Question 1

The decision to kill a project if needed is typically reached jointly through agreement between the project customer and the project contractor.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following organizational structures is designed to achieve a balance of task focus and technical capability?

Accepted Answer

A)   functional organization
B)   projectized organization
C)   matrix organization
D)   siloed organizationE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

How might the behaviors of a project manager be different in an agile project life cycle,versus a plan-driven or traditional project life cycle?

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Question 4

In a functional organization workers can learn readily from others in their discipline and keep their skills sharp.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the role of the steering team with respect to projects.

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Question 6

In a projectized organization the functional manager has the most control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Chief Projects Officer (CPO) is responsible for the individuals working on a project in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

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A)   that they follow the detailed project plan that the CPO has created.
B)   that they capture lessons learned from completed projects.
C)   that they use templates and standards when appropriate.
D)   that they receive the training they need.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Projectized organizations often adopt which of the following techniques where project team members are physically placed close to one another to improve communications and working relationships?

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A)   collaboration
B)   co-location
C)   coordination
D)   consolidationE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following roles and attributes do NOT describe the core team members on a project?

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A)   Core team members often make project decisions jointly with the project manager.
B)   Core team members are the small group of people who are usually on the project from start to finish.
C)   Core team members join the project on a temporary basis to perform specific project activities as necessary.
D)   Core team members may supervise the work of subject matter experts.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

In agile projects,the individual who leads in a collaborative manner by guiding teams and removing obstacles to their progress is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)   project manager
B)   sponsor
C)   scrum master
D)   facilitatorE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

While differing in details,all of the major types of project life cycle models have a series of exactly four phases with activities that need to be completed and approvals that must be received before the project can proceed to the next phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Among the most important behaviors required of project managers are honoring trust,protecting people,establishing a culture of honesty,defending core values and leading major change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A matrix organization is any organizational structure in which the project manager shares responsibility with the functional manager for assigning priorities and directing the work of persons assigned to the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In a projectized organization most people are assigned to a project and report upward through the project manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following are among the challenges faced by project managers?

Accepted Answer

A)   They frequently have more authority than responsibility.
B)   They must determine how networks of people function in the organization.
C)   They must learn how to accomplish project work unilaterally - on their own.
D)   They are not allowed to be flexible about how the project should be accomplished.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Through shared values,organizational cultures can informally do all the following EXCEPT:

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A)   motivate the ethical actions and communications of managers and subordinates.
B)   determine how people are treated,controlled and rewarded.
C)   establish how cooperation,competition,conflict and decision making are handled.
D)   eliminate politics in the workplaceE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

In "role cultures" reliable workers have the utmost respect for regulations and laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When trying to understand a corporate culture,it is helpful to understand the types of power that are used.In "power cultures":

Accepted Answer

A)   workers closely follow their appointed roles.
B)   supervisors exert a great deal of economic and political power.
C)   deference is paid to knowledge rather than authority.
D)   collaboration is believed to be satisfying and stimulating.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Organizational culture is comprised of the values,social rituals,and symbols that are shared among members of the organization and taught to new members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

There are several tasks that a project customer (or sponsor acting in that capacity) can do to enhance the probability of success.Which of the following are generally performed independent of the project contractor who will perform the work?

Accepted Answer

A)   conduct kick-off meeting
B)   develop clear requirements
C)   prioritize project
D)   write and sign the project charterE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 3: Organizational Capability: Structure,Culture and Roles

Projectized organizations often adopt which of the following techniques where project team members are physically placed close to one another to improve communications and working relationships?

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In agile projects,the individual who leads in a collaborative manner by guiding teams and removing obstacles to their progress is called the:

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Which of the following roles and attributes do NOT describe the core team members on a project?

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In a projectized organization most people are assigned to a project and report upward through the project manager.

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There are several tasks that a project customer (or sponsor acting in that capacity) can do to enhance the probability of success.Which of the following are generally performed independent of the project contractor who will perform the work?

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Among the most important behaviors required of project managers are honoring trust,protecting people,establishing a culture of honesty,defending core values and leading major change.

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How might the behaviors of a project manager be different in an agile project life cycle,versus a plan-driven or traditional project life cycle?

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Organizational culture is comprised of the values,social rituals,and symbols that are shared among members of the organization and taught to new members.

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In a functional organization workers can learn readily from others in their discipline and keep their skills sharp.

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Which of the following are among the challenges faced by project managers?

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The decision to kill a project if needed is typically reached jointly through agreement between the project customer and the project contractor.

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In a projectized organization the functional manager has the most control.

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The Chief Projects Officer (CPO) is responsible for the individuals working on a project in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

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Which of the following organizational structures is designed to achieve a balance of task focus and technical capability?

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While differing in details,all of the major types of project life cycle models have a series of exactly four phases with activities that need to be completed and approvals that must be received before the project can proceed to the next phase.

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A matrix organization is any organizational structure in which the project manager shares responsibility with the functional manager for assigning priorities and directing the work of persons assigned to the project.

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Describe the role of the steering team with respect to projects.

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In "role cultures" reliable workers have the utmost respect for regulations and laws.

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When trying to understand a corporate culture,it is helpful to understand the types of power that are used.In "power cultures":

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Through shared values,organizational cultures can informally do all the following EXCEPT:

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