Project Management Practice Questions Day 7

What is scope creep?

• Adding features outside the original scope without approval

• Completing tasks ahead of schedule

• Revising project objectives mid-project

• Reducing the scope to save resources

What is gold plating in project management?

• Adjusting the budget to reflect new resources

• Adding extra features without stakeholder approval

• Completing a project within the budget constraints

• Increasing the scope through change management

How can scope creep be prevented?

• Allowing team members to add features independently

• Implementing a strict change control process

• Avoiding stakeholder involvement in planning

• Reducing the project timeline

What is the purpose of tracking performance metrics?

• To ensure all team members follow the same work schedule

• To monitor planned vs. actual project performance

• To reduce the overall project scope

• To document stakeholder communication

What is the first step in resolving a variance in a project?

• Communicating the variance to stakeholders

• Identifying the root cause of the variance

• Revising the project budget

• Increasing resource allocation

Which scenario is an example of gold plating?

• Adding an extra feature without approval

• Removing a deliverable to save costs

• Completing a task ahead of schedule

• Reassigning tasks among team members

What is the impact of unresolved variances on a project?

• Improved project quality

• Delays and increased costs

• Reduced team productivity

• Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction

What is a variance in project management?

• A deliverable completed ahead of schedule

• The difference between planned and actual performance

• A feature added to the project scope

• A task reassigned to another team member

Why is communication important in resolving project variances?

• To ensure team members have equal workloads

• To keep stakeholders informed about changes

• To reduce the project's overall budget

• To avoid creating new project milestones

What is a corrective action in project management?

• A change that brings the project back on track

• A reduction in the project scope

• An increase in project resources

• A reassignment of stakeholder roles