Question 1

Rather than create a fear of failure, the manager acknowledges that mistakes are part of the learning and growth experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Good project managers spend more time talking than listening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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 4

_________ involves selecting the project team members who are best qualified to perform each task and then empowering them to do it.

Accepted Answer

A)  Consignment 
B)  Facilitation 
C)  Authorization 
D)  Delegation 
A)  Consignment 
B)  Facilitation 
C)  Authorization 
D)  Delegation

Question 5

It is helpful if the project manager has developed a mistrusting relationship with the other person because this can provide a strong foundation for positive and robust negotiations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The project manager must ignore cultural differences into consideration when negotiating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_______ involves empowering the project team to achieve the project objective and empowering each team member to accomplish the expected results for his or her area of responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A)  Consignment 
B)  Facilitation 
C)  Authorization 
D)  Delegation 
A)  Consignment 
B)  Facilitation 
C)  Authorization 
D)  Delegation

Question 8

Despite the best laid plans, changes will still occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

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 11

A project manager also needs good interpersonal skills to deal with disagreement or divisiveness among team members. Such situations can require delicate handling on the project manager's part.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Effective project managers communicate and share information in one way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Get a mentor to develop the skills necessary to be an effective project manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Gain 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.

Question 15

Good interpersonal skills enable a project manager to empathize with individuals when special circumstances arise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

During individual meetings with the project team members, assess opportunities for growth by having the members identify what they learned by working on the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Effective delegation requires effective communication skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

Used appropriately, humor can help a project manager handle the stress and break the tension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The aspects most likely to be affected by project changes are

Accepted Answer

A)  the project resources and assignments. 
B)  the project quality and constraints. 
C)  the project budget and the completion date. 
D)  the project risk and customer satisfaction. 
A)  the project resources and assignments. 
B)  the project quality and constraints. 
C)  the project budget and the completion date. 
D)  the project risk and customer satisfaction.

Rather than create a fear of failure, the manager acknowledges that mistakes are part of the learning and growth experience.

Good project managers spend more time talking than listening.

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

_________ involves selecting the project team members who are best qualified to perform each task and then empowering them to do it.

It is helpful if the project manager has developed a mistrusting relationship with the other person because this can provide a strong foundation for positive and robust negotiations.

The project manager must ignore cultural differences into consideration when negotiating.

_______ involves empowering the project team to achieve the project objective and empowering each team member to accomplish the expected results for his or her area of responsibility.

Despite the best laid plans, changes will still occur.

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.

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

A project manager also needs good interpersonal skills to deal with disagreement or divisiveness among team members. Such situations can require delicate handling on the project manager's part.

Effective project managers communicate and share information in one way.

Get a mentor to develop the skills necessary to be an effective project manager.

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

Good interpersonal skills enable a project manager to empathize with individuals when special circumstances arise.

During individual meetings with the project team members, assess opportunities for growth by having the members identify what they learned by working on the project.

Effective delegation requires effective communication skills.

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

Used appropriately, humor can help a project manager handle the stress and break the tension.

The aspects most likely to be affected by project changes are

Project Management Concepts

Identifying and Selecting Projects

Developing Project Proposals

Defining Scope, Quality, Responsibility, and Activity Sequence

Developing the Schedule

Resource Utilization

Determining Costs, Budget, and Earned Value

Managing Risk

Closing the Project

The Project Team

Project Communication and Documentation

Project Management Organizational Structures

Project Management Information Systems

Filters

Exam 10: The Project Manager

Rather than create a fear of failure, the manager acknowledges that mistakes are part of the learning and growth experience.

Good project managers spend more time talking than listening.

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

_________ involves selecting the project team members who are best qualified to perform each task and then empowering them to do it.

It is helpful if the project manager has developed a mistrusting relationship with the other person because this can provide a strong foundation for positive and robust negotiations.

The project manager must ignore cultural differences into consideration when negotiating.

_______ involves empowering the project team to achieve the project objective and empowering each team member to accomplish the expected results for his or her area of responsibility.

Despite the best laid plans, changes will still occur.

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.

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

A project manager also needs good interpersonal skills to deal with disagreement or divisiveness among team members. Such situations can require delicate handling on the project manager's part.

Effective project managers communicate and share information in one way.

Get a mentor to develop the skills necessary to be an effective project manager.

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

Good interpersonal skills enable a project manager to empathize with individuals when special circumstances arise.

During individual meetings with the project team members, assess opportunities for growth by having the members identify what they learned by working on the project.

Effective delegation requires effective communication skills.

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

Used appropriately, humor can help a project manager handle the stress and break the tension.

The aspects most likely to be affected by project changes are

Project Management Concepts

Identifying and Selecting Projects

Developing Project Proposals

Defining Scope, Quality, Responsibility, and Activity Sequence

Developing the Schedule

Resource Utilization

Determining Costs, Budget, and Earned Value

Managing Risk

Closing the Project

The Project Team

Project Communication and Documentation

Project Management Organizational Structures

Project Management Information Systems

Filters