Daily Question #5340
An organization started the process of a digital transformation and is trying to change its culture from a predictive to a more agile approach. The project manager leading the change management process identified some knowledge gaps among key team members, which could prevent the transformation from happening as planned.
What should the project manager do?
Answers:
a. Provide mentoring for the key team members on agile practices and support the team with training and encouragement.
b. Create an agile conduct guideline and ensure that all team members follow the rules stated in the document.
c. Replace the key team members with new resources who are already aware of the agile mindset.
d. Provide directions to the team members on how to accelerate the company's transformation, bringing the project back on track.
An organization started the process of a digital transformation and is trying to change its culture from a predictive to a more agile approach. The project manager leading the change management process identified some knowledge gaps among key team members, which could prevent the transformation from happening as planned.
What should the project manager do?
Answers:
a. Provide mentoring for the key team members on agile practices and support the team with training and encouragement.
b. Create an agile conduct guideline and ensure that all team members follow the rules stated in the document.
c. Replace the key team members with new resources who are already aware of the agile mindset.
d. Provide directions to the team members on how to accelerate the company's transformation, bringing the project back on track.
๐1
Daily Question #2124
What should be the primary focus when selecting a communication strategy?
Answers:
a. The primary focus should be on satisfying the most important information needs of stakeholders so that effective decisions are made and organizational objectives are met.
b. The primary focus should be on communicating as frequently as possible with all stakeholders.
c. The primary focus should be on communicating only the essential information to senior and executive level stakeholders.
d. None of the answer choices.
What should be the primary focus when selecting a communication strategy?
Answers:
a. The primary focus should be on satisfying the most important information needs of stakeholders so that effective decisions are made and organizational objectives are met.
b. The primary focus should be on communicating as frequently as possible with all stakeholders.
c. The primary focus should be on communicating only the essential information to senior and executive level stakeholders.
d. None of the answer choices.
๐1
Daily Question #1305
When compressing a schedule, more time needs to be spent on which knowledge area?
When compressing a schedule, more time needs to be spent on which knowledge area?
Anonymous Quiz
30%
a. Scope management.
5%
b. Procurement management.
51%
c. Risk management.
14%
d. Communication management.
๐4
Daily Question #2882
A project team with members from many different countries is struggling to cooperate. The project manager accepted these difficulties during the storming phase of team development, but the team has not moved to the next phase. The project is beginning to fall behind schedule.
What can the project manager do to move the team to the norming phase?
Answers:
a. Plan social activities to help foster stronger interpersonal relationships and identify shared goals.
b. Speak with the project sponsor about changing the team composition.
c. Figure out who is behind the issues and apply progressive disciplinary techniques.
d. Show the team the schedule impact of their communication issues and encourage them to put their differences aside.
A project team with members from many different countries is struggling to cooperate. The project manager accepted these difficulties during the storming phase of team development, but the team has not moved to the next phase. The project is beginning to fall behind schedule.
What can the project manager do to move the team to the norming phase?
Answers:
a. Plan social activities to help foster stronger interpersonal relationships and identify shared goals.
b. Speak with the project sponsor about changing the team composition.
c. Figure out who is behind the issues and apply progressive disciplinary techniques.
d. Show the team the schedule impact of their communication issues and encourage them to put their differences aside.
๐3
Daily Question #4944
During project planning, a development team is assigned an agreed-upon work package to determine the appropriate pattern for integrating a new service with a legacy system. The lead developer has requested a meeting with the project manager and is looking for direction as to which technology to select.
How should the project manager help guide the lead developer?
Answers:
a. Advise the lead developer and team to consult with the project architect and for their development team leader.
b. Reassign this work package to another area given the lead developer's concerns.
c. Direct the lead developer to conduct a weighted evaluation of all products and solutions.
d. Listen to the concerns and suggest that the lead developer and the team be empowered to recommend the best approach.
During project planning, a development team is assigned an agreed-upon work package to determine the appropriate pattern for integrating a new service with a legacy system. The lead developer has requested a meeting with the project manager and is looking for direction as to which technology to select.
How should the project manager help guide the lead developer?
Answers:
a. Advise the lead developer and team to consult with the project architect and for their development team leader.
b. Reassign this work package to another area given the lead developer's concerns.
c. Direct the lead developer to conduct a weighted evaluation of all products and solutions.
d. Listen to the concerns and suggest that the lead developer and the team be empowered to recommend the best approach.
๐1
Daily Question #3577
A technician is scheduled to install internet service at the homes of three remote call center agents who have different working schedules. Their functional managers arranged time off to allow time for installation and testing. The carrier sends an email to the project manager stating that one appointment is delayed for 2 days.
What does the project manager need to do now?
A technician is scheduled to install internet service at the homes of three remote call center agents who have different working schedules. Their functional managers arranged time off to allow time for installation and testing. The carrier sends an email to the project manager stating that one appointment is delayed for 2 days.
What does the project manager need to do now?
Daily Question #5244
A new sales software development project is underway. The customer is still finalizing the requirements for the system when a new CEO is introduced. The new CEO is expected to make changes to the organization, which most likely will impact development. However, the most important criterion for the project is that the software must provide correct sales results. No intermediate results are required.
Which project approach should the project manager take?
A new sales software development project is underway. The customer is still finalizing the requirements for the system when a new CEO is introduced. The new CEO is expected to make changes to the organization, which most likely will impact development. However, the most important criterion for the project is that the software must provide correct sales results. No intermediate results are required.
Which project approach should the project manager take?
๐ค4
Daily Question #2743
A construction project to build a ๏ฌsh hatchery is in execution. The operations group noti๏ฌed the project manager about a concern that might turn into a potential issue; however, the concern could not be addressed.
In which project document should the project manager record the concern?
A construction project to build a ๏ฌsh hatchery is in execution. The operations group noti๏ฌed the project manager about a concern that might turn into a potential issue; however, the concern could not be addressed.
In which project document should the project manager record the concern?
Answers #2743
Anonymous Quiz
3%
a. Request for information
7%
b. Scope statement
34%
c. Issue log
56%
d. Risk register
๐ค3๐1
Daily Question #4635
A project manager has been asked to participate in the procurement process for a software application that allows customers to buy online e-learning courses. The project manager will take over the project once the supplier has been sourced.
What should the project manager do before the project starts?
Answers:
a. Ensure that the requirements for the project are understood and that the objectives are verified before approval of an agreement.
b. Inform the project sponsor that once the agreement has been signed, there cannot be any changes to the scope of the project.
c. Notify the project sponsor that the project manager cannot be involved in the agreement negotiation process.
d. Ask the project sponsor to involve the legal department in the negotiation for the project agreement.
A project manager has been asked to participate in the procurement process for a software application that allows customers to buy online e-learning courses. The project manager will take over the project once the supplier has been sourced.
What should the project manager do before the project starts?
Answers:
a. Ensure that the requirements for the project are understood and that the objectives are verified before approval of an agreement.
b. Inform the project sponsor that once the agreement has been signed, there cannot be any changes to the scope of the project.
c. Notify the project sponsor that the project manager cannot be involved in the agreement negotiation process.
d. Ask the project sponsor to involve the legal department in the negotiation for the project agreement.
๐1
Daily Question #2415
Which of the following information is not included in the risk register?
Which of the following information is not included in the risk register?
Anonymous Quiz
9%
a. Updated risk categories
5%
b. Risk triggers
9%
c. List of potential risk responses
76%
d. List of experts analyzing the risks
๐1
Daily Question #5133
An established project team with a good track record has been working on a project for one year. The project manager trusts the team and the work they produce.
Which term describes the project manager's management approach?
An established project team with a good track record has been working on a project for one year. The project manager trusts the team and the work they produce.
Which term describes the project manager's management approach?
Answers #5133
Anonymous Quiz
67%
a. Laissez-faire.
11%
b. Transactional.
13%
c. Transformational.
9%
d. Charismatic.
๐1
Daily Question #1123
The project manager is working for a large industrial company, renowned for its innovative approaches in heavy machinery manufacturing. The company has embarked on an ambitious project to design and manufacture a new line of high-efficiency industrial machines. As part of the project planning, the project team is conducting activity resource estimating to determine the resource requirements. While working on the resource estimates, the project manager recognizes that resource requirements significantly impact several process areas. However, he is also aware that one particular process area is least impacted by these estimates.
Which is the process area that is LEAST impacted by activity resource estimating?
The project manager is working for a large industrial company, renowned for its innovative approaches in heavy machinery manufacturing. The company has embarked on an ambitious project to design and manufacture a new line of high-efficiency industrial machines. As part of the project planning, the project team is conducting activity resource estimating to determine the resource requirements. While working on the resource estimates, the project manager recognizes that resource requirements significantly impact several process areas. However, he is also aware that one particular process area is least impacted by these estimates.
Which is the process area that is LEAST impacted by activity resource estimating?