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Question 1
Which of the following are relevant project documents you should link to in your project plan? Select all that apply.
1 point
The organization chart that depicts everyone who works in the company with their contact information
The project charter that defines the project and outlines project goal details
Daily review emails and messages between the stakeholders, project manager, and project team
RACI charts that define roles and responsibilities for individuals on a team
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Question 2
What tools can a project manager use to account for issues that may cause a project delay? Select all that apply.
1 point
Sub-tasks
Task buffer
Project buffer
Gantt chart
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Question 3
A project manager is leading an initiative that includes changing an organization's logo and slogan. What mandatory tasks should be part of the critical path? Select all that apply.
1 point
Determine a new slogan
Set a budget
Receive sponsor approval
Get employees to respond positively in a survey
4.
Question 4
Which of the following scenarios exemplify how a project manager can use interpersonal skills? Select all that apply.
1 point
The timeline is set for the Office Green project. You tell the web designer on Wednesday that you’ll need a complete mock up for the site by Friday.
The person on your team in charge of contracts now needs to split their work time with another team. You request a meeting with that team’s project manager to identify if any of their project deliverable dates are competing with your project’s timeline.
The web designer on your project tells you that they’re not sure they can meet the deadline for all the mock up pages. You ask the designer some questions about the project, such as what amount of time they need for each page mock so you can help prioritize what is feasible.
You’re managing a project with team members who are on multiple projects. You asked the team members to prioritize your project because you know there are many overlapping due dates.
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Question 5
Which of the following should you include in a project plan that are essential for project success? Select all that apply.
1 point
Specifically who are completing what tasks
All project tasks
Links to tasks in previously successful projects
A timeline of when the team will complete the tasks
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Question 6
Imagine you’re a project manager helping a car company with a new vehicle launch. Your project goal is to ensure vehicle delivery to dealerships. To achieve this, you speak with stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand the granular details of the project. This information helps you know what steps to take to best achieve the project goal. This example includes which project plan best practice?
1 point
Recognize and plan for the inevitable.
Carefully understand project deliverables, milestones, and tasks.
Give yourself time to plan.
Achieve buy-in from your team members for your plan.
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Question 7
Which of the following strategies could help a team meet a project deadline? Select all that apply.
1 point
Eliminate unnecessary tasks
Streamline tasks
Increase the team size
Rush through task planning
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Question 8
What two steps can a project manager take to overcome the planning fallacy?
1 point
Consider all risks and carefully examine them.
Meet with teammates to uncover potential risks.
Increase the project’s budget.
Expand the project’s scope.
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Question 9
When creating a critical path, what does a network diagram help visualize? Select all that apply.
1 point
Which non-essential tasks are not on the critical path
The tasks that can be performed in parallel
Which skilled teammate can work on each task
The path of work from the start to the end of the project
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Question 10
Fill in the blank: A Kanban board utilizes cards placed in columns to _____.
1 point
estimate the budget
manage tasks
organize documents
set the timeline
