4 phases of PM lifecycle
You would celebrate your successes in the ________________ phase:
Initiation
Execution
Implementation
Closure
Closure
This tool is used to identify and manage project risk.
Risk register
What is NOT a common reason for project failure:
Poor communication
Poor risk management
Dodging conflict resolution
Lack of a project manager's professional certification
Lack of a project manager's professional certification
Which tool outlines specific tasks, timelines, and resources required to complete a project?
Project charter
Work plan
RACI chart
Terms of Reference
Work plan
What are 3 key traits or skills for a project manager to have?
Examples: relationship building, collaboration, communication, empathy, creativity, organization, problem-solving, delegating, prioritizing, conflict resolution, teamwork
In this phase, project objectives are clearly defined, and a detailed plan is created.
Planning phase
This tool outlines how project communication will be managed.
Communication Plan
Project Charter
Operational Plan
Stakeholder Registry
Communication plan
The traits of successful project managers include all of the following EXCEPT:
Pessimist
Proactive
Skillful politician
Time management
Integrity
Pessimist
If you were building a home, you would use the ____ project management approach:
Kanban
Extreme
Agile
Waterfall
Waterfall- because the whole house needs to be releases a the same time, not in increments
Which metaphor best captures the role of a project manager?
The conductor of an orchestra
The point guard on a basketball team
A programmer on a software development team
A scout on an exploration
A mathematics instructor
The conductor of an orchestra
You would identify project risk in the ____ phase:
Initiation
Planning
Implementation
Closure
Implementation
This tool ensures all relevant records are documented and accounted for.
Project plan
RACI chart
Project checklist
Close out report
Project checklist
True or False: A key factor for project success is the process of ensuring all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.
True
What is the NOT part of the role of a project manager?
To oversee daily project activities and team performance
To adhere to a budget and timeline
To ensure all stakeholders are informed of progress throughout the project via social media platforms
To assign tasks to individuals according to their interests and skillset
To ensure all stakeholders are informed of progress throughout the project via social media platforms
Which tool is used to organize project tasks on a visual timeline?
Gantt chart
SWOT analysis
Project charter
Kanban board
Gantt chart
The four phases of the lifecycle of a project (in order) are:
Planning, Implementation, Closure, Initiation
Planning, Initiation, Implementation, Closure
Closure, Implementation, Planning, Initiation
Initiation, Planning, Implementation, Closure
Initiation, Planning, Implementation, Closure
This planning tool outlines the project's goals, objectives, scope, and budget:
Work plan
Project charter
Project checklist
Terms of reference
Project charter
This iterative PM approach focuses on the continuous release of deliverables:
Waterfall
Predictive
Agile
Circular
Agile
The role of a project manager includes all of the following EXCEPT:
Motivate the team
Manage change
Control expenditures
Present project deliverables
Control expenditures- this is done by the project sponsor
What is the purpose of a stakeholder registry?
To define project objectives
To identify and understand the interest of all parties involved and their influence on the project
To assess project performance
To allocate project resources
To identify and understand the interest of all parties involved and their influence on the project
True or false: Breaking a project down into phases increases the complexity and project risk.
False
This tool helps visualize the flow of work from "to do" to "done".
Kanban board
Project success or failure often are reliant upon the contributions of all the following groups of stakeholders EXCEPT:
Customers
Suppliers
Contractors
Competitors
Top Management
Competitors
When assessing project risks, calculate a risk score by multiplying these two factors:
Likelihood & Impact
Likelihood & Success
Impact & Success
Impact & Determination
Risk score = Likelihood X Impact
Which of the following is not (directly) part of the triple constraints in project management?
Scope
Quality
Time
Cost
Quality