Test your knowledge: Evaluating tools

Test your knowledge: Evaluating tools

  1. What are the main uses of scheduling and work management software? Select all that apply.

    • Easily assign tasks to multiple teammates

    • Help visualize a team’s project progress

    • Efficiently track progress on the team’s work

    • Quickly communicate with teammates and stakeholders

  2. Which of the following are best practices when introducing a new tool to a team? Select all that apply.

    • Get feedback from stakeholders on important features that may help manage the project.

    • Discuss the tool early and often

    • Ensure the tool is functional after the team is introduced to it.

    • If replacing a tool, allow for a transition period

  3. Fill in the blank: If a project has a _____, then it may be worth the team’s time to learn a more sophisticated tool.

    • small team

    • large scope

    • limited budget

    • short deadline

  4. As a project manager, you need to determine how best to communicate with stakeholders across the company. Which tools are best for communicating?

    • Budgeting tools

    • Work management software

    • Productivity tools

    • Collaboration tools

  5. Which three of the following best practices can help you choose tools for your project?

    • Understand a tool’s purpose.

    • Select tools based on your project’s scope

    • Choose the same tools you used in your last project.

    • Know a tool’s capability.