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1. Which phase is continually present throughout the entirety of the PMD Pro Project Phase Model ?

Project Initiation Project Planning Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Control Project Implementation

2. What term defines the amount of time that a task in a project network diagram can be delayed by without causing a delay to the project ?

Float Critical Path Crashing Fast Tracking

3. What are responsibilities of a project manager ? (1) Ensuring the success of the project. (2) Assuming personal responsibility for completing the project work (3) Working with an array of stakeholders to complete the work of the project (4) Resolving internal conflicts among the project team

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4. Which analysis tool is sometimes replaced by assets-based approach ?

Problem Analysis Stakeholder Analysis Objectives Analysis Logical Framework

5. What is the main purpose of a Gantt Chart ?

Graphically represents the schedule of project activities Identifies the minimum amount of time required to complete project activities Allocates the type and quantity of resources available and/or required to perform each scheduled activity Specifically defines and describe the project scope in a decomposed hierarchy

6. What need, according to Jonathan Bradshaw’s classification, does the following statement describe ? ( A physician indicates that maternal mortality rates fail to meet the Ministry of Health’s minimum standards)

Felt need Expressed need Comparative need Normative need

7. What is the first step to take when completing a problem tree ?

Listing the causes Listing the effects Identifying the starter problem Identifying the root causes

8. What are some of the ways in which the Work Breakdown Process can be used when planning a project ? (1) Guides the process of activity identification and sequencing (2) Provides a basis for more accurate estimates of project cost (3) Graphically illustrates the start and end dates for project activities (4) Shows the hierarchy of work needed to complete a project

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9. Which statement is the best example of a SMART indicator ?

Through the introduction of improved cultivation techniques, farmers have increased the productivity of their crops During year one of the project, project staff will establish model agricultural plots to provide examples of improved cultivation techniques for farmers In year two, 500 farmers in the project catchment area score 70% or higher on the end of training examination Training is sufficient to introduce the adoption and application of improved agricultural techniques

10. Select the missing words in the following sentence: The [ ? ] define the horizontal logic of the logical framework matrix, and create an ‘if-then’ logic when combined with the activities, outputs, outcomes and goals.

Means of verification Assumptions Objectives Indicators

11. What identifies the minimum amount of time required to complete project activities ?

Work Breakdown Structure Activity Resource Estimating Critical Path Gantt Chart

12. What iterative process provides increasing levels of detail to the project implementation plan over time ?

Participatory Project Planning Earned Value Analysis Integrated Change Management Rolling Wave Planning

13. What is the purpose of project evaluation ?

Continuously reviews project progress and identifying necessary corrective actions Determines the extent to which the project is contributing to achievement of outcomes and goals Constant check to ensure that the implementation is progressing as planned Ensures that all proposed project changes are assessed and logged; and appropriate action taken

14. Which statement best describes a project extension scenario ?

The project is formally ended and all project closure activities are completed The project team has negotiated with the project donor to add time to the project calendar in order to finish the project Elements of the project will be replicated with a new target are or population The project is continued via a new phase with modified interventions or activities

15. Which risk management strategy might include moving a project from one district to another because of concerns over political uncertainty ?

Avoidance Transference Mitigation Acceptance

16. Why might an agency choose to complete an ex-post evaluation rather than a final evaluation ? (1) To determine whether the project succeeded in delivering the outputs as detailed in the logical framework (2) Study the impact of a project at a defined period of time after project completion (3) Determine which project interventions have been continued by project participants on their own (4) Collect evidence to advocate an improved development approach to a donor

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PMD Pro - Post Training Assessment MCQs