Chapter 10 IT Project Manager
Using the formula for calculating the number of communication channels, how many channels would two people require?
1
Which of the following is true of push communication?
Information is sent to recipients without their request.
Which of the following communication methods would be most appropriate for assessing the commitment of project stakeholders?
Meetings
____ predict future project status and progress based on past information and trends.
Forecasts
Which of the following questions is typically addressed by a project forecast?
How much more money will be needed to complete the project?
Which of the following is a guideline that project managers should follow when communicating with their teams through e-mail?
If the entire message can fit in the subject line, put it there.
Do not have a meeting if there is a better way of achieving the objective at hand.
T
It is extremely important to document any changes in technical specifications that might affect product performance.
T
Most WBSs include a section for project communications to ensure that reporting key information is a project deliverable.
T
As the number of people involved in a project _____, the complexity of communications _____.
increases, increases
____ describe where the project stands at a specific point in time.
Status reports
_____ address where the project stands in terms of meeting scope, time, and cost goals.
Status reports
Using the formula for calculating the number of communication channels, how many channels would five people require?
10
As a manager, you want to praise a team member, Phil, for doing a good job on a particular project. However, you know that Phil tends to be an introvert. Which of the following communication methods would Phil be most comfortable with?
Call Phil in for a private meeting to appreciate his work.
Geographic location and cultural background have no impact on communications.
F
Improving an organization's ability to communication is an easy process.
F
Minutes must be a comprehensive report of the meeting that was scheduled.
F
Project members should either have strong technical skills or soft skills.
F
The email is the most appropriate medium for all types of communications.
F
The project summary report is a summary of all the lessons-learned reports.
F
_____ involves determining the information and communications needs of the stakeholders.
Planning communications
____ describe what the project team has accomplished during a certain period.
Progress reports
An example of pull communication is _____.
blogs
E-mail communication is most suited for:
communicating routine information.
According to the guidelines provided by Practical Communications, Inc., a(n) _____ is a medium that is "excellent" for encouraging creative thinking.
Managing communications is part of the _____ process of the project communication management.
executing
According to the guidelines provided by Practical Communications, Inc., a(n) _____ is the most appropriate medium for giving complex instructions.
meeting
The _____ line for any e-mail messages you write should clearly state the intention of the e-mail.
subject
Which of the following methods of communication is likely to be most effective for conveying sensitive or important information?
Short face-to-face meetings
_____ are a complete set of organized project records that provide an accurate history of the project.
Project archives
Project managers must assess the needs of the organization, the project, and individuals in determining which communication medium to use, and when.
T
A(n) _____ is a Web site that enables anyone who accesses it to contribute or modify Web page content.
wiki
The items discussed in a(n) _____ include reflections on whether project goals were met, whether the project was successful or not, the causes of variances on the project, the reasoning behind corrective actions chosen, the use of different project management tools and techniques, and personal words of wisdom based on team members' experiences.
lessons-learned report
According to the guidelines provided by Practical Communications, Inc., a(n) _____ is the most inappropriate medium for addressing negative behavior.
meeting
The formula to determine the number of communication channels is _____, where n is the number of people involved.
n (n-1)/2