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WorksheetsUnderstanding Project Roles
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 19mins
By the end of the session, learners should be able to describe the responsibilities attached to which of the following project roles?
Project and programme managers only
Team members only
Stakeholders only
Project and programme managers, team members, and stakeholders
What is the ultimate goal of understanding the responsibilities of different project roles according to the session objectives?
To assign tasks more effectively
To improve personal skills
To contribute to the success of a project
To create a work schedule
What is a key role in a project team according to the text?
The project sponsor
The project manager
The project coordinator
The project engineer
What are the responsibilities of a project manager?
Planning and executing the project
Providing financial support
Performing technical tasks
Marketing the project
What is essential for a project manager to ensure about the project?
It should be completed by the project team only
It should include international travel
It should deliver on time, on budget, and meet expected quality standards
It should use the latest technology
Which professional qualifications might project managers study for?
MBA or BSc
PRINCE2 or PMP
CPA or CFA
MD or JD
According to the text, what is not always essential for a project manager but is highly recommended?
Professional qualifications
Financial expertise
Technical engineering skills
A degree in management
Which of the following is a key responsibility of a project manager according to the learning material?
Design marketing strategies
Monitor budgets and costs
Conduct employee performance reviews
Develop new product prototypes
What should a project manager do to ensure the project meets its requirements?
Deliver the project results to time, budget and quality requirements
Focus solely on the quality of the end product
Delegate all tasks to team members
Avoid communicating with stakeholders
According to the image, what is one of the communication responsibilities of a project manager?
Communicate with external (e.g., clients) and internal (e.g., managers) stakeholders
Provide entertainment to keep the team motivated
Negotiate contracts with suppliers only
Ignore feedback from team members
What is one of the tasks a project manager should perform related to project planning?
Create and manage the project plan
Leave planning to the project sponsors
Postpone planning until the project starts
Plan team vacations
Which of the following is a responsibility of a project manager regarding project team activities?
Coordinate the activities of the project team
Let the team self-organize without any guidance
Focus only on individual tasks, not team activities
Outsource all project work
What typically constitutes a project team in the context of engineering and manufacturing?
Only designers and engineers
Only production and manufacturing staff
Members from different departments with the right skill set
Only finance and marketing staff
At what stage should each team member be assigned tasks and responsibilities?
After the project is completed
At the planning stage
During the execution of the project
At the end of the project
What are team members responsible for in addition to carrying out their work activities?
Taking breaks and personal time
Updating the team on their progress and highlighting any risks
Ignoring the project manager's instructions
Focusing only on their individual tasks
What is a stakeholder in the context of a project?
A) A person who funds the project
B) Anyone with an interest in the project outcomes
C) A team member who works on the project
D) A customer who purchases the project's end product
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential stakeholder in the document?
A) Business leaders
B) Production operatives
C) Competitors
D) Clients
According to the document, what is important to know at the outset of a project?
A) The budget of the project
B) Who the stakeholders are
C) The duration of the project
D) The location of the project
What does the project manager need to do with stakeholders throughout the project?
A) Report to them
B) Consult and engage with them
C) Avoid them
D) Pay them
Based on the diagram, which category of stakeholders requires the least amount of power but the most interest in the project?
A) KEEP SATISFIED
B) ENGAGE & CONSULT
C) MONITOR
D) KEEP INFORMED
Who is considered the most important stakeholder in a project according to the T Level Technical Qualification in Engineering and Manufacturing (Level 3)?
The project manager
The client
The team members
The external customer
What is the responsibility of the client in a project?
What action might the client take if anything is straying from the project brief?
They may ignore the deviations
They may raise the alarm
They may take over the project management
They may terminate the project immediately
Who should maintain communication with the client and update them regularly?
The team members
The client themselves
The project manager
The external stakeholders
What is the purpose of regulations in engineering and manufacturing sectors?
To ensure excellence in safety and quality
To reduce production costs
To increase project duration
To limit the number of projects
What role might a regulator play in certain engineering and manufacturing projects?
To provide financial support
To help steer the project and ensure it meets the required standard
To design the project
To work as a contractor
Which government department is responsible for overseeing infrastructure and project controls for government projects?
The Department of Engineering
The Manufacturing Oversight Committee
The Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA)
The Regulatory Steering Group
Why is strong communication important in a team according to the document?
To ensure that the project is completed on time.
To identify problems early.
To ensure successful project outcomes.
To manage the project budget.
What is the purpose of monitoring in a project team as described in the document?
To ensure that the project manager is doing their job.
To make sure that team members are trusted.
To identify problems early.
To report to the stakeholders.
Who has the primary responsibility for the project plan document?
Every team member.
The stakeholders.
The project manager.
The finance manager.
What should be done when unavoidable extra costs are incurred in a project?
The project should be stopped until further notice.
The team members should pay for the extra costs.
The team should have a process for signing off any costs over the budget plan with all stakeholders.
The project manager should cover the extra costs personally.
To whom do team members report in a project?
The stakeholders.
The finance manager.
The project manager.
Each other.
Who does the project manager report to?
The team members.
The stakeholders.
The finance manager.
No one.
