Exam Qs: Traditional Flashcards
What are two other names for the Traditional Approach to project management?
Predictive, Waterfall
How are changes handled in a traditional approach?
1) Through a Change Control Board
2) slow, and highly managed
3) Don’t change the plan, stick to it
In Traditional approach, who is the Project Sponsor?
most likely person paying for the project
In Traditional approach, what does the Project Manager do?
makes sure all activities happen, manages the value; responsible for the plan
In Traditional approach, who does the Team Members work for?
The project manager
If a traditional project is really large, who does the Project Manager report to?
Portfolio Manager (instead of program manager)
What are the four components of a Traditional Approach life cycle?
Initiation > Planning > Execution > Closing
In a Traditional project, what is the first thing the project manager will do?
Create/write a charter
12 PM Principals, familiarize with these:
a. Be a diligent, respectful and caring steward
b. Recognize, evaluate and respond to system interactions
c. Navigate complexity
d. Create a collaborative project team environment
e. Demonstrate leadership behaviors
f. Optimize risk responses
g. Effectively engage with stakeholders
h. Tailor based on context
i. Embrace adaptability and resiliency
j. Focus on value
k. Build quality into processes
and deliverables
l. Enable change to achieve the
envisioned future state
Top 4 PM Principles likely on exam:
a. Be a diligent, respectful and caring steward
g. Effectively engage with stakeholders
j. Focus on value
l. Enable change to achieve the
envisioned future state
If we’re talking about a definitive approach, which type of project will it be?
Traditional
