Project Management

Which of the following defines a project?

• Ongoing and repetitive tasks

• A unique and temporary effort with a clear start and end date

• Routine maintenance work

• Continuous operational tasks

Which of the following is an example of a project?

• Daily software updates

• Developing a new software for a client

• Maintaining a database server

• Providing customer support

Which of the following is a key attribute of a project?

• No defined roles

• Undefined resources

• Clearly defined start and finish dates

• Unlimited budget

Why is project planning and management important?

• It helps avoid scope definition

• It ensures tasks are completed on schedule and within budget

• It eliminates the need for risk management

• It guarantees that no issues will occur

What is the first phase of the Project Life Cycle?

• Execution

• Planning

• Initiation

• Closing

What is the main goal of the Initiation phase in a project?

• Defining the project, its goals, and feasibility

• Assigning resources

• Tracking progress

• Delivering outputs

Which phase involves developing a roadmap with tasks, schedules, and budgets?

• Execution

• Planning

• Monitoring and Controlling

• Closing

In which phase of the project life cycle are resources assigned and tasks executed?

• Planning

• Monitoring and Controlling

• Execution

• Initiation

Which of the following describes scope creep?

• Difficulty defining project scope

• Sudden, drastic change in project goals

• Unplanned additions to the project scope without adjusting timelines or budgets

• Managing changes effectively through a formal process

What is a common strategy to manage scope creep?

• Avoid discussing scope with stakeholders

• Use a formal change request process

• Ignore changes to scope

• Always add more tasks to the project