1.

Examen semana 2

Pregunta 1

Suppose that as a project manager, you provide detailed plans and frequent project
updates to both the team and stakeholders. What project management value does this
represent?

0 / 1 punto

Effective communication

Prioritization

Optimism

Delegation

Incorrecto

Please review the video on the value of a project manager.

2.

Pregunta 2

As a project manager, you create plans, timelines, schedules, and other forms of
documentation to track project completion. Which project management responsibility
does this represent?

1 / 1 punto

Managing tasks

Removing unforeseen barriers

Planning and organizing

Correcto

Pregunta 3

As a project manager, you choose the best project management methodology for your
team and ensure they adhere to it throughout the project. What project management
responsibility does this represent?

0 / 1 punto

Collaborate with other teams at the organization.

Ensure that issues and risks are tracked and visible.

Hold all team members accountable for their assigned tasks.

Help teammates adopt the right workflows and project management styles.

Incorrecto

Please review the video about the responsibilities a project manager has within a team.
4.

Pregunta 4

What is an example of measuring progress for a cross-functional team?

1 / 1 punto

Defining key items and encouraging team members to ask questions

Setting up effective tools so the team can easily work together

Recording milestones and documenting when tasks are completed

Learning what makes team members feel supported and giving positive feedback

Correcto

5.

Pregunta 5

You’re a project manager on a team improving a product. How can you make sure the
project stays on schedule?

1 / 1 punto

Limit communication with stakeholders to avoid input until product launch.

Track daily product improvement tasks of team members in a spreadsheet.

Provide data and feedback about how customers interact with the product.
Have a meeting with stakeholders to make them aware of product concerns.

Correcto

6.

Pregunta 6

As a project manager, you learn that a teammate will be out sick for at least a week.
They will be unable to complete their tasks, potentially causing the project to go past its
deadline. Which work reallocation strategy can keep the project on schedule?

0 / 1 punto

Distribute all of the out-sick teammate’s tasks evenly among team members.

Review the out-sick teammate’s tasks to determine which tasks have “float” and figure
out where the order of tasks can be changed or resources can be juggled.

Have teammates work longer hours to get their tasks done and then do the out-sick
teammate’s tasks.

Get leadership to approve overtime so the teammate can catch up on work when they
return.

Incorrecto

Please review the reading on flexible planning and handling ambiguity.

7.

Pregunta 7

Suppose that unless a teammate receives additional resources, they are going to
complete an activity past a deadline. You know that the stakeholders are reluctant to
provide additional resources. Which interpersonal skill can you use to strike a middle
ground between both the teammate’s and stakeholders’ needs?

1 / 1 punto
Understanding motivations

Conflict mediation

Positive attitude

Negotiation

Correcto

8.

Pregunta 8

As a project manager impacting an organization, you want to effectively manage the

0.75 / 1 punto

Check in with the team as little as possible to increase productivity.

Understand the impact of each process within the project.

Frequently communicate the larger project goal to the team.

Correcto

Change the project end goal to meet the needs of project tasks.

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9.

Pregunta 9
Which of the following are examples of external customers? Select all that apply.

0.75 / 1 punto

Team members

Consumers

Correcto

Suppliers

Correcto

Contractors

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10.

Pregunta 10

Which of the following are examples of how a project manager empowers their team?
Select all that apply.

0.5 / 1 punto

Asks team members to get approval before communicating directly with stakeholders

Allows team members to make some decisions for the project

Correcto

Uses team members’ input in project planning and execution

Delegates project responsibilities

11.

Pregunta 11

To be an effective project manager, what important actions/steps should you take?

1 / 1 punto

Limit communication between team members so they can complete their work

Confirm team members handle the documentation and organization necessary to finish
the project

Ensure team members understand the team’s objectives and their individual tasks

Gain mastery over every detail of a project at all times

Correcto

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1.

Pregunta 1

Suppose that as a project manager, you provide detailed plans and frequent project
updates to both the team and stakeholders. What project management value does this
represent?

0 / 1 punto

Effective communication
Prioritization

Optimism

Delegation

Incorrecto

Please review the video on the value of a project manager.

2.

Pregunta 2

As a project manager, you create plans, timelines, schedules, and other forms of
documentation to track project completion. Which project management responsibility
does this represent?

1 / 1 punto

Managing tasks

Removing unforeseen barriers

Managing the budget

Planning and organizing

Correcto

3.
Pregunta 3

As a project manager, you establish “escalation paths.” These allow you to quickly
communicate task hindrances, also called roadblocks, to the right people. When
escalating a roadblock, you document it and make sure everyone that needs to know is
aware of the challenge. What project management responsibility does this represent?

1 / 1 punto

Help teammates adopt the right workflows and project management styles.

Collaborate with other teams at the organization.

Ensure that issues and risks are tracked and visible.

Hold all team members accountable for their assigned tasks.

Correcto

4.

Pregunta 4

What can a project manager do to recognize individuals’ efforts on a team?

1 / 1 punto

Define key items and encourage team members to ask questions.

Ensure team members have the correct skill sets for each project function.

Set up effective tools so the team can easily work together.

Correcto

5.

Pregunta 5

You’re a project manager on a team that is improving a product. How can you enable
your teammates to make decisions?

1 / 1 punto

Require teammates to include stakeholders during brainstorming sessions.

Keep the task schedule vague and allow flexibility on deadlines.

Provide data and feedback about how customers interact with the product.

Limit communication with stakeholders to avoid their input until product launch.

Correcto

6.

Pregunta 6

A project manager forgets to assess how national holidays and team member vacations
will affect the project’s completion date. Now, because of team member time off, the
project delivery will be two weeks late. What flexible planning strategy could the
project manager have used to avoid the delay?

0 / 1 punto

Use collaboration tools

Escalate to stakeholders

Assessing external constraints

Incorrecto

Please review the reading on flexible planning and handling ambiguity.

7.

Pregunta 7

Suppose that unless a teammate receives additional resources, they are going to
complete an activity past a deadline. You know that the stakeholders are reluctant to
provide additional resources. Which interpersonal skill can you use to strike a middle
ground between both the teammate’s and stakeholders’ needs?

0 / 1 punto

Positive attitude

Negotiation

Understanding motivations

Conflict mediation

Incorrecto

Please review the video on leadership and team dynamics.

Pregunta 8

As a project manager impacting an organization, you want to build a great team. Which
of the following would a project manager do to build a great team? Select all that apply.

0.5 / 1 punto

Address the team’s needs whenever it’s most convenient for the project manager’s
schedule.

Allow the team members to have input and ask questions.

Understand the customer’s requirements to better shape the skills needed for the team.

Correcto

Take the time to understand each team member’s motivations, strengths, and
weaknesses.

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9.

Pregunta 9

Which of the following are examples of external customers? Select all that apply.

0.5 / 1 punto

Consumers

Correcto
Team members

Contractors

Suppliers

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10.

Pregunta 10

Fill in the blank: _____ is when a project manager supports each individual on their
team to meet expectations and exceed their own sense of personal potential.

0 / 1 punto

Mentoring

Communicating

Promoting

Planning

Incorrecto

Please review the reading on responsibilities that utilize interpersonal skills.

11.

Pregunta 11

To be an effective project manager, what important actions/steps should you take?

Confirm team members handle the documentation and organization necessary to finish
the project

Gain mastery over every detail of a project at all times

Limit communication between team members so they can complete their work

Ensure team members understand the team’s objectives and their individual tasks

Correcto