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1You are the project manager for the JHG Project. This project requires coordination with the director of manufacturing, HR, the IT department, and the CIO. This is an example of what type of input to organizational planning?
- AA. Organizational interfaces
- BB. Technical interfaces
- CC. Interpersonal interfaces
- DD. Human resource coordination
2You are the project manager of the Newton Construction Project. This project will use internal and external employees on your project team. Your project requires an electrician at month 8. This is an example of which of the following?
- AA. Organizational interfaces
- BB. Staffing requirements
- CC. Contractor requirements
- DD. Resource constraints
3You are the project manager of the PUY Project. This project requires a chemical engineer for seven months of the project, although there are no available chemical engineers within your department. This is an example of which of the following?
- AA. Organizational interfaces
- BB. Staffing requirements
- CC. Contractor requirements
- DD. Resource constraints
4You are the project manager in an organization with a weak matrix. Your project team will come from three different lines of business within the organization and they are also working on at least two other projects. Who will have the authority in your project?
- AA. The project manager
- BB. The customer
- CC. Functional management
- DD. The team leader
5You are the project manager for the LMG Project. Your project will have several human resource issues that must be coordinated and approved by the union. Which of the following statements is correct about this scenario?
- AA. The union is considered a resource constraint.
- BB. The union is considered a management constraint.
- CC. The union is considered a project stakeholder.
- DD. The union is considered a project team member.
6You are the project manager of the PLY Project. This project is similar to the ACT Project you have completed. What method can you use to expedite the process of organizational planning?
- AA. Use the project plan of the ACT Project on the PLY Project.
- BB. Use the roles and responsibilities defined in the ACT Project on the PLY Project.
- CC. Use the project team structure of the ACT Project on the PLY Project.
- DD. Use the project team of the ACT Project on the PLY Project.
7You are the project manager in your organization. Your project is part of a larger program led by Nancy Whitting. Nancy is a believer of McGregor’s Theory of X and Y. Which of the following is an example of Theory X?
- AA. Self-led project teams
- BB. Micromanagement
- CC. Team members able to work on their own accord
- DD. Earned value management
8You are the project manager of the PLN Project. The team members are somewhat afraid of you as project manager because they see you as management. They know that a negative review from you about their project work will impact their yearly bonus. This is an example of which of the following?
- AA. Formal power
- BB. Coercive power
- CC. Expert powerC. Expert power
- DD. Referent power
9You are the project manager of the MMB Project. The president of the company has spoken to the project team and told them of the confidence and respect he has in you to lead the project to a successful completion. The project manager has what type of power on this project?
- AA. Formal power
- BB. Coercive power
- CC. Expert power
- DD. Halo power
10Management has approached Tyler, one of your project team members. Tyler is a database administrator and developer whose work is always on time, accurate, and of quality. He also has a reputation of being a “good guy” and is well liked. Because of this, management has decided to move Tyler into the role of a project manager for a new database administration project. This is an example of which of the following?
- AA. Management by exception
- BB. The halo effect
- CC. Management by objectives
- DD. McGregor’s Theory of X and Y
11You are the project manager of the Holson Implementation Project for your company. It’s come to your attention that three of your project team members are in a disagreement about the direction the project work should take. This disagreement is stalling the project schedule and causing the other project team members to become uncomfortable. You need to resolve this situation quickly and professionally. Which problem-solving technique is the best for most project management situations?
- AA. Confronting
- BB. Compromising
- CC. Forcing
- DD. Avoiding
12Harold is an outspoken project team member. All of the project team members respect Harold for his experience with the technology, but often, things have to go in Harold’s favor or things do not go well. During a discussion on a solution, a project team member waves her arms and says, “Fine, Harold, do it your way.” This is an example of which of the following?
- AA. A win-win solution
- BB. A leave-lose solution
- CC. A lose-lose solution
- DD. A yield-lose solution
13You are the project manager for the GBK Project. This project affects a line of business, and the customer is anxious about the success of the project. Which of the following is likely not a top concern for the customer?
- AA. Project priorities
- BB. Schedule
- CC. Cost
- DD. Personality conflicts
14There are several management theories that you should understand for your PMI exam and for your role as a project manager. Which theory believes that workers need to be involved with the management process?
- AA. McGregor’s Theory of X and Y
- BB. Ouchi’s Theory Z
- CC. Herzberg’s Theory of Motivation
- DD. Expectancy Theory
15You need a method to keep workers motivated and inspired on your project. This project has many conditions that the project team see as unfavorable, but they do like you as a project manager. ___________________ states that as long as workers are rewarded, they will remain productive.
- AA. McGregor’s Theory of X and Y
- BB. Ouchi’s Theory Z
- CC. Herzberg’s Theory of Motivation
- DD. Expectancy Theory
16You are the project manager for Industrial Lights Project. You have been hired by your organization specifically because of your vast experience with the technology and with projects of this nature. The project team is aware of your experience. You likely have what type of power on this project?
- AA. Formal power
- BB. Coercive power
- CC. Expert power
- DD. Referent power
17You are the project manager for GHB Project. You have served as a project manager for your organization for the past ten years. Practically all of your projects come in on time and on budget. The project team has worked with you in the past, and they consider you to be an expert project manager. They also like working with you. Given all of this, you likely have what type of power on this project?
- AA. Formal power
- BB. Coercive power
- CC. Expert power
- DD. Referent power
18You are the project manager for your organization and it’s come to your attention that some of the project team members are in disagreement with the senior network engineer about the installation of some equipment. You need to resolve this situation quickly before the project stalls any longer. Which of the following is an example of coercive power?
- AA. A project manager who has lunch with the project team every Thursday
- BB. A project manager who will openly punish any team member who is late with an activity
- CC. A project manager who has worked with the technology on the project for several years
- DD. A project manager who is friends with all of the project team members
19Mike is the project manager for a project with a very tight schedule. The project is running late, and Mike feels that he does not have time to consider all the possible solutions that two team members are in disagreement over. He quickly decides to go with the team member with the largest amount of seniority. This is an example of which of the following?
- AA. Problem solving
- BB. Compromising
- CC. Forcing
- DD. Withdrawal
20You are a project manager in a projectized organization. Your job as a project manager can be described best by which of the following?
- AA. Full-time
- BB. Part-time
- CC. Expeditor
- DD. Coordinator
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