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501.

Those who have not had much experience with partnering, underrate its

A. Benefits
B. Advantages
C. Difficulty
D. Disadvantages
Answer» D. Disadvantages
502.

Subjective evaluations can be translated from verbal to numeric terms easily through

A. Account Method
B. Framing Method
C. Delphi Method
D. Assembly Method
Answer» D. Assembly Method
503.

Just like cultures, microcultures may vary from

A. Industry to Industry
B. Firm to firm
C. Nation to nation
D. both a and b
Answer» E.
504.

The level which includes disposition of the project?s assets and personnel, is

A. First Stage
B. Second Stage
C. Third stage
D. Fourth stage
Answer» E.
505.

The important aspects of project management, reflecting from conflicts are

A. Technical procedures
B. Administrative procedures
C. both a and b
D. Contractual procedures
Answer» D. Contractual procedures
506.

The manager and not the model, bears the responsibility of

A. Decisions
B. Analysis
C. Planning
D. Implementing
Answer» B. Analysis
507.

Both parties, firm and subcontractors must implement the partnering process with an agreement of

A. 2-part
B. 3-part
C. 4-part
D. 5-part
Answer» D. 5-part
508.

Arranging finance, contracts, planning, procurement and quality is the task done by

A. Engineering manager
B. Functional manager
C. Project managers
D. Marketing Manager
Answer» D. Marketing Manager
509.

In the broad sense, a specific, finite task to be accomplished is called

A. An operation
B. A project
C. A work Package
D. A task
Answer» C. A work Package
510.

The models designed to overcome some of the disadvantages of profitability model is known as

A. Scoring models
B. Factoring models
C. Evaluation models
D. Gradation models
Answer» B. Factoring models
511.

In the process of project management, a detailed plan of what needs to be done is compiled, known as

A. Strategy plan
B. Scoping
C. Action plan
D. Analysis plan
Answer» D. Analysis plan
512.

Analytic approach is merely inadequate way for understanding

A. Simple system
B. Complex system
C. Interrelated systems
D. Dependent systems
Answer» C. Interrelated systems
513.

With matrix management, the project will have access to representatives from the

A. Managerial Units
B. Administrative units
C. Functional Units
D. Technical Units
Answer» C. Functional Units
514.

A Project can be terminated in different ways of

A. 2 types
B. 3 types
C. 4 types
D. 5 types
Answer» D. 5 types
515.

Negotiating to a win-win solution is the key to

A. Good project
B. Cost Estimates
C. Conflict Resolution
D. Project Solution
Answer» D. Project Solution
516.

A way of achieving systems integration that play a major role in the success or failure of any complex project, is

A. (No Suggestions) teaming
B. Multilayer teaming
C. Multitech teaming
D. Multifunctional teaming
Answer» E.
517.

The project environment includes economic, political, legal, and

A. Job-technical aspects
B. Sociotechnical aspects
C. Microeconomic aspects
D. Sociofunctional aspects
Answer» C. Microeconomic aspects
518.

The first task to be done at the Project formation phase is

A. Define Budget
B. Define Scope
C. Define Strategy
D. Define technical objective
Answer» E.
519.

Process that attempts to link the organization's projects directly to the goals and strategy of the organization is known as

A. Project Portfolio Process
B. Project Portfolio Phase
C. Project Portfolio Planning
D. Project Process Portfolio
Answer» B. Project Portfolio Phase
520.

The PM learns by experience, but a wise PM learns from the

A. Knowledge
B. Experiments
C. Experiences of others
D. Trials
Answer» D. Trials
521.

The project team members designs and implements the project, but the outcomes are specified by

A. Manager
B. Group Leader
C. Team Leader
D. Client
Answer» E.
522.

Second step in Project Portfolio Process (PPP) is

A. Assess Resource
B. Identify Project Criteria
C. Collect Data
D. Prioritized the projects
Answer» C. Collect Data
523.

In selection of project organization, define the project with a statement of the objectives that Identifies the

A. Desired Inputs
B. Desired Outcomes
C. Risk Factor
D. Performance factor
Answer» C. Risk Factor
524.

The technical plans to accomplish the project have been translated into a

A. Service
B. Budget
C. Schedule
D. both b and c
Answer» E.
525.

At Initial stage planning is undertaken, basic objectives are adopted, and the project may be

A. Scoped In
B. Scoped Change
C. Scoped Out
D. Pre-scoped
Answer» D. Pre-scoped
526.

In order to meet the demands of the job, project manager must be a highly skilled

A. Debater
B. Negotiator
C. Conflict solver
D. Trade-offs maker
Answer» C. Conflict solver
527.

The Fourth Point of Principled Negotiation is

A. Invent options for mutual gain
B. Insist on using objective criteria
C. Separate the people from the problem
D. Focus on interests, not positions
Answer» C. Separate the people from the problem
528.

It should be easy and convenient to gather and store the information in a computer database, says

A. Easy Installation process
B. Easy Computerization process
C. Easy compilation process
D. Easy Interpretation process
Answer» C. Easy compilation process
529.

The key to solving a problem is that the PM should make open communications between the PM and team members about

A. First priority
B. First choice
C. Alternatives
D. Decisions
Answer» B. First choice
530.

All steps in Partnering process must be accompanied by negotiation, which should be

A. Adversarial
B. Nonadversarial
C. Biased
D. Supporting Scope
Answer» C. Biased
531.

In project Buildup stage, the project moves from a general concept to a highly detailed set of

A. Data-Set
B. Plans
C. Documentation
D. Operations
Answer» C. Documentation
532.

Thamhain note that personality conflicts are the second-ranked source of conflict during

A. Project Buildup
B. Project formation
C. Project Phase-out
D. Main program
Answer» D. Main program
533.

Groups working on the project have goals and expectations

A. Differential
B. Similar
C. Personal level
D. Organization level
Answer» B. Similar
534.

The realistic approaches that may identify feasible solutions to the problem, is known as

A. Optimizing methods
B. Heuristic methods
C. Shuffled Method
D. Basic Methods
Answer» C. Shuffled Method
535.

How will changes in the parent organization?s priorities be communicated to everyone involved, is defined at the level

A. Project formation
B. Main program
C. Project Phase-out
D. Project Buildup
Answer» B. Main program
536.

Firstly, for each task in the structure, determine the

A. Managerial unit
B. Functional unit
C. Technological unit
D. Technical unit
Answer» C. Technological unit
537.

Special termination managers are needed, for closing out projects. The task, consists of major

A. 4 duties
B. 5 duties
C. 6 duties
D. 8 duties
Answer» E.
538.

Thamhain's definition collected data on the frequency and magnitude of

A. Conflicts
B. Technical factors
C. Administrative procedures
D. Cost estimate
Answer» B. Technical factors
539.

Software projects are a common type of project organized by

A. Services
B. Products
C. Enterprises
D. Managers
Answer» C. Enterprises
540.

When the project is removed from the functional division, the lines of communication are

A. Shortened
B. Blurred
C. Stronger
D. High length
Answer» B. Blurred
541.

The proper choice of investment projects is crucial for every firm to have a

A. Desired Goal
B. Long-run survival
C. Market survival
D. Objectives Achievement
Answer» C. Market survival
542.

Dealing with uncertainties has come to be known as

A. Management
B. Risk Management
C. Controlling
D. Tracking Management
Answer» C. Controlling
543.

The great number of fairly small, short-term projects when managed by an experienced PM, serve a purpose

A. Beyond outputs
B. Beyond Income
C. Below expected
D. Over Budgeting
Answer» B. Beyond Income
544.

The inherent confusion of setting up a project in the environment of matrix management, is at the level of

A. Planning
B. Allocation of resources
C. Project formation
D. Implementation
Answer» D. Implementation
545.

The favored technique for resolving conflict is

A. Negotiating
B. Conciliation
C. Removal of participants
D. Not entertaining them
Answer» B. Conciliation
546.

As the firm is concerned, they are conflicts between allies, not

A. Participants
B. Rule makes
C. Opponents
D. Resolvers
Answer» D. Resolvers
547.

Lateral relations allows decisions to be made

A. Vertically
B. Horizontally
C. Dynamically
D. Absolutely
Answer» C. Dynamically
548.

Response to client needs in matrix approach is as rapid as in the

A. Virtual Organization
B. Functional Form Organization
C. Pure Project Organization
D. Mixed Organizational System
Answer» D. Mixed Organizational System
549.

The last step in Project Portfolio Process is

A. Implementation
B. Maintenance
C. Assemble
D. Testing
Answer» B. Maintenance
550.

The short-term, medium-term, and long-term returns needs to

A. Misaligned
B. Prioritized
C. Balanced
D. Reviewed
Answer» D. Reviewed