Research Project Management Quiz II

What is the first step in developing a project plan for research?

• Writing the final thesis

• Turning goals into SMART objectives

• Submitting a proposal

• Applying for funding

Which of the following is a key milestone in research planning?

• Literature review

• Data collection

• Thesis finalization

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a recommended time management strategy?

• Prioritizing tasks

• Avoiding multitasking

• Ignoring deadlines

• Assessing daily routines

What should researchers do to improve their time management?

• Eliminate time-wasting activities

• Work without a structured plan

• Avoid using digital tools

• Delay important milestones

Which factor can impact the timely completion of research?

• Personal commitments

• Organizational issues

• Poor communication

• All of the above

Which of the following is a common research risk?

• Ethics approval delays

• Equipment failures

• Data inaccuracies

• All of the above

How should researchers handle potential research risks?

• Ignore them

• Identify, evaluate, assess probability, and prioritize mitigation

• Postpone risk assessment until the end

• Reduce project scope unnecessarily

Which of the following is NOT a component of project scheduling?

• Identifying potential delays

• Securing access to funding

• Defining completion dates

• Logistical planning

What is a key recommendation for prioritizing tasks?

• Doing all tasks at once

• Delegating or delaying less critical tasks

• Avoiding delegation

• Only working on urgent matters

Which of these is a challenge that can delay research completion?

• Unclear task requirements

• Difficulty in setting boundaries

• Procrastination

• All of the above