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  1. Which project management methodology uses iterative sprints and is increasingly adopted in healthcare IT implementations?

    Answer: Agile/Scrum

    Agile/Scrum uses iterative sprints that allow healthcare IT teams to deliver working software incrementally and adapt to changing requirements.

  2. A project sponsor for an EHR implementation is BEST described as:

    Answer: The executive who champions the project and provides resources

    The project sponsor is the senior executive who champions the initiative, secures funding, and removes organizational barriers.

  3. Which document formally authorizes a healthcare IT project and names the project manager?

    Answer: Project charter

    The project charter formally authorizes the project, defines high-level objectives, and designates the project manager's authority.

  4. When a hospital EHR project is experiencing scope creep, the project manager should FIRST:

    Answer: Evaluate change requests through the formal change control process

    All scope changes must be evaluated through the formal change control process to assess impact on schedule, cost, and quality.

  5. A Gantt chart is PRIMARILY used in project management to:

    Answer: Visualize project tasks, durations, and dependencies over time

    A Gantt chart is a horizontal bar chart that displays project tasks, their durations, start/end dates, and dependencies on a timeline.

  6. In healthcare IT project management, a RACI matrix defines:

    Answer: Roles as Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed

    A RACI matrix clarifies team member roles by designating who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed for each project task.

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