1) As someone seeking an entry-level project management position, you want to include buzzwords and skills in your job search that can help you find an ideal job for your skill set. Which of the following are project management-related buzzwords you could include on your resume? Select all that apply.
Ans:
Executing
plans
Process
improvement
2)
What
did researchers project in 2020 for job growth in the project management field?
Ans:
Project management aligned roles will need nearly 90 million people to fill
positions by the year 2027.
3) Fill in the blank:
A/An _____ allows you to work for a company on a project-by-project basis but
not as a full-time employee.
Ans:
Contract
4) Which of the
following are important project management responsibilities? Select all that
apply.
Ans:
Controlling
costs
Managing
tasks
Planning and organizing
5) Fill in the blank:
_____ is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet
the project requirements and achieve the desired outcome.
Ans:
Project management
6) Which of the
following responsibilities involves gathering project requirements and creating
a project plan?
Ans:
Planning and organizing
7) What is true of
successful project managers?
Ans:
Project managers gain relevant experience in the real world since skills like
budgeting and time management are transferable.
8) As someone moving to
a new location, you have several tasks. You have to plan for the various
expenses like boxes and movers. You also have to clearly label the boxes, and
manage all of the tasks leading up to and during the move. Which project
management skills does the move require? Select all that apply.
Ans:
Budget
preparation and monitoring
Strong
coordination and communication skills
Organizational ability
9) Which of the
following are benefits of an internship? Select all that apply.
Ans:
Get
short-term, hands on industry experience
Network
with people in your desired industry
Boost
your resume
10) Which of the
following best describes why there is increasing demand for project management
roles in today’s job market?
Ans:
Project management roles are designed to adapt to changes and handle new
processes as they come up.
11) Which of the
following are benefits of a contracting job in project management? Select all
that apply.
Ans:
Experiencing
different kinds of companies and project types
Building
a portfolio
Developing
a professional network
12) Which of the following
are important project management responsibilities? Select all that apply.
Ans:
Managing
tasks
Controlling
costs
Planning and organizing
13) Which of the
following responsibilities involves overseeing activities that team members do
on a daily or weekly basis?
Ans:
Managing tasks
14) Fill in the blank:
A project is a temporary pursuit and usually includes a set of _____.
Ans: unique deliverables
15)
What is true of successful project managers?
Ans: Project managers gain relevant
experience in the real world since skills like budgeting and time management
are transferable.
16)
Fill in the blank: There are _____ job titles a project manager can have.
Ans: many and varied
17)
As someone seeking an entry-level project management position, you want to
include buzzwords and skills in your job search that can help you find an ideal
job for your skill set. Which of the following are project management-related
buzzwords you could include on your resume? Select all that apply.
Ans:
Executing plans
Process Improvement
18)
Several of the project managers at your company are described as “program
managers.” What does this tell us about these project managers?
Ans: They manage multiple projects.
19)
As someone seeking a project management role, you occasionally meet people in a
professional setting to share knowledge and create new business connections.
This is an example of what strategy to get a job?
Ans: Attend local or online
networking events
20)
Fill in the blank: According to a 2017 Project Management Institute study,
industries like manufacturing, construction, information technology,
publishing, finance, and oil and gas are experiencing _____ with project
management jobs.
Ans: the most amount of growth
compared to other industries
21)
Which of the following are benefits of a contracting job in project management?
Select all that apply.
Ans:
Experiencing different kinds of
companies and project types
Building a portfolio
Developing a professional network
22)
What does it take for a project manager to ensure a project stays on-track and
on-budget? Select all that apply.
Ans:
Collaboration
Care Planning
23) As a project manager at a small construction
firm, your responsibilities include managing tasks on new builds. Which of the
following activities does managing tasks involve? Select all that apply.
Ans:
Communicating
project milestones
Overseeing
activities that team members do on a daily or weekly basis
24) As someone who has already gained some
experience in introductory-level positions, you are seeking a job in a more
traditional project management role. Which of the following roles might
interest you? Select all that apply.
Ans:
Project
Controller
Project
Management Office (PMO) Analyst
Project
Leader
25) Fill in the blank: According to a 2017 Project
Management Institute study, industries like manufacturing, construction,
information technology, publishing, finance, and oil and gas are experiencing
_____ with project management jobs.
Ans: the most amount of growth compared to other industries
26) Which of the following is a way to define a
project? Select all that apply.
Ans:
A
unique, temporary pursuit that has a defined beginning and end
A
series of tasks that need to be completed to reach a desired outcome
27) Which of the following explains how a project
manager best accomplishes their responsibilities? Select all that apply.
Ans:
Knows
what the project team needs to accomplish and when
Communicates
key project milestones to stay on task
Helps
the team get what they need to keep the project going
28) What required skills are typically listed in
project management job postings? Select all that apply.
Ans:
Budget
preparation and monitoring
Communication
skills
Organizational ability
Learning
about careers in project management
1) When you review a
job listing, which section offers the most insight when deciding if the role is
well-suited for you?
Ans:
Job Description
2) Which of the
following might be part of a job description for an entry-level project manager
role?
Ans:
Our North Coast branch needs a new Junior Project Manager who can channel drive
and enthusiasm. You’ll be front and center, hands-on, and contributing your
creative energy to high-impact projects.
3) Which of the
following best exemplifies the progression of a project management career?
Ans:
Project manager to program manager to portfolio manager
4) What three types of
information can be helpful to include in your search for project management
roles? Select the three options that apply:
Ans:
·
Common
project management-related buzzwords like “process improvement” and “risk
management”
·
Skills
you’ve acquired in your current or previous position
·
Essential
project management skills like coordination, organization, and leadership
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