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Resource Management Exam

The document discusses various questions and answers related to project management, focusing on resource allocation, conflict resolution, and motivational theories. It highlights correct and incorrect responses to questions about managing human resources, leadership styles, and factors influencing team dynamics. Key concepts include the use of resource histograms, the importance of collaboration in conflict resolution, and the application of motivational theories in project settings.
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Resource Management Exam

The document discusses various questions and answers related to project management, focusing on resource allocation, conflict resolution, and motivational theories. It highlights correct and incorrect responses to questions about managing human resources, leadership styles, and factors influencing team dynamics. Key concepts include the use of resource histograms, the importance of collaboration in conflict resolution, and the application of motivational theories in project settings.
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In a project of a tourist cabin condominium by the sea, the project director

is planning how many people will be needed during the construction and execution phase of
the cabins. For this project, specialists will be needed to complete various packages
work over time. How could I graphically represent these requirements?
of resources?
Select one:
a. Pareto diagram
b. Responsibility Assignment Matrix

c. Resource Histogram
d. Monte Carlo Simulation

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Correct answer
"Pareto" and "Montecarlo" are false. "RAM" could be, but it is not useful for viewing the allocation of
resources over time.
The correct answer is: Resource Histogram
Question2
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Statement of the question


You are the project director for the manufacturing of a new balanced dog food.
the project is very similar to the 'Cat Project' that you carried out last year. What could you
to employ when planning the human resources of the new project?
Select one:
a. Use the organizational structure of the Gatos Project
b. Use the Gatos Project management plan
c. Use the same work team from the Cats Project

d. Use the description of roles and responsibilities of the Gatos Project

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Correct answer
"DP Cats Plan" might be correct, but it is too generic because each project is
unique and it would be unlikely for a new project to use the same subsidiary plans of
general DP plan of another project.
"Organizational structure" is false because each project could use a different structure.
distinct organizational.
The same team is incorrect because it is very difficult to have the same team available.
people.
The correct answer is: To use the project roles and responsibilities description.
Cats
Question 3
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The project director must resolve a conflict involving five team members
they are discussing the solution of a problem related to the critical path.
The strong discussion focuses on whether to implement a fast execution or a compression. Which is it?
the best method to solve the problem?
Select one:
to consent
b. Collaborate
c. Soften
d. SDI model

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Incorrect answer.
Well-managed collaboration is the best way to resolve conflicts, because it ends
with a "win-win" scheme.
The correct answer is: Collaborate
Question 4
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You are involved in the development of the human resources plan for a project.
remodeling and expansion of an airport. Which of the following statements does NOT form
part of that plan?
Select one:
a. Staff assignments
b. Organizational chart

c. Plan for personnel management


d. Assignments of roles and responsibilities

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Correct answer
Organizational chart, role assignment, and staff management plan are outputs of
this process. 'Staff assignments' is false because the staff assignment is carried out
after the planning.
The correct answer is: Staff assignments
Question 5
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Frederick Herzberg, in his theory of motivation for individuals, explains two types of factors.
motivational: hygiene factors and motivating agents (or satisfiers). Examples of
motivating agents would be:
Select one:

a. Vacation and health insurance


b. Salary and incentive program
c. Workplace and recognition
d. Professional development and self-esteem

Feedback
Incorrect answer.
"Salary" and "Vacations" are hygiene factors. "Workplace" is false because it is a
hygienic factor, 'recognition' is a motivating agent. The correct answer would be
"Professional development and self-esteem" because both are motivating agents.
The correct answer is: Professional development and self-esteem
Question6
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An alternative energy project from renewable sources is in its stage of
execution. The project director is developing the team's capabilities by
___________.
Select one:
a. The theory of open system organization
b. An incident log
c. The work breakdown structure

d. The co-location of the equipment.

Feedback
Correct answer
"EDT" and "Theory of Organization" are false. "Incident Registration" is a tool.
to lead the project team. 'Co-location' is true and means placing the
team members in the same physical location.
The correct answer is: The co-location of the equipment.
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In a Formula One car maintenance project, a new has been appointed.
mechanic as project leader due to "halo effect". What does this mean?
Select one:
a. He has been appointed project leader because he was a good mechanic
b. The motivating factors for that employee's appointment have been considered.

c. He has been appointed project leader due to his referent authority.


d. An internal human resources supply source has been used for that designation.
to the company
Feedback
Incorrect answer.
"Internal HR" and "motivating agents" are false. "Being appointed DP by the authority
referring
mechanic.
The correct answer is: He has been appointed project leader because he was a good mechanic.
Question 8
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In a mining project, the sponsor has signed the project charter. What
What type of power does the Project Director have as a result of this?
Select one:

a. Expert
b. Formal
c. Referring
d. Rewards

Feedback
Incorrect answer.
The Constitution Act of the project grants formal power to the DP.
The correct answer is: Formal
Question 9
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According to Douglas McGregor, people belong to one of two categories. Based on that
he developed his motivation model from Theory X and Y. Indicate the correct answer.
Select one:
a. Theory Y managers know that their subordinates are lazy, irresponsible and
that they don't want to change.

b. Theory X managers believe that their subordinates work even when no one is watching them.

supervise and want to progress.


c. After Theory X and Y, McGregor developed Theory Z.
d. Theory Y managers see their subordinates as creative, imaginative, and open.
to the change.

Feedback
Incorrect answer.
Theory Y: self-motivated people who work even when no one supervises them. Theory X:
irresponsible people who need control. Theory Z is by Ouchi.
The correct answer is: Theory Y managers view their subordinates as creative,
imaginative and open to change.
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During the processes to manage the project team, for performance evaluation
a 360-degree feedback system is being used. This tool will serve
for the following, except for:
Select one:
a. Develop individual training plans.
b. Create a recognition and rewards system.
c. Clarify the roles and responsibilities of team members.

d. Discover unknown controversies.

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Incorrect answer.
Clarify roles, Discover controversies, Develop training plans are carried out during
the execution of the project (managing the team) and the 360º tool can be useful for that.
"Creating a rewards system" refers to the planning stage, not the execution stage. The
The 360 tool is very useful for creating the rewards system, but that is done
during the planning, not when managing the team.
The correct answer is: Create a recognition and rewards system.
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The leadership style of the project director should adapt to the level of development of the
team members. Generally, this situational leadership should progress in the
next sense:
Select one:
a. Does not know, if he wants, unsure, if he knows

b. Executive, consultative, participative, delegative


c. Functional, weak matrix, strong matrix, project-oriented
d. Autocratic, facilitator, consensus, delegative

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Correct answer
"He doesn't know if he wants ..." is false, it refers to levels of personal development. "Functional,
"Matrix" is false, it refers to organizational models. "Consensus" is false because it is not.
a leadership style.
The correct answer is: Directive, consultative, participative, delegative
Question12
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According to Abraham Maslow, the highest level a person can reach on the scale of
hierarchy of their needs will be:
Select one:

a. Self-esteem (or Self-actualization)


b. Satisfaction of physiological needs
c. Estimate
d. Achieve survival
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Physiological needs
Self-esteem (or Self-actualization).
The correct answer is: Self-esteem (or Self-actualization)
Question 13
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In an engineering project, Johny Tejuno has not finished his work with the excuse that
has not received the information of a predecessor activity, with external sequence, that
Lucila Gamboa should have delivered. For her part, Lucila says that she cannot finish the
task until Johny gives him more details about the project's needs. The
The project director tells them: "It's better that both give up something in this conflict and finish it."
the activities next week." What kind of conflict resolution technique is used
are you using?
Select one:
a. Collaborate
b. Soften

c. Consent (concession)
d. Executive

Feedback
Correct answer
"Collaborate" is false; it refers to conflict resolution.
"Director" is false, it is not a tool for conflict resolution, but a style of
Leadership.
"To soften" is false, it does not mean to give in.

"To consent" is true, consent implies "lose-lose" and when both parties
"yield" something that is the technique used.
The correct answer is: Consent (concession)
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What theory states that the success of a company is based on trust, relationships
narrow between superior and subordinate, and personalized treatment for each employee?
Select one:
a. Ouchi's Theory Z

b. McGregor's Theory X and Y


c. Herzberg's Motivation Theory
d. Expectancy Theory

Feedback
Incorrect answer.
Theory Z states that the success of a company is based on trust and close relationships.
and the personalized service.
The correct answer is: Ouchi's Theory Z
Question15
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A project is experiencing several difficult-to-resolve conflicts. The main causes are
common conflicts in this project could be the schedule, the priorities and:
Select one:
a. Personalities

b. Resources
c. Hygienic factors
d. Costs

Feedback
Correct answer
"Personality" and "Costs" are often one of the least likely causes of conflict.
"Hygienic factors" is false. "Resources" is true, the main causes of conflict.
his schedule, priorities, and resources.
The correct answer is: Resources

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