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Question: Fill in the blank: In addition to a job title, many companies list project management as a desired _____.
- degree
- hobby
- skill
- internship
skill
Question: 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.
- the most amount of growth compared to other industries
- the same amount of growth compared to other industries
- the least amount of growth compared to other industries
- no growth compared to other industries
the most amount of growth compared to other industries
Question: Fill in the blank: A/An _____ allows you to work for a company on a project-by-project basis but not as a full-time employee.
- contract
- mentor
- salary
- internship
contract
Question: As you begin setting up your own event management company, you have a kickoff meeting to gather requirements from project teammates for how to keep everyone on pace and aligned. What common project management responsibility is this an example of?
- Managing tasks
- Managing budgets
- Controlling costs
- Creating project plans
Creating project plans
Question: Which of the following are typical benefits of good project management?
- Increased hiring
- Increased sales
- Time savings
- Less work
Time savings
Question: Fill in the blank: Project management is valuable to businesses because it _____.
- helps ensure that a project delivers goods or services that meet the customer’s needs
- helps ensure that a project centralizes communication—both in real time and all at once
- helps ensure that a project delivers the expected outcomes on time and within budget
- helps ensure that a project sticks to long-term and short-term deadlines.
helps ensure that a project delivers the expected outcomes on time and within budget
Question: Which of the following explains how a project manager best accomplishes their responsibilities? Select all that apply.
- Knows what the project team needs to accomplish and when
- Helps the team get what they need to keep the project going
- Establishes the budget after the project begins
- Communicates key project milestones to stay on task
Knows what the project team needs to accomplish and when Helps the team get what they need to keep the project going Communicates key project milestones to stay on task
Question: You’ve been asked to lead a team implementing a new production technique in one of your company’s factories. The implementation process starts next Monday and the company would like you to complete it within two weeks. The two week window in this scenario is an example of what defining characteristic of projects?
- Representing a project milestone
- Having a clearly defined beginning and an end
- Having a project plan
- Representing a unique endeavor
Having a clearly defined beginning and an end
Question: What is true of successful project managers?
- Project managers need a formal education since project management jobs require a business degree.
- Project managers are most successful when trained in a sector that is experiencing rapid growth, like telecommunications or health care.
- Project managers gain relevant experience in the real world since skills like budgeting and time management are transferable.
- Project managers are most successful when learning project management skills early in their careers since it is a highly technical role.
Project managers gain relevant experience in the real world since skills like budgeting and time management are transferable.
Question: As you search for project management roles, you find a job listing for an “Executive Development Operations Associate'' with a list of job responsibilities. Which of the following responsibilities tell you that this job is a project management opportunity? Select all that apply.
- Regular office hours at corporate training center
- Travel up to twelve weeks a year
- Coordinate executive training plans
- Plan and organize team objectives and priorities
Coordinate executive training plans Plan and organize team objectives and priorities
Question: Which of the following are benefits of an internship? Select all that apply.
- Get a guaranteed permanent position
- Get short-term, hands-on industry experience
- Network with people in your desired industry
- Boost your resume
Get short-term, hands on industry experience Network with people in your desired industry Boost your resume
Question: What did researchers project in 2020 for job growth in the project management field?
- Project management talent is in high demand in a few countries.
- Project managers cannot succeed without a PM certification.
- Project management-aligned roles will need nearly 90 million people to fill positions by the year 2027.
- Project management talent is only in high demand in large American cities.
Project management aligned roles will need nearly 90 million people to fill positions by the year 2027.
Question: Fill in the blank: A/An _____ allows you to work for a company on a project-by-project basis but not as a full-time employee.
- mentor
- internship
- salary
- contract
contract
Question: 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?
- Planning and organizing
- Managing company operations
- Managing tasks
- Controlling costs
Planning and organizing
Question: Your colleague is managing three different projects that involve implementing a new set of processes in your company’s HR department. Which of the following best describes your colleague’s role at your company?
- HR management
- Program management
- Portfolio management
- Project management
Portfolio management
Question: You have recently been hired as a project manager leading a team of technical writers in completing a set of user manuals for a new product launch. Which of the following abilities are you expected to demonstrate?
- Advanced writing skills
- Technological expertise
- Interviewing and hiring
- Task management
Task management
Question: Which of the following responsibilities involves overseeing activities that team members do on a daily or weekly basis?
- Controlling costs
- Forecasting the budget
- Gathering requirements from customers
- Managing tasks
Project Managing tasks.
Question: You’ve been asked to lead a team implementing a new production technique in one of your company’s factories. The implementation process starts next Monday and the company would like you to complete it within two weeks. Implementing a new production technique in a factory is an example of what characteristic of projects?
- A unique endeavor
- A project plan
- A clearly defined beginning and an end
- Communicating project milestones
A clearly defined beginning and an end
Question: What is true of successful project managers?
- Project managers are most successful when learning project management skills early in their careers since it is a highly technical role.
- Project managers gain relevant experience in the real world since skills like budgeting and time management are transferable.
- Project managers need a formal education since project management jobs require a business degree.
- Project managers are most successful when trained in a sector that is experiencing rapid growth, like telecommunications or health care.
Project managers gain relevant experience in the real world since skills like budgeting and time management are transferable.
Question: As you search for project management roles, you find a job listing for an “HR Program Coordinator” with a list of desired qualifications. Which of the following desired qualifications tell you that this job is a project management opportunity? Select all that apply.
- Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead others
- Willing to work remotely
- Excellent communication skills
Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills Demonstrated ability to lead others Excellent communication skills
