Question 1

Describe the approach you would use to build relationships with key external stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

Key concepts to be covered in the respon

Question 2

Stakeholders can be classified as internal to,or external to the organization.Examples of external stakeholders include government agencies and professional groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A project communications matrix includes all of the following information EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Who 
B)  Why 
C)  What 
D)  When 
A)  Who 
B)  Why 
C)  What 
D)  When

Question 4

A project manager must use effective communications to set and manage expectations of all stakeholders as well as to ensure that project work is completed properly and on time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The communications management plan is finalized during project planning,and should only be changed through a formal change control process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In order to plan for a project meeting,project managers should develop an agenda.Which of the statements below is NOT accurate with respect to a project meeting agenda?​

Accepted Answer

A)  the agenda should only be shared with senior management. 
B)  the project manager should assure the agenda is prepared and distributed ahead of time. 
C)  the agenda should state the purpose of the meeting. 
D)  the agenda should list the major topics of the meeting in the order in which they will be covered. 
A)  the agenda should only be shared with senior management. 
B)  the project manager should assure the agenda is prepared and distributed ahead of time. 
C)  the agenda should state the purpose of the meeting. 
D)  the agenda should list the major topics of the meeting in the order in which they will be covered.

Question 7

During the Manage Communications process,project managers must continuously monitor relationships,communications,and lessons learned in order to manage stakeholder expectations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the Plus-Delta method of evaluating project meetings,the "delta" column is used for team members to offer their opinion about one aspect of the meeting that ________.​

Accepted Answer

A)  Was good and should be repeated 
B)  Was poor and could be avoided (changed) in future meetings 
C)  Was an issue raised in the meeting should be followed up before the next meeting 
D)  Involves the behavior of one of the team members 
A)  Was good and should be repeated 
B)  Was poor and could be avoided (changed) in future meetings 
C)  Was an issue raised in the meeting should be followed up before the next meeting 
D)  Involves the behavior of one of the team members

Question 9

A communications management plan is a repository of information regarding all project stakeholders,and is often in the format of a matrix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The primary output of the "Identify Stakeholders" process is the project communications plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

By identifying stakeholders and their needs,project managers can be more effective in all the following ways EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  prioritize among competing objectives. 
B)  derive the final budget 
C)  serve as good stewards of the organization's resources. 
D)  develop a shared sense of risk. 
A)  prioritize among competing objectives. 
B)  derive the final budget 
C)  serve as good stewards of the organization's resources. 
D)  develop a shared sense of risk.

Question 12

A stakeholder engagement matrix documents the engagement levels of project stakeholders,how much they are currently supporting or opposing the project,along with where you would like them to be and strategies you may employ to move them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Common purposes for project communications include status reporting and efforts to obtain approval of project outputs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Communications to stakeholders are necessary for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  to help them take ownership of the project and make timely decisions 
B)  to keep them at arms length so progress can continue 
C)  to shift the burden of risk from the project team to the stakeholders 
D)  to provide input to team performance reviews 
A)  to help them take ownership of the project and make timely decisions 
B)  to keep them at arms length so progress can continue 
C)  to shift the burden of risk from the project team to the stakeholders 
D)  to provide input to team performance reviews

Question 15

A situation that requires a decision to be made,but one that the team that cannot make now,usually due to needing more information or time, is called a(n)_____:​

Accepted Answer

A)  constraint 
B)  issue 
C)  risk 
D)  assumption 
A)  constraint 
B)  issue 
C)  risk 
D)  assumption

Question 16

Which of the following statements accurately describes a communications management plan?​

Accepted Answer

A)  a formal document that describes how the project will be initiated and planned 
B)  a living document that considers stakeholders' information desires and guides the project communications. 
C)  a formal document that defines how the project will be terminated and closed 
D)  a formal document that focuses on how the project's financial results will be tracked 
A)  a formal document that describes how the project will be initiated and planned 
B)  a living document that considers stakeholders' information desires and guides the project communications. 
C)  a formal document that defines how the project will be terminated and closed 
D)  a formal document that focuses on how the project's financial results will be tracked

Question 17

Which of these is NOT one of the three methods of communication that will be documented in a communication plan?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Push methods 
B)  Virtual methods 
C)  Interactive methods 
D)  Pull methods 
A)  Push methods 
B)  Virtual methods 
C)  Interactive methods 
D)  Pull methods

Question 18

Project managers should purposefully plan and carry out relationship-building activities with stakeholders that lead to respect and trust.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

During stakeholder analysis,stakeholders can be prioritized based on three factors including "power",which is defined as the time sensitivity and legitimacy of their claim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A project communications plan generally includes all of the following information EXCEPT:​

Accepted Answer

A)  communication methods 
B)  communication timing 
C)  communication cost 
D)  communication purpose 
A)  communication methods 
B)  communication timing 
C)  communication cost 
D)  communication purpose

Describe the approach you would use to build relationships with key external stakeholders.

Stakeholders can be classified as internal to,or external to the organization.Examples of external stakeholders include government agencies and professional groups.

A project communications matrix includes all of the following information EXCEPT:

A project manager must use effective communications to set and manage expectations of all stakeholders as well as to ensure that project work is completed properly and on time.

The communications management plan is finalized during project planning,and should only be changed through a formal change control process.

In order to plan for a project meeting,project managers should develop an agenda.Which of the statements below is NOT accurate with respect to a project meeting agenda?

During the Manage Communications process,project managers must continuously monitor relationships,communications,and lessons learned in order to manage stakeholder expectations.

In the Plus-Delta method of evaluating project meetings,the "delta" column is used for team members to offer their opinion about one aspect of the meeting that ________.

A communications management plan is a repository of information regarding all project stakeholders,and is often in the format of a matrix.

The primary output of the "Identify Stakeholders" process is the project communications plan.

By identifying stakeholders and their needs,project managers can be more effective in all the following ways EXCEPT:

A stakeholder engagement matrix documents the engagement levels of project stakeholders,how much they are currently supporting or opposing the project,along with where you would like them to be and strategies you may employ to move them.

Common purposes for project communications include status reporting and efforts to obtain approval of project outputs.

Communications to stakeholders are necessary for which of the following reasons?

A situation that requires a decision to be made,but one that the team that cannot make now,usually due to needing more information or time, is called a(n)_____:

Which of the following statements accurately describes a communications management plan?

Which of these is NOT one of the three methods of communication that will be documented in a communication plan?

Project managers should purposefully plan and carry out relationship-building activities with stakeholders that lead to respect and trust.

During stakeholder analysis,stakeholders can be prioritized based on three factors including "power",which is defined as the time sensitivity and legitimacy of their claim.

A project communications plan generally includes all of the following information EXCEPT:

Introduction to Project Management

Project Selection and Prioritization

Chartering Projects

Organizational Capability: Structure, Culture and Roles

Leading and Managing Project Teams

Scope Planning

Scheduling Projects

Resourcing Projects

Budgeting Projects

Project Risk Planning

Project Quality Planning and Project Kick-Off

Project Supply Chain Management

Determining Project Progress and Results

Finishing the Project and Realizing the Benefits

Filters

Exam 6: Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Planning

Describe the approach you would use to build relationships with key external stakeholders.

Stakeholders can be classified as internal to,or external to the organization.Examples of external stakeholders include government agencies and professional groups.

A project communications matrix includes all of the following information EXCEPT:

A project manager must use effective communications to set and manage expectations of all stakeholders as well as to ensure that project work is completed properly and on time.

The communications management plan is finalized during project planning,and should only be changed through a formal change control process.

In order to plan for a project meeting,project managers should develop an agenda.Which of the statements below is NOT accurate with respect to a project meeting agenda?​

During the Manage Communications process,project managers must continuously monitor relationships,communications,and lessons learned in order to manage stakeholder expectations.

In the Plus-Delta method of evaluating project meetings,the "delta" column is used for team members to offer their opinion about one aspect of the meeting that ________.​

A communications management plan is a repository of information regarding all project stakeholders,and is often in the format of a matrix.

The primary output of the "Identify Stakeholders" process is the project communications plan.

By identifying stakeholders and their needs,project managers can be more effective in all the following ways EXCEPT:

A stakeholder engagement matrix documents the engagement levels of project stakeholders,how much they are currently supporting or opposing the project,along with where you would like them to be and strategies you may employ to move them.

Common purposes for project communications include status reporting and efforts to obtain approval of project outputs.

Communications to stakeholders are necessary for which of the following reasons?

A situation that requires a decision to be made,but one that the team that cannot make now,usually due to needing more information or time, is called a(n)_____:​

Which of the following statements accurately describes a communications management plan?​

Which of these is NOT one of the three methods of communication that will be documented in a communication plan?​

Project managers should purposefully plan and carry out relationship-building activities with stakeholders that lead to respect and trust.

During stakeholder analysis,stakeholders can be prioritized based on three factors including "power",which is defined as the time sensitivity and legitimacy of their claim.

A project communications plan generally includes all of the following information EXCEPT:​

Introduction to Project Management

Project Selection and Prioritization

Chartering Projects

Organizational Capability: Structure, Culture and Roles

Leading and Managing Project Teams

Scope Planning

Scheduling Projects

Resourcing Projects

Budgeting Projects

Project Risk Planning

Project Quality Planning and Project Kick-Off

Project Supply Chain Management

Determining Project Progress and Results

Finishing the Project and Realizing the Benefits

Filters

In order to plan for a project meeting,project managers should develop an agenda.Which of the statements below is NOT accurate with respect to a project meeting agenda?

In the Plus-Delta method of evaluating project meetings,the "delta" column is used for team members to offer their opinion about one aspect of the meeting that ________.

A situation that requires a decision to be made,but one that the team that cannot make now,usually due to needing more information or time, is called a(n)_____:

Which of the following statements accurately describes a communications management plan?

Which of these is NOT one of the three methods of communication that will be documented in a communication plan?

A project communications plan generally includes all of the following information EXCEPT: