Chapter 4 Flashcards
What impact does a proposed change have on project activities
Schedules may need to be updated.
The project team will be reassigned, restructured, or reorganized.
The project manager will need to be replaced.
Changes are exclusive and do not impact other established project areas or activities.
Schedules may need to be updated.
Approved Change requests can require adjustments to the project management plan, and can require new or revised cost estimates, activity sequences, schedule dates, resource requirements and/or analysis of risk response alternatives
Depending on the level of detail and degree of project completion, how does the project manager implement integrated change control into his/her activities?
By avoiding risks.
By identifying areas that require special attention.
By identifying areas that require or need change.
By continually revising the scope of work.
By identifying areas that require or need change.
The perform integration change control process is conducted from project start through completion and is ultimately the responsibility of project manager. The project manager must identify areas that require or need change.
Monitor and Control Project Work includes: identifying new risks analyzing risks tracking risks all of the above
all of the above
Monitor and control project work includes collecting, measuring, and assessing various aspect of the project such as risks, performance, etc. Continous monitoring gives the team insight into the health of the project and id any areas needing special consideration.
Monitor and Control Project Work includes reserve analysis assessing performance Pareto analysis stakeholder communication
assessing performance
The project manager implements the integrated change control process:
During the initial project phase.
During the intermediate phases of the project.
From project planning through execution.
From initiation through project closure.
From initiation through project closure.
Performance reports include forecasts lessons learned speculations assumptions
forecasts
Work performance reports are physical or electronic representation of work performance information intended to generate decisions, awareness, or actions. Work performance data, raw data, is output of direct and manage work. Work performance info, analysis of data, is input to monitor and control project work with output of work performance reports. Example of work performance reports are: Percentage of the work completed during the reporting period, The balance of the work to be completed, Costs incurred during the reporting period, Forecasted funds required to complete the remaining work, The forecasted time needed to complete the remaining work.
Performing change control includes Gannt Charts. Tracking changes. Configuration auditing. Configuration identification.
Tracking changes.
A________ provides a standardized, effective, process for centrally managing project changes
configuration management system with change control
change control system
plan management system
organizational output system
configuration management system with change control
Configuration control is focused on the specification of both deliverables and processes and change control focus on identifying, documenting, approving or rejecting changes to project documents, deliverables, or baseline. He configuration management plan describes the configuration items of the project and id items that will be recorded and updated so product remains consistent and operable. Change management manages the changes in project baseline. While Configuration management deals with changes in product specifications.
A configuration management system
is seldom used in project management today
requires a large investment
establishes an evolutionary method to request changes
establishes a revolutionary method to request changes
establishes an evolutionary method to request changes
Monitor and Control Project Work Enterprise Environmental factors include industry standards scheduled activities stakeholder risks none of the above
industry standards
EEF can be external or internal and for mc project work can include: infrastructure, stakeholders expectations and risk threshold, info systems, and government and industry standards
Change control boards can include: stakeholders consultants industry groups any of the above
any of the above
Outputs of Monitor and Control Project Work include Pareto charts Risk register Change requests none of the above
Change requests
A project-wide configuration management system with change control includes
A performance schedule.
Documentation and control of changes to the baseline.
A revised cost control schedule.
Methods for handling risks that may arise from changes made.
Documentation and control of changes to the baseline
Integrated Change Control outputs include: change requests status updates project management plan updates document updates all of the above
all of the above
The project management plan, project scope statement, and deliverables are maintained
By continuously monitoring the project.
By continuously managing changes.
By continually adjusting the schedule.
By continually revising the scope of work.
By continuously managing changes.
The configuration management activity that verifies that the functional requirements defined in configuration documentation have been met is Configuration verification. Configuration status accounting. Configuration verification and auditing. Configuration identification.
Configuration verification and auditing.
Integrated change control involves forecasting information updating previously planned processes reviewing all change requests creating new processes
reviewing all change requests
What impact does a proposed change have on project processes?
The project scope statement may need to be redefined.
The project management plan may need to be revised.
Project deliverables may be modified, added, or deleted as a result of a proposed change.
All of the above.
All of the above
Inputs to Close Project or Phase include Risks Accepted deliverables Quality all of the above
Accepted deliverables
Project Integration Management includes all of the following except Develop Project Charter Develop Resource Plan Close Project Close Phase
Develop Resource Plan
What are examples of organizational process assets Previous project schedules. Projected data. Risk responses plans. Cost baselines.
Previous project schedules
Who is responsible for analyzing information contained in the project scope? The sponsor. The project team. The performing organization. The initiator.
The project team.
Outputs from Develop Project Charter include: WBS high-level risks PDM system PMI system
high-level risks
Is there any tool or technique that aids the project management team in effectively developing a project charter No. Benefit contributions model Various databases Expert judgment
Expert judgment
What document defines how the project will be executed, monitored, and controlled? T & M contract The WBS The Project Management Plan SPI
The Project Management Plan
The Project Management Plan documents
planning process outputs, such how changes will be monitored and controlled.
communication techniques among stakeholders.
how work will be executed to accomplish objectives.
all of the above.
all of the above.
Project files containing project scope, cost, schedule, and performance baselines are part of the organizational processes and procedures used for developing histograms avoiding risk developing the project management plan none of the above
developing the project management plan
Enterprise Environmental Factors used in developing the Project Management Plan include: governmental standards risk register quality management all of the above
governmental standards
A \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ would be a subsidiary plan included in the project management plan project control plan risk management plan project scope statement project charter
risk management plan
In Develop Project Management Plan, expert judgment is used to tailor the process develop technical details determine resources all of the above
all of the above
Which of the following is not a tailoring consideration in Project Integration Management Change Governance The cost baseline Benefits
The cost baseline
Performing Integrated Change control includes reviewing corrective actions denying preventative actions approving preventative actions all of the above
all of the above
The project management plan is updated and revised
Through the Monitor and Control of Project Work process.
Through the Direct Project Execution process.
Through the Integrated Change Control process.
Through the Project Management Plan process.
Through the Integrated Change Control process.
A configuration management system is seldom used provides a way to manage changes within a project is controlled by the sponsor none of the above
provides a way to manage changes within a project
Outputs from managing project execution include: deliverable status cost incurred proactive actions all of the above
deliverable status
Managing project work requires implementing changes associated corrective action preventative action defect repair all of the above
all of the above
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are produced as outputs from the processes performed to accomplish the project work planned and scheduled in the project management plan Plans Scopes Objectives Deliverables
Deliverables
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ any and all process-related assets, from all organizations involved in a project, that may be used to influence the project's The project scope is Stakeholder risks are Organizational process assets are The organizational breakdown includes
Organizational process assets are
Changes would be requested during the \_\_\_\_\_\_ process of Integration Management management plan integrated plan control direct and manage project work scope development
direct and manage project work
What type of enterprise environmental factors influence project charter development? government standards industry standards marketplace conditions all of the above
all of the above
A data gathering technique used in project charter development is brainstorming focus groups interviews all of the above
all of the above
A contract is an input to developing the Project Charter if:
the work is being done for an external customer.
the organization mandates one.
stakeholders require one.
All of the above
the work is being done for an external custom
What document formally authorizes the project? Project charter. SOW. Project Scope Statement. WBS.
Project charter.
The Project Charter gives the project manager authority to direct the stakeholders. To plan project activities. To apply organizational resources. All of the above
To apply organizational resources.
Who usually charters and authorizes a project? The board of directors. The project manager. An external sponsor. The project owner.
An external sponsor.
The SOW is a part of the ______________ when it is received for external projects.
Business need
Product scope
Strategic plan
request for proposal or other bid documents
Business need
Project charter development involves documenting
tools and techniques needed to execute and complete project tasks.
the business needs.
projects cost analyses.
quality and risk control processes.
the business needs.
Conflict management and facilitation are examples of data gathering rigid management assumptions interpersonal and team skills
interpersonal and team skills
The project charter should either directly or indirectly address the contract. the summary milestone schedule. internal risks. all of the above
the summary milestone schedule.
A project may be authorized by sponsor PMO portfolio steering committee any of the above.
any of the above
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ a project links the project to the ongoing work of the organization Assigning Planning Sponsoring Chartering
Chartering
A business case can be created as a result of: market demand technological advance legal requirement all of the above
all of the above
When should the project manager be assigned to the project? After planning. During concept development. After the project charter is developed. Before planning is begun.
Before planning is begun.
What is the "SOW Strategic Operations of Work. Stakeholders and Organization Objectives. Statement of Work. Strategic Organizational Work-items.
Statement of Work.
An emerging trend in project integration management is the use of portfolio review boards the use of visual management tools hierarchical alignment segregated alignment
the use of visual management tools
The SOW references business need project stakeholders tactical approach merger expansion
business need
An automaker building more fuel-efficient cars due to gas shortages is an example of what type of business case organizational need customer request market demand ecological impacts
market demand
Other implemented output produced as a result of performing project planned work defect repair. forecasts. recommended preventive actions. contract completion
defect repair
A deliverable A newly constructed four-lane highway. Computer training for employees. Retooled widgets. All of the above
All of the above
During the project, progress payments are made at periodic intervals. Information collected for progress payments includes
The total project cost of the work in-progress.
An incremental percentage of the total project cost.
Percentage of the work that is considered complete.
Completed and accepted work plus markups
Completed and accepted work plus markups
The project management information system
is a secondary project team comprised of outside stakeholders whose only function is to provide information and feedback.
is an automated system used by the project management team to aid in project execution.
verifies project management planning schedule the team uses to meet project and project phase deadlines.
is a process that aids the team in executing the PMP.
is an automated system used by the project management team to aid in project execution.
Configuration management includes validation and testing. cost accounting. identification. none of the above.
identification
Project documents updated during project execution include: Requirements documents Project logs Risk register all of the above
all of the above
Products, services, and results of the project are in the form of \_\_\_\_\_ deliverables. tangible intangible physical geographical
tangible
Changes that affect product scope include Corrective actions. Administrative repair. Schedule revisions. Cost analyses.
Corrective actions.
Part of the project execution process involves ______ the completion status of the deliverables.
evaluating cost overrun information about
collecting work performance information about
generating forecasts for
administrative oversight for
collecting work performance information about
Performance activities within the monitoring and controlling process that the project manager is concerned with
Progress reports, measurements, and forecasting.
Identifying and tracking project risks.
Tracking changes and processing documented updates.
all of the above
all of the above
What reduces the probability of negative consequences associated with project risks Approved preventive actions Approved defect repairs Approved change requests Validated defect repairs
Approved preventive actions
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are documented, authorized directions intended to bring future project performance into compliance Approved preventive actions Approved defect repairs Approved corrective actions Validated defect repairs
Approved preventive actions
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ modify documented policies, procedures, and schedules. Approved preventive actions Approved defect repairs Approved change requests Validated defect repairs
Approved change requests
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ involves collecting information and assessing measurements. Control Planning Monitoring Compiling the progress payment
Monitoring
Sources for expert judgment used in Change Control include consultants Industry groups The PMO all of the above
all of the above
Processes the project manager monitors during the Monitor and Control Project Work process include Changes. Initiating and planning. Cost scheduling. Quality control
Initiating and planning.
Monitoring is a facet of project management that is performed when necessary. only during long-term, formal projects. throughout the project. during the forecasting phase.
throughout the project.
Approve changes cover conducive actions. breaks and fixes. corrective actions. all of the above
corrective actions.
Approved defect repair is
procedure that documents all activities, communications and responsibilities needed at project closure.
documented request for product defect correction during quality control and audit processes.
notification that all repaired defects have been accepted.
notification that all repaired defects have been rejected.
documented request for product defect correction during quality control and audit processes.
What procedure documents all project activities, roles, and responsibilities needed in executing the administrative closeout of the project? Project validation procedure. Approved PMP acceptance. Approved closure request. Administrative closure procedure.
Administrative closure procedure.
The Integration Management process includes developing the project charter. developing the project management plan. closing the project. all of the above
all of the above
Developing the project management plan
provides a procedure for monitoring and controlling.
provides a format for managing the project.
documents necessary actions for subsidiary plans.
provides routines for executing the project and its phases.
documents necessary actions for subsidiary plans.
Developing the project management plan
provides a procedure for monitoring and controlling.
provides a format for managing the project.
documents necessary actions for subsidiary plans.
provides routines for executing the project and its phases.
documents necessary actions for subsidiary plans
It is important the team understands how to take the identified integrative information and use it to
effectively schedule the work necessary to meet completion deadlines.
establish adequate funding.
develop a workable project management plan.
develop credible document reports and outputs
develop a workable project management plan
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ involves planning and coordinating overlapping project processes, phases, and activities Scope management Time management Integration management Scheduling management
Integration management
Interpersonal and team skills used in developing the project management plan include all except stakeholder reviews conflict management facilitation meeting management
stakeholder reviews
The project manager uses integration management to
forecast project success.
Document project progress.
decide the most effective resource allocation.
conduct audits
decide the most effective resource allocation.
\_\_\_\_\_\_ is mainly concerned with effectively integrating project management process groups required to accomplish project objectives Scope management Integration Execution Cost and budgeting
Integration
Integrative activities the project management team performs include Planning. creating the WBS. Deciding the project scope. perform change control
perform change control
In terms of project management, what characterizes integration?
Unification of processes to ensure timely project completion.
Clearly communicating objectives.
Consolidating actions to manage expectations.
All of the above
All of the above
How many prescribed ways are there to manage a project none 1 2 numerous
numerous
What is the first process the project integration management team performs? Develop the project charter. Develop the project scope. Develop the project management plan. Direct project management.
Develop the project charter.
Trends in project integration management include all except
use of automated tools
delegating project manager responsibilities
use of visual management tools
expanding project manager responsibilities
delegating project manager responsibilities
