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The project is approximately 70% complete and in the middle of execution. The Project Manager is communicating with Stakeholders regarding the status of the project. Which is he likely to use to ensure proper communication is delivered?

(a) Information Retrieval Systems
(b) Communications Management Plan
(c) Formal communication
(d) Verbal communication

Progress Report

A report that states what has been accomplished in a specific amount of time on the project (but not the entire project)

The Project Manager just received an industry award for her recent work. The current project is a new version of her last project. What type of power will the Project Manager utilize for the best results on the project?

(a) Formal
(b) Expert (Correct)
(c) Referent
(d) Compromise

Explanation: Expert power implies that the person is bringing some type of specific knowledge to the area or project. Formal power would come from the charter. Referent power deals with whom you know in the organization. Compromise is noise, as it is a conflict resolution technique.

For more questions, terminology and other exercises please see the PMP® Exam Success Series: Certification Exam Manual at www.c rosswind pm.com

Question of the Day

The project is approximately 70% complete and in the middle of execution. The Project Manager is communicating with Stakeholders regarding the status of the project. Which is he likely to use to ensure proper communication is delivered? (a) Information Retrieval Systems (b) Communications Management Plan (c) Formal communication (d) Verbal communication

Terminology of the Day

Progress Report A report that states what has been accomplished in a specific amount of time on the project (but not the entire project)

Answer and Explanation to Yesterday's Question

The Project Manager just received an industry award for her recent work. The current project is a new version of her last project. What type of power will the Project Manager utilize for the best results on the project? (a) Formal (b) Expert (Correct) (c) Referent (d) Compromise Explanation: Expert power implies that the person is bringing some type of specific knowledge to the area or project. Formal power would come from the charter. Referent power deals with whom you know in the organization. Compromise is noise, as it is a conflict resolution technique. For more questions, terminology and other exercises please see the PMP® Exam Success Series: Certification Exam Manual at www.c rosswind pm.com