Description : Lauren, a systems analyst, has excellent interpersonal skills. To take advantage of her skills, the functional lead of the project should assign her to program in Java and C++
Last Answer : Ans: False
Description : Shauna has recently been appointed as a project manager for Project SkyNorth, which is regarded as an important project in her organization. During the project planning meeting, ... b. Matrix organization c. Functional organization d. Projectized organization e. Hierarchical organization
Last Answer : d. Projectized organization
Description : What is the first step in project planning? Select one: a. Establish the objectives and scope. b. Determine the budget. c. Select the team organizational model. d. Determine project constraints. e. Inspect the deliverables.
Last Answer : a. Establish the objectives and scope.
Description : Constantine suggests four “organizational paradigms” for engineering teams. The best project team organizational model to use when handling extremely complex problems is a. Random paradigm b. Open paradigm c. Synchronous paradigm d. Closed paradigm
Last Answer : a. Random paradigm
Description : Which one of the following is a responsibility of the project steering group/board? a. To identify potential problems for the project team to solve. b. To provide strategic direction and guidance ... project team in all daily activities. d. To receive and consider daily reports from team members.
Last Answer : b. To provide strategic direction and guidance to the sponsor.
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 : Which one of the following is a responsibility of the project steering group/board? a. To identify potential problems for the project team to solve. b. To provide strategic direction and ... project team in all daily activities. d. To receive and consider daily reports from team members.
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 : Matching people’s skills with the needs of the project, motivating employees, and minimizing personnel conflict are all part of the staffing process.
Last Answer : Ans: True
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 : A project planning methodology is any structured approach used to guide the project team during development of the project plan. What is an example of this methodology? 1. Standard forms or templates. 2. Upper management involvement 3. Functional work authorizations 4. Stakeholders skills
Last Answer : 1. Standard forms or templates.
Description : Projects provide an excellent growth environment for future executives and for developing A. Sales skills B. Manufacturing skills C. Managerial skills D. Execution skills
Last Answer : C. Managerial skills
Description : In ____ style, project manager shares his or her vision with the team but permits them to use their respective ideas to come up with a solution.
Last Answer : Ans. Authoritative
Description : Subsequent to preparing ____, the team plans the project schedule and budget
Last Answer : Ans. Work Breakdown Structure
Description : The project team documents its charge in the form of a ____, which is based on the project proposal and business case
Last Answer : Ans. Project charter
Description : A project charter does not include ____ of the project. (A) scope (B) objectives (C) team (D) all above are included
Last Answer : (D) all above are included
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)
Last Answer : Ans. True
Description : Which of the following serves as project estimation technique? A. Empirical estimation B. Heuristic technique C. Analytical estimation D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : Which structure shows the reporting relationships and communications channels for a project? a. Work Breakdown Structure. b. Organizational Breakdown Structure. c. Product Breakdown Structure. d. Responsibility assignment structure.
Last Answer : b. Organizational Breakdown Structure.
Description : An Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS) is used to identify: a. the reporting structure and current availability of all individuals in the project. b. technical ability and line of communication ... . d. the reporting structure and lines of communication for all individuals in the projects.
Last Answer : d. the reporting structure and lines of communication for all individuals in the projects.
Description : Which of the following types of Organizational Charts can be BEST used to track project costs : A. Hierarchical-type Organizational Chart B. Organizational Breakdown Structure C. Resource Breakdown Structure D. Responsibility Assignment Matrix
Last Answer : C. Resource Breakdown Structure
Description : To maximize returns in the current cut-throat competitive environment, it is vital to manage the ____ effectively.
Last Answer : Ans. Projects
Description : A strong ____ program encourages the development of skills and talents of the employees.
Last Answer : Ans. Diversity management
Description : In which stage of team development, team members are worried about how they fit in with the others and how their capabilities and skills compare. A.Norming B.Storming C.Forming D.Performing
Last Answer : C.Forming
Description : The main aim of a project risk management process should be to: a. identify project risks and then manage them appropriately. b. identify all project risks and transfer them immediately. c ... are threats or opportunities on a project. d. satisfy the organization's project management process.
Last Answer : a. identify project risks and then manage them appropriately.
Description : Which one of the following statements is true? a. Business-as-usual activities cannot be improved. b. Business-as-usual activities are more difficult to manage than projects. c. Projects are ... change to business-as-usual. d. A project is always the starting point for operation refinement
Last Answer : c. Projects are transient endeavours that bring about change to business-as-usual.
Description : Which one of the following statements is true? a. Independent reviews and quality audits form part of quality assurance to ensure the project manager delivers on time and to budget. ... Quality planning enables the project manager to manage the trade-off between customer expectations and budget
Last Answer : c. Quality control verifies that the project deliverables conform to specification, are fit for purpose and meet stakeholder expectations.
Description : A critical success factor for project management is to _____. a. create a work plan b. follow the three steps of project management c. identify most project tasks d. manage the hundreds of tasks
Last Answer : e. start with a realistic assessment of the work
Description : The most significant challenge to project managers is _____. a. lack of project management training b. no one really understands how to manage a complex systems development project ... tools that can assist in controlling project progress d. unrealistic schedule demands by project sponsors
Last Answer : d. unrealistic schedule demands by project sponsors
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 : The main aim of a project risk management process should be to: a. identifies project risks and then manage them appropriately. b. identify all project risks and transfer them immediately. ... are threats or opportunities on a project. d. satisfy the organisation's project management process.
Last Answer : a. identifies project risks and then manage them appropriately.
Description : Which one of the following statements is true? a. Business-as-usual activities cannot be improved. b. Business-as-usual activities are more difficult to manage than projects. c. Projects are ... change to business-as-usual. d. A project is always the starting point for operation refinement.
Last Answer : c. Projects are transient endeavours that bring about change to business-as-usual
Description : Which one of the following statements is true? a. Independent reviews and quality audits form part of quality assurance to ensure the project manager delivers on time and to budget. ... planning enables the project manager to manage the trade-off between customer expectations and budget.
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 : In a ____, the employees work for different projects in a team-like structure.
Last Answer : Ans. Project-type organisational structure
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 : 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 : Project leader role will require an individual with strong management skills. (True/False)
Last Answer : ns. True
Description : Project Human Resource Management ensures that the most appropriate manpower with necessary skills is deployed for effective execution of the desired project. (True/False)
Description : Christine does not have the skills that her project manager feels are necessary and no money has been budgeted for outside consultants. Mentoring is a good option to improve Christine’s skills in this situation.
Description : To identify the tasks for a work plan the project manager can _____. a. control and direct the project b. estimate the size, staff the project, and remember technical skills c. establish a ... of the SDLC and the steps that occur in each e. set conservative numbers for the project software
Last Answer : d. list the four phases of the SDLC and the steps that occur in each
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 : Which property of the rapid prototype is not important? a) The speed with which it can be developed b) The speed with which it can be modified c) Its ability to determine the client's real needs d) The ... from it, even if they are of the how not to do it' variety e) Its internal structure.
Last Answer : c) Its ability to determine the client’s real needs
Description : The probability of completing the project can be estimated based upon the ____ . (A) Uniform distribution curve (B) Normal distribution curve. (C) U-shaped distribution curve (D) None of the above
Last Answer : (B) Normal distribution curve.
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 : In large organisations, project management shall be of line type function where the project manager shall have ____ and has total formal control over the division he or she heads
Last Answer : Ans. Full line authority
Description : In the matrix-type organisation, ____ provide the resources needed and the ____ is responsible for the project results.
Last Answer : Ans. The functional managers, project manager
Description : ____ is the most common type of project organisation.
Last Answer : Ans. Matrix-type organisation