[30+] Project Management: MCQs and Answers {PDF}

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01. What is the primary purpose of a project charter in project management?
a) To define project scope
b) To assign project tasks
c) To allocate project budget
d) To initiate project termination

Ans. A

02. Which project management process involves defining the project’s objectives and scope?
a) Project Execution
b) Project Initiation
c) Project Planning
d) Project Monitoring and Controlling

Ans. B

03. What is the critical path in a project network diagram?
a) The shortest path in terms of duration
b) The longest path in terms of duration
c) The path with the most tasks
d) The path with the least cost

Ans. B

04. What does the acronym “WBS” stand for in project management?
a) Work Breakdown Structure
b) Work Budget Schedule
c) Workload Balance System
d) Workforce Building Strategy

Ans. A

05. In project management, what is the purpose of a Gantt chart?
a) To track project costs
b) To represent the project’s work breakdown structure
c) To visualize project schedule and task dependencies
d) To calculate the return on investment (ROI)

Ans. C

06. Which project management document outlines how a project will be executed, monitored, and controlled?
a) Project Charter
b) Project Plan
c) Project Scope Statement
d) Project Risk Register

Ans. B

07. What is the primary purpose of a change control board in project management?
a) To reject all project changes
b) To approve or reject proposed changes to the project
c) To create additional work for the project team
d) To handle project financials

Ans. B

08. In project management, what is the “iron triangle” or “triple constraint”?
a) Time, cost, and quality
b) Scope, risks, and resources
c) Stakeholders, communication, and procurement
d) Human resources, scope, and time

Ans. A

09. What is the purpose of a project kick-off meeting?
a) To celebrate project completion
b) To formally close the project
c) To mark the start of the project and align stakeholders
d) To review project documentation

Ans. C

10. Which project management methodology emphasizes iterative and incremental development?
a) Waterfall
b) Agile
c) Six Sigma
d) Lean

Ans. B

11. What is the purpose of a project status report in project management?
a) To request additional project funding
b) To communicate project progress to stakeholders
c) To document all project risks
d) To schedule team meetings

Ans. B

12. Which project management tool is used to identify and prioritize risks?
a) RACI matrix
b) Risk register
c) Stakeholder analysis
d) SWOT analysis

Ans. B

13. What is the purpose of a project closure report in project management?
a) To document lessons learned
b) To create a project budget
c) To initiate the project
d) To request project extensions

Ans. A

14. What is the key role of a project sponsor in project management?
a) To manage project tasks
b) To provide funding for the project
c) To lead the project team
d) To monitor project risks

Ans. B

15. What does the acronym “PERT” stand for in project management?
a) Project Execution and Resource Tracking
b) Project Evaluation and Reporting Technique
c) Project Estimation and Risk Tracking
d) Project Evaluation and Requirements Tracking

Ans. B

16. In project management, what is the purpose of a stakeholder register?
a) To track project expenses
b) To document stakeholder interests and influence
c) To define project scope
d) To plan project scheduling

Ans. B

17. Which project management process involves obtaining the necessary approvals to begin the project?
a) Project Planning
b) Project Initiation
c) Project Execution
d) Project Closing

Ans. B

18. What is a project baseline in project management?
a) A type of project risk
b) A fixed scope, cost, and schedule for the project
c) A tool for stakeholder communication
d) A project status report

Ans. B

19. Which project management methodology focuses on reducing waste and improving efficiency?
a) Scrum
b) Lean
c) PRINCE2
d) Kanban

Ans. B

20. What is the purpose of a stakeholder analysis in project management?
a) To identify potential project risks
b) To analyze the project’s financials
c) To understand the interests and influence of project stakeholders
d) To allocate project resources

Ans. C

21. In project management, what is the role of a project manager?
a) To perform all project tasks personally
b) To manage project risks
c) To make all project decisions unilaterally
d) To only communicate with the project sponsor

Ans. B

22. What is the purpose of a project procurement plan in project management?
a) To assign project tasks to team members
b) To allocate project budget
c) To define how project resources will be acquired and managed
d) To track project progress

Ans. C

23. Which project management tool is used for cost estimating and budgeting?
a) Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
b) Critical Path Method (CPM)
c) Earned Value Management (EVM)
d) SWOT analysis

Ans. C

24. What does the acronym “RACI” stand for in project management?
a) Resource Allocation and Cost Integration
b) Risk Assessment and Control Initiative
c) Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed
d) Requirements and Change Implementation

Ans. C

25. Which project management process involves tracking, reviewing, and regulating the progress and performance of the project?
a) Project Monitoring and Controlling
b) Project Closing
c) Project Execution
d) Project Planning

Ans. A

26. What is the primary purpose of a project risk register in project management?
a) To allocate project resources
b) To document and manage project risks
c) To create a project schedule
d) To perform project quality assurance

Ans. B

27. In project management, what is the difference between “float” and “slack” in a project schedule?
a) There is no difference; the terms are interchangeable
b) Float is the total time a task can be delayed without delaying the project, while slack is the total time a project can be delayed
c) Float is the time a project can be delayed, while slack is the time a task can be delayed
d) Float and slack are unrelated to project scheduling

Ans. B

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