PRC PRC Research Project Management 2

Question 1

Which risk management strategy involves proactively developing a contingency plan to address a potential research project disruption?

Accepted Answer

Risk mitigation

Answer

Risk mitigation involves taking proactive steps—such as developing contingency plans—to reduce the likelihood or impact of identified risks on project objectives.

Question 2

Scope creep in a research project refers to:

Accepted Answer

Uncontrolled expansion of project objectives beyond the original plan

Answer

Scope creep occurs when a project gradually expands beyond its original objectives, often due to unmanaged additions of tasks or requirements without adjusting timeline or budget.

Question 3

A stakeholder analysis in research project management helps the research team:

Accepted Answer

Identify who has an interest in the project and assess their influence and needs

Answer

Stakeholder analysis identifies all individuals or groups who may affect or be affected by the project, assessing their interests, influence, and engagement needs.

Question 4

In research team management, a kickoff meeting is primarily intended to:

Accepted Answer

Align team members on goals, roles, timelines, and communication expectations

Answer

A project kickoff meeting brings all team members together to ensure shared understanding of objectives, roles, responsibilities, milestones, and communication protocols.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a data management plan (DMP) in a research project?

Accepted Answer

To outline how data will be collected, stored, shared, and preserved throughout and after the project

Answer

A data management plan describes how research data will be organized, stored, protected, shared, and preserved, and is increasingly required by funding agencies.

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PRC PRC Research Project Management 2