Which activity is not performed as part of the direct and manage project execution process?
A.
Staff, train, and manage the project team.
B.
Create and validate deliverables.
C.
Manage risks and implement risk responses.
D.
Monitor implementation of approved changes.
2.
Which of the following monitoring/controlling activities would not result in preventive action being applied?
A.
Integrated change control
B.
Scope control
C.
Manage project team
D.
Quality control
3.
The technique to identify the underlying cause of a problem and take steps to prevent further occurrence is called what?
A.
Continuous improvement
B.
Root cause analysis
C.
Quality audits
D.
Ishikawa analysis
4.
As part of the team acquisition process, the project manager hires a new employee and assigns her to the project team. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what need level is she most likely at?
A.
Self acquisition
B.
Safety and security
C.
Social need
D.
Physical need
5.
The project manager has budgeted money to provide cash awards to team members that exceed expectations. A project team member that is motivated by the chance to earn a cash reward can most accurately be explained by which theory?
A.
Hierarchy of needs
B.
Theory X
C.
Achievement theory
D.
Expectancy theory
6.
The project is a month into the executing phase. There are some cliques forming among the team members. Which leadership style is most appropriate?
A.
Directing
B.
Delegating
C.
Coaching
D.
Supporting
7.
How many communication channels exist in a team of 20 members?
A.
20
B.
80
C.
190
D.
230
8.
The project team is composed of team members in two countries plus a contractor team in a third country. What tool would optimize communication?
A.
Project schedule tool
B.
War room
C.
Manual filing system
D.
Extranet-based electronic document repository
9.
A lessons learned session should be held at what point in a project?
A.
At the project conclusion
B.
When something goes wrong
C.
At key milestones
D.
When risk events occur
10.
During the process of selecting the sellers, the project manager rejects one vendor because it doesn't have the manufacturing capability. This is an example of which selection tool?
