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Course 1- Foundations of Project Management

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

Fill in the blank: A project is a temporary pursuit, and usually includes a set of _.

a)

unique deliverables

b)

team members

c)

strategic risks

d)

rules for accountability

2.

 Why should project managers always initiate a project (phase one) before making a plan (phase two)?

a)

Because establishing your team is crucial to have in place before understanding scope, cost, and timeline

b)

Because creating a budget, setting a schedule, and determining roles and responsibilities is crucial to understanding scope, cost, and timeline

c)

Because determining scope, cost, and timeline is crucial to creating a budget, setting a schedule, and determining roles and responsibilities.

d)

Because executing and completing tasks successfully is crucial to creating a budget, setting a schedule, and determining roles and responsibilities

3.

What are Project Phases?

(a)  

4.

As a project manager, your team is creating a product that will require flexibility—changes are likely to occur. Also, tasks will overlap or happen at the same time as other tasks. Which project management methodology is the best for your project?

a)

Waterfall methodology

b)

Iterative methodology

c)

Circular methodology

d)

Linear methodology

5.

 Which answer best describes the Waterfall project management methodology?

a)

Created in the eighties, the Waterfall methodology refers to being able to move quickly and easily through a project by combining and eliminating tasks.

b)

Created in the nineties, the Waterfall methodology refers to being able to move quickly and easily through a project by working on many tasks at once.

c)

Created in the seventies, the Waterfall methodology refers to the sequential ordering of phases, including initiating, planning, executing, and closing.

d)

Created in the eighties, the Waterfall methodology refers to the sequential ordering of phases, including defining, measuring, analyzing, improving, and controlling.

6.

 As a project manager, your team is launching a new product. Each step to launch the product includes clearly defined tasks. A task won’t begin until another task ends. Also, once the project starts, any changes to the product will be expensive. Which project management methodology is best for this project?

a)

Scrum methodology

b)

Waterfall methodology

c)

Agile methodology

7.

In which project plan phase does the project manager celebrate successes and release the team to support other projects within the company?

a)

Close the project

b)

Make a plan

c)

Execute the project

d)

Initiate the project

8.
  1. What is the primary characteristic of linear project management?

a)

a) Flexible and adaptable approach

b)

b) Sequential and structured approach

c)

c) Continuous feedback and improvement

d)

d) Rapid iterations and quick deliverables

9.
  1. What is the main advantage of linear project management?

a)

a) Early and continuous delivery of working software

b)

b) Increased collaboration and communication among team members

c)

c) Clear project plan and defined milestones

d)

d) Emphasis on customer collaboration and responsiveness

10.
  1. What is the primary characteristic of iterative project management?

a)

a) Flexible and adaptable approach

b)

b) Sequential and structured approach

c)

c) Continuous feedback and improvement

d)

d) Clear scope