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PROJECT MNGT EXPLANATION

The document provides an overview of project management courses, detailing key topics such as project life cycle, scope, time, cost, quality, risk, communication, procurement, and human resource management. It includes exam questions in various formats to assess understanding of project management principles and methodologies. Additionally, it contrasts Agile and traditional project management approaches, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder management and risk strategies.

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PROJECT MNGT EXPLANATION

The document provides an overview of project management courses, detailing key topics such as project life cycle, scope, time, cost, quality, risk, communication, procurement, and human resource management. It includes exam questions in various formats to assess understanding of project management principles and methodologies. Additionally, it contrasts Agile and traditional project management approaches, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder management and risk strategies.

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Project Management Course Overview

Project management courses cover the principles, methodologies, tools, and


techniques used to plan, execute, monitor, and close projects successfully.
These courses are designed to help students and professionals develop skills
in managing time, cost, quality, scope, risk, and stakeholders.

Key Topics in Project Management Courses

1. Introduction to Project Management

Definition of a project

Differences between projects, operations, and programs

Importance of project management

2. Project Life Cycle and Processes

Project initiation

Project planning

Project execution

Project monitoring and control


Project closure

3. Project Scope Management

Defining project scope

Work breakdown structure (WBS)

Scope creep and control

4. Project Time Management

Gantt charts

Critical path method (CPM)

Program evaluation and review technique (PERT)

5. Project Cost Management


Cost estimation techniques

Budgeting

Cost control

6. Project Quality Management

Quality planning, assurance, and control

Six Sigma and Total Quality Management (TQM)

7. Project Risk Management

Risk identification

Risk assessment (qualitative and quantitative)

Risk response planning

8. Project Communication Management


Communication planning

Stakeholder engagement

9. Project Procurement Management

Contract types

Procurement planning

10. Project Human Resource and Stakeholder Management

Team leadership

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder analysis

11. Agile and Traditional Project Management Approaches


Waterfall vs. Agile methodology

Scrum and Kanban frameworks

Exam Questions for Project Management Courses

True or False Questions

1. A project has an indefinite duration. (False)

2. The critical path in a project is the longest path through the network.
(True)

3. Agile project management is best suited for projects with changing


requirements. (True)

4. A stakeholder is anyone who is affected by a project. (True)


5. Scope creep refers to the intentional expansion of project
requirements. (False) (It is often unintentional.)

6. The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) helps in project cost estimation.


(True)

7. Risk mitigation means eliminating all project risks. (False) (It reduces
risk, but does not eliminate all risks.)

8. A project charter formally authorizes the existence of a project. (True)

9. Resource leveling ensures resources are used efficiently throughout the


project. (True)

10. The earned value method is used to measure project


performance. (True)

Multiple-Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a project? A) Temporary

b) Unique
c) Ongoing operations

d) Has a defined objective

Answer: c) Ongoing operations

2. What document officially authorizes a project? A) Work Breakdown


Structure

b) Project Charter

c) Gantt Chart

d) Risk Register

Answer: b) Project Charter

3. Which project management methodology is best suited for software


development? A) Waterfall

b) Agile

c) Six Sigma

d) PRINCE2

Answer: b) Agile

4. The process of identifying, analyzing, and responding to project risks is


known as: a) Risk Management

b) Quality Control

c) Project Closure

d) Cost Estimation

Answer: a) Risk Management


5. What is the primary purpose of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)? A)
Identify project stakeholders

b) Break the project into manageable tasks

c) Estimate project budget

d) Control risks

Answer: b) Break the project into manageable tasks

Short Answer Questions

1. Define a project and explain how it differs from operations.

2. What are the five phases of the project management life cycle?

3. Explain the difference between a project manager and a functional


manager.

4. What is scope creep, and how can it be prevented?

5. Discuss three common project risk management strategies.


Essay Questions

1. Explain the role of a project manager in ensuring project success. Give


examples.

2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Agile project


management.

3. Describe the importance of stakeholder management in project


success.

4. Compare and contrast risk mitigation and risk avoidance strategies.

5. Explain how earned value management (EVM) is used to measure


project performance

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