Question 1

Which of the following is true of virtual teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is easier for a virtual team to build relationships and trust. 
B)  Negative incentives do not impact virtual team members. 
C)  It is important to select team members carefully. 
D)  As they never meet, virtual teams do not have conflicts. 
A)  It is easier for a virtual team to build relationships and trust. 
B)  Negative incentives do not impact virtual team members. 
C)  It is important to select team members carefully. 
D)  As they never meet, virtual teams do not have conflicts.

Question 2

An organization usually commits more money as a project continues, therefore a management review should occur after each phase to evaluate progress, potential success, and continued compatibility with organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to the symbolic frame, the most important aspect of any event in an organization is not what actually happened, but what it means.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

_____ refers to the degree to which work activities are organized around teams, rather than individuals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ refers to the degree to which...

Question 5

Which of the following is true of the agile approach to software development?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the agile method, requirements and
Solutions evolve through collaboration. 
B)  An agile approach sets scope goals, but leaves time and cost goals flexible. 
C)  Agile is a predictive model of software development. 
D)  In the agile approach, requirements must be clearly expressed early in the life cycle. 
A)  In the agile method, requirements and
Solutions evolve through collaboration. 
B)  An agile approach sets scope goals, but leaves time and cost goals flexible. 
C)  Agile is a predictive model of software development. 
D)  In the agile approach, requirements must be clearly expressed early in the life cycle.

Question 6

The _____ frame of an organization relates to the company's culture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ frame of an organization relates...

Question 7

In organizational culture, control refers to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the degree to which the organization monitors and responds to changes in the external environment 
B)  the degree to which rules, policies, and direct supervision are used to oversee employee behavior 
C)  the degree to which management focuses on outcomes rather than on techniques and processes used to achieve results 
D)  the degree to which employees are encouraged to be aggressive, innovative, and risk seeking 
A)  the degree to which the organization monitors and responds to changes in the external environment 
B)  the degree to which rules, policies, and direct supervision are used to oversee employee behavior 
C)  the degree to which management focuses on outcomes rather than on techniques and processes used to achieve results 
D)  the degree to which employees are encouraged to be aggressive, innovative, and risk seeking

Question 8

Project managers have the most authority in a pure _____ organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  project 
C)  matrix 
D)  circular 
A)  functional 
B)  project 
C)  matrix 
D)  circular

Question 9

The first two traditional project phases (concept and development) focus on planning, and are often referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  project feasibility 
B)  project acquisition 
C)  project implementation 
D)  project close-out 
A)  project feasibility 
B)  project acquisition 
C)  project implementation 
D)  project close-out

Question 10

Grey's Infotech sells customized hardware and software solutions for businesses. The salespeople for Grey's have a strict dress code when meeting clients. They are required to wear dark business suits, in order to convey the company's dedication to quality. The meaning conveyed to the clients' through the salespeople's clothing is part of the _____ frame of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  political 
B)  symbolic 
C)  structural 
D)  human resources 
A)  political 
B)  symbolic 
C)  structural 
D)  human resources

Question 11

In the development phase of the project life cycle:

Accepted Answer

A)  the project team creates more detailed project plans, a more accurate cost estimate, and a more thorough WBS. 
B)  the project team delivers the required
Work, and provides performance reports to stakeholders. 
C)  managers develop a business case, which describes the need for the project and basic underlying concepts. 
D)  managers prepare a preliminary or rough cost estimate for the required work. 
A)  the project team creates more detailed project plans, a more accurate cost estimate, and a more thorough WBS. 
B)  the project team delivers the required
Work, and provides performance reports to stakeholders. 
C)  managers develop a business case, which describes the need for the project and basic underlying concepts. 
D)  managers prepare a preliminary or rough cost estimate for the required work.

Question 12

_____ refers to a set of shared assumptions, values, and behaviors that characterize the functioning of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Chain of command 
B)  Line of control 
C)  Organizational culture 
D)  Organizational structure 
A)  Chain of command 
B)  Line of control 
C)  Organizational culture 
D)  Organizational structure

Question 13

The three spheres of systems management are business, organization, and _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The three spheres of systems management are...

Question 14

The last phase of the traditional project life cycle is the implementation phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Leadership style has no impact on the success of virtual teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

It is much more expensive to make major changes to a project during the earlier phases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Most people believe that the underlying causes of many companies' problems can be traced to its organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Standards and guidelines to follow when performing project management must be devised by top management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In the _____ phase of the project life cycle, the work is completed, and customers should accept the entire project.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the _____ phase of the project...

Question 20

Internal stakeholders include groups affected by the project such as government officials or concerned citizens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is true of virtual teams?

An organization usually commits more money as a project continues, therefore a management review should occur after each phase to evaluate progress, potential success, and continued compatibility with organizational goals.

According to the symbolic frame, the most important aspect of any event in an organization is not what actually happened, but what it means.

_____ refers to the degree to which work activities are organized around teams, rather than individuals.

Which of the following is true of the agile approach to software development?

The _____ frame of an organization relates to the company's culture.

In organizational culture, control refers to _____.

Project managers have the most authority in a pure _____ organizational structure.

The first two traditional project phases (concept and development) focus on planning, and are often referred to as _____.

In the development phase of the project life cycle:

_____ refers to a set of shared assumptions, values, and behaviors that characterize the functioning of an organization.

The three spheres of systems management are business, organization, and _____.

The last phase of the traditional project life cycle is the implementation phase.

Leadership style has no impact on the success of virtual teams.

It is much more expensive to make major changes to a project during the earlier phases.

Most people believe that the underlying causes of many companies' problems can be traced to its organizational structure.

Standards and guidelines to follow when performing project management must be devised by top management.

In the _____ phase of the project life cycle, the work is completed, and customers should accept the entire project.

Internal stakeholders include groups affected by the project such as government officials or concerned citizens.

Introduction to Project Management

The Project Management Process Groups: a Case Study

Project Integration Management

Project Scope Management

Project Time Management

Project Cost Management

Project Quality Management

Project Human Resource Management

Project Communications Management

Project Risk Management

Project Procurement Management

Project Stakeholder Management

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Exam 2: The Project Management and Information Technology Context

Which of the following is true of virtual teams?

An organization usually commits more money as a project continues, therefore a management review should occur after each phase to evaluate progress, potential success, and continued compatibility with organizational goals.

According to the symbolic frame, the most important aspect of any event in an organization is not what actually happened, but what it means.

_____ refers to the degree to which work activities are organized around teams, rather than individuals.

Which of the following is true of the agile approach to software development?

The _____ frame of an organization relates to the company's culture.

In organizational culture, control refers to _____.

Project managers have the most authority in a pure _____ organizational structure.

The first two traditional project phases (concept and development) focus on planning, and are often referred to as _____.

In the development phase of the project life cycle:

_____ refers to a set of shared assumptions, values, and behaviors that characterize the functioning of an organization.

The three spheres of systems management are business, organization, and _____.

The last phase of the traditional project life cycle is the implementation phase.

Leadership style has no impact on the success of virtual teams.

It is much more expensive to make major changes to a project during the earlier phases.

Most people believe that the underlying causes of many companies' problems can be traced to its organizational structure.

Standards and guidelines to follow when performing project management must be devised by top management.

In the _____ phase of the project life cycle, the work is completed, and customers should accept the entire project.

Internal stakeholders include groups affected by the project such as government officials or concerned citizens.

Introduction to Project Management

The Project Management Process Groups: a Case Study

Project Integration Management

Project Scope Management

Project Time Management

Project Cost Management

Project Quality Management

Project Human Resource Management

Project Communications Management

Project Risk Management

Project Procurement Management

Project Stakeholder Management

Filters