17/7 Project Planning and Control – Multiple Choice Quiz

What is the main reason project planning is considered vital in project management?

• It ensures all meetings are recorded

• It helps avoid surprises and plan for contingencies

• It allows improvisation

• It reduces the need for communication

What are the key factors to consider in project planning?

• Time, budget, human resources, communication, and resources

• Location, weather, cost, and time

• Quality, speed, and individual preference

• Customer reviews and deadlines

What is a potential consequence of not planning a project?

• Efficient budget use

• Greater innovation

• Improvisation and possible failure

• Reduced need for resources

What does efficient planning involve?

• Guessing and reacting quickly

• Relying on personal memory

• Organising tasks into logical groups and budgeting

• Delegating everything to others

Which of the following is NOT one of the four planning approaches mentioned?

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Which type of planning prepares for unexpected events?

• Operational planning

• Tactical planning

• Strategic planning

• Contingency planning

Which type of planning considers how things should ideally happen?

• Tactical planning

• Contingency planning

• Operational planning

• Strategic planning

Which planning approach examines all requirements to achieve a goal?

• Strategic planning

• Tactical planning

• Operational planning

• Reactive planning

What does tactical planning focus on?

• Imagining ideal scenarios

• Predicting real-life problems and solutions

• Assigning blame

• Budgeting only

Which question is NOT part of the key planning questions in resource management?

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