Project Management Multiple Choice Questions
1. 1. If a feasibility study shows the project is not viable, what should the project manager
do?
a) Continue the project
b) Stop the project
c) Start testing
d) Consult the development team
→ Answer: b
2. 2. When should project objectives be defined?
a) During project planning
b) At project closure
c) During project execution
d) At project initiation
→ Answer: d
3. 3. According to PMI, what is the definition of a project?
a) A temporary endeavor to create a unique product/service
b) An effort to fulfill customer wishes
c) All activities aimed at generating profit for the company
d) An indefinite endeavor with no fixed timeline
→ Answer: a
4. 4. Which is NOT a primary objective of a project?
a) Deliver a unique product/service
b) Fulfill customer requirements
c) Generate profit for the company
d) Operate indefinitely
→ Answer: d
5. 5. What is a success factor in the project initiation phase?
a) Meeting deadlines
b) Identifying and approving stakeholders
c) Controlling stakeholders
d) Fulfilling the scope
→ Answer: b
6. 6. How should project objectives be determined?
a) Based on test results
b) By the company owner’s decision
c) Through stakeholder approval
d) From cost calculations
→ Answer: c
7. 7. Why is a feasibility study conducted?
a) To define the project vision
b) To determine if the project is viable
c) To please stakeholders
d) To finalize the budget
→ Answer: b
8. 8. Which is NOT a project life cycle phase?
a) Project Testing
b) Project Initiation
c) Project Closure
d) Project Execution
→ Answer: a
9. 9. What is a key activity during project initiation?
a) Risk management
b) Creating the project charter
c) Cost management
d) Communication plan
→ Answer: b
10. 10. What is the purpose of a kickoff meeting?
a) To evaluate the budget
b) To clarify objectives and project importance
c) To obtain stakeholder approval
d) To assign team roles
→ Answer: b
11. 11. What does project management primarily involve?
a) Tracking the project budget
b) Initiating, planning, executing, and closing a project
c) Implementing stakeholder requests
d) Focusing only on scope and time
→ Answer: b
12. 12. Which is NOT part of stakeholder management?
a) Stakeholder analysis
b) Stakeholder testing
c) Stakeholder identification
d) Stakeholder communication
→ Answer: b
13. 13. Why is a project life cycle important?
a) Helps select the cheapest project manager
b) Allows control of cost calculations
c) Guides the project from start to finish to achieve goals
d) Provides stakeholder entertainment
→ Answer: c
14. 14. What is a key responsibility of a project manager?
a) Software testing
b) Time and resource management
c) Quality testing
d) Writing code
→ Answer: b
15. 15. How does PMI define a Project Manager?
a) Person responsible for managing the project to meet objectives
b) Person appointed by the client to lead the team
c) Person who only manages budgets
d) Person handling daily operations indefinitely
→ Answer: a
16. 16. Which is NOT a fundamental project characteristic?
a) Has a defined start and end date
b) Follows a clear goal
c) Lacks any timeline constraints
d) Produces unique deliverables
→ Answer: c
17. 17. What is project planning?
a) Testing hardware after project start
b) Controlling budgets during execution
c) Defining goals, scope, and strategy before execution
d) Reporting to stakeholders weekly
→ Answer: c
18. 18. Which is a phase in the project life cycle?
a) Scope tracking
b) Project Planning
c) Quality audits
d) Feasibility reporting
→ Answer: b
19. 19. What is NOT a project manager’s responsibility?
a) Monitoring progress
b) Organizing tasks
c) Reporting test results
d) Communicating with stakeholders
→ Answer: c
20. 20. What defines project objectives?
a) Hardware verification steps
b) Clear, measurable outcomes to achieve
c) Software validation reports
d) Budget approval documents
→ Answer: b
