project execution running the project weekly challenge 3 answers
1. Fill in the blank: During your project, you monitor the timelines and efficiency of your team. You collect data on how many tasks they complete, their quality of work, and the time it takes to complete the tasks. All of these are examples of using data to _____.
- understand performance
- understand your users
- reduce budget
- solve problems
2. Which of the following are examples of productivity metrics? Select all that apply.
- Issues
- Durations
- Milestones
- Projections
3. Which of the following are examples of quality metrics? Select all that apply.
- number of changes
- cost variance
- tasks
- issues
4. Fill in the blank: A(n) ______ is an observable change that can help project managers determine the overall health of a project.
- signal
- risk
- issue
- milestone
5. Fill in the blank: _____ is the process of collecting and organizing information to help draw conclusions.
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Risk analysis
- Documentation
6. Fill in the blank: _____ is the process of turning facts into a narrative to communicate something to your audience.
- Storytelling
- Statistics
- Data analysis
- Communication
7. Fill in the blank: A _____ is a measurable value or metric that demonstrates how effective an organization is at achieving important objectives.
- key performance indicator (KPI)
- statistic
- milestone
- task deadline
8. Which of the following tactics may help you be memorable during a presentation? Select all that apply.
- Confirm the audience has no questions before you start.
- Pace yourself by using intentional pauses.
- Elevate the volume of your voice to emphasize key points.
- Make eye contact and use friendly facial expressions.
- Maintain an upright posture with hands at your side.
9. As a project manager processing data, you avoid understanding ambiguous data as either positive or negative. This tactic helps avoid which data bias?
- Sampling bias
- Interpretation bias
- Observer bias
- Confirmation bias
10. As a project manager analyzing data, you begin by inquiring about the current state of the problem, the ideal outcome, and the expectations of your stakeholders. Which data analysis best practice does this represent?
- Prepare
- Ask
- Analyze
- Process
- Share
11. As a project manager creating a story, you ask yourself questions like: “Is the content credible and trustworthy?”, “Are there any data points that skew the information”, and “What content can I eliminate?”. In what storytelling step should you ask these questions?
- Filter and analyze the data
- Define the audience
- Choose a visual representation
- Find the data
- Gather the feedback
12. How do graphs and charts help present data? Select all that apply.
- Compare values and demonstrate how individual parts contribute to a whole
- Puzzle the audience to think more intensely and remember the data
- Analyze trends and behaviors over set periods of time
- Inform the audience about a new trend or valuable piece of information
- Demonstrate the relationships between data sets
13. In which of the following categories can project managers group metrics? Select all that apply.
- Quality metrics
- Productivity metrics
- Documentation metrics
- Reliability metrics
14. Fill in the blank: _____ is when the project manager determines how long it will take to complete a project based on resources available.
- Planning
- Prediction
- Projection
- Brainstorming
15. What is an observable change that helps determine health of a project and identify if something isn’t quite right?
- milestone
- signal
- Burnout chart
- tasks
16. Fill in the blank: _____ data are statistical and numerical facts about a project.
- Qualitative
- Subjective
- Mathematical
- Quantitative
17. Which of the following include visual representations of data? Select all that apply.
- Charts
- Infographics
- Dashboards
- Statistics
18. You review your presentation slides and remove any content that dilutes your message. What presentation goal are you trying to achieve?
- Being precise
- Being effective
- Being flexible
- Being memorable
19. What type of data represents information that could be used to directly identify, contact, or locate an individual?
- Anonymous data
- Opinions
- Personally identifiable information
- Measurements
20. After your final presentation to the stakeholders, they decide to take the insights and put it into action. What data analysis does this represent?
- Prepare
- Act
- Ask
- Analyze
21. As a project manager creating a story, you ask yourself questions like: “Does this presentation make sense?”, “Is the presentation interesting?”, and “Which areas of the story are unclear or unmemorable?”. In what storytelling step should you ask these questions?
- Filter and analyze the data
- Gather the feedback
- Define the audience
- Find the data
22. You are preparing a data presentation. To explain your data, you want to demonstrate a relationship between data sets by representing the values of two variables with individual data points (dots). Which data visualization tool should you use?
- Bar graph
- Scatter plot
- Line graph
- Pie chart
23. Fill in the blank: Through _____, you will learn how to use data to draw conclusions and make predictions and improve performance.
- data values
- data analysis
- data charts
- data departments
24. What tactics can project managers use to prioritize data? Select all that apply.
- Align metrics to stakeholder priorities
- Align metrics to stakeholder priorities
- Identify and respond to signals
- Prioritize tasks that contribute most to the project goal
25. As a project manager, you are tasked with increasing the number of users for your phone application. The first step you take is to review the number of monthly users from last year. What type of data do you review in this step?
- Qualitative
- Quantitative
- Subjective
- Mathematical
26. What is the third step in storytelling that vets the data for credibility and filters the information?
- Collect the data
- Define the audience
- Analyze the data
- Shape the story
27. As a project manager analyzing data, you create user surveys for your company to get more feedback on processes. Which data analysis best practice does this represent?
- Analyze
- Process
- Ask
- Prepare
28. As a project manager, you create dashboards and consider new infographics for the project. What storytelling step are you in?
- Define the audience
- Choose a visual representation
- Find the data
- Filter and analyze the data
29. You are preparing a data presentation. To explain your data, you need to compare trends and display changes in the data over a set period of time. Which data visualization tool should you use?
- Scatter plot
- Bar graph
- Pie chart
- Line graph
30. From the project manager perspective, which of the following are benefits of using data? Select all that apply.
- Increase the project timeline
- Improve processes
- Make better decisions
- Understand your users
31. Fill in the blank: A(n) _____ is a quantifiable measurement project managers use to track and assess a business objective.
- test
- daily scrum
- metric
- survey
32. Fill in the blank: Using a(n) _____ keeps a record of any inconsistencies from the initial requirements of a project.
- Issue log
- Communication plan
- Shared drive
- Change log
33. Fill in the blank: _____ data are qualities or things that you can't measure with numerical data.
- Client
- Qualitative
- Objective
- Quantitative
34. What is the fifth stage in the storytelling process that involves tying all of your data and visuals into one cohesive narrative?
- Defining your audience
- Choosing a visual representation
- Shaping the story
- Filtering and analyzing the data
35. In data visualization, what is a type of user interface that provides a snapshot view of a project’s progress or performance?
- KPI
- Dashboard
- Maps
- Charts
36. As a project manager analyzing data, you create data visualizations to organize your data in a format that is clear and digestible for your stakeholders. Which data analysis best practice does this represent?
- Process
- Share
- Prepare
- Ask
37. You are a project manager preparing a data presentation. To explain your data, you need to present the composition of house sizes in a city. Which data visualization tool should you use?
- Scatter plot
- Bar graph
- Line graph
- Pie chart
38. Which of the following is the total time it takes to complete a project from start to finish?
- Issue
- Task
- Milestone
- Duration
39. After reviewing the metrics for a past conference, you notice the actual cost was over budget due to a higher number of attendees. What type of metric does this represent?
- Milestone
- Planned
- Cost variance
- Projected
40. Project key stakeholders have concerns about meeting deadlines. Which of the following metrics do you need to focus on in order to prioritize the proper tasks? Select all that apply.
- Charts
- Time
- Performance
- Scope
41. Which of the following are ways to help you give an effective presentation? Select all that apply.
- Be flexible
- Be memorable
- Be precise
- Be forceful
42. As a project manager analyzing data, you ensure the data is accurate by removing duplicate responses and inconsistencies, and confirm the data contains no typos or errors. Which data analysis best practice does this represent?
- Prepare
- Process
- Analyze
- Ask
43. As a project manager creating a story, you ask yourself questions like: “Who are you presenting to?,” “What are their problems?,” and “What do they care about?”. In what storytelling step should you ask these questions?
- Find the data
- Filter and analyze the data
- Define the audience
- Shape the story
44. What is an important point in a project schedule to indicate completion of a deliverable or a phase?
- Milestone
- Projection
- Cost variance
- Issue
45. What tactics can project managers use to prioritize data? Select all that apply.
- Set hard deadlines
- Prioritize tasks that contribute most to the project goal
- Identify and respond to signals
- Align metrics to stakeholder priorities
46. You are practicing a trial run of a presentation with a co worker emphasizing posture, tone of voice, pace and eye contact. Which presentation technique is your current focus?
- Being timely
- Being Flexible
- Being memorable
- Being precise
47. As a project manager, you are ensuring all team members are made aware of your organization's data security and privacy protocols. Which data analysis best practice does this represent?
- Sampling bias
- Anonymizing data
- Increasing privacy awareness
- Using security tools
48. As a project manager creating a story, you are gathering data from reputable sources and leveraging relevant project resources. What step in the storytelling process are you enacting?
- Find the data
- Define the audience
- Choose a visual representation
- Filter and analyze the data
49. You are a project manager preparing a data presentation. To explain your data, you need to use size contrasts to compare two or more values. Which data visualization tool should you use?
- Pie chart
- Scatter plot
- Line graph
- Bar graph,
50. What best describes the goal of collecting data on the best selling product of the month to place new orders with your supplier?
- To reduce product prices
- To provide a team building experience for the company
- To better understand team performance
- To better understand user preferences and performance
51. You are managing a conference and note the number of attendees increases by 200. What type of metric do you record this as?
- Issue
- Changelog
- Projection
- Milestone
52. What is a visual that measures time against the amount of work done and amount of work remaining on a project?
- Data chart
- A plan
- Burnout chart
- Bar chart
53. What describes an item that contains visuals and summaries to present information quickly and clearly?
- Line charts
- Infographics
- Burndown charts
- KPI
54. As a project manager, you are removing personal data in the project systems and documents. Which data analysis best practice does this represent?
- Finalizing data presentations
- Anonymizing data
- Increasing privacy awareness
- Using security tools
55. As a project manager analyzing data, you review, transform, and organize the data you’ve collected. Then, you create graphs with the data to identify patterns and draw conclusions. Which data analysis best practice does this represent?
- Ask
- Process
- Prepare
- Analyze
56. Which of the following types of data sources can companies use to provide better services and create new products for customers? Select all that apply.
- Customer budget
- Customer demand
- Customer artifacts
- Customer behavior
Hi Devendra Kumar, hope you are well. Thank you for the help with these questions. Despite the fact that I took notes, some questions are not straight forward and that is why I google the question. I noticed that the questions and answers every time you try the quiz are not the same. I am wondering if you have all different ones that they have.
Thank you again, you helped me so much.
Best Regards,
Sultan
Hi Sultan,
Thanks for sharing your feedback!
I will try to add as much as I can!