PMP - ROLE OF PROJECT MANAGER Rev. 2019

33. All of the following are generally true about leadership in a project environment EXCEPT,

• It involves focusing the efforts of a group of people toward a common goal and enabling them to work as a team.

• It is the ability to get things done through others.

• Respect and trust, rather than fear and submission, are the key elements of effective leadership.

• Although important throughout all project phases, effective leadership is critical during the Closing phase of a project when the emphasis is on stakeholder acceptance of the project.

35. All of the following are components of culture EXCEPT:

• Values.

• Norms.

• Intelligence.

• Beliefs.

36. When performing integration on the project, the role of the project manager is:

• To work with the project sponsor to understand the strategic objectives and ensure the alignment of the project objectives and results with those of the project and business area.

• To perform all of the work that is required to get the project approved and baselined for communication to the team.

• To complete the project charter and seek formal approval from the sponsor of the project.

• To involve the team in group activities to facilitate teamwork, which builds an integrated project organizational structure.

37. Performing integration is a cornerstone skill for all project managers; the following describe the three different levels of performing integration EXCEPT:

• Cognitive level.

• Process level.

• Complexity level.

• Context level.

38. Complexity within projects is a result of many different organizational behaviors; the dimensions of complexity include all of the following EXCEPT:

• System behavior.

• Human behavior.

• Ambiguity.

• Process behavior.

41. The following are all key competencies of a project manager EXCEPT:

• Technical project management.

• Operational management.

• Leadership.

• Strategic management.

43. Leadership and management are ultimately about being able to get things done, and power plays an important part. Which of the following best describe the various forms of power?

• Positional, referent, personal, cultural, and relational.

• Positional, personal, relational, guilt-based, informational, and expertise.

• Referent, personal, expertise, and cultural.

• Positional and pressure-based.

44. Personality refers to the individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Which of the following are the least appropriate characteristics for project managers?

• Authentic, courteous, creative, cultural, and emotional.

• Intellectual, managerial, political, service-oriented, and social.

• Authentic, managerial, service-oriented, social, and system.

• Complexity, courteous, intellectual, cultural, and managerial.

45. Project managers exhibit different leadership styles. Which of the following is NOT a leadership style?

• Laissez-faire.

• Motivational.

• Charismatic.

• Servant.

47. Project manager are similar to conductors of a large orchestra, EXCEPT:

• They are responsible for the final result of the team.

• They communicate with the team.

• They need to integrate multiple disciplines.

• They need to be an expert or knowledgeable of all aspects of their endeavor.