Foundations of Project Management: Weekly Challenge 1

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 Project plan - Communicating project milestones - A clearly defined beginning and an end - A unique endeavor (Correct)

Which of the following is a way to define a project? Select all that apply.

- An ongoing process with no defined end date. - A unique temporary pursuit that has a defined beginning and end. (Correct) - A series of tasks that need to be completed to reach desired outcome. (Correct) - An endeavor with unlimited deliverables from stakeholders.

You just finished a successful internship as a project support specialist at a large banking firm and are looking for a full-time project management job. The best project manager position listed near you is for an IT project manager. Why might you be a good candidate for this job?

- Because project management skills learned in one industry can be applied to other industries. (Correct) - Only people with IT experience can manage banking projects - Because banks use information technologies - Because most IT projects are related to banking

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 program management opportunity? Select all that apply.

- Demonstrated ability to lead others (Correct) - Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills. (Correct) - excellent communication skills. (Correct) - Willing to work remotely

Fill in the blank: project management is valuable to business because it _______.

- Helps ensure that a project delivers goods or services that made the customers 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. (Correct) - Helps ensure that a Projects sticks to long-term and short-term deadlines.

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

- Independent worker - Coding expertise - Process improvement (Correct) - Executing plans

As a project manager for a renewable energy product, you regularly communicate key milestones to the larger team and your customers. Which project management responsibility is this an example of?

- Managing tasks (Correct) - planning and organizing - Controlling cost - Managing company operations

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

- Operations assistant (Correct) - IT specialist - Administrative assistant - Software engineer

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. (Correct) - Controlling cost - Gathering project requirements and creating a project plan - Communicating project milestones. (Correct)

As someone new to the field of project management, you decide to take a contract position with a firm. What should you expect from this type of role?

- You won't be able to work on projects with other firms. - You will be a full-time employee with the firm. - You won't be able to mention this work in your portfolio. - You'll work with the firm on a project by project basis. (Correct)