Chapter 3

Question 1

What is not included in the multiple methods developing finely tuned skills?

A) nonverbal
B) written
C) verbal
D) virtual

Answer 1

D) virtual

Question 2

Which of the following trends are NOT true of which project managers need to stay informed about?

A) Product and technology development
B) Project management value
C) Technical support tools
D) Influences affecting the project management discipline

Answer 2

B) Project management value

Question 3

The project manager may serves as an informal ambassador by educating the organization as to the advantages of project management with regard to …?

A) Timeliness
B) Quality
C) Innovation
D) Resource Management
E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Answer 3

F) All of the above

Question 4

What are the key three skills of the talent triangle?

A) Technical project management, Leadership, Strategic and business management
B) Technical project management, knowledge skill management, Strategic and business management
C) Technical program management, Leadership, Strategic and business management

Answer 4

A) Technical project management, Leadership, Strategic and business management

Question 5

In order to make the best decisions regarding the successful delivery of their projects, project managers should seek out and consider thee expertise of the ________?

A) operational managers
B) program managers
C) sponsors
D) PMOs

Answer 5

A) operational managers

Question 6

Which skill involve the ability to guide, motivate, and direct a team?

A) Knowledge
B) Leadership
C) Technical
D) Oversight

Answer 6

B) Leadership

Question 7

Which are forms of power?

A) Expert, Avoiding, Situational, Informational
B) Relational, Leadership, Guilt-based, Referent
C) Expert, Knowledgeable, Excessive, Overpowering

Answer 7

A) Expert, Avoiding, Situational, Informational

Question 8

Which is not a dimension of complexity when referring to a project?

A) Ambiguity
B) Size of a project
C) Human behavior
D) System behavior

Answer 8

B) Size of a project

Question 9

Complexity as a characteristic or property of a project is typically defined as all of the following except?

A) Possessing a number of connections between the parts
B) Exhibiting behavior produced as a result of those interactions that cannot be explained as the simple sum of the parts.
C) Containing multiple parts
D) Exhibiting static interactions between the parts

Answer 9

D) Exhibiting static interactions between the parts