Project management is defined as the effective implementation of skills, principles, experience, and knowledge to attain a specific project goal of a business.

There are various questions asked in an interview for project management; some of the most asked questions, and their answers are:

What is a project? 

To create a desirable product or service, a set of steps or processes are followed, which is known as project. 

Define fishbone diagram and its uses

Fishbone diagram or famously known as Ishikawa Diagram is a tool used to identify the root cause of an issue or problem. It is mainly used during the brainstorming meeting to ensure that the team’s discussion is based on the root cause of the issue rather than the symptoms.

What are the values required for a project manager?

Project managers should have a set of values such as leadership qualities, effective communication, optimistic behaviour, and solving solutions.

What should you do to begin your career as a project manager?

There are several steps to follow to start a career as a new project manager, such as:

• You must observe and listen carefully
• You must be able to determine the needs and requirements of your client or customer
• You must understand the skills and roles of your team members  

Define the first stage of the project management life cycle process

The project management life cycle involves a total of four stages; the first stage of the lifecycle is:

· Initiation: In the first stage of the life cycle, the scope of the project is determined based on the information which was available on the project.

Define Portfolio

A portfolio is defined as a set of projects and plans which are handled under a specific group to achieve the objective or aim.

What do you mean by the program?

The administration of a set of correlated projects together is known as a program. 

What do you understand by project management?

Project management is the effective execution of skills, principles, experience, and knowledge to accomplish a specific project aim of a business. It has a strict deadline along with a budget limit. 

How many processes and process groups are present in the project management framework?

It contains a total of 49 processes, five process groups, and ten knowledge areas. 

Explain the steps through which you can control a difficult stakeholder

The necessary steps which can be taken are:

• You must not argue and accept their authority.
• You must get rid of the negative outlooks.
• You must try to understand their side of the problem.

What do you mean by RAID?

Risk can be defined as:

• Risks which are the issues or threat present in a project that affects the project either in a positive or negative way. 
• Actions are the steps or tasks which are executed throughout the project.
• Issues are the problems that may arise in the project course which should be dealt with successfully.
• Decisions are the options or choices you make according to the situation. 

If you want to bring your project back to the correct track to match up with the deadline, what steps will you take?

The required steps for bringing the project back to the correct track are:

• Determine the root cause of a problem
• You must have a maximum amount of determination to catch up
• You must follow the steps required to achieve the primary objective of the project

Name the tools used to enhance the process activities

The tools include flow charts, value-stream mapping, hypothesis testing, and cause and effect analysis. 

Mention the steps that you will use to control the members of the team who do not work to their complete potential 

The required steps are as follows:

• You can assist your team member in enhancing their decision-making skills.
• You should motivate and support them to think in their ways.

State the calculation process of the three-point estimation method

It includes two types of calculation process:

• Triangular Distribution: E = (P+M+O)/3
• PERT Distribution = (P+4M+O)/6

Where, P= Pessimist, O= optimist M= most likely

What are the different types of communication that can be used by a project manager?

Project managers use a variety of communication processes based on project type. The communication styles used are:

• Face to face
• Written
• Responsive
• Electronic

What is the responsibility of a procurement administrator?

Procurement administrators are usually in charge of continuous monitoring and to ensure that every open procurement contracts are proceeding as planned. 

Define quality control

It refers to the process of ensuring that the necessary or required qualities are achieved.

What is the benefit of using process improvement tools?

Process improvement tools help in preventing and eliminating defects present in the operations, which eventually leads to the improvement in the product quality.

What is the milestone?

Milestone is a part of the schedule of a project which is defined as the step where the goal of the business is accomplished. 

What is a risk register?

The document includes a list of recognized risks of a project.

Explain Pareto principle analysis

This is used for choosing a narrow number of tasks that can bring an effective change. 

Name the triple constraint triangle in project management.

The triple constraint triangle is the set of three crucial restriction factor of project management which includes:

• Budget
• Time
• Scope

Define the risks which can arise in a project

There are various types of risks available in a project, which includes:

• Schedule risk
• Budget Risk
• Market Risk
• External Risk

If the customers are unsatisfied with the product quality or with the final product, what steps should you take?

To manage unsatisfied customers, you should take the following steps:

• You must make show the customers that you value them
• You must determine the reason for their dissatisfaction
• You must try to add the changes as per the requirements of the customers if possible