WGU D204 - MW Data Analytics Projects
(Answered) 2024 Complete solution
In what area of responsibility does the project manager turn insight into
something actionable?
enforcing learning
Andre is part of a data science team. He is good at creating visualizations and
reports. Which role on the team is best for him?
data analyst
Joyce is part of a data science team. She is very interested in running
experiments. At what point would Joyce do this?
during the process of asking questions
For a project to have success, who must engage in the project work and
outcomes?
the project stakeholders
You are creating a list of people who are stakeholders for your project. Who
would be the key stakeholder?
a project sponsor
Which type of stakeholder mapping technique would best be used for managing
change and communication?
direction of influence
What does it mean that project management is a transferable skill?
Once you have mastered the skills, you can manage any project, of any size, in any
industry.
If you are a project manager and you crash a project, what are you doing?
You are taking steps to condense time if the projected time for the project is longer than
acceptable.
Why is it imperative that you conduct a kickoff meeting before you begin planning
a project?
to gain agreement on a single definition among multiple stakeholders as to what they
want the project to look like
If your boss asks you to do a project within a borderline-impossibly tight time
frame, which approach would you take in answering?
Create a Gantt chart and say, "Yes, but only with adjustments."
Why is working on projects considered by some people as the best part of any
job?
You can do something new every time.
You have decided to hold two kickoff meetings. The goal for the first meeting is to
have everyone agree on what the project is going to entail. What is the goal for
the second kickoff meeting?
Agree to the plan and commit to it.
You hold a kickoff meeting in which the team members want to just start the
project, and work out the details as the project moves along. What should be the
purpose of this first meeting?
Get everyone to define the project.
, Your customer has not specifically stated that money is their key driver, although
you suspect that it is. Which question can you ask your customer to determine
whether, in fact, money is their key driver?
Would you like us spend a little bit more in order to add some great extra features?
TwentySomething, Inc. is implementing a data mart server environment. James,
the PM, realizes the key driver for the project is quality. What should James
refrain from doing with the key driver?
James can ignore time and cost, and place all focus on quality as the key driver.
Why are the triple constraints of quality, cost, and time often referred to as the
"Iron Triangle"?
The triple constraints are not negotiable.
Your boss has asked you to take on a project for an important customer. What is
the best way to respond to your boss?
Let me plan the project with a Gantt chart.
Your plan estimates a project will cost more and take longer than the customer
specifies. Why should you not answer "maybe" when the customer asks whether
you can do it on time and within budget?
It is not a definitive no, so most customers will hear maybe as a yes.
Your project involves building a small office building. Why should you never use
the word "ongoing" regarding the plumbing for the office building?
It does not clearly define the timeline for the plumbing contractor to complete the work.
Saundra is getting ready to list all the manageable tasks for her project. Which
method specifically utilizes a work breakdown structure (WBS)?
Organize the tasks into categories.
Too much granularity leads to _____.
an unwieldy plan
Marcus is having a hard time estimating the cost of his tasks. Which action would
you recommend to help him?
He should break down the tasks until he can estimate the costs.
Sherry is planning her project and has brainstormed with her team to list out all
the tasks. What is the next logical step for her to organize the tasks?
Create a WBS.
Along with having your project team develop a list of project tasks, why else
should you have a brainstorming session?
The members of your team will feel they are involved, and will buy into the project at the
start.
Mel's project will take an average of 24 weeks to complete, and worst case is 36
weeks. To be 90 percent safe, he should add some contingency. What
contingency would you recommend that Mel take?
24 weeks, plus 6 weeks
Which rule of thumb in contingency planning (safety margin) will make you 90
percent safe in hitting the time requirement of a project?
going halfway between the average and the worst case
Why is the critical path considered critical?
Any delay in the critical path delays the project finish date.
(Answered) 2024 Complete solution
In what area of responsibility does the project manager turn insight into
something actionable?
enforcing learning
Andre is part of a data science team. He is good at creating visualizations and
reports. Which role on the team is best for him?
data analyst
Joyce is part of a data science team. She is very interested in running
experiments. At what point would Joyce do this?
during the process of asking questions
For a project to have success, who must engage in the project work and
outcomes?
the project stakeholders
You are creating a list of people who are stakeholders for your project. Who
would be the key stakeholder?
a project sponsor
Which type of stakeholder mapping technique would best be used for managing
change and communication?
direction of influence
What does it mean that project management is a transferable skill?
Once you have mastered the skills, you can manage any project, of any size, in any
industry.
If you are a project manager and you crash a project, what are you doing?
You are taking steps to condense time if the projected time for the project is longer than
acceptable.
Why is it imperative that you conduct a kickoff meeting before you begin planning
a project?
to gain agreement on a single definition among multiple stakeholders as to what they
want the project to look like
If your boss asks you to do a project within a borderline-impossibly tight time
frame, which approach would you take in answering?
Create a Gantt chart and say, "Yes, but only with adjustments."
Why is working on projects considered by some people as the best part of any
job?
You can do something new every time.
You have decided to hold two kickoff meetings. The goal for the first meeting is to
have everyone agree on what the project is going to entail. What is the goal for
the second kickoff meeting?
Agree to the plan and commit to it.
You hold a kickoff meeting in which the team members want to just start the
project, and work out the details as the project moves along. What should be the
purpose of this first meeting?
Get everyone to define the project.
, Your customer has not specifically stated that money is their key driver, although
you suspect that it is. Which question can you ask your customer to determine
whether, in fact, money is their key driver?
Would you like us spend a little bit more in order to add some great extra features?
TwentySomething, Inc. is implementing a data mart server environment. James,
the PM, realizes the key driver for the project is quality. What should James
refrain from doing with the key driver?
James can ignore time and cost, and place all focus on quality as the key driver.
Why are the triple constraints of quality, cost, and time often referred to as the
"Iron Triangle"?
The triple constraints are not negotiable.
Your boss has asked you to take on a project for an important customer. What is
the best way to respond to your boss?
Let me plan the project with a Gantt chart.
Your plan estimates a project will cost more and take longer than the customer
specifies. Why should you not answer "maybe" when the customer asks whether
you can do it on time and within budget?
It is not a definitive no, so most customers will hear maybe as a yes.
Your project involves building a small office building. Why should you never use
the word "ongoing" regarding the plumbing for the office building?
It does not clearly define the timeline for the plumbing contractor to complete the work.
Saundra is getting ready to list all the manageable tasks for her project. Which
method specifically utilizes a work breakdown structure (WBS)?
Organize the tasks into categories.
Too much granularity leads to _____.
an unwieldy plan
Marcus is having a hard time estimating the cost of his tasks. Which action would
you recommend to help him?
He should break down the tasks until he can estimate the costs.
Sherry is planning her project and has brainstormed with her team to list out all
the tasks. What is the next logical step for her to organize the tasks?
Create a WBS.
Along with having your project team develop a list of project tasks, why else
should you have a brainstorming session?
The members of your team will feel they are involved, and will buy into the project at the
start.
Mel's project will take an average of 24 weeks to complete, and worst case is 36
weeks. To be 90 percent safe, he should add some contingency. What
contingency would you recommend that Mel take?
24 weeks, plus 6 weeks
Which rule of thumb in contingency planning (safety margin) will make you 90
percent safe in hitting the time requirement of a project?
going halfway between the average and the worst case
Why is the critical path considered critical?
Any delay in the critical path delays the project finish date.
