Question 1

A matrix project that closely resembles the pure project is referred to as
A) a weak matrix
B) a strong matrix
C) a functional matrix
D) a balanced matrix
E) an unbalanced matrix

Accepted Answer

A strong matrix closely resembles the pure project structure because it allows for a project manager to have higher authority and resources, similar to how they would in a pure project organization.

Question 2

Responsible for translating these desires into product requirements and developing the overarching strategy for the project.
A) Product owner
B) Developers
C) Scrum master
D) Scrum manager
E) Project manager

Accepted Answer

The Product Owner is responsible for translating customer desires into product requirements and developing the overarching strategy for the project, as part of their role in Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Question 3

Martha has taken on an ambitious project that requires input from different departments within the organization she works at. She also needs contributions from external experts and contractors. She needs to bring the work of all these groups together in a harmonious whole for the project. In the given scenario, Martha needs to engage in _____.
A) systems engineering
B) integration management
C) scope creep
D) suboptimization
E) conscious capitalism

Accepted Answer

Integration management is the correct answer because it involves coordinating all aspects of a project, including the contributions from different departments within an organization and external parties, to ensure that the project is cohesive and aligned with its objectives.

Question 4

PM3 is a maturity measure developed by R. Remy (1997). An organization has these characteristics: controlled and measured processes, results more in line with plans. What level is it?
A) Ad-hoc
B) Abbreviated
C) Organized
D) Managed
E) Adaptive

Accepted Answer

The characteristics described, such as controlled and measured processes and results that align more closely with plans, indicate that the organization is at the "Managed" level of maturity according to the PM3 model developed by R. Remy. This level is characterized by processes that are well-defined, controlled, and measured, leading to predictable and improved outcomes.

Question 5

Fiona and her team are working on a complex project. After multiple conflicts in the initial stages of the project, the team establishes a set of guidelines and is now working cohesively to accomplish the project goals. In the given scenario, Fiona's team is in the _____ phase of team development.
A) norming
B) forming
C) storming
D) adjourning
E) performing

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fiona and her team are working on...

Question 6

PM3 is a maturity measure developed by R. Remy (1997). An organization has these characteristics: standardized processes, more predictable results. What level is it?
A) Ad-hoc
B) Abbreviated
C) Organized
D) Managed
E) Adaptive

Accepted Answer

The characteristics of standardized processes and more predictable results align with the "Organized" level in various maturity models, indicating that processes are defined and followed across the organization, leading to consistent outcomes.

Question 7

PM3 is a maturity measure developed by R. Remy (1997). An organization has these characteristics: (continuous improvement in processes, success is normal, performance keeps improving. What level is it?
A) Ad-hoc
B) Abbreviated
C) Organized
D) Managed
E) Adaptive

Accepted Answer

The characteristics described (continuous improvement in processes, success is normal, performance keeps improving) align with the "Adaptive" level of maturity in the PM3 model developed by R. Remy. At this level, an organization is continuously improving and adapting its processes, leading to consistent success and performance improvement.

Question 8

Responsible for doing the work associated with creating the new product or improving an existing product.
A) Product owner
B) Developers
C) Scrum master
D) Scrum manager
E) Project manager

Accepted Answer

Developers are the team members who are directly involved in developing the product, whether it's creating a new product or improving an existing one. They are responsible for the actual work of building the product as per the requirements.

Question 9

Serves as a servant-leader and in this role facilitates the development of consensus among the Agile project team members and communication with stakeholders.
A) Product owner
B) Developers
C) Scrum master
D) Scrum manager
E) Project manager

Accepted Answer

The Scrum Master serves as a servant-leader for the Agile project team, facilitating consensus among team members and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. This role is distinct from that of a product owner, who focuses on the product backlog and prioritizing work based on business value, or a project manager, who traditionally has a broader role in planning, executing, and closing projects. The terms "developers" refer to the team members who are actively working on the project deliverables, and "Scrum manager" is not a recognized role within the Scrum framework.

Question 10

Samuel is a project manager who is working on his first project. He assembles a multidisciplinary team and assigns roles and responsibilities to each team member. In this scenario, Samuel is in the _____ phase of team development.
A) storming
B) norming
C) performing
D) adjourning
E) forming

Accepted Answer

Samuel is in the "forming" phase of team development, where the team meets and learns about the project and their formal roles and responsibilities. This phase is characterized by team assembly and role assignment.

Question 11

Sarah is handling a project team whose members are spread across different geographical regions. The members work independently, and this leads to several conflicts among them. In this scenario, Sarah's team is in the _____ phase of team development.
A) storming
B) norming
C) performing
D) adjourning
E) forming

Accepted Answer

During the storming phase of team development, team members often experience conflicts and differences as they are trying to work together and understand each other's working styles. Sarah's team experiencing several conflicts among members who work independently is indicative of the storming phase, where tensions and disagreements are common as team members try to establish their roles and norms.

Question 12

Responsible for updating the sprint backlog at the end of each day to reflect the work that was completed and to estimate the number of hours remaining for the task currently in process.
A) Product owner
B) Developers
C) Scrum master
D) Scrum manager
E) Project manager

Accepted Answer

Developers are responsible for updating the sprint backlog at the end of each day to reflect the work that has been completed and to estimate the remaining hours for the tasks currently in process. This is part of their role in managing the work and progress within a sprint in the Scrum framework.

Question 13

Has deep expertise on Agile processes, methodologies, and techniques.
A) Product owner
B) Developers
C) Scrum master
D) Scrum manager
E) Project manager

Accepted Answer

The Scrum Master has deep expertise in Agile processes, methodologies, and techniques, as their primary role is to ensure the team follows Agile practices and principles effectively.

Question 14

Their primary responsibilities are to serve as a process coach to help ensure the project team is leveraging best practices, to buffer the development team from organizational distractions, to help remove organizational roadblocks the development team encounters, to help ensure the project execution is aligned with Agile values, and facilitating scrum events.
A) Product owner
B) Developers
C) Scrum master
D) Scrum manager
E) Project manager

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C) Scrum Master. The Scrum Master's role includes serving as a process coach for the team, ensuring the use of best practices, protecting the team from distractions, removing obstacles, ensuring alignment with Agile values, and facilitating Scrum events. These responsibilities are distinct to the Scrum Master role within the Agile framework.

Question 15

PM3 is a maturity measure developed by R. Remy (1997). An organization has these characteristics: some processes exist, inconsistent management, unpredictable results. What level is it?
A) Ad-hoc
B) Abbreviated
C) Organized
D) Managed
E) Adaptive

Accepted Answer

The characteristics described match the "Abbreviated" level in PM3, where some processes exist but are inconsistently managed, leading to unpredictable results.

Question 16

Laura worked with a cross-functional team on a project. After the completion of the project, she held a meeting with the team members after which they returned to their respective departments. Which of the following phases of team development does this scenario exemplify?
A) Storming
B) Norming
C) Performing
D) Adjourning
E) Forming

Accepted Answer

The scenario exemplifies the "Adjourning" phase of team development, where after completing their task, the team disbands and members move on to other things, reflecting the project's conclusion and the dissolution of the team structure.

Question 17

Albert is managing a team that comprises individuals from various departments in his company. After facing some difficulties initially, the team members work toward resolving the issues and collectively establish certain rules to avoid any future conflict. In this scenario, Albert's team is in the _____ phase of team development.
A) storming
B) norming
C) performing
D) adjourning
E) forming

Accepted Answer

The team is in the "norming" phase, where after facing initial conflicts (storming phase), members resolve their differences, establish norms, and work towards harmony and cooperation.

Question 18

During project formation stage, the major sources of conflict are all of the following except:
A) Priorities
B) Procedures
C) Technical
D) Schedules

Accepted Answer

During the project formation stage, conflicts typically arise from priorities, procedures, and schedules as teams work to align their goals and methods. Technical conflicts are more common during later stages when the specifics of the project's execution are being addressed.

Question 19

Works with customers to gain a clear understanding of their needs.
A) Product owner
B) Developers
C) Scrum master
D) Scrum manager
E) Project manager

Accepted Answer

The Product Owner is responsible for understanding customer needs and ensuring the development team builds the right product to meet those needs.

Question 20

Maintains the prioritized list of product requirements.
A) Product owner
B) Developers
C) Scrum master
D) Scrum manager
E) Project manager

Accepted Answer

The Product Owner is responsible for managing the product backlog, which includes maintaining the prioritized list of product requirements to ensure that the team is working on tasks that deliver the most value to the business.

Quiz 2: The Manager, the Organization, and the Team

A matrix project that closely resembles the pure project is referred to as

Responsible for translating these desires into product requirements and developing the overarching strategy for the project.

PM3 is a maturity measure developed by R. Remy (1997) . An organization has these characteristics: controlled and measured processes, results more in line with plans. What level is it?

Fiona and her team are working on a complex project. After multiple conflicts in the initial stages of the project, the team establishes a set of guidelines and is now working cohesively to accomplish the project goals. In the given scenario, Fiona's team is in the _____ phase of team development.

PM3 is a maturity measure developed by R. Remy (1997) . An organization has these characteristics: standardized processes, more predictable results. What level is it?

PM3 is a maturity measure developed by R. Remy (1997) . An organization has these characteristics: (continuous improvement in processes, success is normal, performance keeps improving. What level is it?

Responsible for doing the work associated with creating the new product or improving an existing product.

Serves as a servant-leader and in this role facilitates the development of consensus among the Agile project team members and communication with stakeholders.

Samuel is a project manager who is working on his first project. He assembles a multidisciplinary team and assigns roles and responsibilities to each team member. In this scenario, Samuel is in the _____ phase of team development.

Sarah is handling a project team whose members are spread across different geographical regions. The members work independently, and this leads to several conflicts among them. In this scenario, Sarah's team is in the _____ phase of team development.

Responsible for updating the sprint backlog at the end of each day to reflect the work that was completed and to estimate the number of hours remaining for the task currently in process.

Has deep expertise on Agile processes, methodologies, and techniques.

PM3 is a maturity measure developed by R. Remy (1997) . An organization has these characteristics: some processes exist, inconsistent management, unpredictable results. What level is it?

Laura worked with a cross-functional team on a project. After the completion of the project, she held a meeting with the team members after which they returned to their respective departments. Which of the following phases of team development does this scenario exemplify?

During project formation stage, the major sources of conflict are all of the following except:

Works with customers to gain a clear understanding of their needs.

Maintains the prioritized list of product requirements.