Deck 18: Project Management Career Paths

Question 1

In pursuing your ambition you should continually be on the lookout for ________.

A)New projects
B)A mentor
C)Better career opportunities
D)Project management workshops
E)New project management oriented Websites

Answer 1

B
Explanation: In pursuing your ambition you should continually be on the lookout for a mentor.

Question 2

There are more than ____ local PMI chapters across North America.

A)50
B)100
C)200
D)300
E)500

Answer 2

D
Explanation: When you join PMI you also become a member of one of the more than 300 local chapters across North America.

Question 3

One aspect of project managing that is unique is the _______ nature of assignments.

A)Permanent
B)Fluid
C)Temporary
D)Variety
E)Changing

Answer 3

C
Explanation: One aspect of project managing that is unique is the temporary nature of assignments.

Question 4

As you are starting your project management career, be careful to be involved in projects commensurate with your ________.

Question 5

If you are considering pursuing a career in project management, you should first find out what specific project job opportunities exist ____________.

Question 6

People find that their project management responsibilities _______ as they move up the organization's hierarchy.

Question 7

In pursuing your ambition you should continually be on the lookout for a ___________.

Question 8

Many project managers' careers began by volunteering for task forces and ____________.

Question 9

______________ mastered the job through on-the-job training, buttressed by occasional workshops on specific project topics such as project scheduling or negotiating contracts.

Question 10

One aspect of project managing that is unique is the temporary nature of ___________.

Question 11

Be careful to be involved in projects commensurate with your _______ as you are starting your project management career.

A)Abilities
B)Plans
C)Goals
D)Experience
E)All of the above

Question 12

Project managers mastered the job through __________, buttressed by occasional workshops on specific project topics such as project scheduling or negotiating contracts.

A)Intense schooling
B)On-the-job training
C)An apprentice program
D)Observation of another project manager
E)None of the above

Question 13

Many professionals find it beneficial to join the _____________.

Question 14

Attending conferences, trade fairs, and workshops provides good opportunities to __________.

Question 15

If you are considering pursuing a career in project management, you should first find out what specific project job opportunities exist ___________.

A)In your field
B)In your schools job bank
C)With your peers
D)With your customers
E)In your company

Question 16

People find that their project management responsibilities ______ as they move up the organization's hierarchy.

A)Contracts
B)Advances
C)Simplifies
D)Expands
E)Specializes

Question 17

PMI has more than ____ local chapters across North America.

Question 18

PMI membership entitles members to subscriptions to the following publication(s).

A)Project Management Journal
B)Project Management Today
C)PM Network
D)A, B and C are correct
E)A and C are correct

Question 19

In Snapshot from practice: Rod Gwinn What does Rod Gwinn say he likes about project management?

A)The sense of accomplishment
B)The opportunity to work with people
C)The chance to work on different products
D)Making clients happy with exceptional customer service
E)Being able to train people to be a successful Project manager

Question 20

Many project managers' careers began by __________ for task forces and small projects.

A)Volunteering
B)Applying
C)Working
D)All the above is correct
E)None of the above is correct

Question 21

Since much project work is temporary and contractual in nature, it is important to develop professional contacts that may lead to future work.

Question 22

Who are mentors and why are they important?

Question 23

Most fast-track managers acknowledge that experience played a significant role in their advancement.

Question 24

Most project managers have received formal training in project management.

Question 25

Once the project is complete tenure is granted to project managers.

Question 26

What should be your goal be as a project manager?

Question 27

One aspect of project managing that is unique is the temporary nature of assignments.

Question 28

There is no set career path for becoming a project manager.

Question 29

Explain the PMI certification eligibility requirements for the PMP.

Question 30

What are formal mentoring programs?

Question 31

Due to the difficulty of the position, project managers will not lose their position due to a unsuccessful project.

Question 32

If you are considering pursuing a career in project management, you should first find out what specific project job opportunities exist in your company.

Question 33

Describe the PMI certification eligibility requirements for the CAPM.

Question 34

It is important to pick projects more for the quality of the people working on them than for the scope of the projects.

Question 35

People find that their project management responsibilities contract as they move up the organization's hierarchy.