Project Management Milestone 1

1 Which of the following correctly describes the documentation of project risks? Medium risks must be watched closely by the project manager. Low risks usually do not negatively impact a project. Most risks are closely monitored by the project sponsor. High risks can become project killers if not mitigated. 2 Which of the following is true regarding project methodologies? The phase-based methodology allows for frequent adaptations. The phase-based project methodology goes through phases sequentially. The iterative methodology involves a more traditional approach. The iterative methodology works better with an easily defined project. 3 What is the first step a project manager performs after officially beginning a project? Assign tasks to the project team members Create a project plan Create a scope document Communicate the rules of project governance 4 Which of the following items would Renee complete in Phase 4 of the project life cycle if she was planning a project to organize a vacation package for a group of retirees? The stakeholders tell Renee their goals for the vacation. Renee assigns a team member to rent a charter bus. Renee conducts a post-vacation survey to learn which hotels the travelers liked best. Renee resolves issues with date conflicts when making hotel reservations. 5 A company wants to improve collaboration between business departments. What type of project does this represent? Product Technology People Service 6 Which of the following is an example of an operation? Develop a new training course Construct an apartment complex Create an advertising campaign Reorder building materials and supplies 7 Sean made sure the staff at a dry-cleaning business was trained to use some new, potentially hazardous equipment. He also had them sign off that they were aware of all the posted warning signs and had them read the safety manual. Which of the following is the probability of injuries occurring while using the equipment and the related impact on the employees? High risk and high negative impact Low risk and high negative impact Medium risk and high negative impact Medium risk and low negative impact 8 Which of the following is true regarding the scope approval process? The project manager may have to rework the scope document after the meeting. The project sponsor and the project manager are the only scope approval meeting attendees. Stakeholders review the final scope document at the scope approval meeting. Several members of each stakeholder group should attend the scope approval meeting. 9 Which of the following best illustrates a project manager using interpersonal skills? Compare multiple solutions for fixing an issue with a deliverable Prepare written reports for stakeholders Resolve a dispute between two team members Coordinate timing of activities in the schedule 10 Mila managed a project to develop a website for a restaurant. Which description below is an assumption, as opposed to a requirement? The restaurant owner wants customers to make reservations via telephone. The restaurant owner wants a professional photographer to take pictures of his signature dishes. The restaurant owner needs the head chef to include a professional bio. The restaurant owner thought customers would prefer using a website over a mobile app. 11 Which statement describes a resource estimate? Used to determine talent needed for a project Used for setting project plan deadlines Sets periods for each project phase Expenses not allocated in the project budget 12 Which of the following stakeholders is responsible for completing assigned work needed to produce a deliverable? Project manager Project team member Key decision maker Project sponsor 13 Which of the following is true about project managers? They must have experience in the area they are managing. They typically have complete control over the project budget. They make sure projects are completed on time and within budget. They always have the power to hire or fire project team members. 14 Which component of SMART is missing from the goal "Lisa will host a graduation party immediately following the graduation ceremony?" Time phased Measurable Action-oriented Realistic 15 Jordan finalized the project timeline and the costs associated with the development of the wellness program. He has assigned all of the project work to team members. Jordan is ready to start the managing phase of the project, but first he must go through the __________, a checkpoint in which he gains the approval of the project sponsor. project gate project sales pitch project deliverables project planning process 16 Which of the following was an intangible benefit when a large corporation implemented a company wellness plan to encourage and support healthy employees' lifestyles? Reduced payments for insurance Reduced sick days taken Better decision-making capabilities Improved productivity 17 What is the first step a project manager will take when defining the project scope? Identify stakeholders Convince stakeholders to support the project Discuss the benefits of the project with stakeholders Design interview questions to ask the stakeholders 18 An expectation that is related to how the project manager manages the project is a __________ expectation. process deliverables project outcome project benefit 19 Which of the following is the least likely reason for failure of Stacey's construction project if several stakeholders involved in the project were unable to agree on the final design of the deliverables? Problems with communications Problems with project participants Problems with unforeseeable circumstances Problems with the project process 20 The client was pleased that the prototype website was on time, had great well. But the client pointed out that the website was missing a shopping cart feature for customers to purchase products. Chris failed to answer which of the following questions in developing the scope document for the website project? When? What? How? Who? 21 Which of the following describes the value a project has for an organization? Project objectives Project charter Stakeholder expectations Business case 22 Which of the following is an example of a change in scope for a project? Delay in production of an item Defects discovered in a deliverable Price increase on a resource Features of a deliverable are changed 23 Which of the following responsibilities is performed by a project manager? Manages the day-to-day operations of a business Manages the overall direction of a group of related projects Manages a set of deliverables, budget, and team members Holds the ultimate decision making authority within the project