EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
Averaging Method - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe method where extreme opinions are rejected,
moderate positions are accepted, less productive discussions
Consensus - CORRECT-ANSWERStakes more time but there is an open sharing of ideas, more
creative solutions, and all team members
find common ground
Reasons why engineers often work in teams - CORRECT-ANSWERS- international
- project management
- design considers a lot
Definition of concurrent engineering - CORRECT-ANSWERSwork simultaneously to develop
projects (parallel)
,Forming - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Members get acquainted
- Leader is appointed
- Members learn each others personalities
Storming - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Scope and complexity of task is realized
- Cliques emerge
- Leader focuses team on task at hand and members strengths
Norming - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Members develop "norms" of shared expectations, common
behaviors, and agreed upon rules of conduct
- Members accept each another instead of competing
- Members acknowledge and use each other's strengths
- Individuals find their place and do their part
- Everyone agrees to act professionally and work together
- Level of effort and work assignments agreed to
,- Effective discussions and meetings held
- Ensure accountability and focus on task
Performing - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Teams have a shared, clear vision
- Everyone pulls together and works hard
- No super-heroes, but a super team
- Everyone accepts and completes their tasks on schedule
- Members pitch in to help each other; "whatever it takes"
- Much is accomplished
Adjourning - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Goal is accomplished and team is disbanded
- Great feeling of accomplishment if team is successful
What makes a successful team? - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Common goal or purpose
- Good leadership (by team leader and others)
- Each member makes unique contributions
, - Effective communications
- Creative energy/spark
- Harmonious relationships
- Effective planning and use of resources
- Desired Team Member Attributes
Role of a team leader - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Focus on purpose
- Be a team builder
- Plan well and effectively utilize resources
- Run effective meetings
- Communicate effectively (team vision, work, criticism)
- Promote team harmony
- Foster high levels of performance, creativity, professionalism
Task-oriented leader - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Plans, defines, and assigns work tasks