Identifying Project Stakeholders Quiz

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What is the primary characteristic of a primary stakeholder in a project?

They are indirectly affected by project changes

They have influence over the project (correct)

They are strictly opponents of the project

They may not be affected by project outcomes

Who are considered secondary stakeholders in a project?

Those affected by project changes indirectly (correct)

Those opposed to the project

Those who are unaffected by project outcomes

Those who have influence over the project

Why is it important for project managers to identify key stakeholders?

To know who the opponents of the project are

To exclude important stakeholders from the project

To understand who can influence the project (correct)

To gather information about irrelevant parties

What is the deliverable of a stakeholder analysis in project management?

Stakeholder Register Signup and view all the answers

Why should the distribution of stakeholder analysis be limited?

To restrict access to sensitive information Signup and view all the answers

Which stakeholder's job position could be at risk if the project fails, as mentioned in the text?

Primary stakeholder Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of stakeholder analysis?

Manage relationships with stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in a typical stakeholder analysis?

Their level of expertise in project management Signup and view all the answers

What is the major input into the project initiation phase?

The approved business case Signup and view all the answers

Why might externally appointed project managers face challenges in exercising authority?

Conflicting interests with internal managers Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue when project managers are selected based solely on technical expertise?

Lack of project ownership Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk of setting unachievable commitments in a business case?

Project failure due to inadequate resources Signup and view all the answers

Why should project managers review the commitments in the business case before accepting their role?

To ensure project goals are achievable Signup and view all the answers

In stakeholder analysis, what information might be added during the planning stage?

Additional stakeholder roles Signup and view all the answers

How would internally appointed project managers compensate for a lack of project management training?

Seeking external PM advice Signup and view all the answers

Why might appointing a project manager with extensive technical expertise lead to demotivation within the project team?

Project specifications become too detailed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of internal stakeholders?

They are typically identified during the later stages of a project Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a project charter?

To authorize the use of organizational resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of a project manager during stakeholder analysis?

Identifying and meeting stakeholder needs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a project stakeholder?

They are typically external to the organization Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a stakeholder register?

Detailed project schedule Signup and view all the answers

At what stage of the project are external stakeholders typically identified?

During project execution Signup and view all the answers