Question 1

Delivering accurate information is just as important as delivering bad news to a stakeholder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Managing upward relationships involve project managers become skilled at the art of persuading superiors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Strong leadership, while usually desirable, is not always necessary to successfully complete a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

_________-related currencies stem from the project manager's ability to enhance others' positions within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Task 
B)  Position 
C)  Inspiration 
D)  Relationship 
E)  Personal 
A)  Task 
B)  Position 
C)  Inspiration 
D)  Relationship 
E)  Personal

Question 5

Identify and briefly describe four of the eight traits associated with being a successful project manager.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify and briefly describe four of the...

Question 6

________ champion the project and use their influence to gain approval of the project.

Accepted Answer

A)  Project sponsors 
B)  Project managers 
C)  Project team members 
D)  Vendors / suppliers 
E)  Functional managers 
A)  Project sponsors 
B)  Project managers 
C)  Project team members 
D)  Vendors / suppliers 
E)  Functional managers

Question 7

Networks are mutually beneficial alliances that are generally governed by the law of

Accepted Answer

A)  supply-demand. 
B)  Brooks' law. 
C)  reciprocity. 
D)  a squeaky wheel. 
E)  risk-reward. 
A)  supply-demand. 
B)  Brooks' law. 
C)  reciprocity. 
D)  a squeaky wheel. 
E)  risk-reward.

Question 8

Research consistently points out that project success is strongly affected by the degree to which a project has the support of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  government agencies 
B)  IT manager 
C)  vendors / suppliers 
D)  top management 
E)  functional managers 
A)  government agencies 
B)  IT manager 
C)  vendors / suppliers 
D)  top management 
E)  functional managers

Question 9

________ define the scope of the project, and ultimate project success rests in their satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A)  Customers 
B)  Project managers 
C)  Vendors / suppliers 
D)  Functional managers 
E)  Top management 
A)  Customers 
B)  Project managers 
C)  Vendors / suppliers 
D)  Functional managers 
E)  Top management

Question 10

One of the ways to allow others to build trust in you is to

Accepted Answer

A)  celebrate staff birthdays on a regular basis. 
B)  allow adequate time for staff training. 
C)  never be late on a project. 
D)  behave in a consistent manner. 
E)  All of these alternatives are correct. 
A)  celebrate staff birthdays on a regular basis. 
B)  allow adequate time for staff training. 
C)  never be late on a project. 
D)  behave in a consistent manner. 
E)  All of these alternatives are correct.

Question 11

The following are necessary when mapping dependencies or building a social network EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  identify those on whom the project depends for success. 
B)  identify whose opposition would keep you from accomplishing the project. 
C)  examine what sources of influence you have relative to those on whom you depend. 
D)  focus on the relationships with project team members since they are doing the project work and you have most influence over them. 
E)  diagnose another's point of view as well as the basis for their positions. 
A)  identify those on whom the project depends for success. 
B)  identify whose opposition would keep you from accomplishing the project. 
C)  examine what sources of influence you have relative to those on whom you depend. 
D)  focus on the relationships with project team members since they are doing the project work and you have most influence over them. 
E)  diagnose another's point of view as well as the basis for their positions.

Question 12

The key to exercising influence is

Accepted Answer

A)  to make few mistakes. 
B)  to build trust. 
C)  to build a network of top-level people. 
D)  to understand the political connections within the organization. 
E)  to make friends with everyone. 
A)  to make few mistakes. 
B)  to build trust. 
C)  to build a network of top-level people. 
D)  to understand the political connections within the organization. 
E)  to make friends with everyone.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the aspects of leading by example?

Accepted Answer

A)  Priorities 
B)  Ethics 
C)  Urgency 
D)  Cooperation 
E)  Power 
A)  Priorities 
B)  Ethics 
C)  Urgency 
D)  Cooperation 
E)  Power

Question 14

To provide greater clarity to business ethics, many companies and professional groups

Accepted Answer

A)  encourage managers to rely on their own personal sense of right and wrong. 
B)  post consequences to unethical behavior. 
C)  publish a code of conduct. 
D)  conduct annual training seminars on business ethics. 
E)  establish a reward system for those who display ethical behavior. 
A)  encourage managers to rely on their own personal sense of right and wrong. 
B)  post consequences to unethical behavior. 
C)  publish a code of conduct. 
D)  conduct annual training seminars on business ethics. 
E)  establish a reward system for those who display ethical behavior.

Question 15

When engaging stakeholders, a project manager should

Accepted Answer

A)  develop a hands-on approach. 
B)  focus on the project team and their needs. 
C)  understand how different stakeholders can affect the project and manage that dependency. 
D)  manage and limit time negotiating with stakeholders outside of the organization. 
E)  refuse to be pulled by the demands of people who are not directly involved in the project. 
A)  develop a hands-on approach. 
B)  focus on the project team and their needs. 
C)  understand how different stakeholders can affect the project and manage that dependency. 
D)  manage and limit time negotiating with stakeholders outside of the organization. 
E)  refuse to be pulled by the demands of people who are not directly involved in the project.

Question 16

One way to build a supportive social network at work is to use

Accepted Answer

A)  PMI. 
B)  MBWA. 
C)  ACWP. 
D)  CAPM. 
E)  EVA. 
A)  PMI. 
B)  MBWA. 
C)  ACWP. 
D)  CAPM. 
E)  EVA.

Question 17

In terms of commonly traded organizational currencies, sharing personnel, undertaking unwanted tasks, and providing technical knowledge are examples of ______-related currencies.

Accepted Answer

A)  task 
B)  position 
C)  inspiration 
D)  relationship 
E)  personal 
A)  task 
B)  position 
C)  inspiration 
D)  relationship 
E)  personal

Question 18

When having to have a difficult conversation with upper managers, you can increase success by

Accepted Answer

A)  framing the issue in familiar language. 
B)  not asking for further budget allocation. 
C)  making sure you have just met your last deadline. 
D)  taking an adversarial position. 
E)  taking an advocacy position. 
A)  framing the issue in familiar language. 
B)  not asking for further budget allocation. 
C)  making sure you have just met your last deadline. 
D)  taking an adversarial position. 
E)  taking an advocacy position.

Delivering accurate information is just as important as delivering bad news to a stakeholder.

Managing upward relationships involve project managers become skilled at the art of persuading superiors.

Strong leadership, while usually desirable, is not always necessary to successfully complete a project.

_________-related currencies stem from the project manager's ability to enhance others' positions within the organization.

Identify and briefly describe four of the eight traits associated with being a successful project manager.

________ champion the project and use their influence to gain approval of the project.

Networks are mutually beneficial alliances that are generally governed by the law of

Research consistently points out that project success is strongly affected by the degree to which a project has the support of ______.

________ define the scope of the project, and ultimate project success rests in their satisfaction.

One of the ways to allow others to build trust in you is to

The following are necessary when mapping dependencies or building a social network EXCEPT

The key to exercising influence is

Which of the following is NOT one of the aspects of leading by example?

To provide greater clarity to business ethics, many companies and professional groups

When engaging stakeholders, a project manager should

One way to build a supportive social network at work is to use

In terms of commonly traded organizational currencies, sharing personnel, undertaking unwanted tasks, and providing technical knowledge are examples of ______-related currencies.

When having to have a difficult conversation with upper managers, you can increase success by

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Schedule

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Managing Project Teams

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

Agile Project Management

International Projects

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Exam 10: Being an Effective Project Manager

Delivering accurate information is just as important as delivering bad news to a stakeholder.

Managing upward relationships involve project managers become skilled at the art of persuading superiors.

Strong leadership, while usually desirable, is not always necessary to successfully complete a project.

_________-related currencies stem from the project manager's ability to enhance others' positions within the organization.

Identify and briefly describe four of the eight traits associated with being a successful project manager.

________ champion the project and use their influence to gain approval of the project.

Networks are mutually beneficial alliances that are generally governed by the law of

Research consistently points out that project success is strongly affected by the degree to which a project has the support of ______.

________ define the scope of the project, and ultimate project success rests in their satisfaction.

One of the ways to allow others to build trust in you is to

The following are necessary when mapping dependencies or building a social network EXCEPT

The key to exercising influence is

Which of the following is NOT one of the aspects of leading by example?

To provide greater clarity to business ethics, many companies and professional groups

When engaging stakeholders, a project manager should

One way to build a supportive social network at work is to use

In terms of commonly traded organizational currencies, sharing personnel, undertaking unwanted tasks, and providing technical knowledge are examples of ______-related currencies.

When having to have a difficult conversation with upper managers, you can increase success by

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Schedule

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Managing Project Teams

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

Agile Project Management

International Projects

Filters