Question 1

Effective time management for project managers includes initiating contact with key stakeholders only when there is a valid issue to deal with.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which metaphor best captures the role of a project manager?

Accepted Answer

A) The conductor of an orchestra 
B) The point guard on a basketball team 
C) A programmer on a software development team 
D) A scout on an exploration 
E) A mathematics instructor 
A) The conductor of an orchestra 
B) The point guard on a basketball team 
C) A programmer on a software development team 
D) A scout on an exploration 
E) A mathematics instructor

Question 3

One advantage of creating a dedicated project team is that it reduces dependencies, especially within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Managing upward relationships involve project managers become skilled at the art of persuading superiors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following groups of stakeholders place constraints on project work such as requiring permits to be secured, that work is built to code, or that safety standards are met?

Accepted Answer

A) Project sponsors 
B) Government agencies 
C) Project managers 
D) Customers 
E) Top management 
A) Project sponsors 
B) Government agencies 
C) Project managers 
D) Customers 
E) Top management

Question 6

An effective project manager will choose to have an "open door policy" and use project management metrics to assure projects are running smoothly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

________ champion the project and use their influence to gain approval of the project.

Accepted Answer

Project sponsors
Explanation: Project sp

Question 8

People and organizations that are actively involved in the project, or whose interests may be positively or negatively affected by the project, are known as __________.

Accepted Answer

stakeholders
Explanation: Stak

Question 9

Identify and give an example of three out of the six contradictions that an effective project manager must face.

Accepted Answer

(1)Innovate and maintain stability.
(2)S

Question 10

The ability or skill to perceive, assess and manage the emotions of one's self and others is called _________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

emotional
Explanation: Emotion

Question 11

In most cases, if someone can manage a project well, then they are also a great leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The first step to building a social network is identifying those on whom the project depends for success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Successful project managers tend to adopt a hands-on approach to managing projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following would be defined as the ability to lead and manage yourself by establishing a sense for who you are, what you stand for and how you should behave?

Accepted Answer

A) Proactive 
B) Emotional intelligence 
C) Empathetic 
D) Sense of purpose 
E) Personal integrity 
A) Proactive 
B) Emotional intelligence 
C) Empathetic 
D) Sense of purpose 
E) Personal integrity

Question 15

What is "management by wandering around" and why would it be useful to project managers?

Accepted Answer

Management by wandering around (MBWA)is

Question 16

Managing a project and leading a project are two different things.Project leadership is about coping with

Accepted Answer

A) Formulating plans and objectives. 
B) Monitoring results against plans. 
C) Change. 
D) Taking corrective action when necessary. 
E) Designing structures and procedures. 
A) Formulating plans and objectives. 
B) Monitoring results against plans. 
C) Change. 
D) Taking corrective action when necessary. 
E) Designing structures and procedures.

Question 17

Research consistently points out that project success is strongly affected by the degree to which a project has the support of top management.The following are ways a project manager can manage upward relationships EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Never ignore the chains of command. 
B) Prove loyalty. 
C) Pick the optimum time to appeal to top management. 
D) Consistently follow through on requests. 
E) Accept profound differences in perspective and become skilled at the art of persuading superiors. 
A) Never ignore the chains of command. 
B) Prove loyalty. 
C) Pick the optimum time to appeal to top management. 
D) Consistently follow through on requests. 
E) Accept profound differences in perspective and become skilled at the art of persuading superiors.

Question 18

The key to exercising influence is

Accepted Answer

A) To make few mistakes. 
B) To build trust. 
C) To build a network of top-level people. 
D) To understand the political connections within the organization. 
E) To make friends with everyone. 
A) To make few mistakes. 
B) To build trust. 
C) To build a network of top-level people. 
D) To understand the political connections within the organization. 
E) To make friends with everyone.

Question 19

"Managing a project and leading a project is essentially the same thing." Agree or disagree, and support your conclusion.

Accepted Answer

Disagree; they are very different.Managi

Question 20

________ define the scope of the project, and ultimate project success rests in their satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

Customers
Explanation: Customers define

Effective time management for project managers includes initiating contact with key stakeholders only when there is a valid issue to deal with.

Which metaphor best captures the role of a project manager?

One advantage of creating a dedicated project team is that it reduces dependencies, especially within the organization.

Managing upward relationships involve project managers become skilled at the art of persuading superiors.

Which of the following groups of stakeholders place constraints on project work such as requiring permits to be secured, that work is built to code, or that safety standards are met?

An effective project manager will choose to have an "open door policy" and use project management metrics to assure projects are running smoothly.

________ champion the project and use their influence to gain approval of the project.

People and organizations that are actively involved in the project, or whose interests may be positively or negatively affected by the project, are known as __________.

Identify and give an example of three out of the six contradictions that an effective project manager must face.

The ability or skill to perceive, assess and manage the emotions of one's self and others is called _________ intelligence.

In most cases, if someone can manage a project well, then they are also a great leader.

The first step to building a social network is identifying those on whom the project depends for success.

Successful project managers tend to adopt a hands-on approach to managing projects.

Which of the following would be defined as the ability to lead and manage yourself by establishing a sense for who you are, what you stand for and how you should behave?

What is "management by wandering around" and why would it be useful to project managers?

Managing a project and leading a project are two different things.Project leadership is about coping with

Research consistently points out that project success is strongly affected by the degree to which a project has the support of top management.The following are ways a project manager can manage upward relationships EXCEPT

The key to exercising influence is

"Managing a project and leading a project is essentially the same thing." Agree or disagree, and support your conclusion.

________ define the scope of the project, and ultimate project success rests in their satisfaction.

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Plan

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Managing Project Team

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

International Projects

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

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Exam 10: Being an Effective Project Manager

Effective time management for project managers includes initiating contact with key stakeholders only when there is a valid issue to deal with.

Which metaphor best captures the role of a project manager?

One advantage of creating a dedicated project team is that it reduces dependencies, especially within the organization.

Managing upward relationships involve project managers become skilled at the art of persuading superiors.

Which of the following groups of stakeholders place constraints on project work such as requiring permits to be secured, that work is built to code, or that safety standards are met?

An effective project manager will choose to have an "open door policy" and use project management metrics to assure projects are running smoothly.

________ champion the project and use their influence to gain approval of the project.

People and organizations that are actively involved in the project, or whose interests may be positively or negatively affected by the project, are known as __________.

Identify and give an example of three out of the six contradictions that an effective project manager must face.

The ability or skill to perceive, assess and manage the emotions of one's self and others is called _________ intelligence.

In most cases, if someone can manage a project well, then they are also a great leader.

The first step to building a social network is identifying those on whom the project depends for success.

Successful project managers tend to adopt a hands-on approach to managing projects.

Which of the following would be defined as the ability to lead and manage yourself by establishing a sense for who you are, what you stand for and how you should behave?

What is "management by wandering around" and why would it be useful to project managers?

Managing a project and leading a project are two different things.Project leadership is about coping with

Research consistently points out that project success is strongly affected by the degree to which a project has the support of top management.The following are ways a project manager can manage upward relationships EXCEPT

The key to exercising influence is

"Managing a project and leading a project is essentially the same thing." Agree or disagree, and support your conclusion.

________ define the scope of the project, and ultimate project success rests in their satisfaction.

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Plan

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Managing Project Team

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

International Projects

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Filters