Question 1

Matching
The principal four phases of projecting with the first two forming shaping and the second two forming delivery:
-Define

Accepted Answer

A)  is the phase which typically generates the most attention in project organizing research because it delivers the specified output of the project, but is highly dependent upon the successful management of the prior three phases. 
B)  addresses the question of how the project is going to be delivered in terms of the selection of the elements of the socio-technical system that forms the output of the project. 
C)  addresses the question of whether we have a viable project for investment to produce the desired returns as captured in the project's value proposition. 
D)  covers the detailed specification of the scope of the project to ensure that all the elements are in place to support effective delivery. 
A)  is the phase which typically generates the most attention in project organizing research because it delivers the specified output of the project, but is highly dependent upon the successful management of the prior three phases. 
B)  addresses the question of how the project is going to be delivered in terms of the selection of the elements of the socio-technical system that forms the output of the project. 
C)  addresses the question of whether we have a viable project for investment to produce the desired returns as captured in the project's value proposition. 
D)  covers the detailed specification of the scope of the project to ensure that all the elements are in place to support effective delivery. B

Question 2

Matching
The principal four phases of projecting with the first two forming shaping and the second two forming delivery:
-Appraise

Accepted Answer

A)  is the phase which typically generates the most attention in project organizing research because it delivers the specified output of the project, but is highly dependent upon the successful management of the prior three phases. 
B)  addresses the question of how the project is going to be delivered in terms of the selection of the elements of the socio-technical system that forms the output of the project. 
C)  addresses the question of whether we have a viable project for investment to produce the desired returns as captured in the project's value proposition. 
D)  covers the detailed specification of the scope of the project to ensure that all the elements are in place to support effective delivery. 
A)  is the phase which typically generates the most attention in project organizing research because it delivers the specified output of the project, but is highly dependent upon the successful management of the prior three phases. 
B)  addresses the question of how the project is going to be delivered in terms of the selection of the elements of the socio-technical system that forms the output of the project. 
C)  addresses the question of whether we have a viable project for investment to produce the desired returns as captured in the project's value proposition. 
D)  covers the detailed specification of the scope of the project to ensure that all the elements are in place to support effective delivery. D

Question 3

High organizational complexity can be generated by relationships internal and external to the three domains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Matching
The future states of mind can be characterized as:
-Unknown unknowns

Accepted Answer

A)  is when we can make inferences from historical data using appropriate probabilistic techniques, assuming that there will be no change in the validity of that data in the future . 
B)  is when threats or opportunities have been identified by someone but have not yet been disclosed to the decision maker - whether deliberately or not. 
C)  is when a possible future threat or opportunity event can be identified but there are no reliable data available from which to make quantitative inferences. 
D)  is when threats or opportunities have not been identified, in other words the decision maker is in a state of ignorance. 
A)  is when we can make inferences from historical data using appropriate probabilistic techniques, assuming that there will be no change in the validity of that data in the future . 
B)  is when threats or opportunities have been identified by someone but have not yet been disclosed to the decision maker - whether deliberately or not. 
C)  is when a possible future threat or opportunity event can be identified but there are no reliable data available from which to make quantitative inferences. 
D)  is when threats or opportunities have not been identified, in other words the decision maker is in a state of ignorance.

Question 5

Matching
Novelty is our third dimension, in which we can characterize the level of innovation by the temporary organization to provide the required outputs on a scale of incremental, through adoptive, to radical:
-Incremental innovation

Accepted Answer

A)  is new to the world - an output which offers the potential of radically new outcomes.. 
B)  is an application of a technology previously used by a member of the project coalition to the project in hand. Typically, a supplier organization will supply their technology to meet the requirements of the owner's value proposition. 
C)  is one where a technology already used and proven by other organizations externally is adopted by a member - or usually collaborating members - of the project coalition to meet the owner's requirements. 
A)  is new to the world - an output which offers the potential of radically new outcomes.. 
B)  is an application of a technology previously used by a member of the project coalition to the project in hand. Typically, a supplier organization will supply their technology to meet the requirements of the owner's value proposition. 
C)  is one where a technology already used and proven by other organizations externally is adopted by a member - or usually collaborating members - of the project coalition to meet the owner's requirements.

Question 6

The domain that is populated by a diverse range of different types of project-based firms. They share business model in which they supply the human and material resources required by owners to deliver the outputs.

Accepted Answer

A)  The delivery domain 
B)  The owner domain 
C)  The commercial interface 
D)  The supplier domain 
A)  The delivery domain 
B)  The owner domain 
C)  The commercial interface 
D)  The supplier domain

Question 7

Matching
The future states of mind can be characterized as:
-Known unknowns

Accepted Answer

A)  is when we can make inferences from historical data using appropriate probabilistic techniques, assuming that there will be no change in the validity of that data in the future . 
B)  is when threats or opportunities have been identified by someone but have not yet been disclosed to the decision maker - whether deliberately or not. 
C)  is when a possible future threat or opportunity event can be identified but there are no reliable data available from which to make quantitative inferences. 
D)  is when threats or opportunities have not been identified, in other words the decision maker is in a state of ignorance. 
A)  is when we can make inferences from historical data using appropriate probabilistic techniques, assuming that there will be no change in the validity of that data in the future . 
B)  is when threats or opportunities have been identified by someone but have not yet been disclosed to the decision maker - whether deliberately or not. 
C)  is when a possible future threat or opportunity event can be identified but there are no reliable data available from which to make quantitative inferences. 
D)  is when threats or opportunities have not been identified, in other words the decision maker is in a state of ignorance.

Question 8

Matching
Novelty is our third dimension, in which we can characterize the level of innovation by the temporary organization to provide the required outputs on a scale of incremental, through adoptive, to radical:
-Adoptive innovation

Accepted Answer

A)  is new to the world - an output which offers the potential of radically new outcomes.. 
B)  is an application of a technology previously used by a member of the project coalition to the project in hand. Typically, a supplier organization will supply their technology to meet the requirements of the owner's value proposition. 
C)  is one where a technology already used and proven by other organizations externally is adopted by a member - or usually collaborating members - of the project coalition to meet the owner's requirements. 
A)  is new to the world - an output which offers the potential of radically new outcomes.. 
B)  is an application of a technology previously used by a member of the project coalition to the project in hand. Typically, a supplier organization will supply their technology to meet the requirements of the owner's value proposition. 
C)  is one where a technology already used and proven by other organizations externally is adopted by a member - or usually collaborating members - of the project coalition to meet the owner's requirements.

Question 9

Overall strategic intent of a project - what is to be delivered to a client is a definition of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Project scope 
B)  Project direction. 
C)  Project mission. 
D)  Project lifecycle 
A)  Project scope 
B)  Project direction. 
C)  Project mission. 
D)  Project lifecycle

Question 10

Matching
The principal four phases of projecting with the first two forming shaping and the second two forming delivery:
-Select

Accepted Answer

A)  is the phase which typically generates the most attention in project organizing research because it delivers the specified output of the project, but is highly dependent upon the successful management of the prior three phases. 
B)  addresses the question of how the project is going to be delivered in terms of the selection of the elements of the socio-technical system that forms the output of the project. 
C)  addresses the question of whether we have a viable project for investment to produce the desired returns as captured in the project's value proposition. 
D)  covers the detailed specification of the scope of the project to ensure that all the elements are in place to support effective delivery. 
A)  is the phase which typically generates the most attention in project organizing research because it delivers the specified output of the project, but is highly dependent upon the successful management of the prior three phases. 
B)  addresses the question of how the project is going to be delivered in terms of the selection of the elements of the socio-technical system that forms the output of the project. 
C)  addresses the question of whether we have a viable project for investment to produce the desired returns as captured in the project's value proposition. 
D)  covers the detailed specification of the scope of the project to ensure that all the elements are in place to support effective delivery.

Question 11

Matching
For a given project:
-Opportunity

Accepted Answer

A)  is a possible future event that could improve the ability to achieve the project mission. 
B)  is the condition where the required information is potentially available but cannot be adequately processed by the decision-maker. 
C)  is a possible future event that could reduce the ability to achieve the project mission. 
D)  is the difference between the information required by a decision-maker for a decision and the information available to the decision-maker for that decision. 
A)  is a possible future event that could improve the ability to achieve the project mission. 
B)  is the condition where the required information is potentially available but cannot be adequately processed by the decision-maker. 
C)  is a possible future event that could reduce the ability to achieve the project mission. 
D)  is the difference between the information required by a decision-maker for a decision and the information available to the decision-maker for that decision.

Question 12

Matching
The future states of mind can be characterized as:
-Known knowns

Accepted Answer

A)  is when we can make inferences from historical data using appropriate probabilistic techniques, assuming that there will be no change in the validity of that data in the future . 
B)  is when threats or opportunities have been identified by someone but have not yet been disclosed to the decision maker - whether deliberately or not. 
C)  is when a possible future threat or opportunity event can be identified but there are no reliable data available from which to make quantitative inferences. 
D)  is when threats or opportunities have not been identified, in other words the decision maker is in a state of ignorance. 
A)  is when we can make inferences from historical data using appropriate probabilistic techniques, assuming that there will be no change in the validity of that data in the future . 
B)  is when threats or opportunities have been identified by someone but have not yet been disclosed to the decision maker - whether deliberately or not. 
C)  is when a possible future threat or opportunity event can be identified but there are no reliable data available from which to make quantitative inferences. 
D)  is when threats or opportunities have not been identified, in other words the decision maker is in a state of ignorance.

Question 13

Matching
The three domains of project organizing generate a set of organizational interfaces, and their effective management is crucial for effective project organizing:
-The governance interface

Accepted Answer

A)  between the owner and its suppliers; its effective management ensures that the owner and supplier organizations are aligned in their incentives for the successful delivery of the outputs 
B)  between the owner organization and the temporary organization charged with delivering the outputs is about ensuring that the delivery organization remains in line with the project mission. 
C)  between the temporary organization and the supplier organizations ensures that the suppliers are providing the right human and material resources at the right time to meet the requirement of delivery. 
A)  between the owner and its suppliers; its effective management ensures that the owner and supplier organizations are aligned in their incentives for the successful delivery of the outputs 
B)  between the owner organization and the temporary organization charged with delivering the outputs is about ensuring that the delivery organization remains in line with the project mission. 
C)  between the temporary organization and the supplier organizations ensures that the suppliers are providing the right human and material resources at the right time to meet the requirement of delivery.

Question 14

Matching
For a given project:
-Uncertainty

Accepted Answer

A)  is a possible future event that could improve the ability to achieve the project mission. 
B)  is the condition where the required information is potentially available but cannot be adequately processed by the decision-maker. 
C)  is a possible future event that could reduce the ability to achieve the project mission. 
D)  is the difference between the information required by a decision-maker for a decision and the information available to the decision-maker for that decision. 
A)  is a possible future event that could improve the ability to achieve the project mission. 
B)  is the condition where the required information is potentially available but cannot be adequately processed by the decision-maker. 
C)  is a possible future event that could reduce the ability to achieve the project mission. 
D)  is the difference between the information required by a decision-maker for a decision and the information available to the decision-maker for that decision.

Question 15

Matching
The future states of mind can be characterized as:
-Unknown knowns

Accepted Answer

A)  is when we can make inferences from historical data using appropriate probabilistic techniques, assuming that there will be no change in the validity of that data in the future . 
B)  is when threats or opportunities have been identified by someone but have not yet been disclosed to the decision maker - whether deliberately or not. 
C)  is when a possible future threat or opportunity event can be identified but there are no reliable data available from which to make quantitative inferences. 
D)  is when threats or opportunities have not been identified, in other words the decision maker is in a state of ignorance. 
A)  is when we can make inferences from historical data using appropriate probabilistic techniques, assuming that there will be no change in the validity of that data in the future . 
B)  is when threats or opportunities have been identified by someone but have not yet been disclosed to the decision maker - whether deliberately or not. 
C)  is when a possible future threat or opportunity event can be identified but there are no reliable data available from which to make quantitative inferences. 
D)  is when threats or opportunities have not been identified, in other words the decision maker is in a state of ignorance.

Question 16

Matching
Novelty is our third dimension, in which we can characterize the level of innovation by the temporary organization to provide the required outputs on a scale of incremental, through adoptive, to radical:
-Radical innovation

Accepted Answer

A)  is new to the world - an output which offers the potential of radically new outcomes.. 
B)  is an application of a technology previously used by a member of the project coalition to the project in hand. Typically, a supplier organization will supply their technology to meet the requirements of the owner's value proposition. 
C)  is one where a technology already used and proven by other organizations externally is adopted by a member - or usually collaborating members - of the project coalition to meet the owner's requirements. 
A)  is new to the world - an output which offers the potential of radically new outcomes.. 
B)  is an application of a technology previously used by a member of the project coalition to the project in hand. Typically, a supplier organization will supply their technology to meet the requirements of the owner's value proposition. 
C)  is one where a technology already used and proven by other organizations externally is adopted by a member - or usually collaborating members - of the project coalition to meet the owner's requirements.

Question 17

Matching
The principal four phases of projecting with the first two forming shaping and the second two forming delivery:
-Execute

Accepted Answer

A)  is the phase which typically generates the most attention in project organizing research because it delivers the specified output of the project, but is highly dependent upon the successful management of the prior three phases. 
B)  addresses the question of how the project is going to be delivered in terms of the selection of the elements of the socio-technical system that forms the output of the project. 
C)  addresses the question of whether we have a viable project for investment to produce the desired returns as captured in the project's value proposition. 
D)  covers the detailed specification of the scope of the project to ensure that all the elements are in place to support effective delivery. 
A)  is the phase which typically generates the most attention in project organizing research because it delivers the specified output of the project, but is highly dependent upon the successful management of the prior three phases. 
B)  addresses the question of how the project is going to be delivered in terms of the selection of the elements of the socio-technical system that forms the output of the project. 
C)  addresses the question of whether we have a viable project for investment to produce the desired returns as captured in the project's value proposition. 
D)  covers the detailed specification of the scope of the project to ensure that all the elements are in place to support effective delivery.

Question 18

The domain that is populated by a diverse range of different types of project-based firms. They share business model in which they supply the human and material resources required by owners to deliver the outputs.

Accepted Answer

A)  The delivery domain 
B)  The owner domain 
C)  The commercial interface 
D)  The supplier domain 
A)  The delivery domain 
B)  The owner domain 
C)  The commercial interface 
D)  The supplier domain

Question 19

Matching
For a given project:
-Ambiguity

Accepted Answer

A)  is a possible future event that could improve the ability to achieve the project mission. 
B)  is the condition where the required information is potentially available but cannot be adequately processed by the decision-maker. 
C)  is a possible future event that could reduce the ability to achieve the project mission. 
D)  is the difference between the information required by a decision-maker for a decision and the information available to the decision-maker for that decision. 
A)  is a possible future event that could improve the ability to achieve the project mission. 
B)  is the condition where the required information is potentially available but cannot be adequately processed by the decision-maker. 
C)  is a possible future event that could reduce the ability to achieve the project mission. 
D)  is the difference between the information required by a decision-maker for a decision and the information available to the decision-maker for that decision.

Question 20

How can "dynamic uncertainty" be defined?

Accepted Answer

A)  The condition when there are conflicting interpretations of issues and concerns. 
B)  The condition where the information is available, but it is too costly or time-consuming to collect and analyse. 
C)  The absence of information required for the decision that need to be taken at a point in time. 
D)  The condition where the past is not a reliable guide to the future. 
A)  The condition when there are conflicting interpretations of issues and concerns. 
B)  The condition where the information is available, but it is too costly or time-consuming to collect and analyse. 
C)  The absence of information required for the decision that need to be taken at a point in time. 
D)  The condition where the past is not a reliable guide to the future.

Matching The principal four phases of projecting with the first two forming shaping and the second two forming delivery: -Define

Matching The principal four phases of projecting with the first two forming shaping and the second two forming delivery: -Appraise

High organizational complexity can be generated by relationships internal and external to the three domains.

Matching The future states of mind can be characterized as: -Unknown unknowns

Matching Novelty is our third dimension, in which we can characterize the level of innovation by the temporary organization to provide the required outputs on a scale of incremental, through adoptive, to radical: -Incremental innovation

The domain that is populated by a diverse range of different types of project-based firms. They share business model in which they supply the human and material resources required by owners to deliver the outputs.

Matching The future states of mind can be characterized as: -Known unknowns

Matching Novelty is our third dimension, in which we can characterize the level of innovation by the temporary organization to provide the required outputs on a scale of incremental, through adoptive, to radical: -Adoptive innovation

Overall strategic intent of a project - what is to be delivered to a client is a definition of:

Matching The principal four phases of projecting with the first two forming shaping and the second two forming delivery: -Select

Matching For a given project: -Opportunity

Matching The future states of mind can be characterized as: -Known knowns

Matching The three domains of project organizing generate a set of organizational interfaces, and their effective management is crucial for effective project organizing: -The governance interface

Matching For a given project: -Uncertainty

Matching The future states of mind can be characterized as: -Unknown knowns

Matching Novelty is our third dimension, in which we can characterize the level of innovation by the temporary organization to provide the required outputs on a scale of incremental, through adoptive, to radical: -Radical innovation

Matching The principal four phases of projecting with the first two forming shaping and the second two forming delivery: -Execute

The domain that is populated by a diverse range of different types of project-based firms. They share business model in which they supply the human and material resources required by owners to deliver the outputs.

Matching For a given project: -Ambiguity

How can "dynamic uncertainty" be defined?

Introduction: Projecting the Modern World

Leading

Visioning and Inventing

The Owner Domain

The Supplier Domain

The Delivery Domain

The Governance Interface

The Commercial Interface

The Resource Interface

The Core Skills

Being a Project Leader

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Exam 2: The Three Domains of Project Organizing

Matching The principal four phases of projecting with the first two forming shaping and the second two forming delivery: -Define

Matching The principal four phases of projecting with the first two forming shaping and the second two forming delivery: -Appraise

High organizational complexity can be generated by relationships internal and external to the three domains.

Matching The future states of mind can be characterized as: -Unknown unknowns

Matching Novelty is our third dimension, in which we can characterize the level of innovation by the temporary organization to provide the required outputs on a scale of incremental, through adoptive, to radical: -Incremental innovation

The domain that is populated by a diverse range of different types of project-based firms. They share business model in which they supply the human and material resources required by owners to deliver the outputs.

Matching The future states of mind can be characterized as: -Known unknowns

Matching Novelty is our third dimension, in which we can characterize the level of innovation by the temporary organization to provide the required outputs on a scale of incremental, through adoptive, to radical: -Adoptive innovation

Overall strategic intent of a project - what is to be delivered to a client is a definition of:

Matching The principal four phases of projecting with the first two forming shaping and the second two forming delivery: -Select

Matching For a given project: -Opportunity

Matching The future states of mind can be characterized as: -Known knowns

Matching The three domains of project organizing generate a set of organizational interfaces, and their effective management is crucial for effective project organizing: -The governance interface

Matching For a given project: -Uncertainty

Matching The future states of mind can be characterized as: -Unknown knowns

Matching Novelty is our third dimension, in which we can characterize the level of innovation by the temporary organization to provide the required outputs on a scale of incremental, through adoptive, to radical: -Radical innovation

Matching The principal four phases of projecting with the first two forming shaping and the second two forming delivery: -Execute

The domain that is populated by a diverse range of different types of project-based firms. They share business model in which they supply the human and material resources required by owners to deliver the outputs.

Matching For a given project: -Ambiguity

How can "dynamic uncertainty" be defined?

Introduction: Projecting the Modern World

Leading

Visioning and Inventing

The Owner Domain

The Supplier Domain

The Delivery Domain

The Governance Interface

The Commercial Interface

The Resource Interface

The Core Skills

Being a Project Leader

Filters