PMT 0140 TEAM MANAGEMENT AND
LEADERSHIP EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
2.1 - Given a leadership/management scenario, identify the management and
leadership functions needed.
Reynold's division is migrating to a new collaboration site. To successfully implement
the change and ensure the continued effective operation of his team, he must ensure
that his team's files are migrated properly, and that his team is properly trained on how
to use the new web-based platform. What type of function is Reynold employing? -
Answer-Management
4.1 - Identify the stages in the generic team life cycle process.
The systems engineering team is designing a new weapons system. They have already
discussed their action plans, and are now executing their plan. As the team leader, you
are monitoring activities and ensuring that members have the resources they need to
complete their tasks. The team is in which stage of the team life cycle process? -
Answer-Performing
6.1 - Select the key components of effective teams.
When selecting members for an Integrated Product Team (IPT), team leaders should
look for members with technical expertise, problem-solving and decision-making skills,
the ability to work effectively in an Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD)
environment, and what other criterion? - Answer-Interpersonal Skills
10.3 - Identify the generic problem solving process.
Carl's policy analysis input is necessary for a briefing Susan is preparing for higher-
ranking officials. Without access to an online collaboration platform, Carl emails the
information, but it is undelivered. Susan completes the brief without Carl's input and
sends it to him later, asking for his review. What conflict resolution technique does this
exemplify? - Answer-Collaboration (WRONG)
8.1 - Given a scenario, apply the steps of the change model.
Communications on Department of Defense (DoD) facilities used to frequently occur
using wireless devices. Due to cyber-attacks, a new directive has come from the
information technology (IT) office requiring all electronic communications to use
hardwired devices and firewalls at all entrance and exit points. After communicating this
new directive to your team, members begin to complain that the facilities are not
properly equipped, which will cause major communications issues. What should your
next step be? - Answer-Address concerns openly and honestly
9.1 - Identify the attributes of an effective metric.
, You are managing a project to modernize the infrastructure of facilities at an Army base
with energy- and cost-reducing technology. One of your metrics is "Earned Value"
(tracking actual costs compared to budgeted costs). What makes this an effective
metric? - Answer-It indicates the health of the program and how well the organizational
goals are being met.
9.2 - Given a scenario, apply the steps of the metrics development process.
Your team has been concerned about how well the contractors are meeting schedule
and deliverable deadlines. Based on the data collected on schedule performance and
variance over time, you develop a plan with the contractors to identify and prioritize
ways to improve schedule adherence. This represents which step of the metrics
development process? - Answer-Initiate process improvement activities
10.4 - Summarize the guidelines for program issue papers.
Which of the following is a general characteristic of a decision paper (one of two general
types of project issue papers)? - Answer-Typically requires approval from a higher
authority
10.5 - Apply the components of the Experiential Learning Cycle to critical thinking.
After conducting a root cause analysis brainstorming session, you ask your team for
feedback on what about the process could be improved next time. This represents
which phase of the Experiential Learning Cycle? - Answer-Observation and reflections
3.1 - Identify the key theories of motivation.
You are a new team lead for an existing team with job satisfaction issues. Using an
outside party, you collect a list of specific issues that employees say make the job
dissatisfying, such as a lack of recognition. You then create a matrix to plan how to
increase satisfaction. You are operating based on the principles of which theory of
motivation? - Answer-Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (WRONG)
6.1 - Select the key components of effective teams.
Once you have identified the members of your Integrated Product Team(s) (IPT[s]),
which of the following is important to developing proper team dynamics? - Answer-
Define specific team goals and common goals for all teams
6.2 - Summarize the importance of the team charter.
Which of the following is an appropriate way to ensure that team charters remain in line
with changing program goals? - Answer-Review/update charters frequently
7.1 - Summarize team conflict resolution techniques.
Brian works on your team and Dana works on another team for the same program.
Brian's work relies on Dana making a deadline that she has let slip. She tells Brian that
she is handling multiple tasks and cannot prioritize the work he needs. Brian expresses
frustration that she or her team is not doing enough to ensure that the deadlines are
met. You decide to discuss the issue with her team lead. This is an example of which
technique to conflict resolution? - Answer-Direct approach
LEADERSHIP EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
2.1 - Given a leadership/management scenario, identify the management and
leadership functions needed.
Reynold's division is migrating to a new collaboration site. To successfully implement
the change and ensure the continued effective operation of his team, he must ensure
that his team's files are migrated properly, and that his team is properly trained on how
to use the new web-based platform. What type of function is Reynold employing? -
Answer-Management
4.1 - Identify the stages in the generic team life cycle process.
The systems engineering team is designing a new weapons system. They have already
discussed their action plans, and are now executing their plan. As the team leader, you
are monitoring activities and ensuring that members have the resources they need to
complete their tasks. The team is in which stage of the team life cycle process? -
Answer-Performing
6.1 - Select the key components of effective teams.
When selecting members for an Integrated Product Team (IPT), team leaders should
look for members with technical expertise, problem-solving and decision-making skills,
the ability to work effectively in an Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD)
environment, and what other criterion? - Answer-Interpersonal Skills
10.3 - Identify the generic problem solving process.
Carl's policy analysis input is necessary for a briefing Susan is preparing for higher-
ranking officials. Without access to an online collaboration platform, Carl emails the
information, but it is undelivered. Susan completes the brief without Carl's input and
sends it to him later, asking for his review. What conflict resolution technique does this
exemplify? - Answer-Collaboration (WRONG)
8.1 - Given a scenario, apply the steps of the change model.
Communications on Department of Defense (DoD) facilities used to frequently occur
using wireless devices. Due to cyber-attacks, a new directive has come from the
information technology (IT) office requiring all electronic communications to use
hardwired devices and firewalls at all entrance and exit points. After communicating this
new directive to your team, members begin to complain that the facilities are not
properly equipped, which will cause major communications issues. What should your
next step be? - Answer-Address concerns openly and honestly
9.1 - Identify the attributes of an effective metric.
, You are managing a project to modernize the infrastructure of facilities at an Army base
with energy- and cost-reducing technology. One of your metrics is "Earned Value"
(tracking actual costs compared to budgeted costs). What makes this an effective
metric? - Answer-It indicates the health of the program and how well the organizational
goals are being met.
9.2 - Given a scenario, apply the steps of the metrics development process.
Your team has been concerned about how well the contractors are meeting schedule
and deliverable deadlines. Based on the data collected on schedule performance and
variance over time, you develop a plan with the contractors to identify and prioritize
ways to improve schedule adherence. This represents which step of the metrics
development process? - Answer-Initiate process improvement activities
10.4 - Summarize the guidelines for program issue papers.
Which of the following is a general characteristic of a decision paper (one of two general
types of project issue papers)? - Answer-Typically requires approval from a higher
authority
10.5 - Apply the components of the Experiential Learning Cycle to critical thinking.
After conducting a root cause analysis brainstorming session, you ask your team for
feedback on what about the process could be improved next time. This represents
which phase of the Experiential Learning Cycle? - Answer-Observation and reflections
3.1 - Identify the key theories of motivation.
You are a new team lead for an existing team with job satisfaction issues. Using an
outside party, you collect a list of specific issues that employees say make the job
dissatisfying, such as a lack of recognition. You then create a matrix to plan how to
increase satisfaction. You are operating based on the principles of which theory of
motivation? - Answer-Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (WRONG)
6.1 - Select the key components of effective teams.
Once you have identified the members of your Integrated Product Team(s) (IPT[s]),
which of the following is important to developing proper team dynamics? - Answer-
Define specific team goals and common goals for all teams
6.2 - Summarize the importance of the team charter.
Which of the following is an appropriate way to ensure that team charters remain in line
with changing program goals? - Answer-Review/update charters frequently
7.1 - Summarize team conflict resolution techniques.
Brian works on your team and Dana works on another team for the same program.
Brian's work relies on Dana making a deadline that she has let slip. She tells Brian that
she is handling multiple tasks and cannot prioritize the work he needs. Brian expresses
frustration that she or her team is not doing enough to ensure that the deadlines are
met. You decide to discuss the issue with her team lead. This is an example of which
technique to conflict resolution? - Answer-Direct approach
