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571. The scope of a project can be expected to change if:
A. The project manager must provide cost estimates without having a design concept
B. Oversimplification (underestimating) of the nature of the work occurs
C. The project manager is assigned after the project is defined, and the cost and schedule are approved
D. A clear objective is not provided
E. All of the above are possible based upon the situation
ANS: E
572. Which of the following organizations has the best technical project control?
A. matrix
B. functional
C. projectized
D. B and C
E. A and B
ANS: D
573. Clearly defined group goals are important because they _____.
A. motivate team behavior
B. cause inner tension within team members until they are met
C. encourage member interaction
D. All of the above.
E. A and C
ANS: D
574. The estimated cost to complete (ETC) is _____.
A. BCWP/ACWP
B. the forecasted and final cost - cost to date
C. (ACWP-BCWP)/BCWP * 100
D. Total estimate - ACWP
E. None of the above.
ANS: B
575. The most common definition of project success is:
A. Within time
B. Within time and cost
C. Within time, cost and technical performance requirements
D. Within time, cost, performance and accepted by the customer/user
E. None of the above
ANS: D
576. Which of the following results are Win/Win conflict resolution?
A. compromising
B. forcing
C. problem solving
D. smoothly
E. withdraw
ANS: C
577. During the planning phase of a project, you realize that more than one functional department possesses the skill and technical know-how to
perform a given task. The best way for the project manager to handle this would be to:
A. Make the decision, document it in the linear responsibility chart, and distribute the chart to all departments.
B. Let the affected line groups decide among themselves who will perform the work
C. Ask the executive sponsor to make the decision
D. Allow each line group to perform part of the task
E. All of the above
ANS: B
578. The ability to achieve cost savings is inversely proportional to _____.
A. the earned value achieved to date
B. the estimated costs to complete
C. empowerment to the P.M.
D. productivity
E. None of the above.
ANS: A
579. The most effective team motivator is:
A. the visibility of the team's contribution
B. the satisfaction of meeting a challenge
C. understanding the importance of the project
D. the individual's professional challenge
E. All of the above.
ANS: A
580. Which of the following is based on an individual identification with a more powerful person.
A. expert power
B. reward power
C. referent power
D. A and B.
E. A and C
ANS: C
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