Project Management Pre-Finals

What is the main goal of project management?

• To complete projects under budget only

• To minimize communication

• To deliver project goals within scope, time, and cost constraints

• To reduce the number of stakeholders

A project is defined as:

• An ongoing operation

• A temporary effort with a unique output

• A repeated process

• A routine activity

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a project?

• A. Temporary duration

• B. Unique deliverables

• C. Continuous repetition

• D. Defined beginning and end

A program is:

• A. A single project

• B. A set of unrelated projects

• C. A collection of related projects managed together

• D. A maintenance task

Portfolio management involves:

• Managing operations only

• Managing all tasks by one person

• Managing projects and programs aligned with strategic objectives

• Avoiding project risks

Operations differ from projects in that they are:

• Temporary

• Unique

• Ongoing and repetitive

• Strategic

Who is responsible for meeting project objectives?

• Sponsor

• Project team

• Project manager

• Stakeholders

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the project manager?

• Leading the team

• Approving executive policies

• Managing scope, time, and cost

• Engaging stakeholders

Waterfall methodology is best described as:

• Flexible and iterative

• Sequential and phase-based

• Team-driven and informal

• Random and unstructured

Agile project management emphasizes:

• Strict schedules

• Customer collaboration and adaptability

• Avoiding stakeholder feedback

• Detailed planning only