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The sum of the present ages of a father and his son is 60 years. five years ago, father's age was four times the age of the son. so now the son's age will be:

A) 5 B) 10
C) 15 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15

Explanation:

Let the present ages of son and father be x and (60 -x) years respectively.

Then, (60 - x) - 5= 4(x - 5)

55 - x = 4x - 20

5x = 75  => x = 15

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A process that specifies how formal verification and acceptance of the completed project deliverables will be obtained is a part of which plan?

A) Project integration plan. B) WBS development plan.
C) Configuration management plan. D) Scope management plan.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Scope management plan.

Explanation:

“The work involved in performing the five processes of Project Scope Management is preceded by a planning effort by the project management team. This planning effort is part of the Develop Project Management Plan process, which produces a scope management plan that provides guidance on how project scope will be defined, documented, verified, managed, and controlled. The scope management plan may be formal or informal, highly detailed, or broadly framed, based upon the needs of the project.”

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Sensitivity analysis is used to

A) identify the risks which have the largest potential impact on the project. B) determine which risks are most troubling to the customer.
C) identify hidden requirements that were not recognized at the outset of the project. D) determine which requirements will add the greatest customer satisfaction for the least effort.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) identify the risks which have the largest potential impact on the project.

Explanation:

“Sensitivity analysis helps to determine which risks have the most potential impact on the project.”

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The organizational form in which the project manager has informal authority over team members and little or no input to team member’s performance appraisal is called

A) weak matrix. B) functional.
C) strong matrix. D) composite.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) weak matrix.

Explanation:

“Weak matrices maintain many of the characteristics of a functional organization, and the project manager role is more that of a coordinator or expediter than that of a true project manager.”

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Ramesh started a software business by investing Rs. 50,000. After six months, Rajesh joined him with a capital of Rs. 75,000. After 3 years, they earned a profit of Rs. 27,000. What was Rajesh's share in the profit?

A) 10,000 B) 15,000
C) 20,000 D) 25,000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15,000

Explanation:


Ramesh : Rajesh =(50,000*36) : (75,000*30) =4 : 5.

Therefore, Rajesh's share=Rs.(27,000*5/9)= Rs.15,000.

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George is very open with his team members. He invites questions and discussion, and encourages new suggestions and ideas. He considers all this carefully before making any but the most minor project decisions, but ultimately chooses the course he personally believes is the right one. His leadership style is best characterized as

A) Democratic B) Consultative
C) Participative D) Benevolent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Participative

Explanation:

The Participative leadership style is characterized by 1) allowing a great deal of freedom in identifying problems and solutions, 2) working closely with subordinates, 3) allows extensive participation, but 4) reserving to him/herself the final decision. The consultative style is not so open, with discussion more focused around the leader’s uncertainties than asking for new ideas.

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Assuming that the phases in a project are concept, development, implementation and termination, which phase typically has the highest degree of uncertainty?

A) Concept B) Development
C) Implementation D) Termination
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Concept

Explanation:

The first phase in a project always has the greatest degree of uncertainty because at this point in time the product is the least well defined. PMBOK, See figure 2-2. [2.1.1]

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Activities done repeatedly over time will become more efficient, increase in quality and will be found to be less demanding by the performing people. This is known as the

A) Learning Curve Theory. B) Continuous Improvement Theory.
C) Six-sigma Theory. D) Homeostasis Theory.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Learning Curve Theory.

Explanation:

Answers B and C belong to quality management, and answer D was formulated by Elizabeth Duffy and suggested that we all try to adjust our lives so that we have a dynamic balance (homeostasis) between challenge and relaxation. Kerstner, Chapter 18

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