Route 9

What is the intended outcome of a project referred to as?

• Objective

• Aim

• Scope

• Business case

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of SMART objectives?

• Specific

• Measurable

• Realistic

• Ambiguous

What does the project scope help to define?

• The intended outcome of the project

• The measurable outcomes

• The details of the project goals, tasks, deliverables, costs, and deadlines

• The stakeholders involved in the project

Who are considered stakeholders in a project?

• Only the client who hired the project team

• Only the end users of the project

• Any individual, group, or organization impacted by the operations of an organization

• Only the project manager and team members

What is the purpose of a business case in project planning?

• To define the project scope

• To analyze how the project will support an organization’s business strategy

• To identify the stakeholders

• To list the project objectives

What is the purpose of a project plan?

• To provide a high-level, strategic view of the project

• To assign tasks/responsibilities and track all areas of the project

• To present a quick overview of the project status to other teams

• To provide a strategic overview of the project and break down the strategic goals

What is the main difference between outputs and outcomes as shown in Table 9.1?

• Outputs are measurable, outcomes are not

• Outputs are produced by the project, outcomes are the result of the project

• Outputs are intangible, outcomes are tangible

• Outputs are the same as outcomes

What is the purpose of a stakeholder roadmap?

• To provide a detailed view of the roles and responsibilities

• To provide a strategic overview of the main components of the project

• To track all areas of the project at a detailed level

• To present a quick overview of the project status to other teams

What are the benefits of using a timeline in a project?

• It helps to sequence the events across the project

• It provides a simple, visual presentation of the project

• It helps to improve resource management

• All of the above

What should be considered when creating a project objective?

• Prioritisation, project management methodologies, roles of leadership, completing the work

• Resource requirements, deadlines, people and skills, facilities

• Expected outcomes, stakeholder roadmap, timeline, benefits

• None of the above