Knowledge Checks - Chapter 2 Flashcards
A project is __, __ and delivers a __ - __ or __
temporary, unique, product, process or result
Three key constraints on a project are __, __, and __ as well as quality, resources and risk
time, cost, scope
Three key characteristics of the project manager include; __, __, and __ effectiveness
knowledge, performance, personal
A __ is a group of related projects. A __ can be a collection of projects, programs or sub-projects
program, portfolio
A __ centralizes and co-ordinates the management of portfolios, programs and projects
PMO
The __ life cycle deals with the work done to accomplish the goals of the project, while the __ life cycle deals with the lifetime of the deliverable(s)
project, product
The three categories of multi-phase project types are; __, __, and __
sequential, overlapping, iterative
A stakeholder is anyone who is __ or __ impacted by the project
positively, negatively
The three basic organizational types are; __, __, and __
functional, matrix, projectized
The term used to describe the process of delivering more accurate estimates for time and budget as the project progresses is called __ __
progressive elaboration
Clearly defined career paths and little PM authority describe an advantage and a disadvantage of a __ organization
functional
Project loyalty and the possibility of not having a job after the project completes describes an advantage and a disadvantage of a __ organization
projectized
Increased PM control and multiple bosses describes an advantage and a disadvantage of a __ organization
matrixed
A project __ has very little decision making authority on a project, whereas the project __ has some decision making authority
expediter, coordinator
The three types of matrixed organizations are referred to as: __ matrix, __ matrix and __ matrix
weak, balanced, heavy
