Learning to Do

Question 1

Doing things well can be systematically learned.

Answer 1

A: True

Question 2

There are three phases of doing.

Answer 2

A: True

Question 3

In the PERT-CPM method the arrow represents the event and the circle represents the activity.

Answer 3

A: False

Question 4

For new programs/products/projects the third or last phase is the most difficult and challenging.

Answer 4

A: False

Question 5

A good monitoring and evaluation system is always goal-oriented

Answer 5

A: True

Question 6

Outputs are the effective or desired results generated by providing & delivering the outputs to a client system in order to satisfy that client.

Answer 6

A: False

Question 7

There are three types of measurement: Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Equivalence.

Answer 7

A: False

Question 8

In the third phase of learning to do, doer wants to determine whether the targets have been reached, underachieved or exceeded.

Answer 8

A: True

Question 9

The PMRS Team is composed of members representing the major stakeholders of the project, program, or product.

Answer 9

A: True

Question 10

Which among the following does not belong to the 13 steps of the first phase (before doing)?

a. Organizing & preparing the doing team
b. Rendering the concepts into a detailed design
c. Creating time table
d. Evaluation & critiquing

Answer 10

c. Creating time table

Question 11

What does the PERT-CPM stands for?

a. Program Effectiveness & Relation Technique
b. Program Evaluation & Review Technique
c. Project Effectiveness & Relation Technique
d. Project Evaluation & Review Technique

Answer 11

b. Program Evaluation & Review Technique

Question 12

This method allows the doer to ascertain the critical path, which is defined as the longest series of activities that cannot be done simultaneously or in a parallel with one another.

a. Gantt Chart
b. Fishbone
c. KRAs
d. PERT-CPM

Answer 12

d. PERT-CPM

Question 13

Refers to the transformation process which converts inputs to outputs.

a. Outcomes
b. Evaluation
c. Monitoring
d. Throughputs

Answer 13

d. Throughputs

Question 14

The attainment of objectives, end results desired given the level of effort exerted & resources applied.

a. Effectiveness
b. Efficiency
c. Economy
d. Equivalence

Answer 14

a. Effectiveness

Question 15

All are the 8 operating principles of the Post Mortem review & Standards, except for:

a. Inclusive
b. Systematic
c. Documented
d. Sustainable

Answer 15

d. Sustainable

Question 16

Evaluate according to the objectives & criteria set, follow a methodical process of relating causes to their effects & making conclusions on the basis of sound & logical reasoning.

a. Thorough & comprehensive
b. Managed professionally
c. Systematic
d. Urgency

Answer 16

c. Systematic

Question 17

Appointing qualified members & selecting a highly facilitative, objective & empathic leader.

a. Inclusive
b. Managed professionally
c. Consistent
d. Systematic

Answer 17

b. Managed professionally

Question 18

Ensures that all major undertakings undergo PMRSS.

a. Consistent
b. Documented
c. Systematic
d. Thorough & comprehensive

Answer 18

a. Consistent

Question 19

The following are major tasks of the PMRS team, except:

a. Identify failed interventions.
b. Write a manual on how to plan & do things better.
c. Assess the impact of the project, program, or product.
d. To feel and to intuitively understand.

Answer 19

d. To feel and to intuitively understand.

Question 20

What is KRAs?

a. The qualitative manifestations that the results, outcomes, or objectives are being achieved.
b. A program evaluation of & review technique
c. Diagram that show step-by-step procedure in making a product, delivering a service, or running a program.
d. Listing possible or probable causes why a certain result is happening.

Answer 20

a. The qualitative manifestations that the results, outcomes, or objectives are being achieved.