Question 1

The project manager can improve her or his ability to handle stress by keeping physically fit through regular exercise and good nutrition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Join organisations, such as the Project Management Institute to develop the skills necessary to be an effective project manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Communications require that the project manager have good verbal and written communication skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The one thing that you can be sure will happen during a project is

Accepted Answer

A) change. 
B) the project plan will remain. 
C) the scope of the project will not creep. 
D) decisions will stand. 
A) change. 
B) the project plan will remain. 
C) the scope of the project will not creep. 
D) decisions will stand.

Question 5

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 6

Another thing the project manager can do is identify situations in which less experienced people can learn from more experienced people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

The project manager involves the project team in the functions of planning, organising, and controlling the project to gain their commitment to successful completion of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Leadership is getting things done through others; the project manager achieves results by not trusting the project team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The must decide which tasks should be done in-house and which tasks should be done by subcontractors or consultants.

Accepted Answer

A) stakeholders 
B) project manager 
C) project sponsor 
D) project team 
A) stakeholders 
B) project manager 
C) project sponsor 
D) project team

Question 11

involves securing the appropriate resources to perform the work.

Accepted Answer

A) Organising 
B) Initiating 
C) Planning 
D) Fostering 
A) Organising 
B) Initiating 
C) Planning 
D) Fostering

Question 12

The project manager must create for the team a vision of the result and benefits of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Good negotiating skills are essential for project managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Despite the best laid plans, changes will still occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The project manager must create an atmosphere that fosters timely and open communication with a fear of reprisal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A capable project manager provides opportunities for learning and development by encouraging individuals to assume the initiative, take risks, and make decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The project manager needs to have a good sense of humour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The project manager reviews the plan with the customer to gain endorsement and then sets up a project management information system for

Accepted Answer

A) recording the plan. 
B) solidifying the agreement of the plan. 
C) comparing actual progress to planned progress. 
D) using technology to appear competent. 
A) recording the plan. 
B) solidifying the agreement of the plan. 
C) comparing actual progress to planned progress. 
D) using technology to appear competent.

Question 19

Effective project managers have strong leadership ability, ability to develop people, excellent communication skills, good interpersonal skills, ability to handle stress, problem-solving skills, negotiating skills, and time management skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Gaining experience is one of the ways to develop the skills necessary to be an effective project manager.Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Each project presents a learning opportunity. 
B) Limit project experiences to only those tasks that you can do well. 
C) Projects aren't all the same. 
D) Work on as many projects as you can. 
A) Each project presents a learning opportunity. 
B) Limit project experiences to only those tasks that you can do well. 
C) Projects aren't all the same. 
D) Work on as many projects as you can.

The project manager can improve her or his ability to handle stress by keeping physically fit through regular exercise and good nutrition.

Join organisations, such as the Project Management Institute to develop the skills necessary to be an effective project manager.

Communications require that the project manager have good verbal and written communication skills.

The one thing that you can be sure will happen during a project is

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

Another thing the project manager can do is identify situations in which less experienced people can learn from more experienced people.

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 involves the project team in the functions of planning, organising, and controlling the project to gain their commitment to successful completion of the project.

Leadership is getting things done through others; the project manager achieves results by not trusting the project team.

The must decide which tasks should be done in-house and which tasks should be done by subcontractors or consultants.

involves securing the appropriate resources to perform the work.

The project manager must create for the team a vision of the result and benefits of the project.

Good negotiating skills are essential for project managers.

Despite the best laid plans, changes will still occur.

The project manager must create an atmosphere that fosters timely and open communication with a fear of reprisal.

A capable project manager provides opportunities for learning and development by encouraging individuals to assume the initiative, take risks, and make decisions.

The project manager needs to have a good sense of humour.

The project manager reviews the plan with the customer to gain endorsement and then sets up a project management information system for

Effective project managers have strong leadership ability, ability to develop people, excellent communication skills, good interpersonal skills, ability to handle stress, problem-solving skills, negotiating skills, and time management skills.

Gaining experience is one of the ways to develop the skills necessary to be an effective project manager.Which of the following statements is false?

Project Management Concepts

Identifying and Selecting Projects

Developing Project Proposals

Defining Scope, Quality, Responsibility and Activity Sequence

Developing the Schedule

Resource Utilisation

Determining Costs, Budget and Earned Value

Managing Risk

Closing the Project

The Project Team

Project Communication and Documentation

Project Management Organisational Structures

Filters

Exam 10: The Project Manager

The project manager can improve her or his ability to handle stress by keeping physically fit through regular exercise and good nutrition.

Join organisations, such as the Project Management Institute to develop the skills necessary to be an effective project manager.

Communications require that the project manager have good verbal and written communication skills.

The one thing that you can be sure will happen during a project is

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

Another thing the project manager can do is identify situations in which less experienced people can learn from more experienced people.

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 involves the project team in the functions of planning, organising, and controlling the project to gain their commitment to successful completion of the project.

Leadership is getting things done through others; the project manager achieves results by not trusting the project team.

The must decide which tasks should be done in-house and which tasks should be done by subcontractors or consultants.

involves securing the appropriate resources to perform the work.

The project manager must create for the team a vision of the result and benefits of the project.

Good negotiating skills are essential for project managers.

Despite the best laid plans, changes will still occur.

The project manager must create an atmosphere that fosters timely and open communication with a fear of reprisal.

A capable project manager provides opportunities for learning and development by encouraging individuals to assume the initiative, take risks, and make decisions.

The project manager needs to have a good sense of humour.

The project manager reviews the plan with the customer to gain endorsement and then sets up a project management information system for

Effective project managers have strong leadership ability, ability to develop people, excellent communication skills, good interpersonal skills, ability to handle stress, problem-solving skills, negotiating skills, and time management skills.

Gaining experience is one of the ways to develop the skills necessary to be an effective project manager.Which of the following statements is false?

Project Management Concepts

Identifying and Selecting Projects

Developing Project Proposals

Defining Scope, Quality, Responsibility and Activity Sequence

Developing the Schedule

Resource Utilisation

Determining Costs, Budget and Earned Value

Managing Risk

Closing the Project

The Project Team

Project Communication and Documentation

Project Management Organisational Structures

Filters