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Project Resource & Communication Management Flashcards

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  1. A project manager wants to measure team member performance. Which tool provides the MOST structured approach for this?

    Answer: Team performance assessments

    Team performance assessments evaluate individual and collective team effectiveness, skills, and areas for improvement during project execution.

  2. What is 'co-location' in project resource management?

    Answer: Placing team members in the same physical workspace to enhance communication

    Co-location (also called a 'war room') places project team members in the same physical location to improve communication and collaboration.

  3. Which communication model element describes the potential for misunderstanding due to differences in background or culture?

    Answer: Noise

    Noise represents any interference—including cultural, language, or environmental factors—that distorts the message between sender and receiver.

  4. A project manager is managing a virtual team across five countries. Which communication method would be MOST effective for complex technical discussions?

    Answer: Interactive video conferencing

    Interactive video conferencing enables real-time two-way dialogue, visual cues, and immediate clarification for complex technical discussions.

  5. According to PMI, which theory categorizes needs from physiological at the base to self-actualization at the top?

    Answer: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

    Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs organizes human motivation into five levels, from basic physiological needs up to self-actualization.

  6. A project manager creates a histogram showing the number of hours each resource is scheduled per week. This tool is called a:

    Answer: Resource histogram

    A resource histogram visually displays resource usage over time, making it easy to identify over-allocation or under-utilization.

  7. Which process involves improving team member competencies and interaction to enhance project performance?

    Answer: Develop Team

    The Develop Team process focuses on improving individual skills and team cohesion to enhance overall project performance.