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When you review a job listing, which section offers the most insight when deciding if the role is well-suited for you?

a, Job salary
b, Job location
c, Job description
d, Job benefits

c

Which of the following might be part of a job description for an entry-level project manager role?

a, Our company is seeking a Program Manager with experience managing a team in the Agile framework.

b, Our North Coast branch needs a new Junior Project Manager who can channel drive and enthusiasm. You'll be front and center, hands-on, and contributing your creative energy to high-impact projects.

c, Our business group is hiring an experienced project management professional who has a broad understanding of solutions and industry best practices.

d, Our leadership team is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to support our clients in the Life Sciences and Industrial sectors.

b

Which of the following best exemplifies the progression of a project management career?

a, Project manager to program manager to portfolio manager

b, Program manager to project manager to portfolio manager

c, Project manager to portfolio manager to program manager

a

What three types of information can be helpful to include in your search for project management roles? Select the three options that apply:

a, Essential project management skills like coordination, organization, and leadership

b, Skills you've acquired in your current or previous position

c, Common project management-related buzzwords like "process improvement" and "risk management"

d, Training you may gain later in your project management career

abc

Fill in the blank: In addition to a job title, many companies list project management as a desired \_____.

a, internship
b, skill
c, hobby
d, degree

b

Fill in the blank: According to a 2017 Project Management Institute study, industries like manufacturing, construction, information technology, publishing, finance, and oil and gas are experiencing \_____ with project management jobs.

a, the most amount of growth compared to other industries

b, the least amount of growth compared to other industries

c, no growth compared to other industries

d, the same amount of growth compared to other industries

a

Fill in the blank: A/An \_____ allows you to work for a company on a project-by-project basis but not as a full-time employee.

a, internship
b, salary
c, contract
d, mentor

c

Once the project is underway, project managers help manage tasks for the team members and communicate key milestones to stakeholders. What is this project management responsibility called?

a, Networking
b, Selecting tools
c, Managing tasks
d, Budgeting and controlling costs

c

Which of the following is a way to define a project? Select all that apply.

a, An ongoing process with no defined end date

b, A series of tasks that need to be completed to reach a desired outcome

c, A unique, temporary pursuit that has a defined beginning and end

d, An endeavor with unlimited deliverables from stakeholders

bc

What does it take for a project manager to ensure a project stays on-track and on-budget? Select all that apply.

a, Careful planning

b, Collaboration

c, Networking

d, Technical industry experience

ab

Which of the following explains how a project manager best accomplishes their responsibilities? Select all that apply.

a, Communicates key project milestones to stay on task

b, Knows what the project team needs to accomplish and when

c, Assigns project tasks to the appropriately-skilled stakeholders

d, Establishes the budget after the project begins

e, Helps the team get what they need to keep the project going

abe

Fill in the blank: A project is a temporary pursuit, and usually includes a set of \_____.

a, rules for accountability
b, team members
c, strategic risks
d, unique deliverables

d

Fill in the blank: It's likely that you have used project management skills in the past, and these skills are \_____ in professional project management.

a, transferable
b, uncommon
c, inapplicable
d, impracticable

a

What required skills are typically listed in project management job postings? Select all that apply.

a, Budget preparation and monitoring

b, Communication skills

c, Web design

d, Organizational management

abd

Fill in the blank: \_____ is how a project manager makes use of productivity tools and creates processes. The project manager may need to use certain tools and processes to do tasks like create a schedule and share information.

a, Removing unforeseen barriers
b, Managing tasks
c, Planning and organizing
d, Budgeting and controlling costs

c

Fill in the blank: \_____ is how a project manager keeps track of the team's workload, ensures that things are getting done within a set period of time, and demonstrates progress to people outside the immediate team, like stakeholders.

a, Budgeting and controlling costs
b, Managing tasks
c, Removing unforeseen barriers
d, Planning and organizing

b

Fill in the blank: \_____ is how a project manager oversees the financial components of a project and mitigates project issues and risks as they come up.

a, Planning and organizing
b, Managing tasks
c, Budgeting and controlling costs
d, Removing unforeseen barriers

c

Fill in the blank: A cross-functional project team is a team that has \_____.

a, diverse skill sets and works toward individual goals

b, similar skill sets and works toward a common goal

c, diverse skill sets and works toward a common goal

d, similar skill sets and works toward individual goals

c

Which of the following is true of project managers' experience? Select all that apply.

a, They need to be an expert in the project's field

b, They need to be familiar with project management tools

c, They need to have a lot of experience within the organization running the project

d, They need to have a lot of technical knowledge about the project

e, They need to know how to manage a budget

be

Which skill should a project manager use when dealing with change and ambiguity?

a, Effective organizational skills
b, Enabling decision-making
c, Escalating risks
d, Flexibility

d

Using tools such as a digital calendar and a spreadsheet to track team tasks is evidence of what project management skill?

a, Flexibility
b, Communicating and escalating
c, Effective organizational skills
d, Enabling decision-making

c

Which of the following flexible planning strategies can help a project manager during times of unpredictability? Select all that apply.

a, Plan for risks and challenges.

b, Rely on the knowledge of key stakeholders rather than trusting the expertise of team members.

c, Calculate float in the schedule.

d, Assess external constraints.

acd

Suppose that as a project manager, you speak with stakeholders to determine which tasks the team should complete first. What project management value does this represent?

a Prioritization
b Delegation
c Optimism
d Effective communication

a

As a project manager, you create plans, timelines, schedules, and other forms of documentation to track project completion. Which project management responsibility does this represent?

a, Removing unforeseen barriers
b, Managing the budget
c, Managing tasks
d, Planning and organizing

d

As a project manager on a product team, your stakeholders ask you to help the marketing team come up with a strategy to attract customers. What project management responsibility does this represent?

a, Collaborate with other teams at the organization.

b, Ensure that issues and risks are tracked and visible.

c, Hold all team members accountable for their assigned tasks.

d, Help teammates adopt the right workflows and project management styles.

a

What can a project manager do to recognize individuals' efforts on a team?

a, Learn what makes team members feel supported and provide positive feedback.

b, Define key items and encourage team members to ask questions.

c, Set up effective tools so the team can easily work together.

d, Ensure team members have the correct skill sets for each project function.

a

You're a project manager on a team that is improving a product. How can you make sure the project stays on schedule?

a, Provide data and feedback about how customers interact with the product.

b, Have a meeting with stakeholders to make them aware of product concerns.

c, Track daily product improvement tasks of team members in a spreadsheet.

d, Limit communication with stakeholders to avoid input until product launch.

c

As a project manager, you learn that the stakeholders are changing the nature of the project and the team's deliverables will change as a result. You aren't sure how this will affect the team's tasks. How will you handle this ambiguity and deliver the news to the team?

a, Tell them you're upset with the changes and you didn't make the decision

b, Tell them there's nothing you can do because the stakeholders fund the project

c, Tell them the vague updates from stakeholders so they know all the information that you do

d, Tell them you care about the challenges they are facing and are there to support them

d

Suppose that unless a teammate receives additional resources, they are going to complete an activity past a deadline. You know that the stakeholders are reluctant to provide additional resources. Which interpersonal skill can you use to strike a middle ground between both the teammate's and stakeholders' needs?

a, Positive attitude
b, Conflict mediation
c, Negotiation
d, Understanding motivations

c

As a project manager impacting an organization, you want to break down barriers to help your team succeed. Which of the following would a project manager do to break down barriers?

a, Provide support for the team as they try new approaches to find solutions.

b, Write clear goals for the project in the project's documentation.

c, Keep the project within the budget approved by leadership.

d, Encourage stakeholders to provide feedback on new product features.

a

Which of the following are examples of external customers? Select all that apply.

a, Suppliers
b, Team members
c, Contractors
d, Consumers

acd

As a project manager, how can you protect the team from changes to the project? Select all that apply.

a, Document initial expectations of the project.

b, Limit communication outside the team once the project begins.

c, Let the stakeholders know how changes impact the budget and schedule.

d, Clearly identify any project changes.

acd

To be an effective project manager, what important actions/steps should you take?

a, Confirm team members handle the documentation and organization necessary to finish the project

b, Ensure team members understand the team's objectives and their individual tasks

c, Limit communication between team members so they can complete their work

d, Gain mastery over every detail of a project at all times

b

What are some potential consequences of rushing through the initiation phase of a project? Select all that apply.

a, Impact to quality
b, Impact to the budget
c, Impact to previous projects
d, Impact to the timeline

abd

Imagine that a project manager has just begun working on a project for a trucking logistics company. The customer wants to see a proposal as soon as possible, but it is taking the project manager longer than expected because he needs more input from stakeholders and the project team. What should the project manager do to turn the project into a success?

a, Tell the customer he will need four to six weeks to formulate a proposal.

b, Ask the customer for more time to consult with stakeholders and the project team to deliver an accurate cost and timeline proposal.

c, Research the cost and timeline for similar projects at other trucking logistics companies and share that information with the customer.

d, Immediately provide the customer the most recent comparable cost and timeline estimate for the work.

b

What are the main phases of the project life cycle? Select all that apply.

a, Initiate the project
b, Make a plan
c, Define project roles
d, Execute and complete tasks
e, Close the project

abde

What are three benefits of closing a project?

a, Remove any obstacles that come up
b, Evaluate what worked and what didn't work
c, Celebrate the team's success
d, Share the team's accomplishments with people outside the team

bcd

What is the project manager's primary job in phase three (execute and complete tasks) of the project life cycle?

a, Document lessons the team learned during the project

b, Build out the project schedule to properly manage resources, budget, and timeline

c, Monitor the project team as they complete tasks and break down any barriers

d, Step in to complete tasks when the team falls behind

c

Phase two of the project life cycle (make a plan) includes which two of the following tasks?

a. Determine the purpose and mission of the project
b. Set the project schedule
c. Break down any barriers that would slow or stop the team from completing tasks
d. Identify milestones and tasks

bd

During which phase of the project life cycle does a project manager hand off all remaining deliverables?

a. Make a plan
b. Execute and complete tasks
c. Close the project
d. Initiate the project

c

Imagine a project manager oversees their company's transition to a new financial management system. They determine that the project goal is to make the financial portal easier for employees to use. They also identify key stakeholders and outline project objectives. During which phase of the project life cycle do these activities take place?

a. Make a plan
b. Close the project
c. Execute and complete tasks
d. Initiate the project

d

What are the phases of the project life cycle?

a. Initiate the project, make a plan, measure and analyze tasks, close the project

b. Make a plan, initiate the project, communicate progress, close the project

c. Initiate the project, make a plan, execute and complete tasks, close the project

d. Initiate the project, make a plan, communicate progress, close the project

c

Why should project managers always initiate a project (phase one) before making a plan (phase two)?

a. Because creating a budget, setting a schedule, and determining roles and responsibilities is crucial to understanding scope, cost, and timeline

b. Because executing and completing tasks successfully is crucial to creating a budget, setting a schedule, and determining roles and responsibilities

c. Because determining scope, cost, and timeline is crucial to creating a budget, setting a schedule, and determining roles and responsibilities

d. Because establishing your team is crucial to have in place before understanding scope, cost, and timeline

c

Choose the best definition for a project management methodology.

a. A project management methodology is a set of guiding laws and measures for owning a project through its life cycle.

b. A project management methodology is a set of guiding principles and processes for owning a project through its life cycle.

c. A project management methodology is a set of guiding ethical values for operating a project through its life cycle.

d. A project management methodology is a set of guiding tasks and measurements for owning a project through its life cycle.

b

Which answer best describes the Waterfall project management methodology?

a. Created in the seventies, the Waterfall methodology refers to the sequential ordering of phases, including initiating, planning, executing, and closing.

b. Created in the eighties, the Waterfall methodology refers to being able to move quickly and easily through a project by combining and eliminating tasks.

c. Created in the eighties, the Waterfall methodology refers to the sequential ordering of phases, including defining, measuring, analyzing, improving, and controlling.

d. Created in the nineties, the Waterfall methodology refers to being able to move quickly and easily through a project by working on many tasks at once.

a

What is the main advantage of the Waterfall methodology over the Agile approach?

a. Waterfall focuses on reducing waste within an operation.

b. Waterfall has clearly defined expectations and helps teams avoid expensive changes to a project once it has started.

c. Waterfall allows for easy reorganization of tasks as the project progresses.

d. Waterfall takes a flexible approach, letting teams make adjustments as they go.

b

The Lean Six Sigma approach includes which of the following phases?

a. Connect, control, impact, apply, analyze

b. Measure, define, apply, improve, control

c. Impact, measure, define, control, analyze

d. Define, measure, analyze, improve, control

d

Which of the following are project manager responsibilities during the initiation phase? Select all that apply.

a. Get project approval

b. Define project goals

c. Determine resources needed

d. Create a budget

abc

Which of the following are project manager responsibilities during the closing phase? Select all that apply.

a. Complete the project proposal

b. Reflect on lessons learned

c. Confirm acceptance of the project outcome

d. Ensure all tasks are complete

bcd

In which project phase does it help to ask questions such as: "Who are the stakeholders?", "What skills and resources will the project require?", and "What are the client's or customer's goals?"

a. Make a plan
b. Close the project
c. Execute the project
d. Initiate the project

d

Which project management approach uses the 5S quality tool, the DMAIC process, and Kanban boards?

a. Agile
b. Lean Six Sigma
c. Waterfall
d. Scrum

b

Which of the following scenarios best describes a Classic structure?

a. Imagine you are managing an important project at a company that requires all orders to go through its shipping department. However, your project is on a tight schedule, and the shipping department has a backlog of orders. You decide to meet with your direct manager to ask for approval to place the order through a third-party vendor. Ultimately, your direct manager has to meet with a vice president to get final approval.

b. Imagine you work alongside a small group of project managers. One of your current projects shares team members with another, ongoing project. To make sure you hit your next milestone, you want your team members to work only on your project for the next two weeks. You decide to meet with your team to discuss your proposal.

c. Imagine you work at a small marketing agency, and you have just begun a new project. All of the company's graphic designers work in the Art department and report to the Art Director. However, two of those graphic designers have been assigned to your project, so they will also report to you while working on the project.

a

Why is it important for a project manager in a Matrix organization to clearly define roles and responsibilities? Select all that apply.

a. Because project managers must get approval from their direct superiors for any decisions they make about day-to-day project activities

b. Because project managers need to identify their single manager or director

c. Because project managers can have the same level of authority as functional managers

d. Because employees may report to more than one person and have multiple responsibilities across teams

cd

What are some ways that organizational structure can impact the role of a project manager? Select all that apply.

a. Their approach to getting approvals
b. Their possibility of career growth
c. Their level of authority
d. Their access to resources

acd

What are some key functions of a Project Management Office (PMO)? Select all that apply.

a. Strategic planning and governance
b. Implementing project management best practices
c. Creating project documentation, archives, and tools
d. Managing the organization's income and expenses

abc

Fill in the blank. Organizational culture refers to a company's \_____.

a. stock price and capital
b. logo and slogan
c. values and personality
d. income and expenditures

c

A project manager can learn about an organization's culture in which of the following ways? Select all that apply.

a. Observe employees within the organization.

b. Survey employees on how their personal histories might impact their work.

c. Ask employees about workplace rituals and traditions.

d. Ask management questions to better understand what they expect.

acd

What are three reasons that it is important for project managers to understand a company's organizational culture?

a. It can help them determine if they want to accept a position with the company.

b. It can help them set an accurate budget.

c. It can affect many aspects of their projects.

d. It can help them avoid bumps in the road when their projects disrupt the status quo.

acd

Imagine you are interviewing for a project manager role at a local start-up. You are very interested in the work the organization is doing, but you want to find out more about their culture to make sure the position is a good fit. How could you find out more about the organization's culture? Select all that apply.

You could ask current employees about their employment history at other companies.

You could ask current employees about their experiences at the company.

You could ask the HR department about the proposed salary for the role.

You could ask your interviewer questions about the organization's atmosphere, policies, processes, and stories.

abd

What are three core concepts of the change management process?

a. Create a sense of ownership and urgency around the project.

b. Select the right combination of skills and personalities for the team.

c. Communicate effectively.

d. Adopt different change management best practices for each individual project.

abc

Which of the following project outcomes will most likely require change management in the organization? Select all that apply.

a. Adopting a new supply ordering system

b. Holding an annual meeting for stakeholders

c. Installing new scheduling software on employees' computers

d. Kicking off planning for the next quarter

ac

Which three best practices can help a project manager approach change management on their projects?

a. Communicate about upcoming changes.

b. Use tools to help implement a change.

c. Practice empathy.

d. Only incorporate change management strategies during the closing phase of the project life cycle.

abc

How does an organization align its project governance with its corporate governance? Select all that apply.

a. By avoiding the input of senior stakeholders

b. By making thoughtful decisions about which projects to take on and avoiding projects if they don't have sufficient resources

c. By providing stakeholders with timely, relevant, and reliable information

d. By considering the long-term and short-term interests of the organization

bcd

Define organizational structure.

a. How a company defines its values, how it retains employees, and how teams maintain productivity

b. How a company sets budgets, documents expenses, and tracks income

c. How a company is arranged, how job tasks are divided and coordinated, and how members of the organization relate to one another

d. How a company's corporate governance functions, how it prioritizes clear and sustainable goals, and how it implements changes

c

Which of the following refers to an internal group that defines and maintains project standards across the organization?

a. Matrix organizational structure
b. Classic organizational structure
c. Project Planning Office (PPO)
d. Project Management Office (PMO)

d

Which of the following accurately describe how organizational structure impacts project management? Select all that apply.

a. It affects the project manager's level of authority and their ability to make decisions that impact the larger organization.

b. It affects the client's criteria for success.

c. It affects the client's project satisfaction.

d. It affects the availability of resources that can be devoted to a project.

ad

Which of the following concepts are part of organizational culture? Select all that apply.

a. A company's stock price

b. A company's history

c. A company's mission

d. A company's shared values

bcd

Why should project managers learn about organizational culture? Select all that apply.

a. So they can assign the right number of people to a project

b. So they can demonstrate how a project supports the company's mission and values

c. So they can communicate more effectively with teams

d. So they can manage change effectively

bcd

Which of the following statements is true of the change management process? Select all that apply.

a. It requires effective communication from the project manager.

b. It includes the successful delivery and adoption of a completed project.

c. It follows Waterfall methodology principles.

d. It is the sole responsibility of the project manager.

ab

What can a project manager do to manage changes effectively and encourage project adoption? Select all that apply.

a. Communicate clearly by being transparent and upfront with their ideas

b. Encourage supervisors to use their authority to force employee adoption

c. Avoid having team members as advocates because they may be too enthusiastic about the project

d. Create a sense of ownership and urgency around the project

ad

As someone interviewing for a project management role, you ask questions about how team members provide feedback, how the company celebrates success, and expectations of risk-taking. Which part of a company's culture do these questions help you learn more about?

a. Atmosphere
b. Policies
c. Processes
d. Vision

a

As a project manager, you want to integrate change management into your project. You do this by ensuring stakeholders are aware of the upcoming changes. You introduce the deliverable to stakeholders by hosting a demonstration and a question and answer forum. These actions represent which change management best practice?

a. Follow a consistent process
b. Use tools
c. Practice empathy
d. Be proactive

d

In business, what is the management framework within which decisions are made and accountability is determined?

a. Governance
b. Change management
c. Agile
d. Organizational culture

a

What are two potential consequences of a project manager failing to properly initiate a project?

a. New dependencies can arise.

b. Resources can be underestimated.

c. External risks can affect project success.

d. Stakeholders might not agree on what success looks like.

bd

Why is it important to perform a cost-benefit analysis during the initiation phase? Select all that apply.

a. To compare the project benefits to the costs

b. To outline project goals and how to accomplish them

c. To add up the expected value, or benefits, of a project

d. To set up a framework for what project work the team needs to do

ac

Fill in the blank: \_____ are the first thing a project manager needs to consider during the initiation phase.

a. Goals
b. Resources
c. Planning
d. Success criteria

a

Imagine you're the project manager of a new grocery delivery service. You meet with stakeholders to decide how to measure project success. Which project initiation component are you trying to determine?

a. Goals
b. Resources
c. Success criteria
d. Scope

c

Imagine that the main supplier for a construction project runs out of steel girders and needs to obtain more to complete the order. Which key component of project initiation does this scenario concern?

a. Scope
b. Resources
c. Deliverables
d. Goals

b

Fill in the blank: A \_____ is a document that defines project goals and outlines what is needed to accomplish them.

a. project charter
b. risk analysis
c. cost-benefit analysis
d. project schedule

a

When calculating a cost-benefit analysis for a project, what do you call gains that are not quantifiable?

a. Intangible benefits
b. Ongoing costs
c. Yearly profits
d. Quarterly income

a

You expect that a project will bring in $15,000 USD in revenue per year. You estimate it will cost $10,000 up front. You also estimate costs of $100 per month for the first 12 months, which equals $1,200 per year. Using the formula (G-C) ÷ C \= ROI, how would you calculate the project's return on investment (ROI) after the first 12 months?

a. (15,000 - 11,200) ÷ 15,000 \= 25%
b. (15,000 - 11,200) ÷ 11,200 \= 34%
c. (15,000 - 10,000) ÷ 11,200 \= 45%
d. (11,200 - 10,000) ÷ 15,000 \= 8%

b

Which three questions should you ask yourself to make a goal specific?

a. Where should it be delivered?

b. Can it be reasonably reached?

c. Who is involved?

d. What do I want to accomplish?

acd

What's a strategy to determine if a goal is attainable?

a. Hire a goal-setting coach
b. Break down the goal into smaller parts
c. Ask the stakeholders
d. Post the goal on a project management forum for feedback

b

What can you do to determine if a goal is relevant?

a. Compare it to the project goals of the organization's three closest competitors.

b. Compare it to goals the organization set in previous years.

c. Consider if the goal matches the organization's other needs and priorities.

d. Ask a project manager on another team.

c

Which of the following are objectives and key results (OKRs) development best practices? Select all that apply.

a. Key results should be tactical and specific.

b. Each key result should have 2-3 objectives

c. OKRs are a resource that should be linked to the project plan.

d. Objectives should be motivational and inspiring.

acd

Which of the following best describes the difference between in-scope and out-of-scope?

a. Problems the project manager can easily recognize and problems the project managers cannot recognize

b. Tasks you believe your team should complete first and tasks the team believes they should complete first

c. Goals you believe your team needs to meet and goals the stakeholders believe the team needs to meet

d. Items within the project boundaries that are contributing to the project's overall goal and items that are not

d

Which of the following best describes scope creep?

a. Cancelling a project after it has begun
b. Changing a project before it begins
c. Adding members to a project team
d. Changing a project after it begins

d

What are some tactics to handle external scope creep? Select all that apply.

a. Tell team members to ignore outside requests that will add project tasks.

b. Limit communication outside the team once the project begins

c. Suggest alternative solutions to your customer's or stakeholder's proposed changes.

d. Define the project's requirements.

cd

A designer on your project team suggests making changes to the product's logo just prior to launch. What's a strategy that could help avoid this internal scope creep?

a. Remind the designer about the project's scope and the effects of internal scope creep.

b. Assign some of the designer's tasks to someone else so they can begin working on the logo changes.

c. Push back the product's launch date to allow time for the design to implement changes to the logo.

d. Have the designer begin to implement the logo design changes immediately.

a

As a project manager, you're using the SMART criteria to craft goals for your team. During the process, you ask yourself if a goal is aligned to the organization or the company's goals. Which SMART criteria does this question represent?

a. Measurable
b. Attainable
c. Relevant
d. Time-bound
e. Specific

c

Which of the following scenarios best represents a project that is going out-of-scope?

a. During the project weekly meeting, the project sponsor adds a new deliverable requirement that costs $10,000 USD. This addition surpasses the budget by $5,000 USD.

b. The manufacturer of one of the project deliverables just lost power after a large storm. They don't expect to be in production for one week, delaying the project timeline.

c. The deliverable to present your project's pre-launch event at a three-day, in-person conference is now an online conference. The switch reduces the costs associated with event space, travel, and people resource time.

d. During the project weekly meeting, the project manager learns the main vendor will increase the cost of raw materials by 20% due to an international shortage.

a

Consider this Office Green scenario: A member of the marketing team suggests allowing customers to choose from an additional three plant colors.
What can help prevent project scope creep in this scenario? Select all that apply.

a. Go along with the member's suggestion.

b. Get clarity on project requirements.

c. Create a plan for dealing with out-of-scope requests.

d. Make project plans visible.

bcd

Fill in the blank: Deliverables help project managers, team members, and stakeholders \_____ and realize the impact of the project.

a. compare
b. quantify
c. rank
d. adjust

b

Consider the following scenario: The Director of Product requests the project manager to add a new product feature. However, they also state that the team cannot push back the project delivery date.
Using the triple constraint model, what trade-off could the project manager use to meet the Director of Product's request?

a. Change the timeline
b. Change the budget
c. Change the project goal
d. Change the team

b

What's a main difference between the adoption and engagement metrics?

a. Adoption replaces a business metric. Engagement compliments other business metrics.

b. Adoption is an external metric. Engagement is an internal metric.

c. Adoption is generally a one-time occurrence. Engagement is ongoing.

d. Adoption requires more expensive tools. Engagement requires less expensive tools.

c

Which scenario demonstrates project landing?

a. The project manager checks back on the project in five years to see if the training program produces a 20% increase in the county's recycling rate.

b. The Director of Product requests to reduce the budget by 25% but the final outcome still needs to look and function as originally agreed.

c. The project manager considers positive feedback from the project sponsor as enough evidence to assume success and reports the project complete.

d. The car company Janco launches a new car series called the Cruiser ST. The launch is successful and all the dealerships request more models.

a

Suppose as a project manager you're receiving requests from stakeholders to add new features to the product you're developing. How would you deal with this external scope creep?

a. Take a team vote to decide if the team should add the new feature to the product.

b. Implement the initial stakeholders requests and then ban all future requests.

c. Ignore the requests because the project is already underway.

d. Agree on who can make formal requests and how your team will evaluate and act on those requests.

d

Fill in the blank: Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) combine both a goal and a \_______ to determine a measurable outcome.

a. budget
b. vision
c. consensus
d. metric

d

Imagine you are a project manager for a healthcare company. When building a team for a new research project, you create a power grid to help you figure out which stakeholders to prioritize. Which box in the grid represents the stakeholders who are the key players on your team?
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a. Box B (high influence, high interest)
b. Box A (high influence, low interest)
c. Box D (low influence, high interest)
d. Box C (low influence, low interest)

a

What is the correct order of tasks in a stakeholder analysis?

a. Determine each stakeholder's level of interest and influence, list all the stakeholders the project impacts, and find ways to involve them.

b. Find ways to involve each stakeholder, list all the stakeholders the project impacts, and determine their level of interest and influence.

c. List all the stakeholders the project impacts, determine their level of interest and influence, and find ways to involve them.

d. List all the stakeholders the project impacts, find ways to involve them, and determine their level of interest and influence.

c