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Fundamentals of Project Planning 2024

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1. What role does 'product owner' play in an Agile project?

A. Handles the technical aspects of the project

B. Acts as a liaison between the project team and stakeholders, ensuring the product meets business needs

C. Manages the project budget

D. Provides customer support

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2. What is a 'work breakdown structure' (WBS) used for?

A. Evaluating team performance

B. Determining the project's critical path

C. Breaking the project into smaller, more manageable components

D. Calculating the total project cost

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3. What does incremental delivery mean in project management?

A. Delivering parts of the project at various stages as they are completed

B. Increasing the project budget incrementally

C. Delivering the entire project at once at the end

D. Increasing the number of team members incrementally

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4. Which of the following best describes 'agile' project management?

A. A method that values collaboration, flexibility, and iterative progress

B. A technique used only in construction projects

C. A strict, non-flexible method for managing projects

D. A documentation-focused approach

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5. Why is modular architecture important in software projects?

A. It involves the financial planning of the project

B. It refers to the physical layout of the project office

C. It is important for the marketing of the software product

D. It allows for easier updates and maintenance of the system

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6. What is 'burnout' in the context of a sprint in Agile methodology?

A. The dismissal of an underperforming team member

B. A party at the end of a project

C. The process of integrating new team members

D. A chart showing the amount of work done in a sprint

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7. What is the significance of 'stakeholder analysis' in project planning?

A. It is used to determine the project budget

B. It determines the technology stack for the project

C. It is used to schedule team meetings

D. It helps identify all individuals or groups affected by the project and their influence and needs

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8. What is user story mapping in software development?

A. A risk management technique

B. Documenting the personal histories of the project team

C. Creating a graphical representation of user stories to understand their interconnections and the overall user experience

D. A budgeting tool

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9. What is the purpose of a 'retrospective' meeting in Agile?

A. To look back at what went well and what could be improved in the past sprint

B. To introduce new team members

C. To discuss the financial status of the project

D. To plan the project closure

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10. What role does 'communication' play in project management?

A. It is used only for external stakeholder interactions

B. It's only necessary during project kickoff and closure

C. It facilitates clear and transparent sharing of project updates and changes among team members

D. It is not considered critical in IT projects

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11. What does 'iteration' refer to in an Agile project?

A. A repetition of a process to refine and improve the product

B. A project closure document

C. A project management tool

D. A type of project risk

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12. What is the main advantage of using 'Kanban boards' in software development?

A. They are used for employee appraisals

B. They provide a visual overview of work in progress

C. They predict the project risks

D. They help in reducing the budget

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13. What is the velocity of an Agile team?

A. The number of sprints in a project

B. The duration of a single sprint

C. The speed at which individual team members work

D. The rate at which the team completes work in a sprint, typically measured in story points

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14. In project management, what is 'scope creep'?

A. The reduction of the project scope due to budget cuts

B. The gradual expansion of project scope beyond its original objectives, often leading to delays and cost overruns

C. The extension of the project schedule

D. The fast-tracking of a project to meet deadlines

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15. Which method is used to prioritize tasks based on their urgency and importance in project management?

A. Kanban board

B. The Eisenhower Matrix

C. Gantt chart

D. PERT chart

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16. What tool is commonly used for real-time communication in project teams?

A. Adobe Photoshop

B. Slack

C. Microsoft Project

D. Microsoft Excel

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17. What does the term 'backlog' refer to in Agile project management?

A. Unused project resources

B. A list of all tasks that need to be done but are not yet started

C. Tasks that have been completed

D. Overdue project payments

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18. What is typically included in a project 'kickoff' meeting?

A. Discussing the project plan, roles, and responsibilities

B. Training new software tools

C. Reviewing the project budget only

D. Celebrating the end of the project

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19. What is pair programming?

A. Two programmers working independently on the same module

B. A type of project audit

C. Two programmers working together at one workstation, often used in Agile projects

D. A project management strategy

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20. What is meant by 'project baseline'?

A. The summary of all project risks

B. The initial project scope agreed upon, against which progress is measured

C. The final deliverable of the project

D. The highest budget allowed for the project

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21. What is the purpose of 'sprint planning'?

A. To review the project budget

B. To celebrate the end of the project

C. To prepare the project closure report

D. To set up the team's work for the next sprint, including tasks and goals

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22. What does 'PMO' stand for in project management?

A. Project Management Office

B. Project Management Optimization

C. Project Manager's Organization

D. Project Methodology Orientation

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23. Which activity is done in 'project execution'?

A. Planning future projects

B. Defining the project scope

C. Closing the project

D. Performing the actual work to deliver the project's product, service, or result

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24. What is 'technical debt'?

A. Money owed to the software vendors

B. The cost of technical training for the project team

C. The expenses related to technical documentation

D. The implied cost of additional rework caused by choosing an easy solution now instead of using a better approach that would take longer

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25. Why is 'daily stand-up' important in Agile projects?

A. It is mandatory for compliance with safety regulations

B. It helps teams discuss what was done the previous day, what is to be done today, and any impediments to progress

C. It is a meeting to discuss daily financial reports

D. It is a physical exercise to improve team health

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