1. Which of the following are phases of the project life cycle? Select all that apply.
Execute and complete tasks Close the project Initiate the project
2. Why is it important to initiate a project (phase one) before making a plan (phase two)?
Because understanding scope, cost, and timeline is crucial to creating a budget, setting a schedule, and determining roles and responsibilities
3. As a project manager, your team is creating a product that will require flexibility—changes are likely to occur. Also, tasks will overlap or happen at the same time as other tasks. Which project management methodology is the best for your project?
Iterative methodology
4. Which answer best describes the Waterfall project management methodology?
Created in the seventies, the Waterfall methodology refers to the sequential ordering of phases, including initiating, planning, executing, and closing.
5. What is the main advantage of the Waterfall methodology over the Agile approach?
Waterfall has clearly defined expectations and helps teams avoid expensive changes to a project once it has started.
6. The Lean Six Sigma approach includes which of the following phases?
Define, measure, analyze, improve, control
7. Which of the following are project manager responsibilities during the initiation phase? Select all that apply.
Get project approval Determine resources needed Define project goals
8. Which of the following are project manager responsibilities during the closing phase? Select all that apply.
Reflect on lessons learned Confirm acceptance of the project outcome Ensure all tasks are complete
9. In which project phase does the project manager break down barriers for teammates and address weaknesses in task processes?
Execute the project
10. Which project management approach is an Agile framework that delivers products through an iterative process?
Scrum