Question 1

The project manager can improve her or his ability to handle stress by keeping physically fit through regular exercise and good nutrition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is most critical to accomplishing the project objective?

Accepted Answer

A)  the people 
B)  the procedures 
C)  the techniques 
D)  the funding 
A)  the people 
B)  the procedures 
C)  the techniques 
D)  the funding

Question 3

To control the project, the project manager must track actual progress and compare it with planned progress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Good negotiating skills are essential for project managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The project manager involves the project team in the functions of planning, organizing, and controlling the project to gain their commitment to successful completion of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

To control the project, the project manager must

Accepted Answer

A)  manage all the decisions. 
B)  make a project plan. 
C)  track actual progress and compare it with planned progress. 
D)  set the baseline for the project. 
A)  manage all the decisions. 
B)  make a project plan. 
C)  track actual progress and compare it with planned progress. 
D)  set the baseline for the project.

Question 7

Good interpersonal skills are essential for a project manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

____ is the act of allowing individuals to successfully carry out assigned tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  Consignment 
B)  Facilitation 
C)  Authorization 
D)  Delegation 
A)  Consignment 
B)  Facilitation 
C)  Authorization 
D)  Delegation

Question 9

Some changes become necessary as a result of ____, such as an early snowstorm that slows down the construction of a building.

Accepted Answer

A)  predicted events 
B)  risk responses 
C)  unanticipated occurrences 
D)  negligence 
A)  predicted events 
B)  risk responses 
C)  unanticipated occurrences 
D)  negligence

Question 10

The project manager needs to have a good sense of humor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If actual progress falls behind planned progress or unexpected events occur,

Accepted Answer

A)  the project team should be on alert for future needs to accelerate tasks. 
B)  the project manager should take immediate action. 
C)  the project should be allowed to self correct. 
D)  other tasks will finish in less time than planned so the delay will balance. 
A)  the project team should be on alert for future needs to accelerate tasks. 
B)  the project manager should take immediate action. 
C)  the project should be allowed to self correct. 
D)  other tasks will finish in less time than planned so the delay will balance.

Question 12

Rather than create a fear of failure, the manager acknowledges that mistakes are part of the learning and growth experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The effective project manager has a commitment to

Accepted Answer

A)  the training and development of people working on the project. 
B)  limiting people to working on tasks where they have mastered the skills. 
C)  having people listen at the project team meetings to management. 
D)  creating a fear of failure and limits of risk taking. 
A)  the training and development of people working on the project. 
B)  limiting people to working on tasks where they have mastered the skills. 
C)  having people listen at the project team meetings to management. 
D)  creating a fear of failure and limits of risk taking.

Question 14

The project manager establishes ongoing communication with the customer to keep the customer

Accepted Answer

A)  anxious for the next project progress meeting. 
B)  informed and to determine whether there are any changes in expectations. 
C)  expecting updates. 
D)  informed with select information about the project. 
A)  anxious for the next project progress meeting. 
B)  informed and to determine whether there are any changes in expectations. 
C)  expecting updates. 
D)  informed with select information about the project.

Question 15

The project manager needs to use effective listening and to be able to make a persuasive case and clearly articulate her position on issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Communication by project managers needs to be ambiguous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The project manager sets the tone for the project team by establishing an environment of trust, high expectations, and enjoyment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Learning and development are lifetime activities, there's no finish line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The project manager coordinates the activities of the ____ to ensure that they perform the right tasks at the proper time, as a cohesive group.

Accepted Answer

A)  stakeholders 
B)  various team members 
C)  suppliers 
D)  project sponsor 
A)  stakeholders 
B)  various team members 
C)  suppliers 
D)  project sponsor

Question 20

Effective project managers communicate and share information in a one way directed manner from the manager to the team members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The project manager can improve her or his ability to handle stress by keeping physically fit through regular exercise and good nutrition.

What is most critical to accomplishing the project objective?

To control the project, the project manager must track actual progress and compare it with planned progress.

Good negotiating skills are essential for project managers.

The project manager involves the project team in the functions of planning, organizing, and controlling the project to gain their commitment to successful completion of the project.

To control the project, the project manager must

Good interpersonal skills are essential for a project manager.

____ is the act of allowing individuals to successfully carry out assigned tasks.

Some changes become necessary as a result of ____, such as an early snowstorm that slows down the construction of a building.

The project manager needs to have a good sense of humor.

If actual progress falls behind planned progress or unexpected events occur,

Rather than create a fear of failure, the manager acknowledges that mistakes are part of the learning and growth experience.

The effective project manager has a commitment to

The project manager establishes ongoing communication with the customer to keep the customer

The project manager needs to use effective listening and to be able to make a persuasive case and clearly articulate her position on issues.

Communication by project managers needs to be ambiguous.

The project manager sets the tone for the project team by establishing an environment of trust, high expectations, and enjoyment.

Learning and development are lifetime activities, there's no finish line.

The project manager coordinates the activities of the ____ to ensure that they perform the right tasks at the proper time, as a cohesive group.

Effective project managers communicate and share information in a one way directed manner from the manager to the team members.

Project Management Concepts

Identifying and Selecting Projects

Developing Project Proposals

Defining Scope, Quality, Responsibility, and Activity Sequence

Developing the Schedule

Resource Utilization

Determining Costs, Budget and Earned Value

Managing Risk

Closing the Project

The Project Team

Project Communication and Documentation

Project Management Organizational Structures

Filters

Exam 10: The Project Manager

The project manager can improve her or his ability to handle stress by keeping physically fit through regular exercise and good nutrition.

What is most critical to accomplishing the project objective?

To control the project, the project manager must track actual progress and compare it with planned progress.

Good negotiating skills are essential for project managers.

The project manager involves the project team in the functions of planning, organizing, and controlling the project to gain their commitment to successful completion of the project.

To control the project, the project manager must

Good interpersonal skills are essential for a project manager.

____ is the act of allowing individuals to successfully carry out assigned tasks.

Some changes become necessary as a result of ____, such as an early snowstorm that slows down the construction of a building.

The project manager needs to have a good sense of humor.

If actual progress falls behind planned progress or unexpected events occur,

Rather than create a fear of failure, the manager acknowledges that mistakes are part of the learning and growth experience.

The effective project manager has a commitment to

The project manager establishes ongoing communication with the customer to keep the customer

The project manager needs to use effective listening and to be able to make a persuasive case and clearly articulate her position on issues.

Communication by project managers needs to be ambiguous.

The project manager sets the tone for the project team by establishing an environment of trust, high expectations, and enjoyment.

Learning and development are lifetime activities, there's no finish line.

The project manager coordinates the activities of the ____ to ensure that they perform the right tasks at the proper time, as a cohesive group.

Effective project managers communicate and share information in a one way directed manner from the manager to the team members.

Project Management Concepts

Identifying and Selecting Projects

Developing Project Proposals

Defining Scope, Quality, Responsibility, and Activity Sequence

Developing the Schedule

Resource Utilization

Determining Costs, Budget and Earned Value

Managing Risk

Closing the Project

The Project Team

Project Communication and Documentation

Project Management Organizational Structures

Filters