Question 1

_____ is a form of trust that is built on the examination of the person's motives and the conclusion that they are not hostile.

Accepted Answer

A)  Objective credibility 
B)  Attribution of benevolence 
C)  Nonmanipulative trust 
D)  Unequivocal liberality 
E)  High cost of lying 
A)  Objective credibility 
B)  Attribution of benevolence 
C)  Nonmanipulative trust 
D)  Unequivocal liberality 
E)  High cost of lying

Question 2

Under which of the following conditions would teams be more effective than individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  When speed is important 
B)  When the activities involved in solving the problem are very detailed 
C)  When the actual document needs to be written 
D)  When innovation is required 
E)  When a commitment to the solution is needed by small portions of the project team 
A)  When speed is important 
B)  When the activities involved in solving the problem are very detailed 
C)  When the actual document needs to be written 
D)  When innovation is required 
E)  When a commitment to the solution is needed by small portions of the project team

Question 3

Action item meetings are for problem solving, not sharing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Stresses between project team members are not addressed in action item meetings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to the DISC acronym, which of the following relates to structure and organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dominance 
B)  Influence 
C)  Stimulus 
D)  Steadiness 
E)  Conscientiousness 
A)  Dominance 
B)  Influence 
C)  Stimulus 
D)  Steadiness 
E)  Conscientiousness

Question 6

This team is assigned to address specific issues that arise during the life of a project.

Accepted Answer

A)  Problem-solving teams 
B)  Cross-functional teams 
C)  Virtual teams 
D)  Functional teams 
E)  Self-managed teams 
A)  Problem-solving teams 
B)  Cross-functional teams 
C)  Virtual teams 
D)  Functional teams 
E)  Self-managed teams

Question 7

Lack of involvement in teamwork is the highest barrier to communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Innovation is important to developing methods of shortening a project schedule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator MBTI), the _____ type describes a preference for making decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thinking T)-Feeling F) 
B)  Extroversion 
E) -Introversion I) 
C)  Sociability S)-Nervousness N) 
D)  Sensing S)-Intuition N) 
E)  Judging J)-Perceiving P) 
A)  Thinking T)-Feeling F) 
B)  Extroversion 
E) -Introversion I) 
C)  Sociability S)-Nervousness N) 
D)  Sensing S)-Intuition N) 
E)  Judging J)-Perceiving P)

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true regarding contracts?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are the filters through which project members screen information that is shared. 
B)  They do not lend themselves to create an environment of trust. 
C)  The success of larger, more complex projects is more dependent on contracts than on relationships of trust. 
D)  Without contracts, projects that are highly dependent on an information-rich environment will suffer. 
E)  Contracts promote the growth of a trusting project culture. 
A)  They are the filters through which project members screen information that is shared. 
B)  They do not lend themselves to create an environment of trust. 
C)  The success of larger, more complex projects is more dependent on contracts than on relationships of trust. 
D)  Without contracts, projects that are highly dependent on an information-rich environment will suffer. 
E)  Contracts promote the growth of a trusting project culture.

Question 11

_____ is the process of understanding the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to manage a task and then matching the team members with the right skills to do that work.

Accepted Answer

A)  Benchmarking 
B)  Expediting 
C)  Procurement 
D)  Delegation 
E)  Solicitation 
A)  Benchmarking 
B)  Expediting 
C)  Procurement 
D)  Delegation 
E)  Solicitation

Question 12

Negotiation is an important skill in preventing frustration among stakeholders that could cause project failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Fred Fiedler introduced _____ theory and the ability of leaders to adapt their leadership approach to the environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fred Fiedler introduced _____ theory and the...

Question 14

The _____ is a tool developed by Russ Darnall to capture the thoughts of project participants that are not reflected in the project reporting tools.

Accepted Answer

A)  DISC 
B)  MBTI 
C)  Humm Factor 
D)  RSS 
E)  communication matrix 
A)  DISC 
B)  MBTI 
C)  Humm Factor 
D)  RSS 
E)  communication matrix

Question 15

Cross-functional teams:

Accepted Answer

A)  are assigned to address specific issues that arise during the life of the project. 
B)  address issues and work processes that include two or more of the functional teams. 
C)  have a longer life span than functional teams. 
D)  are chartered to address a problem and then disband. 
E)  are easier to manage than problem-solving teams. 
A)  are assigned to address specific issues that arise during the life of the project. 
B)  address issues and work processes that include two or more of the functional teams. 
C)  have a longer life span than functional teams. 
D)  are chartered to address a problem and then disband. 
E)  are easier to manage than problem-solving teams.

Question 16

In the DISC acronym, conscientiousness relates to social situations and communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

_____ is perhaps the most visible manifestation of culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organization 
B)  Acculturation 
C)  Communication 
D)  Enculturation 
E)  Nationalization 
A)  Organization 
B)  Acculturation 
C)  Communication 
D)  Enculturation 
E)  Nationalization

Question 18

A successful project manager has a high degree of tolerance of ambiguity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Leaders who focus on the long-term needs of the group and organization are perceived as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  autocratic 
B)  transactional 
C)  democratic 
D)  analytical 
E)  transformational 
A)  autocratic 
B)  transactional 
C)  democratic 
D)  analytical 
E)  transformational

Question 20

Explain the importance of developing a project story.

Accepted Answer

Every project develops a story. It is th

_____ is a form of trust that is built on the examination of the person's motives and the conclusion that they are not hostile.

Under which of the following conditions would teams be more effective than individuals?

Action item meetings are for problem solving, not sharing.

Stresses between project team members are not addressed in action item meetings.

According to the DISC acronym, which of the following relates to structure and organization?

This team is assigned to address specific issues that arise during the life of a project.

Lack of involvement in teamwork is the highest barrier to communication.

Innovation is important to developing methods of shortening a project schedule.

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator MBTI), the _____ type describes a preference for making decisions.

Which of the following statements is true regarding contracts?

_____ is the process of understanding the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to manage a task and then matching the team members with the right skills to do that work.

Negotiation is an important skill in preventing frustration among stakeholders that could cause project failure.

Fred Fiedler introduced _____ theory and the ability of leaders to adapt their leadership approach to the environment.

The _____ is a tool developed by Russ Darnall to capture the thoughts of project participants that are not reflected in the project reporting tools.

Cross-functional teams:

In the DISC acronym, conscientiousness relates to social situations and communication.

_____ is perhaps the most visible manifestation of culture.

A successful project manager has a high degree of tolerance of ambiguity.

Leaders who focus on the long-term needs of the group and organization are perceived as _____.

Explain the importance of developing a project story.

Introduction to Project Management

Project Profiling

Project Phases and Organization

Understanding and Meeting Client Expectations

Communication Technologies

Starting a Project

Project Time Management

Estimating and Managing Costs

Managing Project Quality

Managing Project Risk

Project Procurement and Closure

Filters

Exam 5: Working With People on Projects

_____ is a form of trust that is built on the examination of the person's motives and the conclusion that they are not hostile.

Under which of the following conditions would teams be more effective than individuals?

Action item meetings are for problem solving, not sharing.

Stresses between project team members are not addressed in action item meetings.

According to the DISC acronym, which of the following relates to structure and organization?

This team is assigned to address specific issues that arise during the life of a project.

Lack of involvement in teamwork is the highest barrier to communication.

Innovation is important to developing methods of shortening a project schedule.

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator MBTI), the _____ type describes a preference for making decisions.

Which of the following statements is true regarding contracts?

_____ is the process of understanding the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to manage a task and then matching the team members with the right skills to do that work.

Negotiation is an important skill in preventing frustration among stakeholders that could cause project failure.

Fred Fiedler introduced _____ theory and the ability of leaders to adapt their leadership approach to the environment.

The _____ is a tool developed by Russ Darnall to capture the thoughts of project participants that are not reflected in the project reporting tools.

Cross-functional teams:

In the DISC acronym, conscientiousness relates to social situations and communication.

_____ is perhaps the most visible manifestation of culture.

A successful project manager has a high degree of tolerance of ambiguity.

Leaders who focus on the long-term needs of the group and organization are perceived as _____.

Explain the importance of developing a project story.

Introduction to Project Management

Project Profiling

Project Phases and Organization

Understanding and Meeting Client Expectations

Communication Technologies

Starting a Project

Project Time Management

Estimating and Managing Costs

Managing Project Quality

Managing Project Risk

Project Procurement and Closure

Filters