Project Management Basics

What makes a project unique?

• The weather conditions during the project

• The location of the project team

• The color scheme of the project materials

• The specific goals, scope, resources, timeline, and stakeholders make a project unique.

What is a characteristic of a project?

• Random and unstructured activity

• Temporary and unique outcome

• Permanent and repetitive process

• Limited and common result

Which of the following is NOT a project type?

• initiative

• assignment

• task

• hobby

What is a goal of a project?

• To increase the project's duration.

• To gather team members for a meeting.

• To create a budget for the project.

• To achieve a specific objective or outcome.

What is a performance management plan?

• A performance management plan is a casual meeting schedule for team members.

• A performance management plan is a financial budget for employee salaries.

• A performance management plan is a structured approach to improve employee performance and align it with organizational goals.

• A performance management plan is a document that outlines company policies.

What does a risk management plan do?

• A risk management plan is used to create new business opportunities.

• A risk management plan only focuses on financial risks.

• A risk management plan outlines strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks.

• A risk management plan is a legal document for compliance.

What is the purpose of a scope management plan?

• To define, validate, and control project scope.

• To identify the stakeholders and their roles.

• To outline the project's budget and resources.

• To establish the project timeline and milestones.

What does a schedule management plan help with?

• It helps in managing, monitoring, and controlling the project schedule.

• It helps in defining project team roles.

• It helps in increasing project costs.

• It helps in selecting project stakeholders.

When should stakeholder needs be defined?

• During the execution phase of a project.

• At the beginning of a project, during the planning phase.

• After the project has been completed.

• Only when issues arise during the project.

What skills are important for a project manager?

• Communication, leadership, time management, risk management, problem-solving.

• Graphic design

• Technical writing

• Data analysis