CRS Research Project Management 2

Question 1

Which document formally authorizes a research project and grants the project manager authority to apply resources?

Accepted Answer

Project charter

Answer

The project charter is the formal document that authorizes the project and establishes the project manager's authority.

Question 2

A research team is experiencing scope creep on a longitudinal study. What is the BEST first step to address this?

Accepted Answer

Review the original scope statement and submit a formal change request

Answer

Scope creep should be managed through formal change control by reviewing the baseline scope and submitting a documented change request.

Question 3

In research project scheduling, what does 'float' (or slack) represent?

Accepted Answer

The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project finish date

Answer

Float is the amount of time a non-critical task can slip without affecting the overall project end date.

Question 4

A CRS researcher discovers mid-project that the original sampling frame is no longer valid due to population changes. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Document the issue, assess impact, and submit a formal change request

Answer

Mid-project discoveries require documentation, impact assessment, and formal change control to maintain research integrity.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a research project's Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

Accepted Answer

To decompose project deliverables into manageable components

Answer

A WBS decomposes the total project scope into smaller, manageable work packages to facilitate planning and control.

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