Open questions

Question 1

what are the (10) PM knowledge areas (topics) covered in this course?

Answer 1

1) Integration
2) Scope
3) quality
4) time
5) cost
6) HR
7) communication
8) procurement
9) risk
10) code of conduct

Question 2

Which one is problematic internationally and why?

Answer 2

the code of conduct

Question 3

Which one is the main responsibility and activity of the Project Manager?

Answer 3

Communication

Question 4

Which comprise the (4) constraints of PM that can make up the “crucial” or “iron” triangle?

Answer 4

1) scope
2) quality
3) time
4) cost

Question 5

Which constraint is most important?

Answer 5

it depends what the project is about
-> airplane example: quality should be the most important

Question 6

What are the five project stages (or phases – also called process elements)?

Answer 6

1) Initiation
2) Planning
3) Execution
4) Control
5) Closing

-> IPECC

Question 7

Which stage or phase is iterative?

Answer 7

the planning process

Question 8

When is the project manager assigned – in which stage?

Answer 8

the initiation stage

Question 9

What are the four different basic types (fields) of projects?

Answer 9

1) manufacturing
2) research
3) management and Marketing
4) civil engineering, construction, petrochemical

Question 10

The process in PM of going from a concept, through feasibility and refinement, ending in a viable
Project Plan is referred to as?

Answer 10

Project initiation or project planning