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PROJECT MANAGEMENT ZIMBABWE (PMZ)

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PGDPM)

MODULE 1: Personal Development Planning Module Code: PDP01

SEMESTER 1 NOVEMBER 2021 EXAMINATIONS

Instructions to Candidates
1. Answer all Questions. This question paper carries a total of 100 multiple
choice questions
2. TOTAL time allowed is 2 hours.
3. Write your Candidate No. ONLY on each of the papers and make sure you
choose and circle one correct answer LETTER using a black or blue PEN.
4. Candidates will be penalised for untidy work and selection of more than one
answer, rough work and scribbling can be done on a separate blank sheet of
paper provided.
1.

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1. Belbin’s Action Oriented Team Roles include the following:

A. Shapers (SH); Implementer (IMP); Completer-Finisher (CF)
B. Shapers (SH); Implementer (IMP); Specialist (SP)
C. Plant (PL); Implementer (IMP); Completer-Finisher (CF)
D. Shapers (SH); Coordinator (CD); Completer-Finisher (CF)

2. Belbin’s People Oriented Team Roles include the following:

A. Shapers (SH); Implementer (IMP); Completer-Finisher (CF)

B. Shapers (SH); Implementer (IMP); Specialist (SP)
C. Plant (PL); Implementer (IMP); Completer-Finisher (CF)
D. Team Worker(TW); Coordinator (CD); Resource Investigator (RI)

3. Which of the following is NOT part of Thomas Kilmann’s conflict modes?

A. Compromising
B. Collaborating
C. Contributing
D. Avoiding

4. _____ is attributing our own thoughts and feeling to others.

A. Stereotyping
B. Halo effect
C. Projection
D. All of the above

5. Rearrange the steps in the process of experiential learning according to Dr Peter Honey.
A. Reviewing the experience
B. Planning the next steps
C. Concluding the experience
D. Having the experience

A. ABCD
B. DACB
C. ACDB
D. DABC

6. Which of these is a not a learning style?

A. Activist
B. Reflector
C. Theorists
D. None of Above

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7. Match the following categories of the four (4) Johari Windows

A. Blind; Public; Hidden; Unknown
B. Public; Hidden; Unknown; Home
C. Blind; Public; Hidden; Perceptual
D. Blind; Public; Variety; Unknown

8. Which of the following is one of the five (5) conflict modes according to Thomas
Kilmann?
A. Dismissing
B. Theorists
C. Specialists
D. None of the above

9. _____________ is a metric for measuring educational or learning achievements:

A. Learning Logs
B. Information Overload
C. Professional Development Units
D. Metacommunication

10. Which of the following is an option to overcome group LEARNING barriers?

A. Using pictures and mass media
B. Graphical communication
C. Clarifying communication goals
D. All of the above

11. Which of the following is a barrier to effective learning?

A. Setting learning goals
B. Using correct amount of redundancy
C. Partial listening and distractions
D. Improving communicator's credibility

12. Which of these is part of Honey and Mumford’s learning style?

A. Activist and Reflectors
B. Pragmatist and Activist
C. Theorist and Reflectors
D. All of the above

13. Which of the following is a NOT critical success factor to any PDP?
A. Mentorship
B. SMART Objectives
C. Attitudes and emotions
D. M & E

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14. The term ___________ refers to principles, values and beliefs that define right and
wrong behaviour.
A. Customer satisfaction
B. Empowerment
C. Innovation
D. Ethics

15. An example of an institution that evaluates educational qualifications is_________.

A. PDUs
B. CPD
C. IDP
D. SAQA

16. Which of the following is the second from last stage of the PDP cycle?
A. Principal identity
B. Conventional setting
C. Seek for Continuous Improvement
D. Setting objectives

17. _________ is a personality attribute that measures the degree to which people believe
they control their own fate.
A. Locus of control
B. Culture
C. Values
D. None of the above

18. Effective storytelling as a tool for learning from the group requires the following
combination of role plays;
A. Storyteller; Entrepreneur; Critical Friends; Observers
B. Observers; Entrepreneur; Storyteller; Whistle blowers
C. Storyteller; Observers; Critical Friends
D. Social Friends; Storyteller; Observers; Critical Friends

19.____________ are those individuals who raise ethical concerns or issues to others
inside or outside the organisation.
A. Entrepreneur
B. Whistle blowers
C. Social entrepreneur
D. Social impact management

20. Which of the following statements justifies why learning objectives should be
documented
A. To confirm formalisation
B. To enhance monitoring and evaluation
C. To record learning achievements and failures
D. All of the above

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21. J. Moon provides five stages of self-learning which move from surface learning to deep
learning. Which one of the following is the correct order?
A. Noticing, Making sense; Making meaning; Working with meaning; and Transformative
learning.
B. Noticing, Making sense; Transformative learning; Working with meaning; Making
meaning
C. Making sense; Transformative learning; Making meaning; Noticing; Working with
meaning.
D. Noticing, Making and working with sense; Transformative learning; Working with
meaning; Making meaning.

22. Critics of reflective learning theory put forward a number of points to be aware of
when considering reflection. One such points is that, ____________.
A. Not all learners find reflection easy when it is introduced as a specific requirement.
B. Learners may find it easy
C. Reflection is a waste of time to most of learners
D. All of the above

23. In group behaviours, the following are roles that show concern for dealing with group
issues except:
A. Offering facts and generalisations
B. Encouraging others
C. Seeking new ideas and different perspectives
D. Suggesting new ideas

24. Constructive roles contribute towards dealing with group issues. Which one of the
following roles show concern for individuals in the group?
A. Praising
B. Being very quiet and passive
C. Initiating information
D. Relating one and contribute to another

25. The following are roles that signify frustration and can become destructive to the
group except:
A. Dominating
B. Failing to take real concerns seriously
C. Mocking others contribution
D. Acting as a referee in a conflict.

26. Which of the following is a recommended behaviour shown by an individual when

mediating group issues in meetings?
A. Praising
B. Suggesting new ideas
C. Harmonising
D. Agreeing with others

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27. Which one of the following roles signify frustration and can become destructive to the
group during meetings?
A. Nit-picking
B. Clarifying
C. Suggesting
D. Supporting

28. Who is the most recommended partner in a learning agreement?

A. Yourself
B. Yourself and the employer
C. Your employer
D. All of the above

29. What is the difference between cognitive and psychomotor skills?

A. Cognitive skills use mental ability while Psychomotor skills are mechanically structured
B. Cognitive skills use mental ability and is continual Personal Development
C. Psychomotor skills are mechanically structured and teach is about life long employability
D. Psychomotor skills use mental ability while Cognitive skills are mechanically structured

30. What is PDP intended to do?

A. It helps you to become more reflective, independent and confident and self-directed
learner.
B. It helps you to relate your learning to employer’s interests
C. It instil a habit of reflective thinking
D. All of the above

31. What is CPPD in personal development planning?

A. Continuing Professional and Personal Development
B. Continuous Professional, Personal Development
C. Continued Personal and Professional development
D. None of the above

32. What does SWOT stands for?

A. Strengths, Weaknesses, Aims, Interest, Needs
B. Strengths, Weaknesses, Options and Time
C. Weaknesses, Aims, Interest, Needs
D. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities , Threats

33. The main difference between SWOT and SWAIN is that

A. Both are tools for measurement of Record of Achievement
B. SWOT is suitable for corporate use while SWAIN is for individual analysis
C. SWOT is suitable for cooperate use while SWAIN is for individual analysis
D. SWAIN is suitable for corporate use while SWOT is for individual analysis

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34. _______________ is a record of what you have learnt, tried and critically reflected
upon.
A. Learning log
B. Record of achievement
C. Training record
D. Training plan

35. Among the five conflict modes by Thomas Kilmann, which one of the modes is also
known as ‘Dominate’
A. Competing
B. Collaborating
C. Compromising
D. Accommodating

36. According to Thomas Kilmann’s conflict mode theory, over use of the accommodating
style can lead to ________________
A. Spending too much time on trivial matters
B. Diffusion of responsibilities
C. Being taken advantage of
D. None of the above

37. Which one is the correct order of the PDP cycle?

A. Where am I now? ; Where do I want to be? ; How do I get there? What help do I need?
And how can I keep improving?
B. Vision Mission Ideal end point; where am I now? ; Where do I want to be? ; How do I
get there? And what help do I need?
C. How can I keep improving? Where am I now? ; Where do I want to be? ; How do I get
there? And what help do I need?
D. Where am I now? ; How do I get there? Where do I want to be? What help do I need?
And how can I keep improving?

38. When should a person use avoiding as a conflict resolution mode according to Thomas
Kilmann?
A. When an issue is trivial
B. When one perceives no chance of satisfying your concerns
C. When the potential damage of confronting a conflict outweighs the benefits if its
resolution
D. All of the above

39. Learning from experience is a fundamental but crucial process. Without it we would be
seriously handicapped. If you were unable to learn from your experiences you would
________________
A. Never acquire any knowledge and skills
B. Be clear of what you learned
C. Communicate precisely your learning to others
D. None of the above

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40. If you are a conscious learner from experience you _______________

A. Are clear of what you have learned
B. Can communicate your learning to other people
C. Are more purposeful
D. Are stubborn

41. Benjamin Blooms divided educational objectives into three ‘’domains’’. Which one of
the following is correct set?
A. Cognitive, affective, and Psychomotor
B. Cognitive , psychomotor and metacognition
C. Metacognition, recall, and synthesise
D. Cognitive, affective, and reflection

42. The following are critical success factors to PDP except:

A. Smart Objectives
B. Resources
C. Mentorship
D. Metacognition

43. Which one of the following is an action oriented role according to Belbin Team roles
theory?
A. Sharper
B. Team worker
C. Coordinator
D. Plant

44. The following are intellectual or logical roles except_______________

A. Monitor evaluator
B. Plant
C. Specialist
D. Investigator

45. One can improve his or her reflective habits through ______________
A. Praising
B. Mentoring
C. Writing notes
D. Giving

46. The following are invaluable laws of growth according to John Maxwell except:
A. Law of awareness
B. Law of mirror
C. Law of reflection
D. Law of matter

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47. According to D. Kolb’s learning style, which one of the following processes sequencing
is correct?
A. Concrete experience; Observation and reflection; Abstract conceptualisation and testing
implications
B. Concrete experience; Abstract conceptualisation ;Observation and reflection; and
testing implications
C. Abstract conceptualisation; Concrete experience; Observation and reflection; and
testing implications
D. Concrete experience;;Observation and reflection; testing implications; and Abstract
conceptualisation

48. A group is composed of individuals who take on one or more roles in the meeting
process. These roles can be either constructive or destructive to the need or tasks of the
group. Of the following which roles are destructive to the needs of the group?
A. Suggesting ideas
B. Clarifying
C. Acting as a referee in conflict
D. Being very quiet and passive

49. _______________ is the complex of mental characteristics that makes each of us

unique from other people.
A. Heredity
B. Emotional tone
C. Personality
D. Habit

50. Conducting a personal stock-take helps individuals to:

A. Discover your characteristics
B. Measure your PDUs
C. Examine your feelings
D. All are correct

51.A SWAIN analysis is essential tool for personal stock-take, which of the following
correctly represents the component criteria used to conduct the analysis:
A. Strengths; Weaknesses; Aspirations; Interests and Needs
B. Strengths; Aspirations; Interests and Needs
C. Strong; Weaknesses; Assimilations; Interests and Needs
D. Strengths; Weaknesses; Aspirations; Interests and Negative

52. The following can be part of one’s learning objectives matrix or development plan
except:
A. Learning objectives
B. Resources
C. Assessment criteria
D. Baseline

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53. Which component of self-identity is related to how we evaluate our own general
worth?
A. Self-esteem
B. Social identity
C. Introspection
D. All of the above are correct.

54. What factors contribute to negative image?

A. Negative comments from others
B. Advertisements
C. The media
D. All answers are correct.

54. All of the following are objectives of PDP except:

A. To become a more effective and independent learner
B. To understand the different contexts of learning
C. To improve general skills of study
D. To promote financial independence

55. Which of the following is not on the PDP Cycle:

A. Past actions
B. Past achievements
C. Learning Objectives
D. Professional membership

56. Which of the following are Honey and Mumford’s set of correct Learning Styles:
A. Activist, Reflector, Theorist, Pragmatist
B. Investigator, Reflector, Theorist, Pragmatist
C. Activist, Specialist, Theorist, Pragmatist
D. Activist, Reflector, Theoretical, Pragmatist

57. Which of the following statements best describes Reflectors according to Honey and
Mumford:
A. Reflectors like to stand back to ponder experiences and observe them from many
different perspectives.
B. Reflectors involve themselves fully and without bias in new experience.
C. Reflectors adapt and integrate observations into complex but logically sound
theories.
D. Reflectors are keen on trying out ideas, theories and techniques to see if they work
in practice.

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58. Which of the following statements best describes Activists according to Honey and
Mumford
A. Activists like to stand back to ponder experiences and observe them from many
different perspectives.
B. Activists involve themselves fully and without bias in new experience.
C. Activists adapt and integrate observations into complex but logically sound theories.
D. Activists are keen on trying out ideas, theories and techniques to see if they work in
practice.

59. Which of the following statements best describes Theorists according to Honey and
Mumford:
A. Theorists like to stand back to ponder experiences and observe them from many
different perspectives.
B. Theorists involve themselves fully and without bias in new experience.
C. Theorists adapt and integrate observations into complex but logically sound theories.
D. Theorists are keen on trying out ideas, theories and techniques to see if they work in
practice.

60. Which of the following statements best describes Pragmatists according to Honey and
Mumford:
A. Pragmatists like to stand back to ponder experiences and observe them from many
different perspectives.
B. Pragmatists involve themselves fully and without bias in new experience.
C. Pragmatists adapt and integrate observations into complex but logically sound theories.
D. Pragmatists are keen on trying out ideas, theories and techniques to see if they work in
practice.

61. Learning from experience is such a fundamental process that it is easy to take it for
granted and assume that having experiences and learning from them are synonymous.
Which of the following processes represents the correct experiential learning cycle:
A. Having the experience; Reviewing the experience; Concluding from the experience;
Planning the next steps
B. Planning the next steps; Having the experience; Reviewing the experience; Concluding
from the experience

C. Having the experience; Concluding from the experience; Planning the next steps;
Reviewing the experience

D. Having the experience; Reviewing the experience; Planning the next steps; Concluding
from the experience

64. Belbin’s Thought Oriented Team Roles include the following:

Belbin’s Action Oriented Team Roles include the following:
A. Shapers (SH); Implementer (IMP); Completer-Finisher (CF)
B. Shapers (SH); Implementer (IMP); Specialist (SP)
C. Plant (PL); Monitor- Evaluator (ME); Specialist (SP)
D. Shapers (SH); Coordinator (CD); Completer-Finisher (CF);

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65. A group is composed of individuals who take on one or more roles in the meeting
process. The following are the correct constructive roles that contribute towards dealing
with group issues and helping individuals in the group;
A. Contributing; Dominating; Supporting; Mediating
B. Contributing; Clarifying; Supporting; Mediating
C. Contributing; Clarifying; Supporting; Withdrawing
D. Contributing; Clarifying; Blocking; Mediating

66. A group is composed of individuals who take on one or more roles in the meeting
process. The following are the undesired destructive roles that signify frustrations
towards dealing with group issues:
A. Contributing; Dominating; Joking Supporting; Mediating
B. Blocking; Clarifying; Supporting; Nit-Picking; Mediating
C. Contributing; Clarifying; Supporting; Withdrawing; Joking
D. Dominating; Nit-Picking; Blocking; Joking; Withdrawing

67. Which of the following is a main disadvantage of learning from the group?
A. Preferences are clear
B. Final decisions are hard to make
C. The group is clear and unambiguous
D. Potential Conflicts

68. Making decisions on the basis of experience, feelings and accumulated judgement is
called as __________.
A. Decision making
B. structured problems
C. Intuitive decision making
D. None of the above

69. Which of the following is not included in a learning objectives matrix?

A. Timescales
B. Learning Activities
C. Smart Goals
D. Performance management

70. ___________ is a key tool that managers use for informed decision making.
A. Reflection
B. Framing
C. Heuristics
D. Voting

71. _____________ is a performance measure of both efficiency and effectiveness.

A. Organisational behaviour
B. Organisational citizenship
C. Employee productivity
D. None of the above

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72. Individual Learning styles are best analysed by which learning theorist:
A. Jennifer Moon
B. Blooms Taxonomy
C. Honey and Tuckson
D. Honey and Mumford

73. _____________ is that part of an attitude that's made up of the beliefs, opinions,
knowledge or information held by a person.
A. Behavioural component
B. Cognitive component
C. Affective component
D. None of the above

74. The emotional part of an attitude is called _______.

A. Affective component
B. Psychomotor
C. Behavioural component
D. All of the above

75. Employee's general belief that their organisation values their contribution and cares
about their well - being is called __________.
A. Behaviour
B. Workplace misbehaviour
C. Organisational behaviour
D. Perceived organisational support

76. Individual Learning heavily relies on all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Personality
B. Cognitive Skills
C. Learning Styles
D. Group membership

77. Group Learning heavily relies on all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Destructive roles
B. Praising and Support
C. Learning Styles
D. Group membership

78. Experiential Learning heavily relies on all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Past Exposure
B. Background and History
C. Learning Styles
D. Personal Lifeline

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79. The ability to notice without making sense is called _________,According to Jennifer
Moon:
A. Perception
B. Surface Learning
C. Deeper Learning
D. None of the above

80. Which is the theory that explains how we judge people differently depending on the
meaning we attribute to a given behaviour?
A. Attribution Theory
B. X and Y theory
C. Fundamental attribution theory
D. None of the above

81. _____________ is a type of learning in which desired voluntary behaviour leads to a

reward or prevents a punishment.
A. Self - serving bias
B. Assumed similarity
C. Stereotyping
D. Operant conditioning

82. Which of these is one of the four processes that represent learning from experience?
A. Motor reproduction processes
B. Reinforcement processes
C. Attentional processes
D. Reviewing the next steps

83. A process that is used for identifying and developing internal people with the potential
to fill key business leadership positions in the company is called ______.
A. Highly talented personnel creation
B. Investing in human resources
C. Succession planning
D. None of the above

84. What is the major issue faced while planning for personal development?
A. Type of information which should be used in making forecasts
B. Types of people to consult
C. Identifying SMART learning objectives
D. All of the above

85. Which of these factors is not included in environmental scanning?

A. Political and legislative issues
B. Economic factors
C. Technological changes
D. None of the above

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86. _______ is the process of estimating the quantity and quality of people required to
meet future needs of the organisation.
A. Demand forecasting
B. Supply forecasting
C. Environmental forecasting
D. None of the above

87. __________ refers to the learning opportunities designed to help employees grow.
A. Training
B. Development
C. Education
D. All of the above

88. How does training and development offer competitive advantage to an organisation?
A. Removing performance deficiencies
B. Deficiency is caused by a lack of ability
C. Individuals have the aptitude and motivation to learn
D. None of the above

89. Choose which of the following is a benefit to the individual while receiving training?
A. Creates an appropriate climate for growth, communication
B. Aids in increasing productivity and/ or quality of work
C. Satisfies a personal needs of the trainer
D. None of the above

90. _________ seeks to examine the goals of the organisation and the trends that are
likely to affect these goals.
A. Organisational Support
B. SWOT analysis
C. Person analysis
D. Key skill abilities analysis

91. Which of the following is a benefit of employee training?

A. Improves morale
B. Helps people identify with organisational goals
C. Provides a good climate for learning, growth and co - ordination
D. None of the above

92. Which of these is the benefit of needs assessment?

A. Assessment makes training department more accountable
B. Higher training costs
C. Loss of business
D. Increased overtime working

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93. Which of the following is NOT a learning theory?

A. Blooms’ Taxonomy
B. Honey and Mumford’s learning styles
C. Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs
D. Johari windows
94. Which of the following is a tool for personal stocktake
A. SWAIN Analysis
B. Story-telling
C. Having the experience
D. Learning agreement

95. ___________ is the name given to a philosophy and set of methods and techniques
that stressed the scientific study and organisation of work at the operational level.
A. Scientific Management
B. Human Relations Model
C. Two factor theory
D. Achievement motivation theory

96. Which of the following is an experiential learning theorist?

A. John Maxwell
B. David Kolb
C. Equity Thomas
D. None of the above

97. Which of the following is NOT a critical success factor in pursuing one’s PDP?
A. Power
B. Resources
C. Mentorship
D. Monitoring and Evaluation

98. Which of the following is a group learning theory?

A. Achievement Motivation theory
B. Performance - satisfaction model
C. Johari Windows
D. Blooms Taxonomy theory

99.Which of the following is the correct combination of Blooms Taxonomy’s three

domains of learning
A. Cognitive domain, Effective domain and Psychomotor domain
B. Cognitive domain, Affective domain and Psychomotor domain
C. Cognitive domain, Affective domain and Psychological domain
D. Confirmation domain, Affective domain and Psychomotor domain

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100. Which of the following is an experiential learning theorist?

A. John Maxwell
B. David Kolb
C. Equity Thomas
D. Meredith Belbin

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