Project Management MCQ Set 1

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1. Which phase of project management involves the development of a detailed project schedule?

A. Initiation

B. Planning

C. Execution

D. Closure

2. What is the primary objective of project risk management?

A. To eliminate all risks

B. To identify, assess, and manage risks

C. To avoid risks

D. To ignore minor risks

3. In project management, what does the term 'scope creep' refer to?

A. Delivering the project ahead of schedule

B. Uncontrolled changes or continuous growth in a project's scope

C. Completion of the project under budget

D. Changing project requirements mid-way

4. Which document defines the project’s objectives, scope, and deliverables?

A. Project Charter

B. Work Breakdown Structure

C. Risk Management Plan

D. Stakeholder Register

5. During which phase is the project charter created?

A. Initiation

B. Planning

C. Execution

D. Monitoring and Controlling

6. What is a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

A. A hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work to accomplish the project objectives

B. A list of all the tasks to be performed

C. A schedule of project activities

D. A cost estimation tool

7. Which tool is commonly used to track project progress?

A. Gantt Chart

B. Pareto Chart

C. Ishikawa Diagram

D. Control Chart

8. What does PMBOK stand for?

A. Project Management Body of Knowledge

B. Project Management Book of Knowledge

C. Project Management Basics of Knowledge

D. Project Management Bank of Knowledge

9. What is the critical path in project management?

A. The sequence of tasks that determines the shortest possible duration of a project

B. The longest sequence of tasks

C. The tasks that require the most resources

D. The tasks that can be delayed without affecting the project completion date

10. In project management, what is a milestone?

A. A significant point or event in the project

B. The final task of a project

C. An optional task

D. A minor task

11. What is the main purpose of a project kickoff meeting?

A. To introduce the project team to the stakeholders

B. To start the planning phase

C. To communicate project goals and objectives

D. To close the project

12. Which of the following is a common project management methodology?

A. Agile

B. Six Sigma

C. Just-In-Time

D. Total Quality Management

13. What is the function of a project manager?

A. To oversee and manage all aspects of a project

B. To perform all tasks in the project

C. To handle only the financial aspects

D. To only manage the project team

14. In project management, what is a stakeholder?

A. Any individual, group, or organization that can affect or be affected by the project

B. Only the project sponsor

C. Only the project team

D. Only the end user

15. What is a risk register?

A. A document that lists all identified risks, their impact, and responses

B. A schedule of risk management activities

C. A list of project milestones

D. A financial document

16. What is a project baseline?

A. The original approved plan for the project

B. The final project report

C. The project budget

D. The project schedule

17. In project management, what does 'resource leveling' refer to?

A. Adjusting the project schedule to address resource constraints

B. Increasing the project budget

C. Reducing the number of project tasks

D. Eliminating project risks

18. What is a project charter?

A. A document that formally authorizes a project

B. A detailed project schedule

C. A list of project tasks

D. A risk management plan

19. Which of the following is an example of a project constraint?

A. Budget

B. Team skills

C. Project manager's experience

D. Stakeholder expectations

20. What is earned value management (EVM)?

A. A project management technique to measure project performance and progress

B. A tool for cost estimation

C. A method for quality control

D. A way to manage project risks

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