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Which of the following is not true about bottom-up estimating?

A) The WBS must be accurate and complete before this process can be used.	B) Since the cost is largely independent of the desired accuracy it is the methodology of choice.
C) Its accuracy increases if the activities are smaller.	D) It is not a useful methodology in the early project planning phase.

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Since the cost is largely independent of the desired accuracy it is the methodology of choice.

Explanation:

“The cost and accuracy of bottom-up cost estimating is typically influenced by the size and complexity of the individual activity or work package.” PMBOK [7.1.2.4]

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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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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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The procurement documents to be used, the supplier management processes and the types of contracts that will be used are to be found in which document?

A) Solicitation management plan.	B) Contracting management plan.
C) Organizational policies.	D) Procurement management plan.

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Procurement management plan.

Explanation:

Key elements in the procurement management plan are enumerated in this PMBOK section. [12.1.3.1]

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Three partners shared the profit in a business in the ratio 4:6:8. They had partnered for 12 months, 8 months and 6 months respectively. What was the ratio of their investments?

A) 4:6:8	B) 4:7:8
C) 4:8:16	D) 4:9:16

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4:9:16

Explanation:

Let their investments be Rs. x for 12 months, Rs. y for 8 months and Rs. z for 6 months respectively.

Then, 12x : 8y : 6z = 4 : 6 : 8

Now, 12x/8y = 4/6 <=> 9x=4y <=> y=9x/4

And, 12x/6z = 4/8 <=> 4x=z <=> z=4x

Therefore, x : y: z = x : 9x/4: 4x = 4 : 9 : 16

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A statistical method for identifying which factors may influence specific variables of a product or process under development or in production is called

A) cost benefit analysis.	B) sensitivity analysis.
C) cost of quality analysis.	D) design of experiments.

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) design of experiments.

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An accepted deadline for a project approaches. However, the project manager realizes only 75% percent of the work has been completed. The project manager then issues a change request. What should the change request authorize?

A) Additional resources using the contingency fund	B) Escalation approval to use contingency funding
C) Team overtime to meet schedule	D) Corrective action based on causes

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Corrective action based on causes

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Describe your ideal job?

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Describe your ideal job?

You should use this question to relate to the post you applied and give them the feel that this is close to your ideal job. So align your wonderful ideal job reasons to the responsibilities of the job posting.

This is a question that you can use to add some humor or do a icebreaker like just joking that your ideal job is to work in a space station or would like to work in Hollywood but after a quick laugh give a realistic answer like my ideal job is where i get more responsibilities, enhance my skills and grow, and of-course you can add saying you would like to be part of a team where work is fun. If you want to go further, You might add at the end you heard good things about the work environment in the interviewing company.

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