PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE – TEST

What is a process group?

The project scope statement is important because it defines the

What is an example of an external risk to a project?

Defining and authorizing the project is part of which process group?

If you are focused on managing the schedule, you are concerned with _____ management.

An unexpected event that might impact a project’s success is a

The first action taken at the beginning of a project is to define the

A distinct, scheduled portion of work performed during a project is known as a/an

When a risk becomes a reality it is considered a/an

What happens during the planning stage of the project cycle?

A project manager can make sure that quality standards are met by developing a quality management strategy

What types of projects have stakeholders?

A temporary effort that is intended to create a unique product, service, or result is known as a

What process group includes determining the project’s course of action?

Making sure that a project meets its requirements and does what it is expected to do is part of _____ management.

A team is working on a project to develop a new flavor of ice cream. The customers who will be buying the new ice cream are

Planning a vacation is an example of a

What process group includes performing tasks of the project?

Another name for a project timeline is a

When should a project manager communicate with stakeholders?

At the end of the project, the project team gives the _____ to the customers, stakeholders, or sponsor.

What process group includes evaluating and capturing lessons learned from the project?

A group was about to turn in its project paper when group members noticed a grammatical error on the first page. This error is a problem with _____ management.

Using knowledge, skills, and resources to accomplish activities that are meant to achieve a specific goal is known as _____ management.

Which project stage focuses on the lessons you learned during a project?

Daniel is using a checklist to compare the project work to the standards agreed upon by the team and stakeholders. Daniel is performing _____ management.

How can a project manager handle a problem that arises during a project?

Which process group involves checking the progress of the project and fixing any problems?

An important aspect of Kara’s project is creating a visually appealing presentation. Kara requests that Martin, a talented graphic designer, be added to her project team. Kara is participating in _____ management.

Project management is best described as a/an

Which aspect of project management coordinates all of the other areas to work together throughout the project?

A document or tool which describes when and how human resources will be brought onto and taken off the project team is called a

The people who work on the project and contribute to its success are the project

Project Integration Management is important because project management activities

What is the most important factor that a project manager should consider when conducting human resources planning?

When Becky decided to open a lemonade stand, she asked her mother to give her a table, a pitcher, and money to go to the store and buy ingredients. Becky’s mother is a project

What document authorizes a project and is used as a starting point to clarify the project?

Brianna was unsure whether or not she should tell her project’s stakeholders about a change to the budget, so she consulted the

Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all project work is planned and completed on time?

What is a reason that a manager might need to change the project plan?

Isabel’s team members are struggling to overcome disagreements among themselves. What technique should Isabel use to best handle the situation?

The people or organizations that are involved or interested in a project’s outcome are

Controlling exactly what is (and is not) included in your project is part of project _____ management.

Informal oral communication is most often used in

What is the purpose of project management knowledge areas?

A project team decides that for its final presentation, it will use a slideshow and handouts but will not have a poster. A poster is outside the _____ of the project.

Informal written communication is most often used in

The purpose of project process groups is to define, organize, and keep track of the

Elias is working on creating a checklist of all the work that needs to be completed for his project. His sequenced list of all the work that needs to occur is considered a

Figuring out where a project can go wrong is part of _____ management.