Project Management Quiz

Amy and Diane work for an organization where the assigned project manager has total authority over the project. Amy and Diane work in a:

• composite organization

• functional organization

• matrix organization

• projectized organization

Senior graduation commencement ceremonies close the large project of high school course work. The group development stage when the class is broken apart is called:

• adjourning

• forming

• performing

• storming

Jenna is in charge of planning and leading a community blood drive. Jenna is considered the:

• operations manager

• project manager

• program manager

• portfolio manager

Johnny is organizing all the specifics for his parents’ 50th anniversary party. He has made contact with all the vendors, secured the location, and created a weather contingency plan. Johnny is participating in:

• A. planning management

• B. project management

• C. quality management

• D. time management

What type of organizational structure utilizes full-time project support staff?

• A. composite organization

• B. functional organization

• C. matrix organization

• D. projectized organization

The ability of stakeholders to influence the project is typically highest at which stage?

• A. initiating

• B. planning

• C. executing

• D. closing

Cheryl is watching the weather forecast for an outdoor senior picnic project that she planned to determine whether the picnic will need to be moved indoors. Which project process stage is Cheryl in?

• A. initiating

• B. executing

• C. monitoring and controlling

• D. closing

Kacie and Sarah both work at the same high school. Kacie works in the CTE department and Sarah works in the Science department. Both Kacie and Sarah work only within their department, and each has a vice-principal they report to. Kacie and Sarah work in a:

• A. composite organization

• B. functional organization

• C. matrix organization

• D. projectized organization

Amy recently opened a business and realizes that she needs assistance with the multiple projects that her business is completing. Amy hires an accountant to manage all financial aspects of her projects. Which project management facilitating function is Amy practicing?

• A. Communication

• B. Human Resource

• C. Procurement

• D. Risk

Lauren is a fashion director who is leading a magazine styling project. She assigns roles to her team of stylists, makeup/hair artists, and photographers. Lauren is considered the:

• A. operations manager

• B. project manager

• C. program manager

• D. portfolio manager