1. Which of the following responsibilities does project management include?
Ensure that the business meets its overall objectives
Sign off on budget and resources
Apply technical expertise to execute the project’s day-to-day tasks
Oversee the scope, schedule, budget, and quality of a project
2. Which three of the following responsibilities can belong to the project sponsor?
Ensure that the project delivers the agreed upon value to the business.
Play a key leadership role throughout the project.
Plan and organize the project.
Fund the project.
3. Which stakeholders are indirectly impacted by a project’s success?
Key players
Minor players
Secondary stakeholders
Primary stakeholders
4. Which of the following are typical responsibilities of project team members? Select all that apply.
Provide technical expertise
Take on multiple project tasks
Initiate the project
Carry out day-to-day project tasks
5. Fill in the blank: Stakeholder analysis is the process of identifying stakeholders and grouping them by _____.
talents and skills
seniority and experience
interest and influence
availability and participation
6. How does stakeholder analysis benefit a project? Select all that apply.
Helps the project team avoid surprises
Builds partnerships necessary for project success
Lowers project costs
Gets the right people involved at the right time
7. What is the main benefit of making a RACI chart?
Assesses each stakeholder’s ability to participate and build necessary partnerships
Helps set SMART goals
Illustrates all of the potential risks and opportunities for success
Determines which stakeholders should fill which roles during a project
8. Which of the following is true of someone who is accountable in a RACI chart?
Learns about tasks when they are complete
Carries out the work to complete the tasks
Ensures the work gets completed
Gives feedback according to their subject matter expertise
9. As a project manager, you make considerations when building a team. You decide how many people need to be on the team, what expertise each member will need to complete their tasks, and if they have a personal incentive to work on the project. What else should you consider when building a team?
Degree of stakeholder engagement
Team member availability
Whether the project has a strong business case
Team member communication preferences
10. As a project manager, you’re prioritizing stakeholders using a power grid. One stakeholder has high power and high interest. What level of engagement should the team have with the stakeholder?
Meet their needs
Manage closely
Show consideration
Monitor