FPM Week 11 - Assessment Improvement Strategies

Questions and Answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as part of the closure activities for the PMExpo Virtual Conference?

Project Kick-off (correct)

Satisfaction Survey

Final Report

Updated Archives

What activity is emphasized for Agile projects to obtain customer feedback?

Transition Plan

Final Report submission

Daily scrums (correct)

Satisfaction Survey

Which component is NOT part of the original and actual project assessment in the report?

Lessons Learned Summary

Stakeholder Interviews (correct)

Quality Objectives

Risk/Issue Summary

What is the purpose of retrospectives in Agile projects?

For continuous improvement Signup and view all the answers

Which closure activity relates to ensuring project files are organized for future reference?

Updated Archives Signup and view all the answers

What type of projects involve closing activities throughout their lifecycle rather than at the end?

Adaptive projects Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary goal of obtaining business acceptance in release reviews?

To ensure product functionality meets expectations Signup and view all the answers

What is a likely cause of low registrations according to the cause-and-effect diagram?

Complicated registration process Signup and view all the answers

What aspect distinguishes Agile projects from predictive projects during closure?

Customer feedback integration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a sub-cause of inadequate marketing efforts?

Outdated content Signup and view all the answers

How can the effectiveness of marketing strategies be assessed?

Through customer feedback and registration rates Signup and view all the answers

What aspect may contribute to a lack of user-friendliness during registration?

Lengthy registration forms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential result of having insufficient information about the event on the website?

Unappealing content Signup and view all the answers

What could be a failure in assessing the marketing strategy's effectiveness?

Lack of promotion codes Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is most likely to discourage potential participants from registering?

Complicated registration procedures Signup and view all the answers

What action could significantly improve online presence related to marketing?

Increasing social media engagement Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of observations in a normal distribution falls within ±3 standard deviations?

99.7% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements correctly describes a process that is in control according to control chart characteristics?

Most points are randomly distributed around the mean. Signup and view all the answers

What do UCL and LCL stand for in a control chart?

Upper Control Limit and Lower Control Limit Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a control chart indicating that the process is in control?

Continuous sample points outside UCL and LCL Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of setting specification limits like LSL and USL in a control chart?

To define the process capability Signup and view all the answers

What does it indicate if points on a control chart are widely scattered?

The process shows a lot of variability. Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by a control chart with no sample points outside the UCL and LCL?

The process is in control. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the desired value in a process control context?

The target value that the process aims to achieve. Signup and view all the answers

What does each bar in a histogram represent?

An attribute or characteristic of a problem Signup and view all the answers

In which manner is a Pareto histogram typically organized?

By frequency of occurrence Signup and view all the answers

What concept is illustrated by the 80/20 rule in Pareto analysis?

80% of effects come from 20% of causes Signup and view all the answers

What type of data visualization is a histogram considered to be?

Bar graph Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a histogram?

Only numerical data can be displayed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using a histogram in data analysis?

To show frequency distribution Signup and view all the answers

What do the UCL and LCL stand for in a control chart?

Upper Control Limit and Lower Control Limit Signup and view all the answers

Why is the rank ordering of causes important in a Pareto histogram?

It suggests potential corrective actions Signup and view all the answers

What might be represented on the horizontal axis of a histogram?

Categories or ranges of the variable Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the heights of the bars in a histogram?

The frequency of occurrence of each category Signup and view all the answers

What does the seven-run rule indicate when seven data points are all below the mean?

There may be non-random problems in the process. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following patterns in data would trigger the seven-run rule to apply?

Data points that show a consistent upward trend over seven observations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of quality control charts?

To detect patterns and trends in data over time. Signup and view all the answers

What actions should be taken if seven data points are found to be all decreasing?

Investigate the process for potential issues. Signup and view all the answers

The term 'mean' in the context of the seven-run rule refers to what?

The average value calculated from the data points. Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would a quality control chart NOT be effective?

Monitoring sporadic and severely fluctuating data points. Signup and view all the answers

How many consecutive data points indicate a need for examination according to the seven-run rule?

Seven Signup and view all the answers

What pattern is indicated when seven data points are all above the mean?

A sign of potential issues in the process. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of quality control chart best detects trends over time?

Control chart Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a quality control chart shows a random distribution of data points?

There is no action needed, as this indicates stability. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Project Assessment and Closure Activities

Continuous improvement efforts involve assessing successful and unsuccessful improvement initiatives.
Key elements in project closure include final reports, satisfaction surveys, audits, transition plans, and recognizing lessons learned.

Cause-and-Effect Diagram

Low registrations can be traced to ineffective marketing strategies, complicated registration processes, and unappealing website content.
Sub-causes of poor marketing include limited budgets and targeting the wrong audience.
Difficulties in the registration process can stem from lengthy forms and technical glitches.

Closure in Agile Projects

Agile projects feature ongoing closure activities, including daily scrums, customer feedback in sprint and release reviews, and continuous improvement through retrospectives.

Predictive vs. Adaptive Closure

Project completion is defined by process characteristics and control limits.
A normal distribution generally sees 99.7% of observations within ±3 standard deviations.

Control Charts

Control charts indicate a stable process if no sample points lie outside the upper and lower control limits (UCL & LCL).
Randomly distributed points close to the mean suggest consistent process performance.

Seven-Run Rule

Identifies patterns in data using quality control charts; seven consecutive data points above or below the mean indicate potential non-random issues that require investigation.

Histograms

Histograms illustrate the distribution of variables, with each bar representing a specific attribute of a problem or situation.
Example data can show distribution of new vs. returning members across quarters.

Pareto Histogram

A Pareto histogram is organized by frequency of occurrence, highlighting the most significant causes of issues.
The 80/20 principle (Pareto Principle) suggests that 80% of effects come from 20% of causes, guiding where corrective actions should focus.

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This quiz focuses on evaluating improvement strategies for assessments. Participants will explore methods to track and analyze the effectiveness of their techniques, whether successful or not. It's essential for anyone involved in education or assessment practices.