APM Project Management Quiz

According to APM, which of the following is the primary goal of project management?

• Maximizing stakeholder profits

• Delivering value and benefits to the organization

• Enhancing team collaboration

• Reducing project costs

The APM identifies how many core project lifecycle phases?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

Which of the following is NOT part of the APM's defined project lifecycle?

• Concept

• Definition

• Transition

• Execution

In APM’s framework, what does the term “business case” refer to?

• A report on project risks

• A document that justifies project initiation by outlining expected benefits

• A record of project costs

• A breakdown of project deliverables

APM emphasizes stakeholder management as a critical component of project success. What is the main purpose of stakeholder management?

• To minimize project costs

• To align project goals with the expectations of stakeholders

• To manage project risks

• To document project activities

Which of the following is a key technique APM recommends for risk management?

• Issue tracking

• Budgeting

• Risk response planning

• Project charter creation

According to APM, what is the purpose of configuration management in project management?

• To develop project goals

• To identify project risks

• To maintain consistency of the project’s outputs and documentation

• To manage the project budget

APM defines “earned value management” (EVM) as a technique used primarily to:

• Track stakeholder engagement

• Measure project performance against cost and schedule

• Define project requirements

• Assess team productivity

According to APM, the project sponsor is responsible for:

• Day-to-day project execution

• Providing strategic direction and ensuring benefits realization

• Managing the project team

• Supervising project risks

Which APM-recommended technique helps prioritize project requirements by categorizing them into groups such as Must-have, Should-have, and Could-have?

• MoSCoW

• SWOT Analysis

• Critical Path Method

• RACI Matrix