Project Management Quiz

What is a project according to PMBOK?

• A repeated process with no end

• A temporary endeavor with a unique outcome

• A business routine

• A set of daily operations

Which of the following is *not* one of the triple constraints?

• Cost

• Time

• Performance

• Scope

What is the purpose of the Statement of Work (SOW) in a project?

• To assign team responsibilities

• To show the project timeline in a bar chart

• To describe the detailed scope, goals, and deliverables of the project

• To manage project risks only

The Gantt chart is mainly used to:

• Measure quality

• Estimate costs

• Track project schedule

• Monitor team communication

What is the critical path in a project?

• The most expensive tasks

• Tasks that can be delayed

• The longest sequence of dependent tasks that determine project duration

• The path with the least resources

A project manager's role does *not* include:

• Selecting the team

• Budget estimation

• Product manufacturing

• Scheduling

Which of the following is a reason projects fail?

• Clear goals

• Scope creep

• Good team communication

• Adequate testing

What is a work package?

• A large set of unrelated tasks

• A Gantt chart component

• A small unit of deliverable that can be assigned and scheduled

• Budget item

Which of these is a strategic reason to start a project?

• Social need

• Employee gossip

• Daily routine

• Department complaint

A project life cycle does NOT include:

• Execution

• Closure

• Redesign

• Planning