Engineering Management Quiz

What is the primary objective of engineering management?

• To design and develop new technologies

• To manage technical projects and teams effectively

• To conduct scientific research

• To increase the company's market share

In industrial training, what is the primary focus of a safety training program?

• Increasing productivity

• Reducing costs

• Ensuring the health and safety of employees

• Improving customer satisfaction

What does the acronym CPM stand for in project management?

• Critical Path Method

• Cost Per Minute

• Comprehensive Project Management

• Control Process Management

What is a Gantt chart used for?

• Financial planning

• Visualizing a project schedule

• Quality control

• Risk management

Which of the following is a key skill for an engineering manager?

• Coding proficiency

• Financial analysis

• Leadership and team management

• Graphic design

Which of the following is a key skill for an engineering manager?

• a) Coding proficiency

• b) Financial analysis

• c) Leadership and team management

• d) Graphic design

Which of the following is NOT a phase in the project management lifecycle?

• • a) Initiation

• b) Planning

• c) Execution

• d) Decommissioning

In risk management, what is a 'risk matrix' used for?

• • a) Identifying all potential risks

• • b) Prioritizing risks based on their impact and likelihood

• • c) Eliminating risks completely

• d) Creating a budget for risk management

In industrial training, what does 'on-the-job training' refer to?

• • a) Training conducted outside the workplace

• • b) Classroom-based instruction

• • c) Hands-on training while performing job tasks

• d) Online courses and webinars

What is 'benchmarking' in industrial management?

• • a) Setting the lowest possible performance standards

• • b) Comparing one's performance with best practices from other organizations

• • c) Conducting internal audits

• d) Implementing new technologies without testing