Question 1

Good interpersonal skills enable a project manager to empathize with individuals when special circumstances arise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

___ requires that individuals be accountable for achieving the expected results of their tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  Planning 
B)  Delegation 
C)  Controlling 
D)  Demanding 
A)  Planning 
B)  Delegation 
C)  Controlling 
D)  Demanding

Question 3

Project managers must be able to

Accepted Answer

A)  use a sense of humor, even if inappropriate. 
B)  become unruffled at times due to the stress. 
C)  blame others when the project is not going as planned. 
D)  handle the stress that can arise from work situations. 
A)  use a sense of humor, even if inappropriate. 
B)  become unruffled at times due to the stress. 
C)  blame others when the project is not going as planned. 
D)  handle the stress that can arise from work situations.

Question 4

If actual progress falls behind planned progress or unexpected events occur, the project manager

Accepted Answer

A)  watches to see what happens. 
B)  takes immediate action. 
C)  alerts the sponsor and asks for more funds. 
D)  has an immediate meeting with the project stakeholders. 
A)  watches to see what happens. 
B)  takes immediate action. 
C)  alerts the sponsor and asks for more funds. 
D)  has an immediate meeting with the project stakeholders.

Question 5

Getting along with the members of your team requires good ____ skills.

Accepted Answer

A)  delegation 
B)  problem solving 
C)  interpersonal 
D)  authoritative 
A)  delegation 
B)  problem solving 
C)  interpersonal 
D)  authoritative

Question 6

Another way of encouraging project team development is to meet with project team members individually at the start of their project assignments and encourage them to take advantage of their assignments to expand their knowledge and skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The project manager plays the leadership role in planning, organizing, and controlling the project and completes the tasks alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The project manager should try to learn about the personal interests of each individual by being intrusive or examining social media without talking with the project team members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The project manager needs to keep abreast of the degree of ____ throughout the project by regularly talking with the customer.

Accepted Answer

A)  budget increases 
B)  schedule delays 
C)  customer satisfaction 
D)  quality problems 
A)  budget increases 
B)  schedule delays 
C)  customer satisfaction 
D)  quality problems

Question 10

Get a mentor to develop the skills necessary to be an effective project manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Open communication and a climate of trust are prerequisites for introducing change, reducing resistance to change, and gaining commitment to the change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Participate in education and training programs to develop the skills necessary to be an effective project manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The aspects most likely to be affected by project changes are

Accepted Answer

A)  the project resources and assignments. 
B)  the project quality and constraints. 
C)  the project budget and the completion date. 
D)  the project risk and customer satisfaction. 
A)  the project resources and assignments. 
B)  the project quality and constraints. 
C)  the project budget and the completion date. 
D)  the project risk and customer satisfaction.

Question 14

How to do the task should be left up to the individuals so that they can be creative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Project managers must have self-discipline, be able to prioritize, and show a willingness to delegate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Effective delegation requires that the project manager have

Accepted Answer

A)  control over the project team. 
B)  confidence in each member of the project team. 
C)  self-confidence and arrogance. 
D)  power to force action. 
A)  control over the project team. 
B)  confidence in each member of the project team. 
C)  self-confidence and arrogance. 
D)  power to force action.

Question 17

It is helpful if the project manager has developed a mistrusting relationship with the other person because this can provide a strong foundation for negotiations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

____ involves securing the appropriate resources to perform the work and creating an environment in which the individuals are highly motivated to work together as a project team.

Accepted Answer

A)  Planning 
B)  Scheduling 
C)  Organizing 
D)  Controlling 
A)  Planning 
B)  Scheduling 
C)  Organizing 
D)  Controlling

Question 19

Effective project management requires a participative and consultative leadership style, in which the project manager provides guidance and coaching to the project team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The project manager should encourage project team members to identify problems early and solve them on their own or seek help if they need to.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Good interpersonal skills enable a project manager to empathize with individuals when special circumstances arise.

___ requires that individuals be accountable for achieving the expected results of their tasks.

Project managers must be able to

If actual progress falls behind planned progress or unexpected events occur, the project manager

Getting along with the members of your team requires good ____ skills.

Another way of encouraging project team development is to meet with project team members individually at the start of their project assignments and encourage them to take advantage of their assignments to expand their knowledge and skills.

The project manager plays the leadership role in planning, organizing, and controlling the project and completes the tasks alone.

The project manager should try to learn about the personal interests of each individual by being intrusive or examining social media without talking with the project team members.

The project manager needs to keep abreast of the degree of ____ throughout the project by regularly talking with the customer.

Get a mentor to develop the skills necessary to be an effective project manager.

Open communication and a climate of trust are prerequisites for introducing change, reducing resistance to change, and gaining commitment to the change.

Participate in education and training programs to develop the skills necessary to be an effective project manager.

The aspects most likely to be affected by project changes are

How to do the task should be left up to the individuals so that they can be creative.

Project managers must have self-discipline, be able to prioritize, and show a willingness to delegate.

Effective delegation requires that the project manager have

It is helpful if the project manager has developed a mistrusting relationship with the other person because this can provide a strong foundation for negotiations.

____ involves securing the appropriate resources to perform the work and creating an environment in which the individuals are highly motivated to work together as a project team.

Effective project management requires a participative and consultative leadership style, in which the project manager provides guidance and coaching to the project team.

The project manager should encourage project team members to identify problems early and solve them on their own or seek help if they need to.

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

Good interpersonal skills enable a project manager to empathize with individuals when special circumstances arise.

___ requires that individuals be accountable for achieving the expected results of their tasks.

Project managers must be able to

If actual progress falls behind planned progress or unexpected events occur, the project manager

Getting along with the members of your team requires good ____ skills.

Another way of encouraging project team development is to meet with project team members individually at the start of their project assignments and encourage them to take advantage of their assignments to expand their knowledge and skills.

The project manager plays the leadership role in planning, organizing, and controlling the project and completes the tasks alone.

The project manager should try to learn about the personal interests of each individual by being intrusive or examining social media without talking with the project team members.

The project manager needs to keep abreast of the degree of ____ throughout the project by regularly talking with the customer.

Get a mentor to develop the skills necessary to be an effective project manager.

Open communication and a climate of trust are prerequisites for introducing change, reducing resistance to change, and gaining commitment to the change.

Participate in education and training programs to develop the skills necessary to be an effective project manager.

The aspects most likely to be affected by project changes are

How to do the task should be left up to the individuals so that they can be creative.

Project managers must have self-discipline, be able to prioritize, and show a willingness to delegate.

Effective delegation requires that the project manager have

It is helpful if the project manager has developed a mistrusting relationship with the other person because this can provide a strong foundation for negotiations.

____ involves securing the appropriate resources to perform the work and creating an environment in which the individuals are highly motivated to work together as a project team.

Effective project management requires a participative and consultative leadership style, in which the project manager provides guidance and coaching to the project team.

The project manager should encourage project team members to identify problems early and solve them on their own or seek help if they need to.

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