Question 1

All of the following are advantages associated with assigning both core team members and subject matter experts to the project as soon as possible EXCEPT:​

Accepted Answer

A)  implementers are more motivated when they help create the plan 
B)  early assignment of SMEs to the project saves money 
C)  early assignment helps ensure team members are available when needed 
D)  plans are more realistic when those who will perform the work are involved in the planning 
A)  implementers are more motivated when they help create the plan 
B)  early assignment of SMEs to the project saves money 
C)  early assignment helps ensure team members are available when needed 
D)  plans are more realistic when those who will perform the work are involved in the planning

Question 2

The adoption of specific ground rules that specify acceptable behaviors by project team members can improve working relationships,effectiveness,and communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A project manager understands the importance of understanding individual motives,and takes the time to ask each team member what he or she personally wants from being involved in the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A project manager's referent power is described as persuading others based upon giving them something.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The personal values of team members on high-performing teams can be enhanced through which of the following team behavior methods?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Team members focus on independent efforts that emphasize individual lessons learned. 
B)  Team members demonstrate a constant focus on improvement. 
C)  Team members compete with one another and withhold information. 
D)  Team members adhere closely to formal procedures. 
A)  Team members focus on independent efforts that emphasize individual lessons learned. 
B)  Team members demonstrate a constant focus on improvement. 
C)  Team members compete with one another and withhold information. 
D)  Team members adhere closely to formal procedures.

Question 6

All of the following are among the steps of the negotiation process EXCEPT:​

Accepted Answer

A)  clarify both parties' interests 
B)  work toward a common goal 
C)  use "good cop / bad cop" technique 
D)  clarify and confirm agreements 
A)  clarify both parties' interests 
B)  work toward a common goal 
C)  use "good cop / bad cop" technique 
D)  clarify and confirm agreements

Question 7

The ideal time to on-board core team members is when the project charter is being written.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All of the following are among the methods project managers can use to develop individual and team capabilities EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  teach personal responsibility 
B)  demand situational leadership 
C)  utilize coercive powers 
D)  demonstrate personal leadership 
A)  teach personal responsibility 
B)  demand situational leadership 
C)  utilize coercive powers 
D)  demonstrate personal leadership

Question 9

During the initial Forming stage,where new team members are excited yet concerned that the project work might be difficult,the project manager can help the team develop team-operating methods early - when they construct the project charter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Agile teams require motivated members with a higher level of commitment,and agile teams have all of the following desirable traits EXCEPT:​

Accepted Answer

A)  Question everything 
B)  Argue about everything 
C)  Fail their way to success 
D)  Deliver value 
A)  Question everything 
B)  Argue about everything 
C)  Fail their way to success 
D)  Deliver value

Question 11

The "relationship" topics within team ground rules,such as "discuss openly and protect confidentiality" and "avoid misunderstandings",should eliminate the need for the team to address how to handle conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When many members of the project team disagree,then delaying the decision,gathering more data,or agreeing to let one person make the decision may be in order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The personal values of team members on high-performing teams can be enhanced through all of the following beneficial communication practices EXCEPT:​

Accepted Answer

A)  Information is freely shared within and beyond the team. 
B)  All important topics are openly discussed. 
C)  Potential problems are proactively reported. 
D)  Personal conflict is encouraged. 
A)  Information is freely shared within and beyond the team. 
B)  All important topics are openly discussed. 
C)  Potential problems are proactively reported. 
D)  Personal conflict is encouraged.

Question 14

During which stage of team development do team members attempt to jockey for power,ask many questions and establish dubious goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  forming 
B)  storming 
C)  norming 
D)  performing 
A)  forming 
B)  storming 
C)  norming 
D)  performing

Question 15

When a project team member is not performing,rewards may not prove as effective as a coercive approach that threatens the team member with undesired consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of these is NOT among the common task-related sources of project conflict?​

Accepted Answer

A)  schedule 
B)  priorities 
C)  technical approach 
D)  personalities 
A)  schedule 
B)  priorities 
C)  technical approach 
D)  personalities

Question 17

A key process topic that should be part of early discussions regarding ground rules is appropriate decision making and problem solving,ensuring that the project manager and core team understand who makes each type of decision and how those decisions are made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Project teams often adopt ground rules to address which of the following process topics?​

Accepted Answer

A)  manage customer's expectations 
B)  manage the firm's project management process 
C)  manage the firm's project reporting process 
D)  manage meetings 
A)  manage customer's expectations 
B)  manage the firm's project management process 
C)  manage the firm's project reporting process 
D)  manage meetings

Question 19

All of the following are among the activities a project manager should undertake to develop a highly effective team EXCEPT:​

Accepted Answer

A)  assess sponsor capability 
B)  assess project team capability 
C)  establish team ground rules (team charter) 
D)  assess individual member capability 
A)  assess sponsor capability 
B)  assess project team capability 
C)  establish team ground rules (team charter) 
D)  assess individual member capability

Question 20

All of the following represent common methods for making decisions on contemporary project teams EXCEPT:​

Accepted Answer

A)  The project manager or sponsor makes the decision. 
B)  One or two team members recommend or make the decision. 
C)  The project team votes to make the decision. 
D)  The steering team reviews the project data and makes the decision. 
A)  The project manager or sponsor makes the decision. 
B)  One or two team members recommend or make the decision. 
C)  The project team votes to make the decision. 
D)  The steering team reviews the project data and makes the decision.

All of the following are advantages associated with assigning both core team members and subject matter experts to the project as soon as possible EXCEPT:

The adoption of specific ground rules that specify acceptable behaviors by project team members can improve working relationships,effectiveness,and communication.

A project manager understands the importance of understanding individual motives,and takes the time to ask each team member what he or she personally wants from being involved in the project.

A project manager's referent power is described as persuading others based upon giving them something.

The personal values of team members on high-performing teams can be enhanced through which of the following team behavior methods?

All of the following are among the steps of the negotiation process EXCEPT:

The ideal time to on-board core team members is when the project charter is being written.

All of the following are among the methods project managers can use to develop individual and team capabilities EXCEPT:

During the initial Forming stage,where new team members are excited yet concerned that the project work might be difficult,the project manager can help the team develop team-operating methods early - when they construct the project charter.

Agile teams require motivated members with a higher level of commitment,and agile teams have all of the following desirable traits EXCEPT:

The "relationship" topics within team ground rules,such as "discuss openly and protect confidentiality" and "avoid misunderstandings",should eliminate the need for the team to address how to handle conflict.

When many members of the project team disagree,then delaying the decision,gathering more data,or agreeing to let one person make the decision may be in order.

The personal values of team members on high-performing teams can be enhanced through all of the following beneficial communication practices EXCEPT:

During which stage of team development do team members attempt to jockey for power,ask many questions and establish dubious goals?

When a project team member is not performing,rewards may not prove as effective as a coercive approach that threatens the team member with undesired consequences.

Which of these is NOT among the common task-related sources of project conflict?

A key process topic that should be part of early discussions regarding ground rules is appropriate decision making and problem solving,ensuring that the project manager and core team understand who makes each type of decision and how those decisions are made.

Project teams often adopt ground rules to address which of the following process topics?

All of the following are among the activities a project manager should undertake to develop a highly effective team EXCEPT:

All of the following represent common methods for making decisions on contemporary project teams EXCEPT:

Introduction to Project Management

Project Selection and Prioritization

Chartering Projects

Organizational Capability: Structure, Culture and Roles

Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Planning

Scope Planning

Scheduling Projects

Resourcing Projects

Budgeting Projects

Project Risk Planning

Project Quality Planning and Project Kick-Off

Project Supply Chain Management

Determining Project Progress and Results

Finishing the Project and Realizing the Benefits

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Exam 5: Leading and Managing Project Teams

All of the following are advantages associated with assigning both core team members and subject matter experts to the project as soon as possible EXCEPT:​

The adoption of specific ground rules that specify acceptable behaviors by project team members can improve working relationships,effectiveness,and communication.

A project manager understands the importance of understanding individual motives,and takes the time to ask each team member what he or she personally wants from being involved in the project.

A project manager's referent power is described as persuading others based upon giving them something.

The personal values of team members on high-performing teams can be enhanced through which of the following team behavior methods?​

All of the following are among the steps of the negotiation process EXCEPT:​

The ideal time to on-board core team members is when the project charter is being written.

All of the following are among the methods project managers can use to develop individual and team capabilities EXCEPT:

During the initial Forming stage,where new team members are excited yet concerned that the project work might be difficult,the project manager can help the team develop team-operating methods early - when they construct the project charter.

Agile teams require motivated members with a higher level of commitment,and agile teams have all of the following desirable traits EXCEPT:​

The "relationship" topics within team ground rules,such as "discuss openly and protect confidentiality" and "avoid misunderstandings",should eliminate the need for the team to address how to handle conflict.

When many members of the project team disagree,then delaying the decision,gathering more data,or agreeing to let one person make the decision may be in order.

The personal values of team members on high-performing teams can be enhanced through all of the following beneficial communication practices EXCEPT:​

During which stage of team development do team members attempt to jockey for power,ask many questions and establish dubious goals?

When a project team member is not performing,rewards may not prove as effective as a coercive approach that threatens the team member with undesired consequences.

Which of these is NOT among the common task-related sources of project conflict?​

A key process topic that should be part of early discussions regarding ground rules is appropriate decision making and problem solving,ensuring that the project manager and core team understand who makes each type of decision and how those decisions are made.

Project teams often adopt ground rules to address which of the following process topics?​

All of the following are among the activities a project manager should undertake to develop a highly effective team EXCEPT:​

All of the following represent common methods for making decisions on contemporary project teams EXCEPT:​

Introduction to Project Management

Project Selection and Prioritization

Chartering Projects

Organizational Capability: Structure, Culture and Roles

Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Planning

Scope Planning

Scheduling Projects

Resourcing Projects

Budgeting Projects

Project Risk Planning

Project Quality Planning and Project Kick-Off

Project Supply Chain Management

Determining Project Progress and Results

Finishing the Project and Realizing the Benefits

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All of the following are advantages associated with assigning both core team members and subject matter experts to the project as soon as possible EXCEPT:

The personal values of team members on high-performing teams can be enhanced through which of the following team behavior methods?

All of the following are among the steps of the negotiation process EXCEPT:

Agile teams require motivated members with a higher level of commitment,and agile teams have all of the following desirable traits EXCEPT:

The personal values of team members on high-performing teams can be enhanced through all of the following beneficial communication practices EXCEPT:

Which of these is NOT among the common task-related sources of project conflict?

Project teams often adopt ground rules to address which of the following process topics?

All of the following are among the activities a project manager should undertake to develop a highly effective team EXCEPT:

All of the following represent common methods for making decisions on contemporary project teams EXCEPT: