Introduction to project management/IPM101/Describing project management/Quiz

The questions which follow provide a basic knowledge test of selected concepts covered in this learning pathway: Describing project management.

The questions published at the end of each learning pathway are re-used for the knowledge test for learners interested in earning a digital badge or certificate of participation for the Role of the project manager (IPM101) micro-course. Please consult the Certify participation page for more information.

True - false questions

Indicate whether the following statements are true or false:

• A standard project typically has the following four major phases: Initiation > Planning > Implementation > Closure
  • True
    • Correct.
  • False
    • Incorrect, Initiation > Planning > Implementation > Closure are the four major phases of a project.
• In the Planning Phase issues of feasibility (“can we do the project?”) and justification (“should we do the project?”) are addressed
  • True
    • Correct.
  • False
    • No, feasibility and justification are addressed in the initiation phase.
• During the Implementation Phase progress is continuously monitored and appropriate adjustments are made and recorded as variances from the original plan
  • True
    • Correct.
  • False
    • No, progress is continuously monitored and appropriate adjustments are made and recorded as variances from the original plan in the Implementation Phase .
• The last step in the Closure Phase is to conduct a ‘lessons-learned’ exercise to examine what went well and what didn’t
  • True
    • Well done, correct.
  • False
    • No, the last step in the Closure Phase is to conduct a ‘lessons-learned’ exercise.

Multiple choice questions

• Indicate which of the following are included in the four phases of the project life cycle (Select all that apply - there are four correct answers.):
  • Conceptualising
    • No, this is not one of the four phases.
  • Initiation
    • Right, this is one of the four phases.
  • Planning
    • Yes, this is one of the four phases.
  • Implementation
    • Correct, this is one of the four phases.
  • Closure
    • Yeah, this is one of the four phases.
• Indicate which ONE of the following statements about the Project Management Institute (PMI) is FALSE:
  • Eight volunteers founded the PMI in 1989
    • Correct, this statement is false. Five volunteers founded the PMI in 1969.
  • The PMI introduced the PMBOK Guide to keep project management terms and concepts clear and consistent
    • No, this statement is true.
  • The PMI is responsible for developing and promoting PMBOK
    • No, this statement is true.
  • The PMI administers a professional certification program for project managers
    • No, this statement is true.
• Which of these statements are true concerning the initiation phase? (Select all that apply - there are three correct answers.):
  • The project objective or need is identified
    • Correct.
  • An appropriate response to the need is documented in a business case
    • Correct.
  • A feasibility study is conducted
    • Correct.
  • The project’s tasks and resource requirements are identified
    • No, this is part of the planning phase.
• According to the PMI, the scope statement should include which of the following? (Select all that apply - there are three correct answers.):
  • Description of the scope and product acceptance criteria
    • Yes, these are part of the scope statement.
  • Project deliverables and exclusions
    • Correct.
  • Project constraints and assumptions
    • Right.
  • Project schedule
    • No, the project schedule comes under Project Schedule and Time Management.