MATH REFRESHER

Question 1

Acid test ratio is also called _____________.
A. quick ratio
B. income ratio
C. current ratio
D. profit ratio

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Management is:
A. An art
B. Both science and art
C. A science
D. Neither art nor science

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Engineering is:
A. An art
B. Both science and art
C. A science
D. Neither art nor science

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Engineers can become good managers only through
____________.
A. Experience
B. Taking master’s degree in
management
C. Effective career planning
D. Trainings

Answer 4

C

Question 5

If you are an engineer wanting to become a manager, what will you do?
A. Develop new talents
B. Acquire new values
C. Broaden your point of view
D. All of the above

Answer 5

D

Question 6

When an engineer enters management, what is the most likely problem he finds difficult
to acquire?
A. Learning to trust others
B. Learning how to work through others
C. Learning how to take satisfaction in the work of
others
D. All of the above

Answer 6

D

Question 7

What management functions refer to the process of
anticipating problems, analyzing them, estimating their likely impact, and determining actions
that will lead to the desired outcomes and goals?
A. Planning
B. Leading
C. Controlling
D. Organizing

Answer 7

A

Question 8

What refers to establishing interrelationships between people and things in such a way that
human and material resources are effectively focused toward achieving the goal of the company?
A. Planning
B. Leading
C. Controlling
D. Organizing

Answer 8

D

Question 9

What management function involves selecting candidates and training personnel?
A. Organizing
B. Staffing
C. Motivating
D. Controlling

Answer 9

B

Question 10

What management function involves orienting personnel in the most effective way and channeling resources?
A. Directing
B. Planning
C. Organizing
D. Leading

Answer 10

A

Question 11

Actual performance normally is the same as the original plan and therefore it is necessary to
check for deviation and to take corrective action. This action refers to what management function?
A. Organizing
B. Planning
C. Controlling
D. Staffing

Answer 11

C

Question 12

What refers to management function which is to encourage others to follow the example set for them, with great commitment and conviction?
A. Staffing
B. Motivating
C. Controlling
D. Leading

Answer 12

D

Question 13

What refers to a principal function of lower management which is to instill in the workforce a commitment and enthusiasm for pursuing the goals of the organization?
A. Directing
B. Motivating
C. Staffing
D. Controlling

Answer 13

B

Question 14

What refers to the collection of the tools and
techniques that are used on a predefined set of inputs to produce a predefined set of
outputs?
A. Project Management
B. Engineering Management
C. Management
D. Planning

Answer 14

A

Question 15

Which is NOT an element of project management process?
A. Data and information
B. Research and development
C. Decision making
D. Implementation and action

Answer 15

B

Question 16

What is the most essential attribute of a project manager?
A. Leadership
B. Charisma
C. Communication skill
D. Knowledge

Answer 16

A

Question 17

In project management, what provides a simple yet effective means of monitoring and controlling a project at each stage of its development?
A. R & D model
B. Project feasibility
C. Life cycle model
D. All of the above

Answer 17

C

Question 18

What project life cycle model is the most relevant for an information technology project?
A. Morris model
B. Waterfall model
C. Incremental release model
D. Prototype model

Answer 18

B

Question 19

In project management, “R & D” stands for:
A. Retail Distribution
B. Research and Development
C. Repair and Develop
D. Reduce and Deduce

Answer 19

B

Question 20

In project management O & M stands for:
A. Operation and Manpower
B. Operation and Maintenance
C. Operation and Management
D. Operation and Mission

Answer 20

B

Question 21

A project manager must be very good in which of the
following skills?
A. Communication skills
B. Human relationship skills
C. Leadership skills
D. All of the above

Answer 21

D

Question 22

Project integration management involves which of the following processes?
A. Project plan development
B. Project plan execution
C. Integrated change control
D. Quality planning

Answer 22

D

Question 23

Project quality management involves all of the following processes except:
A. Quality planning
B. Quality assurance
C. Quality Control
D. Quality feature

Answer 23

D

Question 24

Middle management level undertakes what planning
activity?
A. Intermediate planning
B. Strategic planning
C. Operational planning
D. Direct planning

Answer 24

A

Question 25

What is the advantage of the free-rein style of leadership? A. Little managerial control and a high degree of risk B. Time-consuming and cost ineffective C. Little ideas from subordinates in decision-making D. All of the above

Answer 25

A

Question 26

If you are appointed as a division manager, your first task is most likely to A. Set goals B. Determine the resources needed C. Set a standard D. Develop strategies and tactics

Answer 26

A

Question 27

What is defined as the process of planning, organizing, and controlling operations to reach objectives efficiently and effectively? A. General Management B. Engineering Management C. Production Management D. Operations Management

Answer 27

D

Question 28

For a project manager to achieve his given set of goals through other people, he must have a good __________. A. Interpersonal skills B. Communication skills C. Leadership D. Decision-making skills

Answer 28

A

Question 29

What type of conflict do managers encounter when there is disagreement on issues of territorial power or hidden agenda? A. Technical opinion conflict B. Politics C. Ambiguous roles D. Managerial procedure conflict

Answer 29

B

Question 30

The process of partitioning an organization into subunits to improve efficiency is known as __________. A. Division of labor B. Segmentation C. Departmentalization

Answer 30

C

Question 31

By departmentalization of an organization, it decentralizes __________? A. Authority B. Responsibility C. Accountability D. All of the above

Answer 31

D

Question 32

What type of committee companies or corporations are created for a short-term purpose only? A. Interim committee B. Temporary committee C. Standing committee D. Ad hoc committee

Answer 32

D

Question 33

What refers to a description of whether the objectives are accomplished? A. Efficiency B. Effectiveness C. Ability to manage D. Decision-making ability

Answer 33

B

Question 34

An engineer is required to finish a certain engineering job in 20 days. He is said to be __________ if he finished the job within the required period of 20 days A. Efficient B. Effective C. Reliable D. Qualified

Answer 34

B

Question 35

If an engineer provides less input (labor and materials) to his project and still come out with the same output, he is said to be more __________. A. Managerial skill B. Economical C. Effective D. Efficient

Answer 35

D

Question 36

To determine a qualified applicant, the engineer manager will subject the applicant to a test that is used to measure a person’s current knowledge of a subject. A. Interest test B. Aptitude test C. Performance test D. Personality test

Answer 36

C

Question 37

Strategic planning is undertaken at which management level? A. Lower management level B. Middle management level C. Top management level D. Lowest management level

Answer 37

C