Question 1

Which of the following is not a characteristic of effective project team members?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are technically competent. 
B)  They are politically sensitive. 
C)  They have a strong orientation to their discipline. 
D)  They have a strong goal orientation. 
E)  They have high self-esteem. 
A)  They are technically competent. 
B)  They are politically sensitive. 
C)  They have a strong orientation to their discipline. 
D)  They have a strong goal orientation. 
E)  They have high self-esteem. C

Question 2

Works with customers to gain a clear understanding of their needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Product owner 
B)  Developers 
C)  Scrum master 
D)  Scrum manager 
E)  Project manager 
A)  Product owner 
B)  Developers 
C)  Scrum master 
D)  Scrum manager 
E)  Project manager A

Question 3

What does "PMO" stand for? What is its purpose?

Accepted Answer

One of the ways of addressing some of the challenges associated with the alternative organizational forms for projects is to set up a project management office (PMO). The parent organization can set up the PMO, more or less like a functional group or as a center of excellence with its own manager. This group may act as staff to some or to all projects. The project office may handle some or all of the budgeting, scheduling, reporting, scope, compliance with corporate governance, and risk management activities while the functional units supply the technical work. The PMO often serves as a repository for project documents and histories. However, the PMO must never replace the project manager as officer in charge of and accountable for the project.

Question 4

It is common practice to select the project manager prior to the project being selected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Maria's team starts working on a new project. Halfway through the project, the client visits the team and requests some changes in the specifications of the project. This alters both the cost and the schedule of the project. The given scenario exemplifies the concept of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  storming 
B)  interface coordination 
C)  scope creep 
D)  integration management 
E)  administrative credibility 
A)  storming 
B)  interface coordination 
C)  scope creep 
D)  integration management 
E)  administrative credibility

Question 6

Briefly list the primary advantages and disadvantages of a matrix project organization.

Accepted Answer

One of the most important strengths of a

Question 7

Has deep expertise on Agile processes, methodologies, and techniques.

Accepted Answer

A)  Product owner 
B)  Developers 
C)  Scrum master 
D)  Scrum manager 
E)  Project manager 
A)  Product owner 
B)  Developers 
C)  Scrum master 
D)  Scrum manager 
E)  Project manager

Question 8

When it comes to assigning individuals to work on projects, functional managers and project managers are often in conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The systems approach manager conducts the group so that it contributes to total system optimization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The PM's job includes all of the following except?

Accepted Answer

A)  Convener and chair of meetings 
B)  Facilitator 
C)  Communicator 
D)  Supervisor 
E)  Virtual project manager 
A)  Convener and chair of meetings 
B)  Facilitator 
C)  Communicator 
D)  Supervisor 
E)  Virtual project manager

Question 11

Define "projectitis."

Accepted Answer

A disease called "projectitis" is one of

Question 12

A pure project organization is usually too expensive for the management of small projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Project team members are often faced with conflicting orders in a matrix organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The main differences between a normal project and a megaproject are the technical issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Cibrastruct, a real estate developer, has undertaken a project to construct a mall. It hires a contractor to call in architects to draft plans, a procurement specialist to gather the best quality of raw materials, a lawyer to ensure the proper planning permits have been obtained, and labor union specialists to assemble a group of workers who will work on this long-term project. This is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  systems engineering 
B)  functional project organization 
C)  scope creep 
D)  pure project organization 
E)  technical credibility 
A)  systems engineering 
B)  functional project organization 
C)  scope creep 
D)  pure project organization 
E)  technical credibility

Question 16

Functionally organized projects are not seen as a high priority by functional managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

On a scrum team, collectively, the developers are referred to as the performance team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Matrix, pure project, and functional project organizations may exist in the same company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is meant by the phrase "scope creep?"

Accepted Answer

Sometimes during a project, the client m

Question 20

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is rarely a good predictor of job performance for a project manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is not a characteristic of effective project team members?

Works with customers to gain a clear understanding of their needs.

What does "PMO" stand for? What is its purpose?

It is common practice to select the project manager prior to the project being selected.

Maria's team starts working on a new project. Halfway through the project, the client visits the team and requests some changes in the specifications of the project. This alters both the cost and the schedule of the project. The given scenario exemplifies the concept of _____.

Briefly list the primary advantages and disadvantages of a matrix project organization.

Has deep expertise on Agile processes, methodologies, and techniques.

When it comes to assigning individuals to work on projects, functional managers and project managers are often in conflict.

The systems approach manager conducts the group so that it contributes to total system optimization.

The PM's job includes all of the following except?

Define "projectitis."

A pure project organization is usually too expensive for the management of small projects.

Project team members are often faced with conflicting orders in a matrix organization.

The main differences between a normal project and a megaproject are the technical issues.

Functionally organized projects are not seen as a high priority by functional managers.

On a scrum team, collectively, the developers are referred to as the performance team.

Matrix, pure project, and functional project organizations may exist in the same company.

What is meant by the phrase "scope creep?"

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is rarely a good predictor of job performance for a project manager.

The World of Project Management

Planning the Project

Budgeting the Project

Scheduling the Project

Allocating Resources to the Project

Monitoring and Controlling the Project

Evaluating and Terminating the Project

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Exam 2: The Manager, the Organization, and the Team

Which of the following is not a characteristic of effective project team members?

Works with customers to gain a clear understanding of their needs.

What does "PMO" stand for? What is its purpose?

It is common practice to select the project manager prior to the project being selected.

Maria's team starts working on a new project. Halfway through the project, the client visits the team and requests some changes in the specifications of the project. This alters both the cost and the schedule of the project. The given scenario exemplifies the concept of _____.

Briefly list the primary advantages and disadvantages of a matrix project organization.

Has deep expertise on Agile processes, methodologies, and techniques.

When it comes to assigning individuals to work on projects, functional managers and project managers are often in conflict.

The systems approach manager conducts the group so that it contributes to total system optimization.

The PM's job includes all of the following except?

Define "projectitis."

A pure project organization is usually too expensive for the management of small projects.

Project team members are often faced with conflicting orders in a matrix organization.

The main differences between a normal project and a megaproject are the technical issues.

Functionally organized projects are not seen as a high priority by functional managers.

On a scrum team, collectively, the developers are referred to as the performance team.

Matrix, pure project, and functional project organizations may exist in the same company.

What is meant by the phrase "scope creep?"

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is rarely a good predictor of job performance for a project manager.

The World of Project Management

Planning the Project

Budgeting the Project

Scheduling the Project

Allocating Resources to the Project

Monitoring and Controlling the Project

Evaluating and Terminating the Project

Filters