5 Process Groups

Question 1

What are Process Groups?

Answer 1

Logically grouped sub-sets of project management processes; which do not always occur sequentially.

Question 2

What are the 5 Processes Groups?

Answer 2

1) Initiating, 2) Planning, 3) Executing, 4) Monitoring and Controlling, 5) Closing

Question 3

What is Initiating?

Answer 3

Define a new project or phase of an existing project; obtaining authorization to start the project or phase; sets high level expectations.

Question 4

What is Planning?

Answer 4

Establish the complete scope of the project; define objectives and determine course of action needed to attain the objectives.

Question 5

What is Executing?

Answer 5

Performing the work defined in the project management plan to satisfy the project sanctification.

Question 6

What is Monitoring and Closing?

Answer 6

Track, review, and regulate the progress and performance of the project; identify areas in which changes to the plan are required; documenting and implementing the corresponding changes.

Question 7

What is Closing?

Answer 7

Finalize all activities across all process groups to formally close the projects or phase.

Question 8

What is the sequential order for Phases?

Answer 8

1) Initiating, 2) Planning, 3) Executing, 4) Closing. Monitoring and Controlling is done through the project.

Question 9

What single process is found in all 10 Knowledgeable Areas?

Answer 9

Planning

Question 10

What is accurate description of the process groups?

Answer 10

We may move from planning to executing and back to planning as needed throughout the project.