Graded Quiz: What is project management?
1. Which of the following definitions best describes project management?
- Project management coordinates with clients to action feedback on deliverables.
- Project management completes contractor payments, client invoices, and financial tasks for a department.
- Project management oversees permanent teams within a company.
- Project management uses specific knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to deliver valuable projects to clients.
2. Which two of the following are benefits of project management?
- Project management addresses project risks proactively.
- Project management improves the relationship between employees and managers.
- Project management manages budgets and timelines so that projects are able to be successfully completed within the planned budget and timeframe.
- Project management provides quality training for individuals that are onboarding to a project.
3. Imagine that the project you are working on has one round of client feedback that is implemented as a part of the contract. The client asks the team to do a second round of edits, but the project manager redirects the client to the contract and works with the client and team to identify a feedback checklist.
Which of the following benefits best describes the benefit of project management for this scenario?
- Project management manages budgets so that projects are able to be successfully completed within the planned budget.
- Project management addresses project risks proactively.
- Project management increases customer satisfaction by planning projects.
- Project management improving communication between teams.
4. Imagine you have been invited to work on a committee that will be working to improve training in multiple departments with multiple projects over the next year.
Which of the following terms best describes this initiative?
- A portfolio
- A program
- A project
5. Imagine you have joined a company that has three months to create an online course on HTML programming.
Which of the following terms best describes this initiative?
- A portfolio
- A project
- A program
6. Imagine you have been invited to identify all of the websites created by your company and to work with many different teams to manage many projects to update each site to meet the organization’s sales goals.
Which of the following terms best describes this initiative?
- A portfolio
- A project
- A program
7. Which of the following statements best identifies the role of project management in projects?
- Working with the client to define the deliverable for the project.
- Managing one of the teams working on a project.
- Advocating for the client’s needs in internal meetings
- Balancing the scope of work, resources, timelines, and budget.
8. Imagine that you are working on a project that involves multiple departments to create a customized deliverable. Each week the project manager sends out a detailed email with the current budget, the status of all the departments’ progress, and a summary of upcoming deadlines.
Which of the following statements best identifies the driver of project management in the scenario?
- Reporting
- Cost
- Resources
- Timelines
9. Imagine that you are involved in a project with tight deadlines. The project manager has created a detailed chart of all tasks and deadlines for each task.
Which of the following statements best identifies the driver of project management in the scenario?
- Reporting
- Resources
- Timelines
- Cost
10. A project you are working on is currently understaffed and behind on deliverables. The project manager compares the list of deadlines to the current staffing and decides that two additional staff need to join the project to complete the project on time.
Which of the following statements best identifies the driver of project management in the scenario?
- Cost
- Reporting
- Timelines
- Resources
Graded Quiz: Working as a Project Manager
1. The project manager realizes two additional workers are needed for a project. Which stakeholder would the project manager work with to gain budget and resources for the project?
- Operations
- Legal
- Executives
- Sales and Marketing
2. A company needs new software to be used internally. They bring in a project manager to manage a project to implement the software and train departments on how to use it. Which primary stakeholder would the project manager work with?
- Sales and Marketing
- Executives
- Legal
- Operations
3. Who would the project manager work with to hire new personnel or contractors to fill an open position to meet resourcing needs?
- IT
- Sales and Marketing
- Human Resources
- Legal
4. Which of the following terms describes a set of project management guidelines, best practices, and processes that make project management more effective within cost, scope, and time constraints?
- Project Management Body of Knowledge
- Project Management Institute
- Project Management Professional Certificate
- Project Management Professional
5. Which of the following terms best describes a project management methodology that addresses the inflexibility of waterfall’s long and strict project phases by having short development sprints?
- Six Sigma
- Agile
- Critical Path
- Lean
6. Which project methodology is focused on minimizing the waste of resources and time?
- Critical Path
- Six Sigma
- Agile
- Lean
7. Which project management software is cloud-based and automates administrative work?
- Asana
- Tableau
- Google Data Studio
- IBM Cognos
8. Which of the following is a messaging system that can facilitate synchronous and asynchronous communication of a remote global team?
- Tableau
- Google Data Studio
- Slack
- IBM Cognos
9. Which of the following terms describes a trend in project management that include traits such as emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, communication, negotiation, and mentoring?
- Remote teams
- Artificial intelligence
- Soft skills
- Hybrid teams
10. Which of the following terms describes traditional project management?
- Flexible
- Sequential
- Automated management
- Remote and hybrid teams
Graded Quiz: What does being a project manager require?
1. As a project manager, you will need to estimate how long tasks should take to create a project plan and help team members manage due dates. Which soft skill best describes this project management skill?
- Communication
- Time management
- Building relationships
- Negotiation
2. As a project manager, you will keep up with many small parts of a project, like spreadsheets, project tracking software, and detailed plans. What trait best describes the ability to oversee all of these components in a project?
- Detail oriented
- Motivational
- Problem solving
- Curious
3. As a project manager, you will allocate tasks to team members based on capacity, skill sets, and maximizing efficiency. Which of the following technical skills best describes this aspect of project management?
- Software and information technology
- Resource planning
- Change management
- Business process improvement
4. Which of the following is an additional skill that IT project managers are expected to have in addition to standard project management skills?
- Data management
- Programming language
- Data analytics
- Resource planning
5. What skill is a project manager using when they ask clarifying questions to understand better how to solve an issue blocking progress on a deliverable?
- Communication
- Trust Building
- Leadership
- Motivation
6. What skill is a project manager using when resolving a problem between two teams to keep the project on track?
- Conflict Management
- Trust Building
- Inspire
- Leadership
7. A project manager uses project management software that tracks risks and issues and provides a dashboard to communicate project status with all stakeholders. Which phase in the project management lifecycle would the project manager use this software in?
- Project closing
- Project monitoring and reporting
- Post-project evaluation
- Project planning
8. The project manager hosts a meeting to gain input from team members on the previous project’s performance and whether the project met its defined goals. Which phase in the project management lifecycle would this process be used in?
- Project planning
- Project Closing
- Project monitoring and reporting
- Post-project evaluation
9. A project manager meets with the development team, product owner, and stakeholders to review the work that was completed during the sprint. What type of meeting is this?
- Project Status meeting
- Sprint review
- Stand-up
- Sprint retrospective
10. A project manager meets with project stakeholders to share updates and answer any concerns that the stakeholders have. What type of meeting is this?
- Sprint retrospective
- Project status meeting
- Stand-up
- Sprint review
Graded Quiz: Module 4
1. Which of the following annual salaries best aligns with a senior project manager role?
- $51,000
- $97,000
- $60,000
- $78,000
2. Which of the following careers is considered the most senior-level position in project management?
- Director of project management
- Senior project manager
- Project Team Lead
- Scrum master
3. Which of the following are specialized skills that you will need as a project manager unique to the finance industry?
- Development of web apps and portals
- Technical knowledge and business acumen to understand project planning, and feasibility
- Risk management, process integration, quality assurance, and procurement
- Financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
4.Which is Which of the following are responsibilities that require project manager oversight in the healthcare industry?
- Managing network infrastructures, equipment installation, and cybersecurity
- Development of web apps and portals, facilitation of the construction of new buildings/departments, implementation, and integration of new equipment in a facility.
- Risk management, process integration, quality assurance, and procurement
- Technical knowledge and business acumen to understand project planning, cost, and feasibility
5. Which of the following is a responsibility of an IT project manager that overlaps with the responsibilities of a non-IT project manager?
- Assisting in establishing safe practices and system configurations to protect information systems from unwanted access or destruction
- Identifying gaps, following the team’s project governance structure, and optimizing the project and process
- Conceptual understanding of API integrations
- Familiarity with object-oriented analysis and design
6. Imagine that you are working on an IT project for the first time as a project manager. Which of the following is an additional responsibility you might be required to take on as an IT project manager?
- Identifying gaps, following the team’s project governance structure, and optimizing the project and process.
- Assisting in establishing safe practices and system configurations to protect information systems from unwanted access or destruction
- Managing resources for projects, such as computer equipment and employees
- Working within deadlines and budgets, monitoring progress, organizing meetings, and creating status reports.
7. Which of the following describes the types of skills that include the ability to lead a team and overcome challenges the team comes across while working on a project?
- Business Skills
- Technical Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Managerial Skills
8. Imagine that you are working as a project manager on a project to move a company into a new software system that will streamline their process. In your meetings with stakeholders, you provide updates that explain the steps implemented along with the value that each step provides to increase the efficiency of employees using the new software. Which of the following describes the skill this project manager is using?
- Managerial Skills
- Business Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Technical Skills
9. Which of the following is a career path that can be described as strategically managing several projects, analyzing the business benefits of a program, and managing multiple project dependencies?
- Project coordinator
- Senior executive
- Portfolio manager
- Program manager
10. Which role is responsible for setting a strategic vision and enforcing an organization’s policies and procedures?
- Portfolio manager
- Program manager
- Director of project management
- VP of Operations
Graded Quiz: Course
1. As a project manager, you decide to create weekly stand-ups where the script team can discuss what will be ready for the week, and the production team can ask any questions about the development of the assets.
Which of the following best describes the benefit of project management for this scenario?
- Project management increases customer satisfaction by planning projects.
- Project management improves communication between teams.
- Project management addresses external project risks proactively.
- Project management manages budgets to complete projects within the planned budget.
2. You have been tasked with creating a social media campaign on one social media channel for a new product that a company is launching in two months.
Which of the following terms best describes this initiative?
- A project
- A program
- A portfolio
3. A company was launching a new software product and tasked you with helping to launch the software. As the project manager, you will oversee the social media campaign for the product.
Which stakeholders would you be working with on a day-to-day basis?
- Operations
- Legal
- Executives
- Sales and Marketing
4. Which of the following terms best describes a project management methodology that is data-focused and manufacturing-driven?
- Six Sigma
- Lean
- Agile
- Critical Path
5. Which project management tool can combine project and resource data with other data from the organization to develop a complete picture of key performance indicators and project health?
- Jira
- IBM Cognos
- Microsoft Teams
- Slack
6. Which of the following terms best describes modern project management?
- Predictable cycles
- Flexible
- Sequential
- Linear planning
7. As a project manager, you must communicate with internal teams and stakeholders in a respectful and inclusive way.
Which soft skill best describes this project management skill?
- Building relationships
- Time management
- Decision making
- Negotiation
8. A project manager meets with the internal team at the end of a sprint to review processes, planning, communication, and collaboration during the sprint.
Which of the following types of meetings is this?
- Project status meeting
- Sprint retrospective
- Stand-up
- Sprint review
9. A project manager facilitates regular meetings with stakeholders, keeps detailed agendas and notes to discuss, and shares a dashboard with the project’s status.
Which phase in the project management lifecycle would this dashboard be necessary?
- Project planning
- Project closing
- Project monitoring and reporting
- Post-project evaluation
10. Which of the following is a senior-level career that can provide strategic directions for a company’s projects by defining how those projects fit into the business’s strategy and goals?
- Project team lead
- Program manager
- Director of Project Management
- Scrum master