Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
Week 4 Quiz Answers
Weekly Challenge 4
Question 1)
Fill in the blank: For small projects, project managers should typically use _____.
- recently-created tools
- more sophisticated tools
- highest-rated tools
- simple and straightforward tools
Question 2)
As a project manager, you need to update your project charter with a statement about the tangible outcome of the project. In which section of the project charter does this information go?
- Project deliverable
- Business case
- Benefits
- Project scope
Question 3)
Who does the project manager need to get approval from before indicating a Go for the project? Select all that apply.
- Project team members
- Project sponsor
- Key stakeholders
- Vendors
Question 4)
Fill in the blank: Project managers need to ensure project information is _____ through formal documentation, such as email, a presentation, or a digital document.
- available only to stakeholders
- easily accessible to everyone
- available only to team members
- easily accessible to the public
Question 5)
Email and chat are examples of what type of project management tool?
- Progress visualization
- Collaboration
- Scheduling
- Work management
Question 6)
The project manager needs to plan, track, and complete work across many project phases. They also need to visually represent the team’s day-to-day tasks. Which type of tool is best for these activities?
- A presentation tool, such as Google Slides
- A productivity tool, such as Microsoft Word
- A work management software, such as Asana
- A collaboration tool, such as email
Question 7)
Fill in the blank: As a project manager, you may use Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple’s Keynote, or Google Slides to _____.
- share documents
- manage budgets
- send emails
- create presentations
Question 8)
A spreadsheet is a versatile tool that helps a project manager to do what? Select all that apply.
- Manage budgets
- Communicate with teammates
- Create timelines
- Track tasks
- Build charts
Question 9
Fill in the blank: _____ are items you need to help get the project done. They are considered project resources.
- Meetings
- Status updates
- Materials
- Reports
Question 10
When developing the project charter, who does the project manager typically work with?
- stakeholders only
- the customer only
- teammates and stakeholders
- teammates only
Extra:
Question 1)
Project managers use tools to accomplish which of the following activities? Select all that apply.
- Keep stakeholders informed
- Manage the budget
- Carry out team-building exercises
- Negotiate with vendors
- Build charts and diagrams
Question 2)
At the beginning of a project, a senior organizational leader creates a document to persuade stakeholders that a project should begin. What is the name of this document?
- Project proposal
- Project framework
- Project charter
- Project plan
Question 3)
Fill in the blank: A project manager creates a project charter _____ a project proposal.
- before
- as an introduction to
- at the same time as
- after
Question 4)
In which of the following scenarios does the project manager implement documentation well? Select all that apply.
- The project manager shares the project timeline on a cloud-based document sharing program.
- The key stakeholder determines they want to add a feature to the product in development. The project manager includes this update in the project charter and communicates it to the team.
- Because the project manager doesn’t have all the project’s details, they ask a current team member to onboard the new team member.
- A stakeholder talks with two different team members and receives conflicting information on a vendor. They cannot find information about the vendor in the shared document drive.
Question 5)
As a project manager, you introduce a new tool to the team on Monday and tell them to be ready to use it by Wednesday. Your team members are resistant to using it. They also report that technical issues with the software are keeping them from completing tasks. What three steps could you do next time to ensure a smooth transition?
- Introduce the tool to the team earlier than on Monday.
- Set up training for the tool before the team uses it.
- Test the tool thoroughly before rolling it out to the team.
- Have the team take an online training course after introducing the tool.
Question 6)
Digital documents, such as Google Docs or Microsoft Word, help a project manager complete what three tasks?
- Create agendas
- Chat efficiently with the team
- Outline project scope and next steps
- Track and review team processes
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Peer-graded Assignment: Activity: Create a project charter
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Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
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