WEEK 5_Engineering Project Management Quiz

What is the primary function of planning a project?

• To identify problems and changes that could arise later

• Serve the Project Manager and his team a detailed map of the route from start to finish

• To serve as the basis for cost management

• To create a detailed map of the route from start to finish

Which phase of the project life cycle involves documenting project plans and defining deliverables?

• Closing

• Defining

• Planning

• Executing

What is the purpose of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in a project plan?

• To outline all schedules and milestones

• To list potential disasters

• To define project deliverables and requirements

• To estimate project expenses

What does the RACI Matrix in a project plan represent?

• Technical and managerial approaches

• Evaluation procedures and standards

• Listing of potential disasters

• Linear Responsibility Chart

Which category of planning elements includes agreements with clients and third parties?

• Risk Management

• Resource Requirement

• Contractual Aspects

• Objectives

What does the General Approach category in a project plan entail?

• Estimated project expenses

• Evaluation procedures and standards

• Special skill requirements

• Technical and managerial approaches

What is included in the Overview section of a project plan?

• Brief description of the project

• Listing of potential disasters

• Evaluation procedures and standards

• Special skill requirements

Which category of planning elements includes late subcontractor deliveries and equipment failure?

• Evaluation Methods

• Schedules

• Risk Management

• Personnel

What is the purpose of the Project Charter in a project plan?

• To provide an overview of the project

• To create a detailed map of the route from start to finish

• To define project deliverables and requirements

• To outline all schedules and milestones

What is the FIRST thing to be blamed when a problem arises during the life of a project?

• Changes in project scope

• Late subcontractor deliveries

• Inadequate planning

• Equipment failure