Project Management Quiz

What distinguishes a project from ongoing work or business operations?

• Projects exist to bring about a product or service that hasn’t existed before

• All of the above

• Projects are temporary in nature

• Projects have definitive start and end dates

According to the Project Management Institute, what defines a project?

• An ongoing business process

• A continuous endeavor to create a unique product

• A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result

• A repetitive service or result

What is the value of good project management?

• Ensuring projects are ongoing and repetitive

• Having standard processes in place to deal with all contingencies

• Avoiding the need for definitive start and end dates

• Focusing on operations rather than projects

What are the major phases of a standard project life cycle?

• Planning, Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation

• Initiation, Planning, Implementation, Closure

• Initiation, Execution, Closure, Review

• Analysis, Design, Development, Testing

What is the purpose of a Scrum methodology in project development?

• To slow down the development process

• To increase the number of project phases

• To use sequential sprints for development

• To eliminate the need for project planning

What is the role of a Scrum master in a project?

• To manage the project budget

• To handle procurement processes

• To remove barriers that impede the progress of the development team

• To solely focus on project planning

What is the purpose of a Project Management Office (PMO) in an organization?

• To oversee and support projects throughout the organization

• To handle only project documentation

• To facilitate communication between stakeholders

• To provide training for project managers

What is the main focus of project scope planning?

• Defining all the work needed to meet project objectives

• Identifying project stakeholders

• Managing project costs

• Developing project quality plans

What is the purpose of developing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

• Increase project budget

• Improve team communication

• Ensure the project is completed on time

• Allow easier management of each component

What is the 100 percent rule in developing a WBS?

• 100 team members should be assigned to each task

• 100 milestones should be achieved in the project

• Each decomposed level must represent 100% of the work applicable to the next higher element

• Only 100 tasks should be included in the WBS