Question 1

What are the three main processes in project communications management? Briefly describe each process.

Accepted Answer

Planning communications management invol

Question 2

Most WBSs include a section for project communications to ensure that reporting key information is a project deliverable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

As a manager, you want to praise a team member, Phil, for doing a good job on a particular project. However, you know that Phil tends to be an introvert. Which of the following communication methods would Phil be most comfortable with?

Accepted Answer

A) Call Phil in for a private meeting to appreciate his work. 
B) Call a team meeting to praise Phil for his work on the project. 
C) Announce Phil's accomplishment on the company Web site. 
D) Have top management and the other teams in the company award Phil. 
A) Call Phil in for a private meeting to appreciate his work. 
B) Call a team meeting to praise Phil for his work on the project. 
C) Announce Phil's accomplishment on the company Web site. 
D) Have top management and the other teams in the company award Phil.

Question 4

Microsoft Office Enterprise Project Management Solution has a(n) _____ tool that provides a centralized and consolidated view of programs and projects.

Accepted Answer

portfolio

Question 5

According to the guidelines provided by Practical Communications, Inc., a(n) _____ is the most inappropriate medium for addressing negative behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) voice mail 
B) e-mail 
C) meeting 
D) Web Site 
A) voice mail 
B) e-mail 
C) meeting 
D) Web Site

Question 6

The communications management plan varies with the needs of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Do not have a meeting if there is a better way of achieving the objective at hand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A facilitator can help the team solve any communication problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe the concepts of informal methods for distributing information. How do they compare to formal methods for distributing information?

Accepted Answer

It is not enough for project team member

Question 10

Using the formula for calculating the number of communication channels, how many channels would two people require?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4

Question 11

A(n) _____ is a document that guides project communications.

Accepted Answer

communicat

Question 12

Which of the following communication methods would be most appropriate for assessing the commitment of project stakeholders?

Accepted Answer

A) Wikis 
B) E-mail 
C) Web sites 
D) Meetings 
A) Wikis 
B) E-mail 
C) Web sites 
D) Meetings

Question 13

_____ are a complete set of organized project records that provide an accurate history of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) Project archives 
B) Forecasts 
C) Project plans 
D) Project notes 
A) Project archives 
B) Forecasts 
C) Project plans 
D) Project notes

Question 14

The main goal of controlling communications is to ensure the optimal flow of information throughout the entire _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The main goal of controlling communications is...

Question 15

Communication becomes simpler when you increase the number of team members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The formula to determine the number of communication channels is _____, where n is the number of people involved.

Accepted Answer

A) n (n-1)/2 
B) n(n+1)/2 
C) n (n+1)/n(n-1) 
D) n(n-1)/n(n+1) 
A) n (n-1)/2 
B) n(n+1)/2 
C) n (n+1)/n(n-1) 
D) n(n-1)/n(n+1)

Question 17

____ describe where the project stands at a specific point in time.

Accepted Answer

A) Progress reports 
B) Status reports 
C) Forecasts 
D) Lessons-learned reports 
A) Progress reports 
B) Status reports 
C) Forecasts 
D) Lessons-learned reports

Question 18

How do you determine the number of communications channels? How does the number of people involved in a project affect this value? How can project managers control this value?

Accepted Answer

An important aspect of information distr

Question 19

According to the guidelines provided by Practical Communications, Inc., a(n) _____ is the most appropriate medium for giving complex instructions.

Accepted Answer

A) phone call 
B) e-mail 
C) meeting 
D) Web Site 
A) phone call 
B) e-mail 
C) meeting 
D) Web Site

Question 20

_____ monitoring and controlling project communications to ensure that stakeholder communication needs are met.

Accepted Answer

Controllin

What are the three main processes in project communications management? Briefly describe each process.

Most WBSs include a section for project communications to ensure that reporting key information is a project deliverable.

As a manager, you want to praise a team member, Phil, for doing a good job on a particular project. However, you know that Phil tends to be an introvert. Which of the following communication methods would Phil be most comfortable with?

Microsoft Office Enterprise Project Management Solution has a(n) _____ tool that provides a centralized and consolidated view of programs and projects.

According to the guidelines provided by Practical Communications, Inc., a(n) _____ is the most inappropriate medium for addressing negative behavior.

The communications management plan varies with the needs of the project.

Do not have a meeting if there is a better way of achieving the objective at hand.

A facilitator can help the team solve any communication problems.

Describe the concepts of informal methods for distributing information. How do they compare to formal methods for distributing information?

Using the formula for calculating the number of communication channels, how many channels would two people require?

A(n) _____ is a document that guides project communications.

Which of the following communication methods would be most appropriate for assessing the commitment of project stakeholders?

_____ are a complete set of organized project records that provide an accurate history of the project.

The main goal of controlling communications is to ensure the optimal flow of information throughout the entire _____.

Communication becomes simpler when you increase the number of team members.

The formula to determine the number of communication channels is _____, where n is the number of people involved.

____ describe where the project stands at a specific point in time.

How do you determine the number of communications channels? How does the number of people involved in a project affect this value? How can project managers control this value?

According to the guidelines provided by Practical Communications, Inc., a(n) _____ is the most appropriate medium for giving complex instructions.

_____ monitoring and controlling project communications to ensure that stakeholder communication needs are met.

Introduction to Project Management

The Project Management and Information Technology Context

The Project Management Process Groups: A Case Study

Project Integration Management

Project Scope Management

Project Time Management

Project Cost Management

Project Quality Management

Project Human Resource Management

Project Risk Management

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Exam 10: Project Communications Management

What are the three main processes in project communications management? Briefly describe each process.

Most WBSs include a section for project communications to ensure that reporting key information is a project deliverable.

As a manager, you want to praise a team member, Phil, for doing a good job on a particular project. However, you know that Phil tends to be an introvert. Which of the following communication methods would Phil be most comfortable with?

Microsoft Office Enterprise Project Management Solution has a(n) _____ tool that provides a centralized and consolidated view of programs and projects.

According to the guidelines provided by Practical Communications, Inc., a(n) _____ is the most inappropriate medium for addressing negative behavior.

The communications management plan varies with the needs of the project.

Do not have a meeting if there is a better way of achieving the objective at hand.

A facilitator can help the team solve any communication problems.

Describe the concepts of informal methods for distributing information. How do they compare to formal methods for distributing information?

Using the formula for calculating the number of communication channels, how many channels would two people require?

A(n) _____ is a document that guides project communications.

Which of the following communication methods would be most appropriate for assessing the commitment of project stakeholders?

_____ are a complete set of organized project records that provide an accurate history of the project.

The main goal of controlling communications is to ensure the optimal flow of information throughout the entire _____.

Communication becomes simpler when you increase the number of team members.

The formula to determine the number of communication channels is _____, where n is the number of people involved.

____ describe where the project stands at a specific point in time.

How do you determine the number of communications channels? How does the number of people involved in a project affect this value? How can project managers control this value?

According to the guidelines provided by Practical Communications, Inc., a(n) _____ is the most appropriate medium for giving complex instructions.

_____ monitoring and controlling project communications to ensure that stakeholder communication needs are met.

Introduction to Project Management

The Project Management and Information Technology Context

The Project Management Process Groups: A Case Study

Project Integration Management

Project Scope Management

Project Time Management

Project Cost Management

Project Quality Management

Project Human Resource Management

Project Risk Management

Project Procurement Management

Project Stakeholder Management

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