Identify the attribute that is not normally associated with the job of functional manager.

	A.	The functional manager is usually a generalist in the area being managed
	B.	The functional manager is responsible for deciding what resources will be devoted to accomplishing the task
	C.	The functional manager is administratively responsible for deciding how something will be done
	D.	The functional manager is responsible for deciding who will do the work

The project manager should be ________.

	A.	A direct, technical supervisor knowledgeable in the technology of the process being used
	B.	Both generalist/facilitator and have a high level of technical competence in the science of the project
	C.	A facilitator and specialist with technical credibility
	D.	A technical specialist competent in principles of robust design

When managing a project, the project manager is responsible for ________.

	A.	Planning and controlling the project
	B.	Planning, staffing, and executing the project
	C.	Organizing, staffing, budgeting, directing, planning, and controlling the project
	D.	Organizing, designing, staffing, executing, auditing, and controlling the project

During the ________ stage of the project lifecycle, there is no significant difference in the importance that project managers place on the three goals of cost, time, and performance.

	A.	Initiation stage
	B.	Design or formation stage
	C.	Buildup stage
	D.	Final stage

According to the authors, of all the characteristics desirable in a project manager, ________ is the most important

	A.	Availability
	B.	A strong technical background
	C.	A person who can keep the project team happy
	D.	Drive to complete the task

A party to a conflict will usually be satisfied when the level of frustration has been ________.

	A.	Totally eliminated by dominating the other party
	B.	Lowered to the point where no action against the other party is contemplated
	C.	Lowered because the party realizes the hopelessness of continuing the conflict
	D.	Eliminated because the party has surrendered to the other party

Most of the conflicts that involve the organization and outsiders have to do with ________.

	A.	Interpersonal differences
	B.	Cultural differences
	C.	Contractual obligations
	D.	Property rights and contractual obligations

Conflicts within the organization typically differ from conflicts with outsiders in one important way. As far as the organization is concerned, these conflicts are ________.

	A.	Conflicts between opponents
	B.	Conflicts between allies
	C.	Trivial conflicts
	D.	Conflicts that should be suppressed

If a resource conflict arises between two high-priority projects, precedence is typically given to the project with the ________.

	A.	Earliest due date
	B.	Fastest completion time
	C.	Biggest revenue stream
	D.	Lowest cost to complete

The need to manage technical interfaces and to correct incompatibilities is likely to create technical conflicts during the ________ phase of the project lifecycle.

	A.	Project formation
	B.	Project buildup
	C.	Main program
	D.	Project phase out