module 4- Project management

Question 1

Project manangement

Answer 1

The act of managing a project and encompasses the use of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to ensure the project meets its goals

Question 2

Project manager

Answer 2

Responsible and accountable for managing the project to maximize its success

Question 3

triple contraints

Answer 3

1.”COST: How much will it cost? You want to know how the item fits in your budget.
Can you afford it? Often this includes time and the cost of quality.
2.TIME:How long will it take to get? This is both hours of work and calendar time.
You pay more for ““rush”” orders or delivery.
3.SCOPE:What is the scope? (Or, what features/functions does it have? Or, how good is it?)
QUALITY: An aspect of the scope that defines to what degree the characteristics meet the customer’s expectation”

Question 4

Working manager

Answer 4

Besides a lack of time to correctly manage the project, the “working” project manager may also not have project management skills or training. Has other roles besides PM

Question 5

Dedicated manager

Answer 5

(only) role in life is to be a project manager regardless of the operational needs of the business.

Question 6

Change requests (CR)

Answer 6

for changes in scope, schedule, or funding should be submitted to the appropriate Change Control Board (CCB) for a decision.

Question 7

Change control board (CCB)

Answer 7

The CCB ensures that the change does not negatively impact the project triple constraints.

Question 8

8 and 80 rule

Answer 8

it states that a project manager should avoid controlling tasks of less than eight hours or team members will feel micromanaged. As a project manager, you must find the line between hovering over people and ignoring them. This is where the “80” part of the rule comes in. The project manager should not let more than 80 hours (or two weeks) go by without checking in.

Question 9

Basic communication tenets:

Answer 9

1. establish expectations
2. address conflict immediately
3. stay focused on the project and its goals
4. remember you are dealing with a team and individuals
5. conflict is an opportunity

Question 10

PMP/CAPM

Answer 10

(Project Management Professional) certification has the largest number of practitioners registered globally. In some geographical regions such as Europe, PRINCE2, APM, and IAPM certifications may be required for project management professionals.

Question 11

AXELOS

Answer 11

is a joint venture between the government of the United Kingdom and Capita PLC. It was formed to manage and grow a number of standards and associated certifications. It oversees PRINCE2

Question 12

PRINCE2

Answer 12

“is a project management method widely adopted around the world*, used by people and organizations from wide-ranging industries and sectors.
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