdrawal may be the most effective way to settle conflicts. (True/False)
Description : The Project Leader is the person responsible for the overall project. (True/False)
Description : Project leader role will require an individual with strong management skills. (True/False)
Last Answer : ns. True
Description : . A project leader or manager is expected to be completely accountable for his team members and meeting the team’s targets. (True/False)
Description : The purpose of project planning is to identify various areas of the project work and the influencing factors, and subsequently define the boundaries of the project performance. (True/False)
Description : WBS is produced by identifying the key elements, breaking each element down into component parts and continuing to breakdown until manageable work packages have been identified. (True/False)
Description : The entire process of a project may be considered to be made upon a number of sub- processes placed in different stages called the Work Breakdown Structure. (True/False)
Description : Other reported advantages include a sharper orientation toward results, better interdepartmental coordination, and higher worker morale. (True/False
Description : The players in project management are the individuals and the organisations. (True/False)
Description : The planning and scoping should be such that the project manager can assess every stage of the project and the quality of the deliverable of the project at every stage. (True/False)
Description : Good plans always do not allow for flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances. (True/False)
Last Answer : Ans. False
Description : The technical feasibility aspect of a project relates to the earning capacity of the project. (True/False)
Description : The purpose of the analysis is to examine the desirability of investing in pre-investment studies. (True/False)
Description : Feasibility analysis is the first stage in the process of project development. (True/False)
Description : The project manager works with the project sponsor to identify the necessary resources and team members needed to further develop the key project parameters – Cost, Scope, Schedule, and Quality (CSSQ). (True/False)
Description : The function of project initiation is to describe all the parameters of a project and establish the suitable project management and excellence environment necessary to complete the project. (True/False)
Description : Scope, cost, and schedule are some of the parameters used for project negotiation. (True/False)
Description : Project management provides the project managers and team members with the principles they require to effectively meet the needs of the customer. (True/False)
Description : The system of monitoring and control is more effective when, along with the time- frame, there is the linkage between the physical work to be performed in each activity and the financial expenditure to be incurred. (True/False)
Description : Project closure involves releasing the final product to the customer, handing over the project documentation, manuals, source code, and network layouts. (True/False)
Description : Project management is a rationally planned and organised effort to achieve a specific goal. (True/False)