Worksheetsunit 17 Project Management Basics Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is a key feature of a project?
No goals
Runs continuously
Has a defined start and end
Unlimited resources
Which document defines project goals, deliverables, and success criteria?
Risk register
Meeting minutes
Project brief
Work schedule
Project goals should be:
Unstructured
SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely)
Unlimited
Vague
Which is NOT a stage in a typical project life cycle?
Initiation
Implementation
Planning
Recruitment
Which phase involves evaluating successes and failures?
Monitoring
Initiation
Closure/Evaluation
Planning
Which of these is an example of a project constraint?
Budget limitations
Team motivation
Project vision
Customer satisfaction
If a project lacks skilled staff, this is a:
Time buffer
Budget allowance
Risk-free situation
Staffing/skills constraint
Compromising on quality in a project is considered a:
Stakeholder
Risk
Milestone
Constraint
What is a matrix structure?
Team members report to both project and functional managers
Solo working
Flat hierarchy only
Only one manager exists
Which project management tool is used for task tracking?
Lathe
PLC
Micrometer
Trello/Jira
Which role defines project requirements and raises issues?
Regulator
Project manager
Client
Team member
Who oversees safety and quality standards in certain sectors?
Regulator
Technician
Finance manager
Designer
Which type of planning focuses on long-term aims?
Strategic planning
Operational
Contingency
Tactical
Which factor is NOT usually part of project planning?
Strategic planning
Hiring more staff
Planning for unexpected events
Ignoring risks
What does a Gantt chart show?
Test results
Material costs
Timeline of tasks
Staff wages
What is a drawback of Gantt charts?
Show no time
Do not assign tasks
Hide deadlines
Can become complex to update
Which chart uses nodes and arrows to show dependencies?
Histogram
Bar chart
PERT
Pie chart
The formula (O+4M+P) ÷ 6 is used in:
Stress testing
Risk register
PERT time estimation
Budgeting
Manage by exception means:
Escalating only when tolerances are exceeded
Ignoring exceptions
Reporting daily to CEO
Checking every detail
Lessons learned are gathered during:
Project initiation
Staff hiring
Project closure
Risk assessment
