Project Management - Steps in Planning & Scheduling - Quiz 5

What is the first step in project planning?

• Define project scope

• Identify project risks

• Assign project tasks

• Establish project objectives

What is the purpose of defining project scope?

• To identify project risks

• To establish project objectives

• To assign project tasks

• To set project boundaries and deliverables

Which of the following is a common technique used for identifying project risks?

• Gantt chart

• SWOT analysis

• Cost-benefit analysis

• Pareto chart

What is the purpose of creating a work breakdown structure (WBS)?

• To assign project tasks and responsibilities

• To identify project risks

• To establish project objectives

• To visualize the project schedule

What is the purpose of identifying project dependencies?

• To assign project tasks and responsibilities

• To identify project risks

• To establish project objectives

• To determine project timeline and critical path

Which of the following is a common tool used for project scheduling?

• Gantt chart

• SWOT analysis

• Pareto chart

• Root cause analysis

What is the purpose of a critical path analysis?

• To identify project risks

• To determine project objectives

• To identify project dependencies and determine the shortest possible project timeline

• To monitor project progress

What is the purpose of resource leveling in project planning?

• To identify project risks

• To balance project resources and avoid overloading

• To establish project objectives

• To monitor project progress

Which of the following is a common technique used for project cost estimating?

• SWOT analysis

• Earned value management

• Stakeholder analysis

• Cost-benefit analysis

What is the purpose of creating a project baseline?

• To establish project objectives

• To monitor project progress

• To identify project risks

• To provide a reference point for measuring project performance