Predictive Project Management 2025/26 - Quiz 1

The team must complete construction on the building before the client opens their new store location. This is:

• An assumption
• A constraint

The project assumptions and constraints are accurately identified and considered during project planning. This is:

• An assumption
• A constraint

Answer explanation

In project management, assumptions are factors considered to be true for planning purposes. Identifying project assumptions is crucial as they guide decision-making, making 'an assumption' the correct choice.

The purpose of the review of deliverables and project performance at the conclusion of a project phase is to:

• Determine how many resources are required to complete the project according to the project baseline
• Adjust the schedule and cost baselines based on past performance
• Obtain customer acceptance of project deliverables
• Determine whether the project should continue to the next phase

The project team members have the required skills and expertise to perform their assigned roles effectively. This is:

• An assumption
• A constraint

Answer explanation

The statement indicates that the project team members possess the necessary skills, which is a belief held for planning purposes. This qualifies as an assumption, as it is not guaranteed but taken as true for the project's success.

The project requirements and scope are well defined and will not significantly change during the project. This is:

• An assumption
• A constraint

Answer explanation

The statement indicates that the project requirements are stable, which is an assumption made by the project team. Assumptions are conditions accepted as true for planning, while constraints are limitations imposed on the project.

Regulatory and compliance requirements related to the project will remain stable and consistent. This is:

• An assumption
• A constraint

Answer explanation

The statement indicates that regulatory and compliance requirements will not change, which is a belief or expectation. This qualifies as an assumption, as it is not a guaranteed fact but rather a condition presumed to be true.

Why do we need project assumptions

• Because sponsor says so and that should be assumed as true.
• To help executing the project.
• Establish a starting point for future resource and schedule adjustments
• All options are correct

Answer explanation

Project assumptions are crucial as they establish a starting point for future resource and schedule adjustments, ensuring that the project can adapt to changes effectively.

The successful project managers spend most of their time:

• Planning with their personnel
• Planning with top management
• Communicating with project team.
• Studying project results.

Answer explanation

Successful project managers prioritize communication with their project team to ensure alignment, address issues, and facilitate collaboration, making it essential for project success.

___________ is an end result or consequence of a process or project, and have a broader intent by focusing on the benefits and value.

• Output
• Outcome
• Input
• Benefit

Answer explanation

Outcome refers to the end result or consequence of a process, emphasizing the benefits and value derived from it. In contrast, output is merely the tangible products of a process, making 'outcome' the correct choice.

_____________ is a quantitative summary of an activity. This tells you an activity has taken place.

• Output
• Outcome
• Input
• Benefit

Answer explanation

Output is a quantitative summary of an activity, indicating that the activity has occurred. It reflects the results produced, making it the correct choice over outcome, input, or benefit.