Project Management Lifecycle Quiz

What are the 5 project phases in the project lifecycle according to the Project Management Institute?

• Project Initiation, Project Planning, Project Execution, Project Monitoring and Control, Project Closure

• Project Start, Project Organization, Project Implementation, Project Oversight, Project Completion

• Project Discovery, Project Analysis, Project Execution, Project Review, Project Handover

• Project Conceptualization, Project Design, Project Implementation, Project Evaluation, Project Handoff

What is the purpose of the discovery phase in project management?

• To monitor and control project progress

• To execute project tasks and milestones

• To close the project and hand it over to the client

• To gather information on client's business, goals, and resources

What are the key deliverables of the Project Initiation Phase?

• Scope, Duration, Quality, Resource Estimation

• Quality Assurance documentation, Meeting minutes, Work Orders

• Work Breakdown Structure, Gantt Charts, Milestone Charts

• Concept, Proposal, Project Charter

What is the main focus of the Project Planning Phase?

• Executing and following through on tasks

• Monitoring and controlling project progress

• Planning each task, creating design, estimating budget

• Closing the project and releasing resources

What is the purpose of Gantt Charts in the Planning Phase?

• Facilitate effective communication with stakeholders

• Assess risks and create mitigation plan

• Evaluate and measure team's progress

• Illustrate the progress on the project timeline

What is the main focus of the Project Execution Phase?

• Closing the project and releasing resources

• Planning each task, creating design, estimating budget

• Monitoring and controlling project progress

• Executing and following through on tasks based on the Project Plan

What is the purpose of Root Cause Analysis in the Monitoring & Control Phase?

• Ascertain why there are problems to prevent their resurfacing

• Evaluate and measure team's progress

• Assess risks and create mitigation plan

• Facilitate effective communication with stakeholders

What is the purpose of the Project Closure Phase?

• Plan each task, create design, estimate budget

• Monitor and control project progress

• Execute and follow through on tasks based on the Project Plan

• Conclude all activities related to project completion

What is the purpose of the project retrospective or 'lessons learned' meeting during the Project Closure Phase?

• Conclude all activities related to project completion

• Process new lessons and ensure improvement of current project management processes

• Execute and follow through on tasks based on the Project Plan

• Monitor and control project progress

What documents are turned over during the project closeout?

• Various project documentation, final meeting minutes, closure reports

• Quality Assurance documentation, Meeting minutes, Work Orders

• Work Breakdown Structure, Gantt Charts, Milestone Charts

• Scope, Duration, Quality, Resource Estimation