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  1. A project manager wants to recognize a team member's achievement without spending money. Which is an example of a non-monetary reward?

    Answer: Public recognition at a team meeting

    Public recognition at a team meeting is a non-monetary reward that acknowledges achievement and can be highly motivating without financial cost.

  2. According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which of the following is a hygiene factor that, if absent, causes dissatisfaction but does not itself motivate?

    Answer: Salary

    Salary is a hygiene factor according to Herzberg; its absence causes dissatisfaction, but its presence alone does not motivate employees.

  3. A project manager is co-located with the project team. What is the PRIMARY advantage of co-location for resource management?

    Answer: Improves team cohesion and communication

    Co-location improves team cohesion and communication by placing team members in the same physical space, enabling faster problem-solving and collaboration.

  4. When physical resources such as materials and equipment are not delivered on time, which process should the project manager use to address the variance?

    Answer: Control Resources

    Control Resources monitors actual resource usage versus the plan and takes corrective action when variances such as late deliveries occur.

  5. A project manager documents that a vendor will supply 500 units of material by week 6. This agreement is captured in which document?

    Answer: Procurement Contract

    Procurement contracts capture legally binding agreements with vendors, including delivery terms, quantities, and schedules for materials.

  6. Which aspect of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs would a project manager address by ensuring team members have job security and a safe working environment?

    Answer: Safety Needs

    Safety Needs in Maslow's hierarchy include job security, financial security, and a safe working environment, which must be met before higher-level needs can motivate.

  7. A project manager assigns a senior developer as the Responsible party and the IT director as Accountable in the RACI chart for a database migration task. What does 'Accountable' mean in this context?

    Answer: The person who must approve or sign off on the work

    In a RACI chart, Accountable (A) designates the one person who must approve or sign off on the deliverable—there can only be one A per task.