Foundations of Project Management - Module 1 Challenge

Foundations of Project Management - Module 1 Challenge

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

    • internship

    • hobby

    • degree

    • skill

  2. As a Junior Project Manager, a person performs all aspects of being a project manager alongside a more experienced professional. Which project management job category best describes this Junior Project Manager role?

    • Entry-level project management

    • Operational management

    • Traditional project management

    • Scrum master

  3. You have successfully implemented programs as a program manager and feel you are ready for a step up in responsibility. Which of the following positions would you be a good fit for?

    • Project manager

    • Project administrator

    • Portfolio manager

    • Project controller

  4. As a project manager for a renewable energy product, you regularly communicate key milestones to the larger team and your customers. Which project management responsibility is this an example of?

    • Planning and organizing

    • Managing tasks

    • Managing company operations

    • Controlling costs

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

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

    • An endeavor with unlimited deliverables from stakeholders

    • An ongoing process with no defined end date

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

  6. Several of the project managers at your company are described as “program managers.” What does this tell us about these project managers?

    • They manage multiple projects.

    • Their role does not involve budget management.

    • They are new to the project management role.

    • They are contract workers.

  7. Which of the following responsibilities involves gathering project requirements and creating a project plan?

    • Communicating project milestones

    • Forecasting the budget

    • Planning and organizing

    • Managing tasks

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

    • rules for accountability

    • strategic risks

    • unique deliverables

    • team members

  9. 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.

    • uncommon

    • transferable

    • impractical

    • inapplicable

  10. As you search for project management roles, you find a job listing for an “HR Program Coordinator” with a list of desired qualifications. Which of the following desired qualifications tell you that this job is a project management opportunity? Select all that apply.

    • Excellent communication skills

    • Demonstrated ability to lead others

    • Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills

    • Willing to work remotely