Question 1

An increase in the number of cultures with which a project team must interface, and not the number of cultures represented on the team, increases the complexity of a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The more time and energy the management team must dedicate to searching for resources or alternatives places, the lesser is the stress on the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

A _____ is a method of incorporating change into project planning and execution processes.

Accepted Answer

A)  project logic diagram 
B)  change management process 
C)  milestone schedule 
D)  critical path 
E)  rough order of magnitude 
A)  project logic diagram 
B)  change management process 
C)  milestone schedule 
D)  critical path 
E)  rough order of magnitude B

Question 4

Which among the following is an example of an ordered system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stock markets 
B)  Organisms 
C)  Airplanes 
D)  A factory production line 
E)  The ecosystem 
A)  Stock markets 
B)  Organisms 
C)  Airplanes 
D)  A factory production line 
E)  The ecosystem

Question 5

All projects experience a degree of environmental turbulence, yet not all projects experience a form of environment shift during the life of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

This defines what is inside the project and what is outside.

Accepted Answer

A)  Project objectives 
B)  Stakeholder agreement 
C)  Project scope 
D)  Project execution plan 
E)  Availability of resources 
A)  Project objectives 
B)  Stakeholder agreement 
C)  Project scope 
D)  Project execution plan 
E)  Availability of resources

Question 7

Formal organizational charts indicate reporting relationships and are very effective at displaying project relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Goal-based cultures:

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibit risk taking through established rules and policies. 
B)  focus on plans and processes to achieve goals. 
C)  can be seen in organizations related to judicial organizations. 
D)  produce the least amount of cultural conflict. 
E)  promote assuming risk to achieve goals. 
A)  inhibit risk taking through established rules and policies. 
B)  focus on plans and processes to achieve goals. 
C)  can be seen in organizations related to judicial organizations. 
D)  produce the least amount of cultural conflict. 
E)  promote assuming risk to achieve goals.

Question 9

_____ refers to the classification or profiling of items that have characteristics or traits in common.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ refers to the classification or profiling...

Question 10

The term _____ is defined as the characteristic of an entity or object.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term _____ is defined as the...

Question 11

Project profiling places a project into a category with other projects that have similar characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the Darnall-Preston Complexity Index DPCI), which of the following are external attributes that contribute to project complexity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Legal aspects 
B)  Organizational complexity 
C)  Project size 
D)  Cultural factors 
E)  Stakeholder agreement 
A)  Legal aspects 
B)  Organizational complexity 
C)  Project size 
D)  Cultural factors 
E)  Stakeholder agreement

Question 13

Shenhar and Dvir observed that the project execution approach was connected to the project type.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In addition to the number of parts, the degree of differentiation between parts and _____ also influences the degree of complexity in system.

Accepted Answer

A)  the degree of uniformity in the project environment 
B)  the number, type, and strength of relationships between parts 
C)  the newness of technology and time pressure 
D)  the level of detail in planning 
E)  the project team structure and organizational design 
A)  the degree of uniformity in the project environment 
B)  the number, type, and strength of relationships between parts 
C)  the newness of technology and time pressure 
D)  the level of detail in planning 
E)  the project team structure and organizational design

Question 15

Briefly describe the typology developed by Shenhar and Dvir.

Accepted Answer

Shenhar and Dvir developed a typology of

Question 16

_____ is a term that reflects the community's assumptions, norms, values, and artifacts.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reference 
B)  Culture 
C)  Orientation 
D)  Civility 
E)  Context 
A)  Reference 
B)  Culture 
C)  Orientation 
D)  Civility 
E)  Context

Question 17

The client team approach of handling projects adds to project complexity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Define project profiling.

Accepted Answer

Project profiling is the proce

Question 19

The DPCI was developed around four assumptions. Which of the following is one of them?

Accepted Answer

A)  All projects are similar to one another. 
B)  Projects have distinct characteristics. 
C)  There is no such thing as an optimum execution approach. 
D)  Grouping of project characteristics to create a project profile is not always possible. 
E)  There is an optimum set of skills and experience for the project execution team. 
A)  All projects are similar to one another. 
B)  Projects have distinct characteristics. 
C)  There is no such thing as an optimum execution approach. 
D)  Grouping of project characteristics to create a project profile is not always possible. 
E)  There is an optimum set of skills and experience for the project execution team.

Question 20

_____ identified differences in project types based on uncertainty and risk, level of sophistication of the workers, the level of detail in the planning, the newness of the technology, and the time pressure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Aaron J. Shenhar 
B)  Dov Dvir 
C)  Albert Einsiedel 
D)  Hans Thamhain 
E)  Robert Youker 
A)  Aaron J. Shenhar 
B)  Dov Dvir 
C)  Albert Einsiedel 
D)  Hans Thamhain 
E)  Robert Youker

An increase in the number of cultures with which a project team must interface, and not the number of cultures represented on the team, increases the complexity of a project.

The more time and energy the management team must dedicate to searching for resources or alternatives places, the lesser is the stress on the project.

A _____ is a method of incorporating change into project planning and execution processes.

Which among the following is an example of an ordered system?

All projects experience a degree of environmental turbulence, yet not all projects experience a form of environment shift during the life of the project.

This defines what is inside the project and what is outside.

Formal organizational charts indicate reporting relationships and are very effective at displaying project relationships.

Goal-based cultures:

_____ refers to the classification or profiling of items that have characteristics or traits in common.

The term _____ is defined as the characteristic of an entity or object.

Project profiling places a project into a category with other projects that have similar characteristics.

According to the Darnall-Preston Complexity Index DPCI), which of the following are external attributes that contribute to project complexity?

Shenhar and Dvir observed that the project execution approach was connected to the project type.

In addition to the number of parts, the degree of differentiation between parts and _____ also influences the degree of complexity in system.

Briefly describe the typology developed by Shenhar and Dvir.

_____ is a term that reflects the community's assumptions, norms, values, and artifacts.

The client team approach of handling projects adds to project complexity.

Define project profiling.

The DPCI was developed around four assumptions. Which of the following is one of them?

_____ identified differences in project types based on uncertainty and risk, level of sophistication of the workers, the level of detail in the planning, the newness of the technology, and the time pressure.

Introduction to Project Management

Project Phases and Organization

Understanding and Meeting Client Expectations

Working With People on Projects

Communication Technologies

Starting a Project

Project Time Management

Estimating and Managing Costs

Managing Project Quality

Managing Project Risk

Project Procurement and Closure

Filters

Exam 2: Project Profiling

An increase in the number of cultures with which a project team must interface, and not the number of cultures represented on the team, increases the complexity of a project.

The more time and energy the management team must dedicate to searching for resources or alternatives places, the lesser is the stress on the project.

A _____ is a method of incorporating change into project planning and execution processes.

Which among the following is an example of an ordered system?

All projects experience a degree of environmental turbulence, yet not all projects experience a form of environment shift during the life of the project.

This defines what is inside the project and what is outside.

Formal organizational charts indicate reporting relationships and are very effective at displaying project relationships.

Goal-based cultures:

_____ refers to the classification or profiling of items that have characteristics or traits in common.

The term _____ is defined as the characteristic of an entity or object.

Project profiling places a project into a category with other projects that have similar characteristics.

According to the Darnall-Preston Complexity Index DPCI), which of the following are external attributes that contribute to project complexity?

Shenhar and Dvir observed that the project execution approach was connected to the project type.

In addition to the number of parts, the degree of differentiation between parts and _____ also influences the degree of complexity in system.

Briefly describe the typology developed by Shenhar and Dvir.

_____ is a term that reflects the community's assumptions, norms, values, and artifacts.

The client team approach of handling projects adds to project complexity.

Define project profiling.

The DPCI was developed around four assumptions. Which of the following is one of them?

_____ identified differences in project types based on uncertainty and risk, level of sophistication of the workers, the level of detail in the planning, the newness of the technology, and the time pressure.

Introduction to Project Management

Project Phases and Organization

Understanding and Meeting Client Expectations

Working With People on Projects

Communication Technologies

Starting a Project

Project Time Management

Estimating and Managing Costs

Managing Project Quality

Managing Project Risk

Project Procurement and Closure

Filters