Project Management Fundamentals Flashcards
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What is the main goal of a project retrospective (or post-mortem)?
Answer: To review what went well and what to improve next time
Retrospectives capture lessons learned to improve future projects.
A virtual assistant coordinating a team across time zones should:
Answer: Use a shared calendar and note each member's time zone
Tracking time zones in a shared calendar prevents scheduling conflicts.
What does the 'critical path' of a project represent?
Answer: The longest sequence of dependent tasks that determines the shortest completion time
The critical path is the longest chain of dependent tasks setting the minimum project duration.
When delegating a task to a team member, the most important thing to provide is:
Answer: Clear instructions, deadline, and expected outcome
Clear instructions, a deadline, and the expected result enable successful delegation.
A risk register is used to:
Answer: Identify and track potential problems and their mitigation
A risk register lists potential issues and the plans to address them.
If a client repeatedly adds new requests mid-project without adjusting the timeline, the best response is to:
Answer: Discuss the impact on scope, timeline, and budget
Discussing impact on scope, timeline, and budget manages scope creep professionally.
What is the benefit of breaking a large project into smaller tasks?
Answer: It makes progress easier to track and the work less overwhelming
Breaking work into smaller tasks improves tracking and makes large projects manageable.