Foundations of Project Management: Week 1 - Module 1 Challenge

Fill in the blank: Typically, projects have a(n) _______ beginning and end.

Defined

Which of the following responsibilities involves overseeing activities that team members do on a daily or weekly basis?

Managing tasks

Fill in the blank: A _________ has a clear outcome and a clearly defined start and end date.

Project

As 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?

They want to manage a collection of projects.

Your colleague is managing three different projects that involve implementing a new set of processes in you company's HR department. Which of the following best describes your colleague's role at your company.

(NOT - Portfolio Management) (I THINK IT IS: Project Management)

As a Junior Project Manager, a person performs all aspects of being a project manager alongside a more experienced professional. Which project management job category best describes this role?

(NOT-Operational Management) (I THINK IT IS: Entry-level project management)

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.

Communicating project milestones Overseeing activities that team members do on a daily or weekly basis

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

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 Excellent communication skills

Which of the following are important project management responsibilities? Select all that apply.

Managing tasks Planning and organizing, (incomplete)

Project managers need to meet each project's requirements and achieve the desired outcome. To do this, should project managers use the same tools, techniques, and methodologies every day on their projects?

No. Project managers should vary tools, techniques, and methodologies throughout a project - this is key to supporting and adapting to a changing project plan.

As you search through job boards looking for project management jobs, which of the following job titles could make the most sense for you?

Operations assistant

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

As the vice-president of your class Philanthropy Club at school, you assembled and led a team of 20 students to plan and execute events like fundraisers, community gatherings, and academic assemblies. What project management skills does your Philanthropy Club experience demonstrate?

Planning and organizing

As someone seeking an entry-level management position, you want to include buzzwords and skills in you job search that can help you find an ideal job for you skill set. Which of the following are project management-related buzzwords you could include on your resume? Select all that apply

Process Improvement Executing plans

Fill in the blank: _________ is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet the project requirements and achieve the desired outcome.

Project management

What is true of successful project managers?

Project managers gain relevant experience in the real world since skills like budgeting and time management are transferable.

Fill in the blank: In addition to a job title, many companies list project management as a desired _________.

Skill

As someone moving to a new location, you have several tasks. You have to plan for the various expenses like boxes and movers. You also have to clearly label the boxes, and manage all of the tasks leading up to and during the move. Which project management skills does the move require? Select all that apply.

Strong coordination and communication skills Organizational ability

Fill in the blank: It's likely that you have used project management skills in the past, and these skills are _________ in professional project management.

Transferable