FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE Flashcards
______ ______ can be defined as the science and
practice of planning, guiding, and monitoring tasks.
Project management
These tasks often need to be completed by multiple people to achieve a business goal within a finite time frame and budget. Formalized methods, tools, skills, and knowledge
are all important parts of the process.
Project management
the application of project management principles, practices, and tools to the planning, execution, and control of IT projects.
IT project management (ITPM)
IT project management (ITPM) is the _______of project management principles, practices, and tools to the planning, execution, and control of IT projects.
application
- important for the successful completion of IT projects for several reasons.
*helps to ensure that all stakeholders are on the same page and that the project is moving in the right direction.
*provides a framework for managing change and ensuring that the project remains on track.
*helps to optimize the use of resources and ensure that the project is completed within budget.
ITPM (IT project management)
The _____ _____ _____, also known as the project management life cycle, refers to all the phases and the list of actions necessary
to fulfill a project’s goals and objectives successfully.
project life cycle
The project life cycle, also known as the ____ _____ _____ _____, refers to all the phases and the list of actions necessary to fulfill a project’s goals and objectives successfully.
project management life cycle
5 STAGES OF THE PROJECT LIFE CYCLE
Initiation
Planning
Execution
Monitoring
Closing
As a _____ _____, you lead your team through every phase of the project. While the steps to be taken may be pre-defined, you must be on your toes to take control and adjust your workflows as per the current need of the project.
project manager
The project life cycle process starts with ______ the project. In this phase, you clearly outline all the basic goals and rules.
initiating
The project life cycle process starts with initiating the project. In this phase, you clearly ____ all the basic ____ and _____.
outline,
goals and rules.
steps you need to take during the project initiation phase:
*Undertake a feasibility study
*Identify project scope
*Identify project deliverables
*Identify project stakeholders
*Develop a business case
*Develop a business case
The next phase in line for robust project life cycle management is
______.
planning
________ helps provide a clear direction to achieve the set deliverables on time and within budget.
Planning
steps you need to take during the project planning phase
*Create a project plan
*Estimate budget
*Estimate resources required
*Anticipate risks on time
*Conduct a kickoff meeting
ITPM provides a _____ for managing change and ensuring that the project remains on track.
framework
the project management process includes a _____ ____ ______ _______ phases that you must follow to achieve work in an organized manner.
series of project life cycle phases
The project _____ stage is the true start of the project when you carry out all of the tasks and activities you mapped out in the planning stage.
execution
The project execution stage is the ____ ____ of the project when you carry out all of the tasks and activities you mapped out in the planning stage.
true start
(execution) This is where the majority of the project work takes place and it requires constant _____.
monitoring
Project management can be defined as the science and practice of____, _____, and _____ tasks.
planning, planning and monitoring
The ___ and ___ stage of a project is a critical phase that ensures project activities align with the predetermined objectives and milestones.
monitoring and controlling
Effective monitoring and controlling practices are essential for ____ risks, ___ issues, and ensuring the project’s timely completion within the allocated budget.
mitigating risks
identifying potential issues
A great tip for project managers is to use a ___ ___ ____ to quickly identify any deviations or discrepancies and take corrective actions to maintain the overall quality of the project.
quality control checklist
Quality control checklists help in
____ consistent quality
standards throughout the project.
maintaining
Once you complete all the tasks, attain goals,
and resolve problems that occurred during the
project development process, it’s time for you
to _____ the _____.
draw the line
The __________(SDLC) is a process that development teams use to _____ awesome software that’s top-notch in terms of _____, _______, and ____.
software development life cycle
create
quality, cost-effectiveness and time efficiency
(SDLC) This process is about ____ a detailed plan to guide the ____ of the product and then breaking down the development process into ___ ___ that can be ___, ___, and ____ to make the whole thing more manageable.
creating
development
smaller modules
assigned, completed, and measured
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE PHASES
Planning
Analysis
Design
Development
Integration and Testing\
Implementation
Maintance
*one of the core phases of SDLC.
*acts as the foundation of the whole SDLC scheme and paves the way for the successful execution of upcoming steps and, ultimately, a successful project launch.
Planning
In this step, you incorporate more
specific data for your new system. This
includes the first system prototype
drafts, market research, and an
evaluation of competitors.
research and analysis
This process is an essential precursor to
development. It is often incorrectly
equated with the actual development
process but is rather an extensive
prototyping stage.
design and prototyping.
In the ____ stage of SDLC, the system
creation process produces a working solution.
development
The ____ stage ensures the
application’s features work ____ and
_____ and fulfill user objectives and
expectations.
testing
correctly and coherently
This process involves detecting the
possible ___, ____, and ____,
searching for vulnerabilities, etc., and
can sometimes take up even more time
compared to the app-building stage.
bugs, defects, and errors
____ _____ and the ____ are indispensable tools for successful software development.
project management and SDLC
