Project Planning Tools and Techniques

Which of the following is NOT a tool or technique used for preparing a project plan?

• Scheduling

• Checklists

• Work breakdown structure

• Brainstorming

What is the purpose of gantt charts in project planning?

• To compare project tools

• To provide a work breakdown structure

• To outline the critical paths and analysis

• To schedule project tasks over time

What does a work breakdown structure help with in project management?

• Comparing different project tools

• Identifying the business process models

• Organizing and defining the total scope of the project

• Viewing examples of project tools

Which of the following is a project risk related to expanding beyond the original scope?

• Cultivating a culture of celebration

• Effective communication

• Scope creep

• Investing in stakeholder engagement

Which of the following can disrupt the project schedule?

• Effective communication

• Cultivating a culture of celebration

• Unexpected events

• Investing in stakeholder engagement

What can poor communication among team members lead to?

• Increased costs and delays

• Misunderstandings and errors

• Seizing unexpected opportunities

• Building trust and ensuring alignment with project goals

What is the primary purpose of project planning tools?

• To provide entertainment to teams

• To assist in various aspects of planning, organizing, managing, and executing projects effectively

• To replace the need for project managers

• To automate all project-related tasks without human intervention

What is essential for effective project planning besides the use of tools?

• A magic solution

• Dedication, communication, and strong leadership

• Expensive software

• A large number of team members

What is the critical path in project management?

• The shortest sequence of tasks in a project

• The sequence of tasks that can be delayed without affecting the project's completion date

• The longest sequence of tasks that must be completed on time for the project to finish on schedule

• A list of tasks that are not essential to the project's completion

What are dependencies in the context of project management?

• The amount of resources available for the project

• The sequence of painting and plastering a house

• Relationships between tasks where some cannot start until others are finished

• The network diagram used to visualize tasks