Q 1. Which of the following are benefits of an internship? Select all that apply.
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Boost your resume
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Get a guaranteed permanent
position
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Get short-term, hands on industry experience
● Network with people in your desired industry
Q 2. Fill in the blank: According to a 2017
Project Management Institute study, industries like manufacturing,
construction, information technology, publishing, finance, and oil and gas are
experiencing _____ with project management jobs.
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the most amount of growth compared to other industries
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the same amount of growth
compared to other industries
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the least amount of growth
compared to other industries
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no growth compared to other
industries
Explanation: A survey that was conducted in 2017 by the Project Management Institute found that several different sectors, including manufacturing, construction, publishing, finance, information technology, and oil and gas, are seeing an increase in the number of positions that need project management.
Q3. An experienced project manager is
seeking a program manager job, with the goal of advancing their career. Why
would they want a program manager’s role?
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They have demonstrated subject
matter expertise in a specific industry.
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They no longer want to manage
projects.
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They have demonstrated success
in managing a portfolio.
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They want to manage a collection of projects.
Explanation: Taking on the responsibilities of a program manager is, in a sense, like moving up a level in a game of project management. It entails supervising a number of interconnected initiatives and ensuring that they are in line with the overarching objectives of the company. The experienced project manager is able to demonstrate their strategic thinking, leadership, and organizational abilities on a greater scale thanks to the expanded scope of the project. In addition to this, it often involves taking on more duties and the opportunity to have a more important influence. Comparing it to playing checkers instead of chess reveals that there are more pieces to maneuver and a more expansive board to dominate.
Q4. As a project manager for a large school
district, you are implementing a new telehealth technology that allows students
to have virtual health checkups without having to miss school. To start, you
organize training sessions for faculty to get them better acquainted with the
technology, policies, and procedures for using the new telehealth option. What
common project management responsibility is this an example of?
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Planning and organizing
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Controlling costs
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Managing company operations
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Managing tasks
Explanation: It seems as if you are beginning the
time-honored step in project management known as "stakeholder engagement
and communication." You are ensuring that the faculty, who are the most
important stakeholders in this initiative, are well-informed and able to
utilize the new telehealth technology in an efficient manner by scheduling such
training sessions. A foolproof method for successfully navigating the project
is to ensure that everyone is informed and working from the same page.
Q 5. Which of the following is a way to define a project?
Select all that apply.
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A unique, temporary pursuit that has a defined beginning and end
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An ongoing process with no
defined end date
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A series of tasks that need to be completed to reach a desired
outcome
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An endeavor with unlimited
deliverables from stakeholders
Explanation: Okay, let's split it down into its
component parts. A transitory undertaking that is performed with the intention
of producing a one-of-a-kind product, service, or outcome is what we refer to
as a project. It has a beginning and an end that are both specified, it has
clear goals, and it often includes the allocation of resources.
Q6. What does it take for a project manager to ensure a
project stays on-track and on-budget? Select all that apply.
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Collaboration
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Networking
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Technical industry experience
● Careful planning
Q7. As a project manager at a small construction firm, your responsibilities include managing tasks on new builds. Which of the following activities does managing tasks involve? Select all that apply.
- Overseeing activities that team members do on a daily or weekly basis
- Communicating project
milestones
- Gathering project requirements
and creating a project plan
- Controlling costs
Explanation: Determining
how many workers, what equipment, and what resources are required for each
activity.Maintaining a tight watch on the rate at which each work is being
completed and resolving any bottlenecks or problems that arise.ensuring that
each and every work is finished to the standards and quality criteria that have
been stipulated.
Q 8. Fill in the blank: A project is a temporary pursuit and
usually includes a set of _____.
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strategic risks
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unique deliverables
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rules for accountability
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team members
Explanation: A project is a short-term endeavor that often entails the completion of a number of goals. It functions very much like a road map, leading you straight to the finish line of a successful project!
Q 9. Which of the following tasks or roles
could one use to demonstrate project management experience during a job
interview? Select all that apply.
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Organizing a big move
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Planning a surprise party
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Managing a retail store’s inventory changes
● Attending a formal event
Q10. What required skills are typically
listed in project management job postings? Select all that apply.
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Budget preparation and monitoring
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Communication skills
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Social media marketing
● Organizational ability
Explanation: Because a project manager who is unable
to communicate is much like a ship that is without its compass; they have no
idea where they are going.One of the primary responsibilities of a project
manager is to steer the group toward victory while simultaneously boosting
their morale. The key to success in this game is being able to juggle numerous
chores at once while maintaining order.
It's unusual that projects turn out
precisely as they were intended. It is quite important to be able to diagnose
problems and come up with remedies on the spot.A project manager is someone who
works well with others, encourages teamwork, and makes sure that everyone is
doing their weight and operating as efficiently as possible.Every project has a
completion date, and a skilled project manager understands how to maximize the
potential of every second that passes.