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This document consists of 50 multiple choice questions and answers from 2 attempts. It also includes answers to the calculations, I got an A.
Question 1
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The project life cycle sequentially passes through four stages. The starting point begins
the moment the project is given a go ahead. Match the stages below according to their
correct explanation.
Question 2
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Which dimension of project management centers on creating a temporary social system
within a larger organizational environment that combines the talents of a divergent set
of professionals working to complete the project?
Select one:
a. Communication
b. Sociocultural
c. Social
d. Technical
e. Scheduling
Question 3
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One who endorses and lends political support for the completion of a specific project is
known as the
a. Project manager
b. CEO
c. Project sponsor
d. Project lead
e. Sacred cow
Clear my choice
Question 4
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Jim has been tasked to set up a kiosk for a professional accounting meeting. Which of
these choices below enables him to decide if this is a project or day to day work?
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, a. An established objective
b. A clear beginning and end
c. Specific time, cost and performance requirements
d. For internal use
e. Option 1,2 and 3 are correct
Question 5
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An operational project is one that
a. must be completed.
b. supports an organizations’ long-run mission.
c. can improve organizational performance.
d. is completed to meet regulatory compliance.
e. always is extremely relevant to the strategic vision of the organization.
Question 6
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In order to formulate strategies that align with the mission, some of the activities the
organization will need to perform are
a. assess internal strengths and weaknesses.
b. analyze competitors.
c. examine the external environment.
d. know their core competencies.
e. All of these should be considered when formulating strategies.
Question 7
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The process of assessing "what we are" and deciding and implementing "what we intend
to be and how we are going to get there" is ______________.
a. strategic management
b. vision and mission setting
c. reflection and inquiry
d. goal and objective clarity
e. mission assessment
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, Question 8
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The following are responsibilities of the governance team when managing a portfolio
system are listed below. Identify which option below is not a responsibility
a. deciding how organizational resources are allocated among the different types of
projects
b. publishing the priority of every project and ensuring the process is open and free
of power politics.
c. evaluating the progress of the projects in the portfolio.
d. constant scanning of the external environment to determine if organizational
selection criteria need to be changed.
e. communicating which projects are approved.
Question 9
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If you are considering moving to a matrixed organization, you will need
a. time.
b. budget allocated.
c. strong leadership.
d. both time and budget allocated.
e. both time and strong leadership.
Question 10
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When most of the project work can be done within a specified department and any
coordination with other departments can be done easily through normal management
channels, ___________ organization is most appropriate.
a. functional
b. weak matrix
c. balanced matrix
d. strong matrix
e. projectized
Question 11
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The personality of an organization is a simple explanation of ___________.
a. Organizational structure
b. Organizational culture
c. Organizational governance
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