Buzzwords

Question 1

Phases of an APM Project Lifecycle (Linear)

Answer 1

-Concept
-Definition
-Deployment
-Transition
-Adoption/benefits realisation

Question 2

Examples of Project Reviews

Answer 2

-Decision Gates
-Audit
-Peer
-Post-project
-Benefits

Question 3

Methods for estimating.

Answer 3

-Comparative
-Parametric
-Bottom-up
-Delphi

Question 4

Tools for Risk Identification

Answer 4

-Brainstorm
-Interview
-SWOT
-Check list
-Constraints/assumptions analysis

Question 5

Tasks for the Sponsor

Answer 5

-Own the business case
-Approve Project Management Plan (PMP)
-Approve gates, change etc.
-Accept outputs
-Review benefits

Question 6

Project management methods

Answer 6

-Templates
-Roles
-Lifecycle
-Procedures
-Application guidelines

Question 7

Laws that commonly effect Projects

Answer 7

-Health and Safety
-Environmental
-Employment
-Contract
-Data protection

Question 8

Process of Benefits Management

Answer 8

-Identify
-Define
-Plan
-Track
-Realise

Question 9

Process of Issue Management

Answer 9

-Identify
-Escalate
-Monitor
-Resolve

Question 10

Process of Information Management

Answer 10

-Collect
-Stores
-Curation
-Disseminate
-Archive
-Destroy

Question 11

Process of provider selection

Answer 11

-Define supplier requirements
-Establish selection criteria
-Evaluate bids shortlist
-Select supplier

Question 12

Process of Negotiation

Answer 12

-Plan
-Discuss
-Bargain
-Agreement
-Review

Question 13

Process of Risk Management

Answer 13

-Initiate
-Identify
-Assess
-Plan response
-Implement

Question 14

Process for Requirements

Answer 14

-Gather
-Analyse
-Justify
-Baseline

Question 15

Process for Change Control

Answer 15

-Request
-Review
-Assess
-Decision
-Implement

Question 16

Process for Scheduling

Answer 16

-Identify activities
-Create network
-Estimate duration
-Create schedule
-Present findings

Question 17

Process for Configuration Management

Answer 17

-Plan
-Identification
-Control
-Status accounting
-Audit

Question 18

Options for handling Conflict

Answer 18

-Collaborate
-Compete
-Compromise
-Accommodate
-Avoid

Question 19

Leadership Styles

Answer 19

-Direct
-Guide
-Excite
-Delegate

Question 20

Stages of team development (Tuckman)

Answer 20

-Forming
-Storming
-Norming
-Performing
-Adjourning

Question 21

Characteristics of Effective Teams

Answer 21

-Diverse range of skills and perspectives.
-Trust and openness.
-Clearly understood roles and responsibilities.
-Focus and commitment to goal.
-Mutual support but also individual accountability.
-Participation from all team members.

Question 22

Benefits of effective Teamwork

Answer 22

-Increased productivity.
-Reduced amounts of conflict.
-Improved problem solving.
-Reduced management overhead.
-Healthy competition within the team.

Question 23

Leadership qualities

Answer 23

-Can-do
-Fairness
-Persuasive
-Common sense
-Vision