Question 1

Effective and frequent ____ is (are)crucial for project success.

Accepted Answer

A)  communication 
B)  meetings 
C)  computer reports 
D)  software updates 
A)  communication 
B)  meetings 
C)  computer reports 
D)  software updates

Question 2

____ involves selecting the project team members who are best qualified to perform each task and then empowering them to do it.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

____ requires that the project manager be highly motivated and set a positive example for the project team.

Accepted Answer

A)  Communication 
B)  Leadership 
C)  Interpersonal skills 
D)  Commitment 
A)  Communication 
B)  Leadership 
C)  Interpersonal skills 
D)  Commitment

Question 4

Project leadership involves

Accepted Answer

A)  inspiring the people assigned to the project to work as a team. 
B)  telling people what to do and how to do it. 
C)  talking to the project team. 
D)  making decisions about the next actions. 
A)  inspiring the people assigned to the project to work as a team. 
B)  telling people what to do and how to do it. 
C)  talking to the project team. 
D)  making decisions about the next actions.

Question 5

It is the responsibility of the ____ to make sure that the customer is satisfied that the work scope is completed in a quality manner, within budget, and on time.

Accepted Answer

A)  project manager 
B)  stakeholders 
C)  project team members 
D)  project authority 
A)  project manager 
B)  stakeholders 
C)  project team members 
D)  project authority

Question 6

Good problem solving starts with the late identification of a problem or potential problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When the project manager is ____, he or she considers not only the person's current capabilities, but also the person's potential.

Accepted Answer

A)  planning 
B)  demanding 
C)  controlling 
D)  delegating 
A)  planning 
B)  demanding 
C)  controlling 
D)  delegating

Question 8

The project manager must create an atmosphere that fosters timely and open communication with a fear of reprisal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Project managers should encourage a negative attitude on the part of the project team members and manipulate the team building process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Effective project management requires a ____ leadership style.

Accepted Answer

A)  participative and consultative 
B)  hierarchical and directive 
C)  autocratic and consultative 
D)  directive and participative 
A)  participative and consultative 
B)  hierarchical and directive 
C)  autocratic and consultative 
D)  directive and participative

Question 11

A project manager needs good interpersonal skills to

Accepted Answer

A)  judge individuals when special circumstances arise. 
B)  learn about personal interests to be intrusive. 
C)  try to influence the thinking and actions of others. 
D)  create conflict among team members. 
A)  judge individuals when special circumstances arise. 
B)  learn about personal interests to be intrusive. 
C)  try to influence the thinking and actions of others. 
D)  create conflict among team members.

Question 12

Describe at least three potential subjects of negotiations in which a project manager would participate for a project.

Accepted Answer

Answers could include: contract terms an

Question 13

In ____ the project, the project manager implements a project management information system designed to track actual progress and compare it with planned progress.

Accepted Answer

A)  planning 
B)  scheduling 
C)  organizing 
D)  controlling 
A)  planning 
B)  scheduling 
C)  organizing 
D)  controlling

Question 14

Only the good news should be shared promptly.The bad news should be kept secret by the project manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

There ____ to develop the skills necessary to be an effective project manager.

Accepted Answer

A)  are various ways 
B)  are limited ways 
C)  is only one way 
D)  are no ways 
A)  are various ways 
B)  are limited ways 
C)  is only one way 
D)  are no ways

Question 16

Whenever a customer requests changes, the project manager should

Accepted Answer

A)  do a quick estimate and say if the change is ok or not. 
B)  have the appropriate project team members estimate the effects on the project cost and schedule. 
C)  stop the project's progress. 
D)  ignore the request and deliver the product promised. 
A)  do a quick estimate and say if the change is ok or not. 
B)  have the appropriate project team members estimate the effects on the project cost and schedule. 
C)  stop the project's progress. 
D)  ignore the request and deliver the product promised.

Question 17

____ may be: initiated by the customer, initiated by the project team, caused by unanticipated occurrences during the performance of the project, or required by the users of the project results.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reports 
B)  Changes 
C)  Project planning 
D)  Project scope documentation 
A)  Reports 
B)  Changes 
C)  Project planning 
D)  Project scope documentation

Question 18

A project manager needs good interpersonal skills to try to influence the thinking and actions of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Project managers tend to be pessimistic and negative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The most important task for the project manager is the task of organizing and creating an environment in which the individuals work as individuals rather than a project team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Effective and frequent ____ is (are)crucial for project success.

____ involves selecting the project team members who are best qualified to perform each task and then empowering them to do it.

____ requires that the project manager be highly motivated and set a positive example for the project team.

Project leadership involves

It is the responsibility of the ____ to make sure that the customer is satisfied that the work scope is completed in a quality manner, within budget, and on time.

Good problem solving starts with the late identification of a problem or potential problem.

When the project manager is ____, he or she considers not only the person's current capabilities, but also the person's potential.

The project manager must create an atmosphere that fosters timely and open communication with a fear of reprisal.

Project managers should encourage a negative attitude on the part of the project team members and manipulate the team building process.

Effective project management requires a ____ leadership style.

A project manager needs good interpersonal skills to

Describe at least three potential subjects of negotiations in which a project manager would participate for a project.

In ____ the project, the project manager implements a project management information system designed to track actual progress and compare it with planned progress.

Only the good news should be shared promptly.The bad news should be kept secret by the project manager.

There ____ to develop the skills necessary to be an effective project manager.

Whenever a customer requests changes, the project manager should

____ may be: initiated by the customer, initiated by the project team, caused by unanticipated occurrences during the performance of the project, or required by the users of the project results.

A project manager needs good interpersonal skills to try to influence the thinking and actions of others.

Project managers tend to be pessimistic and negative.

The most important task for the project manager is the task of organizing and creating an environment in which the individuals work as individuals rather than a project team.

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

Effective and frequent ____ is (are)crucial for project success.

____ involves selecting the project team members who are best qualified to perform each task and then empowering them to do it.

____ requires that the project manager be highly motivated and set a positive example for the project team.

Project leadership involves

It is the responsibility of the ____ to make sure that the customer is satisfied that the work scope is completed in a quality manner, within budget, and on time.

Good problem solving starts with the late identification of a problem or potential problem.

When the project manager is ____, he or she considers not only the person's current capabilities, but also the person's potential.

The project manager must create an atmosphere that fosters timely and open communication with a fear of reprisal.

Project managers should encourage a negative attitude on the part of the project team members and manipulate the team building process.

Effective project management requires a ____ leadership style.

A project manager needs good interpersonal skills to

Describe at least three potential subjects of negotiations in which a project manager would participate for a project.

In ____ the project, the project manager implements a project management information system designed to track actual progress and compare it with planned progress.

Only the good news should be shared promptly.The bad news should be kept secret by the project manager.

There ____ to develop the skills necessary to be an effective project manager.

Whenever a customer requests changes, the project manager should

____ may be: initiated by the customer, initiated by the project team, caused by unanticipated occurrences during the performance of the project, or required by the users of the project results.

A project manager needs good interpersonal skills to try to influence the thinking and actions of others.

Project managers tend to be pessimistic and negative.

The most important task for the project manager is the task of organizing and creating an environment in which the individuals work as individuals rather than a project team.

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