1. From the following techniques, which method may not suitable for setting up a project team?

Select one:

A. Selecting team members by negotiation

C. Selecting team members by acquisition through procurement

D. Selecting team members through training

2. Learning process of an employee in an organisation can be externally influenced by:

Select one:

A. the employee's self fulfillment

B. the employee's own beliefs

C. the performance incentives received

3. Team members of a certain ongoing project have started focusing on achieving project goals together rather than competing for their individual status. However, in some occasions team leader supports his members in making important decisions or solving difficult issues.

Which stage of the Tuckman's team development model more accurately describes the above scenario?

Select one:

B. Forming stage

C. Adjourning stage

D. Norming stage

4. One of the major disadvantages of utilizing a functional organization structure is:

Select one:

A. Employees may get de-motivated due to lack of job security

C. Conflicts may arise between the project managers and other functional managers

D. Creativity and innovation aspects can be impeded due to beurocrasy

5. A project manager of a certain project decides to enhance the ability of his team to work together and improve the performance as a team. One technique he should be using to achieve this objective would be:

Select one:

A. Develop a work breakdown structure

C. Develop a staffing plan

D. Collocation

5. A project manager in a major project decides to implement a financial rewards system to improve his teams' motivation. Which of the following characteristics of a rewarding system he should pay a close attention to:

Select one:

B. Incentives should be evenly distributed among the team members

C. Incentives should be planned to pay for a longer period of time

D. Amounts of incentives paid should be significantly high

6. Which of the following statements more accurately describes the cognitive approach of learning?

Select one:

A. Systematic design of instruction, competency-based training and education are vital aspects of learning

C. A person's drive for self fulfillment underpins effective learning

D. Learning process is dependent on a person's level of knowledge

7. Which of the following statements concerning project communication and stakeholder management can NOT be considered accurate?

Select one:

A. A project may experience budget overruns due to failures in communication

B. Producing regular progress reports are sufficient for maintaining good communication among stakeholders

C. Preparing a stakeholder register is a key output in the process of stakeholder identification

8. In managing stakeholder expectations, which of the following is the most vital resource a project manager should have?

Select one:

B. Planning skills

C. Negotiation skills

D. All of the above

9. When preparing a communication management plan for a major project, a project manager identifies that complex communication lines should be established for senior management. For this purpose, the project manager should consider:

Select one:

B. Verbal communication techniques

C. Non verbal techniques

D. All of the above

10. A project manager has been notified by a supplier via an e-mail that the delivery of a pre-ordered batch of supplies will be delayed by 1 day. The material requirement was for a task having a slack of 3 days. What would be the most appropriate initial action that should be undertaken by the project manager?

Select one:

B. Notify the supplier that the message has been received

C. Look for other suppliers who can deliver the supplies on time

D. Wait for the order to be delivered since the task can be delayed up to 3 days

11. Which of the following is most likely to be a source of major external stakeholder concern in relation to a typical software development project?

Select one:

A. project objectives

B. methods used in achieving project objectives

C. people directly involved in completing the project

12. According to the PMBOK guide, generally, a project's stakeholder register should not contain information about:

Select one:

A. The name of a certain stakeholder

B. A stakeholder's level of influence on the project

D. Stakeholders personal views and comments on the project

13. A project manager decides to use Weekly reports, video conferencing and e-mails for communication management in a project. These can be best referred to as:

Select one:

A. Project reporting systems

B. Communication mediums

D. Information retrieval systems

14. Which of the following would not be usually included in a project progress report?

Select one:

A. progress towards resolution of problems

B. degree to which the original project objectives were met

D. milestones for the next reporting period

15. For ensuring effective communication within the project team, a project manager should:

Select one:

A. Control and monitor all communication lines within the project team meticulously

C. Establish a well-organised reporting structure which includes formal meetings and monthly progress reports

D. Always promote communication among team members and ensure appropriate feedback takes place

Which of the following statements are not true about the issue register used in project communication management?

Select one:

A. Having an issue register is a necessity for every project

B. Issue register may be helpful for resolving stakeholder conflicts

C. Issue register should contain information about changes and relevant responses received

Which of the following may be considered as a group of internal stakeholders of a project undertaken by an organisation?

Select one:

A. Suppliers

B. Contractors

C. Customers

A procurement Statement of Work (SOW) should generally include all of the following information except:

Select one:

A. Expected deliverables

B. Quality criteria

C. Risks attached with activities

As per PMBOK guide, the project management process "conducting procurement" include:

Select one:

A. defining a framework to acquire the needed material, services or products.

C. bringing the contract to an orderly closure.

D. all of the above.

A contract becomes a legally enforceable agreement only if:

Select one:

A. The buyer request a quotation from the supplier

B. The buyer makes an offer and supplier accepts it

C. When the buyer decides there are no other options but to go with the only available supplier

A fixed price contract may NOT be suitable for a projects involved in achieving unique technological breakthroughs mainly depending on:

Select one:

A. Uncertainties attached with the project deliverables due to technological challenges

B. The number of organisations involved in the project

D. Unilateral nature of the contract

Project procurement decisions such as what resources are required, what resources can be acquired from within the project organisation and what resources should be acquired from sources outside the project organisation are generally considered as part of:

Select one:

A. contract development.

C. make-or-buy analysis.

D. supplier analysis and evaluation

A project manager is required to buy a video conferencing system for project communication. There are several vendors who are specialised in importing and distributing video conferencing systems. The project manager needs to know about the possible options available , their potential advantages and prices. A more appropriate methodology to achieve this information requirement would be to:

Select one:

B. Request for quotes

C. Request for information

D. Request for tender

The type of contract used in procurement determines:

Select one:

A. the level of good-will shared between the buyer and the supplier.

B. the level of risk shared between the buyer and the supplier.

C. the modes of delivery of goods and services to be employed by the supplier.

A contract is a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties. The obligations that each party agrees to under the contract include:

Select one:

B. something of value (consideration) needs to be exchanged.

C. must be executed in written form and cannot be for illegal activities.

D. all of the above.

A project board may NOT decide to make its own resources for a project depending on the considerations of:

Select one:

A. Ability to transfer risks

B. Gaining competitive advantage

D. Unavailability of resources in the market place

The administrative activities involved in closing a contract include:

Select one:

B. updating records to reflect final results.

C. archiving useful information for future use.

D. all of the above.