Project Management Quiz

What is the primary cause of scope creep in project management?

• Inadequate project planning and unclear project objectives

• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement

• Strict change control procedures and risk management

• Well-defined project scope and deliverables

Which of the following is not typically an outcome of a project launch meeting?

• Establishment of technical scope

• Acceptance of basic areas of performance responsibility by participants

• Detailed development of the project budget and schedule

• Formation of a risk management group to develop a risk management plan

Which of the following best describes the method used in constructing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

• A simple linear approach to planning tasks based on deadlines

• A hierarchical planning system that breaks down project deliverables into smaller, manageable components

• A top-down planning technique that focuses only on the project’s timeline

• A cost-based system that allocates budget to each task individually

In the context of the RACI matrix, which of the following roles is responsible for ensuring that the task is done correctly on time and within the budget?

• Responsible

• Accountable

• Consulted

• Informed

Which of the following tools is used to clarify the rights, duties, and responsibilities of each project team member and how they must interact?

• Gantt Chart

• Critical Path Method (CPM)

• RACI Matrix

• Risk Register

Which of the following tools or techniques is specifically used to create a hierarchical decomposition of the project deliverables and work?

• Gantt Chart

• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

• Resource Histogram

• Critical Path Method (CPM)