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Project and Change Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following describes a change in which there is a series of rapid and simultaneous changes, fundamentally altering the way a business functions?

Options:

A.

evolution

B.

adaptation

C.

revolution

D.

reconstruction

Question 2

Rachel is the Executive of a Project Board and is tasked with creating a Project Initiation Document (PID). Which of the following is TRUE about this document?Select TWO

Options:

A.

it is created once at the beginning of the project and reviewed at the end

B.

it is created before the project takes place but can be edited during the project

C.

it includes only the positive aspects of the project such as what the project will achieve

D.

it includes both positive and negative aspects of the project including constraints and risks

Question 3

Monika has created a Goal Grid to map the goals and objectives of a change she wishes to implement in the Procurement Department. The Grid has 4 categories, what would these be?

Options:

A.

achieve, preserve, avoid, eliminate

B.

review, direct, initiate, stop

C.

continue, cease, improve, avoid

D.

strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats

Question 4

At Playground Incorporated there is a particular project management structure in which a traditional hierarchical structure is used. When a project requires multiple departments, each department completes its aspect and then passes it along to the next. There is no need for an overarching Project Manager. What type of structure is this?

Options:

A.

functional

B.

projectized

C.

matrix

D.

downstream

Question 5

Which of the following is aroot causeof 'resource allocation syndrome'?

Options:

A.

not enough resource is available to complete several projects at once

B.

resources are underused

C.

team members do not wish to finish projects

D.

lack of funding for projects

Question 6

Which of the following are often considered the success factors for a project?Select TWO

Options:

A.

large budget

B.

well planned

C.

well-defined objectives and requirements

D.

strong management of external stakeholders

Question 7

At which stage of the project lifecycle is akick-off meetingusually held and the project is assigned abudget?

Options:

A.

strategic stage

B.

initiation stage

C.

planning stage

D.

design stage

Question 8

Freeman defines six stakeholder categories who are able to influence the success of a project.Select THREE

Options:

A.

owners

B.

creditors

C.

suppliers

D.

managers

E.

government

Question 9

Daniel is a Project Manager and has just run a risk simulation to find out the likelihood of his project taking 3, 4, or 5 weeks to complete. He discovered it isequally likelythe project would take any of those durations. What type of distribution is this?

Options:

Question 10

Leo is a well-loved middle manager at a financial organisation. He has been selected to lead a Change Project as the senior leadership team are confident that he will be able to motivate others within the company of the need for change. What type of power is Leo likely to hold?

Options:

A.

positional

B.

expert

C.

personal

D.

negative

Question 11

In what way is a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) useful to a Project Manager?

Options:

A.

controls costs

B.

identifies relevant stakeholders

C.

ensures the project sticks to timelines

D.

defines what the project will accomplish

Question 12

What information does aCritical Path scheduleprovide to the project team?Select TWO

Options:

A.

where the project is up to in terms of delivery

B.

a realistic duration of the project

C.

the longest and shortest possible durations of the project

D.

why the project is delayed

Question 13

A florist is introducing a new electronic ordering system that will reduce staff numbers. The Managing Director is anticipating staff reactions. Which of the following stages of theChange Cyclewill staff likely experience first?Select TWO

Options:

A.

acceptance

B.

discovery

C.

loss

D.

discomfort

E.

doubt

Question 14

Ian is a Project Manager for a large construction project involving the building of a new hospital. A complex supply network is involved which includes the use of several subcontractors. Which of the following would be thebest methodfor dealing with subcontractors for this project?

Options:

A.

involve subcontractors early on in the planning stage

B.

focus on price and have a transactional relationship with subcontractors

C.

ensure all communication with subcontractors is via the tier-one suppliers

D.

closely manage subcontractors by using KPIs and holding regular meetings with them

Question 15

Managing an organisation through anEntropy eventrequires a different type of leadership capability including creativity. Which of the following is an example of anentropy eventwithin the external environment?

Options:

A.

large-scale restructure leading to 100s of redundancies

B.

a force majeure event

C.

an increase in taxes

D.

an important project deadline is missed

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of an exogenous disruption that stimulates the requirement for change within an organisation?

Options:

A.

company restructure

B.

pressure to increase revenue

C.

increase in tax rate

D.

change of management

Question 17

Which of the following characteristics of a stakeholder should be considered when conducting a stakeholder analysis for a project?Select THREE

Options:

A.

Interest

B.

Impact

C.

Needs

D.

Money

E.

Status

Question 18

Yes Ltd is a consultancy organisation running many projects simultaneously. Fiona, the CEO, claims that all projects should use project management software. Is this correct?

Options:

A.

yes – software will ensure projects are delivered to timescales and budgets

B.

yes – all projects require the use of software to track data

C.

no – the use of software may not be required for smaller projects

D.

no – software should never be used as a project management tool

Question 19

When completing arisk assessment, which TWO characteristics of a risk should bequantitativelyexamined?

Options:

A.

likelihood of risk

B.

type of risk

C.

risk owner

D.

severity of risk

Question 20

Frog and Duck Ltd is a new enterprise that has just launched in the technology industry. There are few members of staff and communication is therefore informal. Which phase of growth is Frog and Duck Ltd experiencing?

Options:

A.

collaboration evolution

B.

co-ordination evolution

C.

directional evolution

D.

creative evolution

Question 21

Which of the following is a type ofProject Responsibility Chart?

Options:

A.

SWOT

B.

Gantt Chart

C.

PRINCE2

D.

RACI

Question 22

Andrew is creating aSWOT analysisfor his department and so far has noted the following: lack of direction, resource constraints, and competitor advantage. Which area of the SWOT analysis has Andrew completed?

Options:

A.

strengths

B.

weaknesses

C.

opportunities

D.

threats

Question 23

At what point does aproject close?

Options:

A.

when the time allocated to the project runs out

B.

when the project success criteria have been achieved

C.

when the project executive leaves

D.

when the budget has been exhausted

Question 24

Baby Socks Ltd is a retailer which is currently growing and expanding. Originally a start-up, the company is now transitioning into a more mature and functional organisation. More staff have been hired and lower-level managers will now need to take accountability for some business decisions. As the company evolves into the new structure, which of the following is likely to be a cause of crisis at the organisation?

Options:

A.

leadership

B.

red tape

C.

intellectual property

D.

wider marketplace

Question 25

Which of the following change categories are introduced within a company in anincrementalmanner?Select TWO

Options:

A.

evolution

B.

adaption

C.

revolution

D.

reconstruction

Question 26

What is the name of the evolutionary stage in a company's development in which an organisation overcomes the burden of bureaucracy through the use of interpersonal communication and the introduction of a new organisational design such as a matrix structure?

Options:

A.

direction evolution

B.

collaboration evolution

C.

co-ordination evolution

D.

creative evolution

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