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You just finished a successful internship as a project support specialist at a large banking firm and are looking for a full-time project management job. The best project manager position listed near you is for an IT project manager. Why might you be a good candidate for this job?

 

• Only people with IT experience can manage banking projects.
• Because most IT projects are related to banking.
• Because banks use information technologies.
• Because project management skills learned in one industry can be applied to other industries.

 

 

Fill in the blank: Typically, projects have a(n) _____ beginning and end.

 

• defined
• vague
• immovable
• broad

 

 

Which of the following responsibilities involves overseeing activities that team members do on a daily or weekly basis?

 

• Forecasting the budget
• Managing tasks
• Gathering requirements from customers
• Controlling costs

 

As the vice-president of your class Philanthropy Club at school, you assembled and led a team of 20 students to plan and execute events like fundraisers, community gatherings, and academic assemblies. What project management skills does your Philanthropy Club experience demonstrate?

 

• Budgeting and controlling costs
• Interviewing and hiring
• Planning and organizing
• Advanced technology skills

 

Once the project is underway, project managers help manage activities for the team members and communicate key milestones to stakeholders. What is this project management responsibility called?

 

• Selecting tools
• Managing tasks
• Budgeting and controlling costs
• Networking

 

Fill in the blank: Working for companies _____ means you’ll work on a project-by-project basis, but not as a full-time employee.

 

• as a mentor
• on a salary
• on a contract
• as an intern