Basics Of Project Management

Question 1

What is a project?

Answer 1

A unique endeavour, and usually includes a set of unique deliverables

A temporary pursuit, it has a defined beginning and end

Question 2

What is project management?

Answer 2

The application of knowledge, skills, tools and te hniques to meet the project requirements and achieve the desired outcomes

Question 3

How is project management valuable to business?

Answer 3

It helps ensure thay a project delivers the expected outcomes

Question 4

What does a project manager do on a day to day basis?

Answer 4

Planning and organising
Managing tasks
Budgeting
Controlling costs and other factors

Question 5

What skill are required of a Project Manager

Answer 5

Excellent time management
Prioritisation
Organisational skills
Delegation
Effective communication
Demonstrated ability to lead others
Ability of coordinating internal and external reams to develop bew products

Question 6

Define what a project manager does

Answer 6

Shepherdsl projects from start to finish and serve as guides for their team, using their impeccable organizational and interpersonal skills every step of the way

Question 7

What are the core competencies that enable a PM to be successful?

Answer 7

Enabling decision making
Communicating and escalating
Flexibility
Strong organizational skills

Question 8

What is float?

Answer 8

Float, or slack, refers to the amount of time you can wait to begin a task before it impacts the project schedule and threatens the project outcome

Question 9

Which interpersonal skills does a PM need?

Answer 9

Enable decision making
Communicating and escalating
Remaining flexible
Organizational skills
Negotiation
Conflict mediation
Understanding motivations