Unit 17/7 Roles and responsibilities

What is the primary responsibility of a project manager?

• Designing the product

• Planning and executing the project

• Hiring all staff members

• Operating machinery

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

• Monitoring risks

• Coordinating project activities

• Operating production machines

• Managing the project plan

What type of qualifications might a project manager hold?

• PRINCE2 or PMP

• NVQ Level 1

• Forklift licence

• GCSE Design Technology

Who is responsible for updating the project manager on progress and risks?

• The regulator

• Team members

• The stakeholders

• The finance director

Who is considered the most important stakeholder in a project?

• The client

• The regulator

• The project manager

• The accountant

What should all team members be responsible for during planning?

• Approving the budget

• Planning their own tasks

• Writing client contracts

• Conducting safety inspections

What is the role of a regulator in a project?

• Authoring design documents

• Ensuring quality and safety standards

• Hiring project staff

• Producing marketing materials

Which government body oversees large infrastructure projects?

• HSE

• IPA

• Ofcom

• DEFRA

Consistent monitoring is required in projects because:

• it helps track progress and identify issues early.

• team members are not trusted.

• it increases paperwork unnecessarily.

• it delays project completion.

Why is it important to identify problems early in a project?

• To increase costs

• To identify problems early

• To delay delivery

• To reduce communication