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1.
Question 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 point

Optimism

Delegation

Effective communication

Prioritization

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

2.
Question 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 point

Removing unforeseen barriers

Planning and organizing

Managing tasks

Managing the budget

Correct

3.
Question 3
As a project manager on a product team, your stakeholders ask you to help the marketing team
come up with a strategy to attract customers. What project management responsibility does this
represent?

0 / 1 point

Hold all team members accountable for their assigned tasks.

Collaborate with other teams at the organization.

Ensure that issues and risks are tracked and visible.

Help teammates adopt the right workflows and project management styles.

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

4.
Question 4
What can a project manager do to recognize individuals’ efforts on a team?

0 / 1 point

Learn what makes team members feel supported and provide positive feedback.

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

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

Define key items and encourage team members to ask questions.

Incorrect
Please review the reading on working with cross-functional teams.

5.
Question 5
You’re a project manager on a team that is improving a product. When inspecting the project,
you discover a defect. What action can you take that will simultaneously communicate and
escalate the newly-found problem?
0 / 1 point

Implement more functional tools so the issue doesn’t occur again.

Have a meeting with stakeholders to make them aware of product problems.

Ask team members about how customers interact with the product.

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

Incorrect
Please review the video about the core skills of a project manager.

6.
Question 6
As a project manager, you learn that the stakeholders are changing the nature of the project and
the team’s deliverables will change as a result. You aren’t sure how this will affect the team’s
tasks. How will you handle this ambiguity and deliver the news to the team?

1 / 1 point

Tell them there’s nothing you can do because the stakeholders fund the project

Tell them you care about the challenges they are facing and are there to support them

Tell them the vague updates from stakeholders so they know all the information that you do

Tell them you’re upset with the changes and you didn’t make the decision

Correct

7.
Question 7
Suppose you have two teammates who disagree on the best way to complete a task. Which
interpersonal skill can you use to help them resolve their disagreement?

0 / 1 point

Understanding motivations
Conflict mediation

Positive attitude

Negotiation

Incorrect
Please review the video on leadership and team dynamics.

8.
Question 8
As a project manager impacting an organization, you want to effectively manage the project.
Which of the following would a project manager do to effectively manage the project? Select all
that apply.

0.75 / 1 point

Understand the impact of each process within the project.

Correct

Frequently communicate the larger project goal to the team.

Correct

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

This should not be selected

Please review the reading on how project managers impact organizations.

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

9.
Question 9
Which of the following are examples of internal customers? Select all that apply.

1 / 1 point

Management

Correct
Team members

Correct

Suppliers

Organizational departments

Correct

10.
Question 10
Which of the following are examples of how a project manager empowers their team? Select all
that apply.

0.75 / 1 point

Delegates project responsibilities

Correct

Asks team members to get approval before communicating directly with stakeholders

Allows team members to make some decisions for the project

Uses team members’ input in project planning and execution

Correct
You didn’t select all the correct answers

11.
Question 11
Which of the following is true of an effective project manager in an organization?

1 / 1 point

Have the necessary skills, knowledge, tools, and techniques for the project

Have had a previous role in the organization sponsoring the project

Have personally met the project’s stakeholders

Must know all of the specific details of the project

Correct

1.
Question 1
Suppose that as a project manager, you assign tasks to the team members who can best
complete them. What project management value does this represent?

0 / 1 point

Effective communication

Optimism

Delegation

Prioritization

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

2.
Question 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 point

Managing the budget

Managing tasks

Planning and organizing

Removing unforeseen barriers

Correct

3.
Question 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 point

Ensure that issues and risks are tracked and visible.

Hold all team members accountable for their assigned tasks.

Collaborate with other teams at the organization.

Help teammates adopt the right workflows and project management styles.

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

4.
Question 4
What can a project manager do to recognize individuals’ efforts on a team?

1 / 1 point

Define key items and encourage team members to ask questions.

Learn what makes team members feel supported and provide positive feedback.

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

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

Correct

5.
Question 5
You’re a project manager on a team that is improving a product. How can you make sure the
project stays on schedule?

1 / 1 point

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

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

Have a meeting with stakeholders to make them aware of product concerns.

Limit communication with stakeholders to avoid input until product launch.

Correct

6.
Question 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 point

Use collaboration tools

Assessing external constraints

Enable decision-making

Escalate to stakeholders

Incorrect
Please review the reading on flexible planning and handling ambiguity.

7.
Question 7
Suppose you have two teammates who disagree on the best way to complete a task. Which
interpersonal skill can you use to help them resolve their disagreement?
0 / 1 point

Understanding motivations

Positive attitude

Negotiation

Conflict mediation

Incorrect
Please review the video on leadership and team dynamics.

8.
Question 8
As a project manager impacting an organization, you want to effectively manage the project.
Which of the following would a project manager do to effectively manage the project? Select all
that apply.

1 / 1 point

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

Frequently communicate the larger project goal to the team.

Correct

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

Understand the impact of each process within the project.

Correct

9.
Question 9
Fill in the blank: In project management, a _____ is a person or an organization that defines the
project requirements. They also may set important guidelines, such as the budget and deadlines.

1 / 1 point

competitor
vendor

teammate

customer

Correct

10.
Question 10
Which of the following are examples of how a project manager empowers their team? Select all
that apply.

0.75 / 1 point

Allows team members to make some decisions for the project

Asks team members to get approval before communicating directly with stakeholders

Uses team members’ input in project planning and execution

Correct

Delegates project responsibilities

Correct
You didn’t select all the correct answers

11.
Question 11
To be an effective project manager, what important actions/steps should you take?

1 / 1 point

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

Gain mastery over every detail of a project at all times

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

Limit communication between team members so they can complete their work

Correct