| 1. | 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 7. | How many communication channels exist in a team of 20 members? |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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?
| A. | Weighting system |
| B. | Expert judgement |
| C. | Seller rating system |
| D. | Screening system |
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