Module 1 Definitions

Question 1

Scope Verification

Answer 1

Describes the process to verify that the deliverable matches what the scope promised to create.

Question 2

Scope Creep

Answer 2

Describes small, unauthorized changed to the project scope.

Question 3

Decomposition

Answer 3

Describes the creation of the work breakdown structure.

Question 4

Legal Requirement Change

Answer 4

Refers to a law or mandated regulation that has been created that forced a project to happen.

Question 5

Organizational Need

Answer 5

Typically refers to a project to behoove the performance of the organization.

Question 6

Project Integration Management

Answer 6

Focuses on the coordination of all components of project management. Include the development of the project Charter.

Question 7

Program

Answer 7

A collection of related projects managed and coordinated to gain a higher level of control.

Question 8

Functional Structure

Answer 8

Organization Arranged by Function, such as sales, marketing, finance, and IT.

Question 9

Matrix Structure

Answer 9

Uses resources from around the organization and the project manager has a low level of authority.

Question 10

Management By Projects

Answer 10

Project Managers have highest level of authority. May be called projectized organization.

Question 11

Project Portfolio Management

Answer 11

Process of choosing and prioritizing projects within an organization.

Question 12

Project Management Office

Answer 12

Supports the project manager through templates, standardized policies and software.

Question 13

ISO Programs

Answer 13

Describes a certified method of completing work the same exact way over and over.

Question 14

Progressive Elaboration

Answer 14

Describes the development that happens in incremental steps. Most common is Project Scope.

Question 15

Project Integration Management

Answer 15

Focuses on the coordination of all components of project management, includes the development of the project charter.

Question 16

Project Scope Management

Answer 16

Focuses on the creation and control of the project scope.

Question 17

Cost Management

Answer 17

It’s role is to manage, control, and respond to financial concerns within the project.

Question 18

Project Communications Management

Answer 18

Focuses on who needs what information, when it is needed, and in what modality.

Question 19

Cultural and Social Environment

Answer 19

Describes the demographic, education, and ethical environment.

Question 20

Physical Environment

Answer 20

Is concerned with the ecology and geography affected by the project.

Question 21

Interpersonal Skills

Answer 21

Sometimes called soft skills, are about inspiring, leading, and directing the project team and people to do what’s required of them.

Question 22

Risk Mitigation

Answer 22

Describes when a project manager takes measures to reduce or eliminate risks.

Question 23

Management by Projects

Answer 23

Describes a company that operates through projects.

Question 24

Procurement Management Plan

Answer 24

Document that explains how project procurement takes place.

Question 25

Parametric Modeling

Answer 25

Is a model to estimate costs, such as cost per ton or cost per hour.

Question 26

Management Reserve

Answer 26

Is an amount of time and money reserved for projects running late or over budget.

Question 27

Management by Exception

Answer 27

Management theory to manage people and problems.