MULTIPLE CHOICES
Select one best answer for each question. Each question is worth 2 points.
Use the following answer table for your answers. Credit will not be given if the answer table is blank.
1 C 6 A 11 D 16 D 21 C 26 C 31 D
2 D 7 C 12 D 17 B 22 D 27 D 32 D
3 C 8 A 13 A 18 C 23 A 28 A 33 C
4 B 9 C 14 A 19 B 24 D 29 B 34 D
5 B 10 D 15 C 20 D 25 C 30 D 35 A
36 B 41 A 46 C
37 A 42 D 47 A
38 C 43 D 48 B
39 C 44 D 49 D
40 D 45 A 50 B
Questions:
1. The triple constraints on a project are:
A) Time, cost, and profitability
B) Resources required, sponsorship involvement, and funding
C) Time, cost, and quality and/or scope
D) Calendar dates, facilities available, and funding
2. Conflicts between the project and line managers are most often resolved by:
A) The assistant project manager for conflicts
B) The project sponsor
C) The executive steering committee
D) The Human Resources Department
3. One of the most common reasons why projects undergo scope changes is:
A) Poor work breakdown structure
B) Poorly defined statement of work
C) Lack of resources
D) Lack of funding
4. In which organizational form is the project manager least likely to share resources with other projects?
A) Classical/traditional
B) Projectized
C) Strong matrix
D) Weak matrix
5. Most project managers are motivated by which level of Maslow's hierarchy of human needs?
A) Safety
B) Socialization
C) Self-esteem
D) Self-actualization
6. Which conflict resolution mode is equivalent to problem-solving?
A) Compromise
B) Confrontation
C) Smoothing
D) Withdrawal
7. Which conflict resolution mode avoids a conflict temporarily rather than solving it?
A) Compromise
B) Confrontation
C) Smoothing
D) Withdrawal
8. In which life-cycle phase would the financial risks of a project be the greatest?
A) Initiation
B) Planning
C) Execution
D) Closure
9. Optimistic, pessimistic, and most likely