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1. What is the primary purpose of project planning?

a) Identifying project stakeholders

b) Defining project objectives and scope

c) Allocating resources during project execution

d) Conducting project status meetings

Answer: b) Defining project objectives and scope

2. What is the role of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in project planning?

a) Defining project milestones

b) Allocating project budget

c) Breaking down the project into manageable tasks

d) Identifying project risks

Answer: c) Breaking down the project into manageable tasks

3. What does SMART stand for in the context of project objectives?

a) Specific, Measurable, Analytical, Relevant, Time-bound

b) Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

c) Strategic, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely

d) Strategic, Measurable, Analytical, Relevant, Timely

Answer: b) Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

4. What is the purpose of a project schedule?

a) Allocating resources

b) Identifying project risks

c) Breaking down the project into tasks

d) Establishing the timeline for project activities

Answer: d) Establishing the timeline for project activities

5. What is a risk management plan in project planning?


a) A plan to avoid any risks in the project

b) A plan to eliminate all potential project risks

c) A plan to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks

d) A plan to transfer all project risks to a third party

Answer: c) A plan to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks

6. What is the purpose of a communication plan in project planning?

a) To allocate communication resources

b) To schedule project meetings

c) To define how project information will be communicated to stakeholders

d) To create a project website

Answer: c) To define how project information will be communicated to stakeholders

7. What is a budget in project planning?

a) A detailed breakdown of project tasks

b) A plan for managing project risks

c) A timeline for project activities

d) A financial plan for the project

Answer: d) A financial plan for the project

8. What does the project initiation phase involve?

a) Executing the project tasks

b) Closing the project

c) Defining the project objectives and scope

d) Monitoring project progress

Answer: c) Defining the project objectives and scope

9. What is the purpose of a project closure phase?

a) Identifying project stakeholders


b) Finalizing the project schedule

c) Documenting lessons learned from the project

d) Allocating project resources

Answer: c) Documenting lessons learned from the project

10. What is the key benefit of a well-defined Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

a) It ensures project completion on time

b) It allows for better resource allocation

c) It eliminates project risks

d) It prevents project scope changes

Answer: b) It allows for better resource allocation

11. What is the primary purpose of risk management in project planning?

a) To eliminate all project risks

b) To allocate additional resources to the project

c) To identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks

d) To extend the project timeline to account for uncertainties

Answer: c) To identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks

12. Which of the following is a part of project planning?

a) Executing project tasks

b) Monitoring project progress

c) Identifying project stakeholders

d) Closing the project

Answer: c) Identifying project stakeholders

13. What is the role of a Gantt chart in project planning?

a) Identifying project risks

b) Allocating project budget


c) Representing project schedule and task dependencies

d) Defining project objectives

Answer: c) Representing project schedule and task dependencies

14. What is the purpose of a project charter in project planning?

a) To define project objectives and scope

b) To allocate project resources

c) To schedule project activities

d) To close the project

Answer: a) To define project objectives and scope

15. Which document outlines the project's goals, objectives, deliverables, and constraints?

a) Project schedule

b) Project charter

c) Risk management plan

d) Budget plan

Answer: b) Project charter

16. What does the project execution phase involve?

a) Defining project objectives and scope

b) Closing the project

c) Allocating resources and performing project tasks

d) Identifying project risks

Answer: c) Allocating resources and performing project tasks

17. What is the key purpose of a quality management plan in project planning?

a) Allocating project budget

b) Identifying project stakeholders

c) Ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards


d) Documenting project progress

Answer: c) Ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards

18. What is the main purpose of a project communication plan?

a) To allocate project budget

b) To schedule project activities

c) To manage project risks

d) To ensure effective communication with stakeholders

Answer: d) To ensure effective communication with stakeholders

19. Which phase of project planning involves breaking down the project into smaller,
manageable tasks?

a) Project initiation

b) Project execution

c) Project closure

d) Project planning

Answer: d) Project planning

20. What is the purpose of a project schedule in project planning?

a) To allocate project resources

b) To identify project risks

c) To define project objectives and scope

d) To establish the timeline for project activities

Answer: d) To establish the timeline for project activities

21. What is the significance of setting SMART objectives in project planning?

a) To align project tasks with the project schedule

b) To ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards

c) To enhance team collaboration and communication


d) To provide a clear and measurable direction for the project

Answer: d) To provide a clear and measurable direction for the project

22. Which phase of project planning involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential
risks?

a) Project initiation

b) Project execution

c) Project closure

d) Project planning

Answer: d) Project planning

23. What is the purpose of a Gantt chart in project planning?

a) To allocate project budget

b) To represent project risks

c) To schedule project activities and visualize project progress

d) To define project objectives

Answer: c) To schedule project activities and visualize project progress

24. What is the key benefit of a well-defined Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

a) It ensures project completion within budget

b) It eliminates project risks

c) It allows for better resource

allocation

d) It prevents changes to the project scope

Answer: c) It allows for better resource allocation

25. What is the main purpose of a risk management plan in project planning?

a) To identify and eliminate all project risks


b) To define project objectives and scope

c) To allocate project budget

d) To identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks

Answer: d) To identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks

26. What is the primary purpose of a project charter in project planning?

a) To define project objectives and scope

b) To allocate project resources

c) To schedule project activities

d) To close the project

Answer: a) To define project objectives and scope

27. What does the project execution phase involve?

a) Defining project objectives and scope

b) Closing the project

c) Allocating resources and performing project tasks

d) Identifying project risks

Answer: c) Allocating resources and performing project tasks

28. What is the key purpose of a quality management plan in project planning?

a) Allocating project budget

b) Identifying project stakeholders

c) Ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards

d) Documenting project progress

Answer: c) Ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards

29. What is the main purpose of a project communication plan?

a) To allocate project budget

b) To schedule project activities


c) To manage project risks

d) To ensure effective communication with stakeholders

Answer: d) To ensure effective communication with stakeholders

30. Which phase of project planning involves breaking down the project into smaller,
manageable tasks?

a) Project initiation

b) Project execution

c) Project closure

d) Project planning

Answer: d) Project planning

The scope is the foundation of: Your cost estimate and the project schedule

Which of the following are NOT part of a project plan? Scope creep and change requests

The project scope establishes which boundaries for the client? Tasks that are and are not
included

What size of design firm should use project management techniques? All sizes: large firms need
specialized software, but even a staff of one can benefit

What organization manages project management standards and certifications? The Project
Management Institute

During the design phase and the building and testing phase, how can milestone client reviews
help your design project? You get client feedback on your designs and clear up any
misunderstandings.

What is an example of a method mismatched to the project? For a new large project, you use
the same simple project-monitoring system you used for a small project.

During which phase are the systems set up for monitoring the three main elements of the
project plan (scope, schedule, and costs)? Design phase

When the project plan is broken down into tasks, what human resource allocations should be
identified? Staff working on project tasks, their roles and responsibilities, and task due dates

What role does analysis play in the planning and analysis phase? Figuring out the best way to get
the project done

During which phase of a project is the project plan most closely monitored? Building and testing
phase
How can you tell if a project is veering off course?Monitor closely, during the building and testing
phase, the project scope, schedule, and costs.

Why can most design work be considered projects? It's temporary and unique

When developing a project schedule, what should you start with? The end product and due date

Name three examples of deliverables in a design project . Sketches, layouts, and comps

What are three methods for good client and peer communication? Listen, ask clarifying
questions, and paraphrase.

What are two common problems in project management? Scope creep and mismatch of
methods to the project or the client

During which project management phase is client communication key? All phases

What is the purpose of identifying milestones? To help you keep track of each key stage of the
project

Why would using a PERT (Program Evaluation Review Technique) diagram help you effectively
manage projects? Because it helps you order tasks and see which can be done simultaneously

What is contingency? The allocated amount of time/money identified as a buffer for minimising
risks

How often should a status meeting ideally be held to catch up on people's progress? Once a
week

Who are the stakeholders in a project? Those who will be affected by the project's outcome and
are involved at specific stages

1. What is the primary goal of project management?

a) Maximizing profits

b) Minimizing risks

c) Completing projects successfully

d) Implementing new technologies

Answer: c) Completing projects successfully

2. Which project management phase involves defining project objectives and deliverables?

a) Initiation

b) Planning

c) Execution

d) Closing
Answer: a) Initiation

3. Which project management methodology emphasizes adaptability and continuous


improvement?

a) Waterfall

b) Agile

c) PRINCE2

d) Six Sigma

Answer: b) Agile

4. What is the critical path in a project network diagram?

a) The path that requires the most resources

b) The shortest path to complete the project

c) The path with the highest priority tasks

d) The longest path that determines the project’s duration

Answer: d) The longest path that determines the project’s duration

5. Which project document outlines the project’s scope, objectives, and stakeholders’ roles?

a) Project charter

b) Risk register

c) Work breakdown structure (WBS)

d) Change request form

Answer: a) Project charter

6. What is the purpose of a Gantt chart in project management?

a) Resource allocation

b) Risk analysis

c) Quality control

d) Project scheduling and progress tracking


Answer: d) Project scheduling and progress tracking

7. The process of identifying, analyzing, and responding to project risks is known as:

a) Risk assessment

b) Risk mitigation

c) Risk management

d) Risk avoidance

Answer: c) Risk management

8. What does RACI stand for in project management?

a) Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed

b) Resource Allocation for Critical Initiatives

c) Risk Analysis and Cost Impact

d) Regulatory Approval and Compliance Information

Answer: a) Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed

9. The SMART criteria for setting project objectives stands for:

a) Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely

b) Strategic, Managed, Aligned, Realistic, Time-bound

c) Systematic, Measured, Agreed-upon, Relevant, Thorough

d) Structured, Meaningful, Actionable, Reliable, Tangible

Answer: a) Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely

10. Which project management tool is used to depict the sequence and dependencies of project
activities?

a) Ishikawa diagram

b) PERT chart

c) Control chart

d) Pareto chart
Answer: b) PERT chart

11. In project management, “scope creep” refers to:

a) The project team’s slow progress

b) The addition of extra features and requirements beyond the original scope

c) Project risks that were initially overlooked

d) Frequent changes in project management methodologies

Answer: b) The addition of extra features and requirements beyond the original scope

12. The Project Management Triangle consists of which three constraints?

a) Time, Cost, Quality

b) Scope, Risk, Stakeholders

c) Resources, Communication, Planning

d) Objectives, Deliverables, Team

Answer: a) Time, Cost, Quality

13. Which project management phase involves breaking down project deliverables into smaller,
manageable components?

a) Initiation

b) Planning

c) Execution

d) Closing

Answer: b) Planning

14. What is the purpose of a lessons learned report in project management?

a) To document risks encountered during the project

b) To highlight the achievements of the project team

c) To provide recommendations for improving future projects

d) To analyze the financial performance of the project


Answer: c) To provide recommendations for improving future projects

15. A project manager is responsible for:

a) Performing all project tasks personally

b) Managing project resources and stakeholders

c) Assigning tasks only to team members

d) Reporting to the project sponsor only

Answer: b) Managing project resources and stakeholders

16. Which project management technique uses statistical analysis to identify the most important
factors in a project?

a) SWOT analysis

b) Earned Value Management (EVM)

c) Critical Path Method (CPM)

d) Pareto analysis

Answer: d) Pareto analysis

17. The process of documenting project procurement decisions, defining the approach, and
identifying potential vendors is known as:

a) Procurement analysis

b) Source selection

c) Bid evaluation

d) Make-or-buy analysis

Answer: d) Make-or-buy analysis

18. What does WBS stand for in project management?

a) Work Breakdown System

b) Workflow Building Strategy

c) Workforce Budgeting System

d) Work Breakdown Structure


Answer: d) Work Breakdown Structure

19. A project manager is dealing with conflicting requirements from two stakeholders. What is
the BEST approach to handle this situation?

a) Prioritize the requirements based on project goals and objectives

b) Choose the requirements suggested by the more senior stakeholder

c) Ignore both requirements and follow the original project plan

d) Let the stakeholders resolve the conflict among themselves

Answer: a) Prioritize the requirements based on project goals and objectives

20. In Agile project management, what is the purpose of a “sprint”?

a) A sprint is a meeting to review project progress

b) A sprint is the final phase of the project

c) A sprint is a short iteration for project development and delivery

d) A sprint is a period of rest for the project team

Answer: c) A sprint is a short iteration for project development and delivery

21. Which project management document outlines how the project team will manage identified
risks?

a) Risk register

b) Risk management plan

c) Project charter

d) Change request form

Answer: b) Risk management plan

22. Which project management process involves identifying stakeholders, their interests, and
potential impact on the project?

a) Scope verification

b) Stakeholder analysis

c) Quality control
d) Risk identification

Answer: b) Stakeholder analysis

23. The technique used to determine the cost and schedule variances in a project is known as:

a) Earned Value Management (EVM)

b) Risk Assessment and Mitigation

c) Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

d) Gantt Chart

Answer: a) Earned Value Management (EVM)

24. Which organizational structure allows the project manager to have the most authority and
control over project resources?

a) Functional organization

b) Matrix organization

c) Projectized organization

d) Hybrid organization

Answer: c) Projectized organization

25. What is the purpose of a change control board in project management?

a) To approve changes to the project budget

b) To monitor project progress and performance

c) To review and approve or reject proposed changes to the project scope

d) To provide training to project team members

Answer: c) To review and approve or reject proposed changes to the project scope

26. Which technique is used to determine the sequence and dependencies of activities in a
project?

a) SWOT analysis

b) Critical Path Method (CPM)

c) Pareto chart
d) Fishbone diagram

Answer: b) Critical Path Method (CPM)

27. What does the term “float” mean in project scheduling?

a) The time required to complete a critical task

b) The time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project’s overall duration

c) The amount of time a project team can take off during the project

d) The total time taken by an activity from start to finish

Answer: b) The time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project’s overall duration

28. Which project management approach is best suited for projects with changing requirements
and frequent collaboration with stakeholders?

a) Waterfall

b) Six Sigma

c) Agile

d) PRINCE2

Answer: c) Agile

29. The process of obtaining seller responses, selecting a vendor, and awarding a contract is
known as:

a) Procurement closure

b) Vendor selection

c) Source selection

d) Contract negotiation

Answer: c) Source selection

30. What does a responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) show in project management?

a) Project milestones and deliverables

b) Project team members’ roles and responsibilities


c) Project risks and mitigation strategies

d) Project resource allocation and utilization

Answer: b) Project team members’ roles and responsibilities

Chapter 4

Information that provides schedule-related information about each activity, such as


predecessors, successors, logical relationships, leads and lags, resource requirements,
constraints, imposed dates, and assumptions related to the activity.

activity attributes

a tabulation of activities to be included on a project schedule.

Activity list

approach, or the arrow diagramming method(adm) a network diagramming technique in which


activities are represented by arrows and connected at points called nodes to illustrate the
sequence of activities.

activity-on-arrow(AOA)

the estimates that use the actual cost of a previous, similar project as the basis for estimating
the cost of the current project

analogous estimates

A starting point, a management, or an observation that is documented so it can be used for


future comparison; also defined as the original project plans plus approved changes.

baseline

cost estimates created by estimating individual activites an summing them to get a project total.

bottom-up estimates
additional time to complete a task, added to an estimate to account for various factors.

buffer

An accordance when two or more activities follow a single node on a network diagram.

burst

A time-phased budget that project managers use to measure and monitor cost performance.

cost performance baseline

a technique for making cost and schedule trade-offs to obtain the greatest amount of schedule
compression for the least incremental cost.

crashing

a mehod of scheduling that takes limited resources into account when creating a project
schedule and includes buffers to protect the project completion date.

critical chain scheduling

the series of activities that determine the earliest time by which the project can be completed; it
is the longest path through the network diagram and has the least amount of slack or float.

critical path

a network diagramming technique used to predict total project duration.

Critical path method(CPM)


a network diagramming technique used to predict total project duration

critical path analysis

the sequencing of project activites or taks

dependency

the sequencing of project activites or tasks.

relationship

The dependencies that are defined by the project team.

discretionary dependencies

the actual amount of time spent working on an activity plus elapsed time.

duration

The number of workdays or work hours required to complete a task

effort

the dependencies that involve relationships between project and non-project activities.

external dependencies
a schedule compression technique where you do activites in parallel that you would normally do
in sequence.

fast tracking

additional time added before tasks on the critical path that are preceded by non[critical -path
tasks.

feeding buffers

a standard format for displaying project schedule information by listing project activities and
their corresponding start and finish dates in a calendar format.

Gantt charts

The dependencies that are inherent in the nature of work being performed on a project.

mandatory dependencies

a situation when two or more nodes precede a single node on a network diagram.

merger

a significant event on a project

milestone

when a resource works on more than on task at a time.

multitasking
if somehting can go wrong, it will.

murphy's law

A schematic display of the logical relationships among, or sequencing of, project activites.

network diagram

The starting and ending point of an activity on an activity-on-arrow network diagram.

node

policies and procedures related to project managment past project files, and lessons-learned
reports form previous, similar projects.

organizational process assets

a techinque that uses project characteristics(parameters) in a mathematical model to estimate


project costs.

parametric modeling

work expands to fill the time allowed

Parkinson's law

A network diagramming technique in which boxes represent activities.

precedence diagramming method(PDM)


a network analysis technique used to estimate project duration when there is a high degree of
uncertainty about the individual activity duration estimates.

Program evaluation and review technique(Pert)

The additional time added before a project's due date to account for unexpected factors.

project buffer

a document, which is a deliverable for the project intergration mangement knowledge are, used
to coordinate all project planning documents and to help guide a project's execution and control

project management plan

a condition or capability that must be met or possessed by a system, product, service, result, or
component to satisfy a contract, standard, specification or other formal document.

requirement

a plan that describes how project requriements will be analyzed, documented and managed.

requirements management plan

a table that list requirements, various attributes of each requirement, and the status of the
requirements to ensure that all of them are addressed.

requirements traceability matrix(RTM)


The approved project scope statement and its associated WBS and WBS dictionary.

scope baseline

The tendency for project scope to continually increase

scope creep

The amount of time an activity may be delayed without delaying a succeeding activity or the
project finish date.

slack or float

A document created to help promote teamwork and clarify team communications.

team contract

a management philosophy that states that nay complex system at any point in time often has
only one aspect or constraint that is limiting its ability to achieve more of its goal.

Theory of Constraints (TOC)

An estimate that includes an optimistic, most likely, and pessimistic estimate.

three-point estimate

a deliverable-oriented grouping of the work involved in project that defines the total scope of
the project.

work breakdown structure(WBS)


a document that describes detailed information about WBS tasks.

work breakdown structure (WBS) dictionary

What can project teams create to help promote teamwork and clarify team communications?

a team contract

The main purpose of project planning is to

guide project execution

Project teams develop a _________ to coordinate all other project plans

project management plan

a______________ is a deliverable-oriented grouping of the work involved in a project that


defines the total scope of the project.

WBS

A_____________is a task at the lowest leve of the WBS that represents the level of work that
the project manager uses to monitor and control the project.

Work package

What is the first step in planning a project schedule?

Developing an activity list


What is the most common type of dependency between activities?

finish to start

The ______method is a network diagramming technique used to predict total project duration.

critical path

What cost estimating technique uses project characteristics in a mathematical model to estimate
project costs?

parametric modeling

a_____________is a time-phased budget that project managers use to measure and monitor
cost performance

Cost performance baseline`

Is the longest path through the network. Is the shortest time in which the project can be
completed

The critical path

What is a Gantt chart? A timeline that is used as a project management tool to illustrate how the
project will run

What do we mean by Co-ordinating project tasks? Managing a project to make sure tasks are
done on time and in the correct order.

What is meant by concurrent tasks? 2 or more tasks can be carried out at the same time

What do we mean by task dependencies? Tasks are influenced by another task

What is a milestone? An important time, stage or event


What is contingency time? Additional time allocated for unexpected events

What is an advantage of a Gantt Chart

What is a disadvantage of a Gantt chart? Task time is estimated so the plan may be unrealistic

A project is _______________.temporary

Critical Path Method is a planning and decision making tool.True

A node is a circle or square that shows the start or end of an activity.

EFT or EF means the following earliest time an activity can finish

The critical path are any activities that have no float

Delay of critical activities do not affect the completion of a project. False

A pictorial representation of all activities and the dependencies are called Network diagram

The broken line in the diagram represents a dummy activity

The calculation of the backward pass would entail LF – Duration

Critical path method is best used for large complicated projects

Decision trees are used to evaluate the expected monetary value of multiple project options

Which of these activity relationships is most commonly used in Precedence Diagramming


Method? Finish to Start

Critical Path Method establishes the minimum project duration . True

Amount of time that a successor activity can be advanced with respect to its predecessor is
called Lead

The critical path method analysis uses which of the following techniques to create a schedule
network digram? Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM)

An activity on critical path is called critical path activity

Critical Path Method controls both time and cost aspect of a project True

A project can have more than one critical path True

Logical relationship in which a successor activity cannot start until a predecessor activity has
finished is called Finish-to-Start (FS)

Who decides Internal and External Dependencies? Project Management Team

Logical relationship in which a successor activity cannot finish until a predecessor activity has
started is called Start-to-Finish (SF)

Critical Path Method uses deterministic (single point) activity time estimates True
An activity that comes before a dependent activity in a project schedule is called? Predecessor
Activity

Total float of activities on critical path is usually zero. True

The longest path in a project schedule network diagram is called Critical Path

Which of these schedule network logic technique is an example of Precedence Diagramming


Method (PDM) ? Activity-On-Node (AON)

Logical relationship in which a successor activity cannot finish until a predecessor activity has
finished is called Finish-to-Finish (FF)

A technique that calculates early start and early finish dates in the schedule network Forward
pass

Who decides Mandatory and Discretionary Dependencies? Project team

In scheduling software Lag is often represented using a negative value False

A technique that calculates late start and late finish dates in the schedule network is called
Backward pass

Which of these activity relationships is least commonly used in Precedence Diagramming


Method Start to Finish

Amount of time that a successor activity can be delayed with respect to its predecessor is called
Lag

Mandatory Dependencies are also known as Hard Logic

In scheduling software Lead is often represented using a positive value False

Improper use of which of the following may result in arbitrary total float.Discretionary
Dependencies

Which of the following technique is most commonly used by project management software to
construct the schedule network diagram? Activity-On-Node

Discretionary Dependencies are also known as Hard Logic

For activities on critical path Early Start is equal to Late Start

An activity that comes after a dependent activity in a project schedule is called? Successor
Activity

What key term is given to the things that are needed to complete a project? Resources

What is this chart called? PERT Chart


What is this chart called? Gantt Chart

What does the M in SMART goals stand for? Measurable

What is the first phase in the Project life cycle? Initiation

The longest path of connecting tasks in a PERT chart as a project moves toward completion.
Critical Path

What are the stages of the Project Life Cycle? Initiation, Planning , Execution, Evaluation

What are Smart Objectives? Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time Efficient

Initiation is when... You receive instruction from your client (a brief) and you establish what it is
that they want.

Planning is where.. You create diagrams and prototypes for what you are going to build, in
addition to working out how much time the project will take.

Evaluation is... Where you reflect on how well a project has gone, and what could be done to
improve further.

What are the inputs into the planning stage? Feasibility report, Legislation implications
What does milestone mean? A milestone is a given point in time where task is expected to be
started or completed

What does the word contingency time mean? Time in a project plan with no tasks assigned this
is used if tasks are not completed on time to make sure the end project still meets the final
deadline.

What is it called when you can't complete task to until task one has been fully finished.
Dependent task

What are
components a and B called in a Pert chart? Nodes or milestones
What is the
purpose of the directional arrow from A to B? Direction of flow and dependent task that must be
completed in order

What types of data is ABC 123 ? Alphanumeric

What data type is the following "Mr Hall"? Text

What is the following data type "30 04 2018" ? Date

What is the following in the example of male/female Boolean

What is the name of the new acts responsible for making data safe? General data protection
regulation GDPR

What are two security measures needed to be put in place to keep data secure? Process lawfully
fairly and transparent manner in relation to individuals. Data should be accurate relevant and
limited to what is necessary relations the purposes for which they are processed

What is this symbol used for in a flowchart? A decision/question

What is the purpose of a flowchart? To plan the program before it is made

What is NOT included on a visualisation diagram? Sound effects


According to network diagram which applied Critical Path Method (CPM), what is the project
duration? 18
According to network diagram which applied Critical Path Method (CPM), what is the early start
(ES) date of Activity E? 6
According to network diagram which applied Critical Path Method (CPM), what is the early finish
(EF) date of Activity F ?5
According to network diagram which applied Critical Path Method (CPM), what is the late finish
(LF) date of Activity D?13
According to network diagram which applied Critical Path Method (CPM), what is the late start
(LS) date of Activity B? 7

What Projects should use Project Management? Any project that has a has a budget , Any
project that does not have a budget , Anything with a goal/objectives , Anything with a expected
outcome

Which option does not define a Project Manager? A project manager has to be in a management
capacity

What does project management include? Manage the implementation process of a project,
Develop a project plan, Follow the project management guidelines.

How many project templates are mandatory for all projects? 6

What is a complete definition of a project? Any activity that has a start date, fixed end date,
specific goals and conditions, defined responsibilities, a plan and multiple parties involved.

The Project Officer (PO) is responsible for all except: Documenting all projects

What is the Project Management cycle? Initiate -> Plan -> Execute -> Evaluate
The PERT in project management means program evaluation and _____ technique.

(A) resource

(B) reconciliation

(C) reconsideration

(D) review

The answer is: (D) review ☑

Q. “Risk” is usually _______ as the project progresses.

(A) increased

(B) reduced

(C) remained same

(D) become negligible

The answer is: (B) reduced ☑

Q. Assembling project team and assigning their responsibilities are done during which phase of a
project management?

(A) Initiation

(B) Planning

(C) Execution

(D) Closure

The answer is: (A) Initiation ☑

Q. The basic nature of a project is a/an _____ one.

(A) permanent

(B) temporary

(C) (A) or (B)


(D) Both (A) and (B)

The answer is: (B) temporary ☑

Q. A process that involves continuously improving and detailing a plan as more detail become
available is termed as

(A) project analysis

(B) project enhancing

(C) progressive deliberation

(D) progressive elaboration

The answer is: (D) progressive elaboration ☑

Q. A program is usually a group of

(A) plans

(B) people and work

(C) related projects

(D) unrelated projects

The answer is: (C) related projects ☑

Q. Which from the following statement(s) is/are NOT true?

I. Projects have defined objectives

II. Programs have a larger scope than projects

III. The projects and programs in a portfolio must be directly related

(A) I only

(B) II only

(C) III only

(D) II and III only


The answer is: (C) III only ☑

Q. Projects management is divided in _____ process groups.

(A) 5

(B) 7

(C) 9

(D) 11

The answer is: (A) 5 ☑

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