Chapter 3 intro to PM

Question 1

Agile

Answer 1

Popular software dev. method that use an iterative workflow an incremental delivery of software in short iterations

Question 2

business case

Answer 2

a doc that provides justification for investing in a project

Question 3

Champion

Answer 3

a senior manager who acts as a key proponent for a project

Question 4

closing processes

Answer 4

the actions that involve formalizing acceptance of the project of the project of phase and bringing it to an orderly end

Question 5

deliverable

Answer 5

A product or service produced or provided as part of a project

Question 6

enterprise env. factors

Answer 6

Conditions not under immediate control of the project team that influence , constrain, or direct the project such as gov. and industry standards…

Question 7

executing processes

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The actions that involve coordinating people and other resources to carry out the project plans and produce the deliverables of the project

Question 8

initiating processes

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the actions to begin projects and project phases

Question 9

kanban

Answer 9

a technique that provides visual cues to guide workflow

Question 10

kick-off meeting

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a meeting held at the beginning of a project so that stakeholders can meet each other, review the goals, and discuss future plans

Question 11

methodology

Answer 11

A plan that describes how things should be done to manage a project

Question 12

monitoring and controlling processes

Answer 12

the actions taken to measure progress toward achieving project goals, monitor deviation from plans, and take corrective action

Question 13

organizational process assets

Answer 13

plans, processes, policies, procedures, and knowledge bases, such as templates and lesson learned reports

Question 14

phase

Answer 14

a distinctive stage in project development

Question 15

planning processes

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the actions that involve devising and maintaining a workable scheme to ensure that the project meets its scope, schedule, and cost goals as well as organizational needs

Question 16

Process

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a series of actions directed towards a particular result

Question 17

project charter

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a document that formally recognizes the existence of a project and provides a summary of the project’s objectives and management

Question 18

Project management office (PMO)

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an organizational entity created to assist project managers in achieving project goals

Question 19

projects in controlled environments (PRINCE2)

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A project management methodology with eight process groups developed in the UK.

Question 20

eight groups of PRINCE 2

Answer 20

1. starting a project 2. planning 3. initiating a project 4. directing a project 5. controlling a stage 6. managing product delivery 7. managing stage boundaries 8. closing a project

Question 21

Rational Unified process (RUP) framework

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uses iterative software dev. process that focuses on a team productivity that delivers software best practices to all team members

Question 22

scrum

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agile dev. method for completing projects with a complex innovative scope of work (think sprints)

Question 23

six sigma

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customer based: flexible system for achieving, sustaining, and maximizing business success. (uses facts, data, stat analysis , focuses on business processes

Question 24

stakeholder register

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a doc. that includes details related to the identified project stakeholder

Question 25

stakeholder analysis

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a technique for analyzing info to determine which stakeholders’ interests to focus on and how to increase stakeholder support throughout the project

Question 26

standard

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a doc. that describes best practices for what should be done to manage a project

Question 27

template

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a file with a preset format.. serves as a starting point

Question 28

kick-off meeting

Answer 28

meet stakeholders, review goals, discuss future plans