Project Management Past Paper PDF

Under supervision of dr.essam zaki 1-What defines a project? 1-Ongoing operations 2-Temporary endeavor with a unique outcome (Answer: 2) 3-Routine task 4-A single task performed repeatedly 2-Which phase comes after project initiation? 1-Execution 2-Monitoring and Co...

Under supervision of dr.essam zaki 1-What defines a project? 1-Ongoing operations 2-Temporary endeavor with a unique outcome (Answer: 2) 3-Routine task 4-A single task performed repeatedly 2-Which phase comes after project initiation? 1-Execution 2-Monitoring and Controlling 3-Planning (Answer: 3) 4-Closing 3-What is the main goal of project management? A. Delivering outputs only B. Organizing resources to achieve objectives (Answer: B) C. Reducing project scope D. Increasing project time 4-What are the five process groups in project management? A. Planning, Executing, Monitoring, Reviewing, Closing B. Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, Closing (Answer: B) C. Initiating, Designing, Building, Testing, Closing D. Scoping, Planning, Building, Monitoring, Delivering 5-Which of the following best defines a project? A. A continuous process with no defined start or end B. A temporary effort undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result (Answer: B) C. A set of operations aimed at maintaining a product or service D. An ongoing business process that involves routine work 6-What is the primary focus of project management? a) Enhancing employee performance b) Achieving specific goals within constraints (Answer: b) c) Increasing organizational profits d) Reducing the number of stakeholders 7-Which organizational structure involves employees reporting to both functional and project managers? a) Functional b) Matrix (Answer: b) c) Project-based d) Hierarchical 8-What is essential for successful communication in projects? a) Open communication channels (Answer: a) b) Risk management c) Budget allocation d) Delayed feedback 9-The project scope defines: a) The project's risks b) The deliverables and functionalities (Answer: b) c) The communication strategy d) The organizational structure 10-The main purpose of the Project Charter in project management is: A) To define the scope, objectives, and participants of the project (Answer: a) B) To allocate the project budget and resources C) To list all project risks and mitigation plans D) To develop the project team roles and responsibilities 11-What are project stakeholders? A) Individuals and organizations who only benefit from the project B) Individuals and organizations whose interests are affected by the project (Correct Answer: B) C) Only the project manager D) Those who have no influence on the project 12-What is a stakeholder register? A) A list of all project documents B) A tool for managing project budgets C) A document that records information about identified stakeholders (Correct Answer: C) D) A record of project changes 13-What document formally authorizes a project? A) Project Plan B) Project Charter (Correct Answer: B) C) Stakeholder Analysis D) Risk Management Plan 14-Why is it important to involve customers and stakeholders in the initiating stage of a project? A) To reduce project costs B) To foster shared ownership (Correct Answer: B) C) To speed up project execution D) To limit project scope 15-The Power/Interest Grid helps to identify stakeholders based on: A) Knowledge level and influence B) Power and interest level (Correct Answer: B) C) Urgency and legitimacy D) Authority and contribution 16-Which of the following is NOT included in the project scope statement? A. Project assumptions and constraints B. The WBS answer is b C. Product description D. Project deliverables 17-Job shadowing is a technique used in: A. Defining the project scope B. Collecting product requirements answer:b C. Creating the WBS D. Developing the stakeholder management strategy 18-What are the components in the lowest level of the WBS hierarchy collectively called? A. Work packages answer:a B. Control accounts C. Phase D. Milestones 19- The WBS is the output of which of the following processes? A. Create WBS process answer:a B. Define Scope process  C. Develop WBS process D. Project Initiating process 1-Progressive elaboration refines the project plan gradually as more information ✔ becomes available. 2-A project must have a definite beginning and end. ✔ 3-A project manager is responsible for leading the project team to meet project ✔ goals. 4-The Closing process group’s main goal is to formally complete the project. ✔ 5-The Stakeholder Cube model plots stakeholders in a two-dimensional space ✘ 6- Stakeholders with low interest and low power do not require monitoring ✘ 7-High-interest, high-power stakeholders should be managed with maximum ✔ effort 8-Scope refers to the budget needed for the project ✘ 9-develop schedule analyzes the dependencies ,duration, resource aand ✔ constraints to create the project schedule 10-control schedule monitors the project status and manages changes to the ✔ schedule baseline Eassy question: 1-What are the key steps in a project lifecycle for a company or factory (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing)? Provide an example for each stage Answer: Initiating: Define the project's purpose and goals. Example: Decide to develop eco-friendly packaging to reduce waste. Planning: Create a detailed roadmap. Example: Plan tasks, budget ($500,000), and timeline (6 months). Executing: Implement the plan and produce deliverables. Example: Create prototypes and install production equipment. Monitoring & Controlling: Track progress and adjust as needed. Example: Address cost increases by finding alternative suppliers. Closing: Finalize and evaluate the project. Example: Launch packaging, review outcomes, and document lessons