Project Management Subsidiary Plans Quiz

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What is the purpose of developing a performance measurement baseline in project management?

To assign resources to work packages

To identify historical risks in similar projects

To create a comprehensive list of project resources

To establish a control tool for measuring and managing project performance (correct)

Why is it important to build in contingencies in a project plan?

To compare the execution of the project to the baseline

To identify the skill level needed for each activity

To create a list of all project resources

To prevent nasty surprises and misunderstandings during project execution (correct)

What is the main benefit of developing all subsidiary plans in project management?

To assign resources to work packages accurately

To build in backup plans

To make execution phase easier by comprehensive planning (correct)

To prevent misunderstandings during project execution

In project management, what is used as a control tool to measure and manage project performance?

Developing a performance measurement baseline Signup and view all the answers

How can historical data be used to determine contingencies in a project plan?

To identify risks that occurred on similar projects in the past Signup and view all the answers

What role do baselines play in project management software applications?

Comparing execution of the project to the baseline Signup and view all the answers

What are the subsidiary plans that most project plans need to incorporate?

Scope Management and Requirement Management Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT typically covered in a project plan?

Stakeholder Engagement Signup and view all the answers

What is a valuable way for project managers to learn from the mistakes and successes of others?

Documenting and sharing their project plans Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documenting everything in a project plan?

To outline the scope, schedule, and cost of the project Signup and view all the answers

In organizations with a learning culture, what are project managers expected to do?

Share their plans and knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is crucial for ongoing stakeholder engagement during a project?

Communication Management Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Project Management Plan?

Defining how a project is executed, monitored, and controlled Signup and view all the answers

Which document outlines the scope, goals, budget, timeline, and deliverables of a project?

Project Management Plan Signup and view all the answers

What should be done once key stakeholders are identified in the project initiation phase?

Collect requirements from stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

In project management, what does defining the scope of the project involve?

Determining project objectives and what needs to be delivered Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of a Project Management Plan?

Project Charter Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of documenting subproject plans in project management?

To outline how subprojects align with overall project objectives Signup and view all the answers