Question 11.  

Which of the following is not one of the distinguishing traits of character?

Answer

Openness

Consistency

Empathetic

Sense of purposeHard work

1 points   

Question 21.  

In a survey of project managers, approximately what percentage reported that they encountered ethical issues in their work?

Answer

22 percent40 percent65 percent81 percent100 percent

1 points   

Question 31.  

Unlike project leadership, project management is about coping with:

Answer

Change

Aligning people to any new directionsMonitoring results against plans

Recognizing the need to alter plansAll of these are part of project management

1 points   

Question 41.  

Which of the following is not one of the aspects of leading by example?

Answer

Priorities

Ethics

Urgency

CooperationPower

1 points   

Question 51.  

In terms of commonly traded organizational currencies, acceptance, personal support, and understanding are part of _______ related currencies.

Answer

Task

Position

InspirationRelationship

Personal

1 points   

Question 61.  

The outer ring in the network of relationships for project managers includes all of the following except:

Answer

Other organizationsCustomers

Contractors

Government agenciesAdministrative support

1 points   

Question 71.  

A successful project manager must build a cooperative, mutually beneficial network based on the age-old maxim: "Quid pro quo."

Answer  True   False

1 points   

Question 81.  

One advantage of creating a dedicated project team is that it reduces dependencies, especially within the organization.

Answer  True   False

1 points   

Question 91.  

In terms of commonly traded organizational currencies, advancement, recognition, visibility, and networks are part of ______ related currencies.

Answer

Task

Position

InspirationRelationshipPersonal

1 points   

Question 101.  

Which of the following is used at Hewlett-Packard for building relationships with key players that will determine a project's success?

Answer

MBO

MBA

GIGO

MBWAPMI

Question 111.  

The new perspective of project management emphasizes which of the following?

Answer

Financial control

Managing project stakeholdersSchedule/cost tradeoffs

Both A and B are correctA, B, and C are all correct

1 points   

Question 121.  

Strong leadership, while usually desirable, is not always necessary to successfully.

Answer  True   False

1 points   

Question 131.  

To be effective, project managers must "walk the talk", i.e.; lead by example.

Answer  True   False

1 points   

Question 141.  

Personal-related currencies include: challenge/learning, ownership/involvement, and gratitude. Refer to Table 10.1

Answer  True   False

1 points   

Question 151.  

Character alone will engender trust.

Answer  True   False

1 points   

Question 161.  

Project leadership is about coping with:

Answer

Formulating plans and objectives

Monitoring results against plans

Change

Taking corrective action when necessaryAll of these are part of leadership

1 points   

Question 171.  

Groups such as human resources, information systems, purchasing agents, and maintenance are typically classified as:

Answer

Project managers

Administrative supportFunctional managersProject sponsors

Customers

1 points   

Question 181.  

The first step to building a social network is identifying those on whom the project depends for success.

Answer  True   False

Question 191.  

The ability or skill to perceive, assess and manage the emotions of one 's self and others is known as emotional intelligence. Refer to Research Highlight on page 361

Answer  True   False

1 points   

Question 201.  

In terms of commonly traded organizational currencies, learning, ownership, and gratitude are part of ______ related currencies.

Answer

Task

Position

InspirationRelationshipPersonal

1 points   

Question 211.  

In some projects contractors may do all the work with the project team merely coordinating their contributions.

Answer  True   False

1 points   

Question 221.  

One problem new project managers experience is that it takes time to establish a sense of character and competency.

Answer  True   False

1 points   

Question 231.  

Networks are mutually beneficial alliances that are generally governed by the law of:

Answer

Supply-demandBrooks's law

Reciprocity

A squeaky wheelRisk-reward

1 points   

Question 241.  

Position-related currencies include: advancement, recognition, visibility, and network/contacts. Refer to Table 10.1

Answer  True   False

1 points   

Question 251.  

A popular metaphor for the role of a project manager is that of a sports coach.

Answer  True   False

1 points   

Question 261.  

In a survey of project managers, more than 81 percent reported that they encounter ethical issues in their work.

Answer  True   False

Question 271.  

In conducting meetings an effective project manager will take the role of a:

Answer

Parliamentarian

Master of ceremoniesConductor

Cattle herder

Teacher

1 points   

Question 281.  

One of the things that distinguish project management from regular management is the sheer breadth and complexity of the relationships that need to be managed.

Answer  True   False

1 points   

Question 291.  

Which of the following requires more management rather than leadership?

Answer

Taking corrective action

Changes in project scope

Technological stalemates

Breakdowns in coordination between peopleAll of these require the same level of management

1 points   

Question 301.  

The traits of successful project managers include all of the following except:

Answer

Pessimist

Proactive

Skillful politician

Effective time managementPersonal integrity

1 points   

Question 311.  

The difference between project management and project leadership is that project management includes:

Answer

Recognizing the need to alter directionAligning people to meet new directionsMonitoring results against plans

Motivating people to meet new objectivesAll of these are leadership functions

Question 321.  

Good time management for project managers includes initiating contact with key stakeholders only when there is a valid issue to deal with.

Answer  True   False

Question 331.  

The old-fashion view of managing projects emphasized which of the following?

Answer

Planning

Directing

Controlling

Both B and C are correctA, B, and C are all correct

Question 341.  

In mapping dependencies for a project, the project manager should:

Answer

Overestimate

Underestimate

Precisely estimate

Either B or C are correctNone of these are correct

Question 351.  

Relationship-related currencies include: resources, cooperation, assistance, and information. Refer to Table 10.1

Answer  True   False

Question 361.  

In terms of commonly traded organizational currencies, resources, assistance, cooperation, and information are part of ______ related currencies.

Answer

Task

Position

InspirationRelationship

Personal

Question 371.  

Well-defined projects that encounter no significant surprises require little:

Answer

Management

Leadership

Monitoring

Corrective action

All of these are only required to a minor extent

Question 381.  

Project managers often find themselves negotiating with all the following except:

Answer

Vendors

Functional managersConsultants

Competitors

All of these are correct

Question 391.  

The higher the degree of uncertainty encountered on a project, the more management is required.

Answer  True   False

Question 401.  

Successful project managers tend to adopt a hands-on approach to managing projects.

Answer  True   False

Question 411.  

Which of the following would be defined as the ability or skill to perceive, assess and manage the emotions of one 's self and others?

Answer

Emotional stability

Coolness under pressureEmotional intelligenceEmpathy

Management sensitivity

Question 421.  

"Ambassador" activities, as defined by Ancona and Caldwell, are aimed at going out from the team to bring back information about what is going on elsewhere in the organization. Refer to Research Highlight on page 352

Answer  True   False

Question 431.  

Project success or failure often depends upon the contributions of all of the following except:

Answer

Customers

Suppliers

Contractors

Competitors

Top management

Question 441.  

"Guard" activities, as defined by Ancona and Caldwell, are aimed at representing the project team to others and protecting the team from interference. Refer to Research Highlight Page 352

Answer  True   False

Question 451.  

The second ring in the network of relationships for project managers includes all of the following except:

Answer

Other project managersCustomers

Functional managersTop management

Project sponsors

Question 461.  

When giving a status report to superiors, project managers must present the most positive image possible including, if necessary, stretching the truth.

Answer  True   False

Question 471.  

Position-related currencies include: vision, excellence, and ethical correctness. Refer to Table 10.1

Answer  True   False

Question 481.  

The closest relationships in a project network of relationships are with:

Answer

Other project managersProject sponsors

Top management

Customers

Project team members

Question 49

1.  

In terms of commonly traded organizational currencies, vision, excellence, and ethical correctness are part of ______ related currencies.

Answer

TaskPositionInspirationRelationshipPersonal

问题 50

1.  

Many poor-performing project managers are guilty of management by wandering around.

答案 对 错

问题 51

1.   In the Snapshot from Practice "Managing Expectations", one of the key aspects to

project success was stated to be the managing of stakeholder:

答案

Relations

Expectations

Involvement

Influence

Input(错误答

案)

问题 52

1.  

The key to exercising influence is:

答案

To make few mistakes

To build trust

To build a network of top level people

To understand the political connections within the organizationTo make friends with everyone