project management key phases

The five phases of project management are:

• Defining the problem; Brainstorming; Developing a solution; Designing a prototype and Closing the project 
• Inputting; Processing; Outputting; Closing and Giving Feedback 
• Initiating; Planning; Executing; Monitoring & Control and Closing
• Designing; Developing; Testing; Evaluating and Closing 

___________ involves measuring progress toward project objectives and taking corrective actions.

• Initiating

• Planning

• Executing

• Monitoring and controlling

• Closing

What does the acronym SMART stand for?

• Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

• Specific, Monitored, Achievable, Relatable, Time-bound.

• Strategic, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-constrained.

What part of SMART is missing from this goal? I will improve my grade in science by the end of the semester.

• Not time-bound
• Not attainable
• Not specific enough
• Not measurable

What part of SMART is missing? I will read thirty novels by the end of this month.

• Not specific enough
• Not time-bound
• Not attainable
• Not measurable

What needs to be done at the start of any project?

• Assign and track tasks

• Track Progress against plan

• Define Purpose and objectives

• Identify risks

What is the final phase of the project lifecycle?

• Start

• Plan

• Monitor and Control

• Close

Taking the time to set goals wastes your limited time.

• True

• False

Which word means the time by which something must be completed?

• Chore

• Consequence

• Deadline

• Goal

What does the M in SMART stand for?

• Maximum - there are no limits for goals

• Memorable - a goal must be easily remembered

• Measurable - a goal must have some kind of number attached so you have a way to know if you are reaching the goal.

• Mental - you have to be able to think about the goal.