ASS M 01-04

Question 1

In a ____ structure, the project manager would have little authority.

Answer 1

FUNCTIONAL STRUCTURE

Question 2

In a ____ matrix structure, the project manager would not have much authority and have another primary job function.

Answer 2

WEAK MATRIX

Question 3

In a ____ matrix structure, the project manager would have low to moderate authority and have another primary job function.

Answer 3

BALANCED MATRIX

Question 4

In a ____ matrix structure, the project managers have moderate to high authority, and project management would be their primary job function.

Answer 4

STRONG MATRIX

Question 5

In a ____ structure, the project managers have high to total authority, and project management would be their primary job function.

Answer 5

PROJECT-ORIENTED STRUCTURE

Question 6

A Project Management Office (PMO) is an organizational structure that _____ the project-related governance processes and facilitates the sharing of _____ , _____ , _____ , and _____ .

Answer 6

STANDARDIZES, RESOURCES, METHODOLOGIES, TOOLS, TECHNIQUES

Question 7

Name each of 3 PMO types according to degree of control and influence it has on projects within the organization.

Answer 7

SUPPORTIVE, CONTROLLING, DIRECTIVE

Question 8

Developing P.M. ____, monitoring ____ with P.M. ____ , and _____ P.M. teams are usually considered core responsibilities of every PMO.

Answer 8

METHODOLOGY, COMPLIANCE, STANDARDS, COACHING

Question 9

______ refer to conditions, not under the control of the project team, that influence, constrain, or direct the project.

Answer 9

ENTERPRISE ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS (EEF’s)

Question 10

EEF’s can be ____ and/or ____ to the organization. And can ____ or ____ project management options.

Answer 10

INTERNAL and/or EXTERNAL. ………….ENHANCE or CONSTRAIN.

Question 11

_____ are the plans, processes, policies, procedures, and knowledge bases specific to and used by the performing organization.

Answer 11

ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESS ASSETS (OPA’s)

Question 12

OPA’s are internal to the organization, and project team can update and add to the OPA’s throughout the project. OPA’s may be grouped into 2 categories:

Answer 12

PROCESSESS, POLICIES, PROCEDURES; and ORGANIZATIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASES.

Question 13

Project operating costs are at their maximum during ____ phase of the project, where the actual project work is carried out.

Answer 13

EXECUTION

Question 14

What are 3 key Project Manager skill sets from the PMI talent triangle?

Answer 14

TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP, STRATEGIC AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Question 15

Skills to effectively apply project management knowledge to deliver the desired outcomes for programs or projects.

Answer 15

TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Question 16

Skills that involve the ability to see the high-level overview of the organization and effectively negotiate and implement decisions and actions that support strategic alignment and innovation.

Answer 16

STRATEGIC AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Question 17

Skills that involve the ability to guide, motivate, and direct a team.

Answer 17

LEADERSHIP SKILLS