CAPM: The Role of Project Manager Flashcards
Q: Project managers are similar to conductors of a large orchestra because they perform which of the following similar roles?
- They are responsible for the team, and integrate multiple disciplines
Q: When performing integration on the project, the role of the project manager is:
- To work with the project sponsor to understand the strategic objectives and ensure alignment of objectives and results with the project and business area
Q: Project managers are responsible for guiding the team, and completing which of the following when performing integration on the project?
- Work with the sponsor to understand the strategic objectives
Q: Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a project manager role?
- Ensuring that organizations are operationally aligned with financial objectives
Q: The following are all key differences between management and leadership EXCEPT:
- Concentrate on project activities vs. emphasis on results
Q: Each of the following describes the role of the project manager, EXCEPT:
- They need to be an expert or knowledgeable of all aspects of their endeavor.
Q: Which of the following is the largest part among the four of the project manager’s role?
- Dealing with people
Q: Which of the following is LEAST likely to be within the project manager’s sphere of influence?
- Government
Q: Which of the following are types of project manager leadership styles?
- Laissez-faire and charismatic
Q: The three dimensions of complexity are defined as which of the following?
- System behavior, human behavior, and ambiguity
Q: Culture is personality characteristic or trait that includes which of the following components?
- Values, norms, and beliefs
Q: Project managers spend the majority of their time communicating with team members and other project stakeholders. To communicate effectively, the project manager should generally perform all of the following EXCEPT:
- Calculating the potential number of communication channels accurately
Q: The following are all key competencies of a project manager EXCEPT:
- Operational management
Q: Which of the following describes a key difference between management and leadership?
- Directing vs. influencing
Q: To communicate effectively, the project manager should do which of the following?
- Communicate predictably and consistently
