PJMT 2103: Week 2: Project Management Processes

Which of the following is the correct order of the five project management processes?

• A. Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling, Closing

• B. Planning, Initiating, Executing, Controlling, Closing

• C. Initiating, Planning, Controlling, Executing, Closing

• D. Planning, Initiating, Controlling, Executing, Closing

Alexander, Daniel, and Olivia are working on a school project. Why would they set SMART goals in their project management?

• To prepare a final report and collect project documents

• To monitor project work and control resources

• To provide a focus and roadmap for achieving their project objectives

• To create a list of tasks for the project team

What does the “C” in CLEAR goals stand for?

• Collaborative

• Challenging

• Creative

• Comprehensive

Liam, Daniel, and William are working on a school project. Which process are they involved in if they are managing the project work, quality, team communications, and stakeholder engagement?

• Initiating

• Planning

• Executing

• Controlling

What is the purpose of controlling in project management?

• To prepare a final budget and report

• To develop the project team and implement risk responses

• To create a list of things to do and finish

• To monitor and control project work, scope, schedule, and costs

What is a deliverable in project management?

• A list of tasks for the project team

• A tangible outcome produced by the project

• A final budget and report

• A timeframe to achieve project goals

Anaya, Priya, and Amelia are planning a school event. In the context of project management, what would be considered as resources for their project?

• People, capital, tools, and space

• Timeframe and project deadlines

• Metrics and project objectives

• Project checkpoints and schedules

Grace, Arjun, and Harper are working on a school project. Why is it important for them to set deadlines?

• To adhere to project timelines and complete work on time

• To develop the project team and implement risk responses

• To create a list of things to do and finish

• To monitor and control project work, scope, schedule, and costs

Owen, Ella, and Liam are working on a school project. In this context, what would be considered as constraints in their project management?

• A list of tasks for Owen, Ella, and Liam

• Something outside of the control of Owen, Ella, and Liam that needs to be managed

• People, capital, tools, and space required for their project

• Project checkpoints and schedules set by Owen, Ella, and Liam

What do milestones signify in project management?

• Completion of a major project deliverable

• A tangible outcome produced by the project

• A final budget and report

• A list of tasks for the project team