Project Management Fundamentals Flashcards
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A client asks you to track a project's tasks, deadlines, and team comments in one shared workspace. Which tool type best fits?
Answer: A project management platform like Asana or Trello
Project management platforms centralize tasks, deadlines, and collaboration in one shared space.
What does the term 'scope creep' refer to in project management?
Answer: Uncontrolled expansion of project requirements beyond the original plan
Scope creep is when requirements grow uncontrolled beyond what was originally agreed.
A virtual assistant managing a project notices a task is blocking three others. What should be prioritized?
Answer: Resolving the blocking task first
Blocking tasks should be resolved first because they prevent dependent tasks from progressing.
Which document defines what a project will and will not deliver?
Answer: Scope statement
The scope statement defines deliverables and boundaries of the project.
A Kanban board typically organizes work into columns. Which is a common set of columns?
Answer: To Do, In Progress, Done
Kanban boards usually flow tasks from To Do to In Progress to Done.
What is the main purpose of a project milestone?
Answer: To mark a significant checkpoint or achievement in the timeline
Milestones mark key checkpoints that signal meaningful progress.
When a client gives unclear instructions for a project task, the best first step is to:
Answer: Ask clarifying questions before starting
Clarifying questions prevent wasted effort and rework on misunderstood tasks.