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An experienced project manager is seeking a program manager job, with the goal of advancing their career. Why would they want a program manager’s role?

• They have demonstrated subject matter expertise in a specific industry.
• They no longer want to manage projects.
• They want to manage a collection of projects.
• They have demonstrated success in managing a portfolio.

Fill in the blank: In addition to a job title, many companies list project management as a desired _____.

• degree
• skill
• internship
• hobby

A construction firm needs to hire a project manager to implement a new customer engagement system. Their most experienced candidate has managed only logistics projects in the shipping industry. Why might the firm favor this candidate?

• The candidate is likely to know a lot about a construction firm’s customers.
• Logistics and customer engagement are the same thing.
• The candidate can learn skills in one industry and apply them in another.
• The candidate is likely to apply consistent processes to prevent change.

You’ve been asked to lead a team implementing a new production technique in one of your company’s factories. The implementation process starts next Monday and the company would like you to complete it within two weeks. The two week window in this scenario is an example of what defining characteristic of projects?

• Representing a unique endeavor
• Having a clearly defined beginning and an end
• Having a project plan
• Representing a project milestone

As a project manager at a small construction firm, your responsibilities include planning and organizing the start of new builds. Which of the following activities does planning and organizing involve?

• Communicating project milestones
• Gathering project requirements and creating a project plan
• Overseeing activities that team members do on a daily or weekly basis
• Controlling costs