Overview

Question 1

This department provides or ensures compliance with project governance. It oversees and standardizes the management of projects.

Answer 1

Project Management Office (PMO)

Question 2

This form maximizes the strength of both functional and project-oriented structures. Team members report to two managers: the PM and the functional manager.

Answer 2

Matrix

Question 3

This approach to project management works best for projects where the scope is emerging. Planning, executing, and managing the project happens in much smaller increments so that changes can be made easily.

Answer 3

Agile - also called change-driven or adaptive

Question 4

What are the (3) primary PMO forms?

Answer 4

1. Directive (high control)
2. Controlling (moderate control)
3. Supportive (low control)

Question 5

A temporary endeavor with a beginning and an end that creates a unique product, service, or result.

Answer 5

Project

Question 6

This approach to project management uses aspects of both predictive and agile approaches.

Answer 6

Hybrid

Question 7

What are the (3) primary forms of organizational structure?

Answer 7

1. Functional
2. Project-oriented
3. Matrix

Question 8

Organizational __________ refers to the overall structure of an organization. It involves setting the policies and procedures for how work will be performed to meet strategic goals and to support operations and decision-making.

Answer 8

Governance

Question 9

This approach to project management relies on a planning process during which requirements and scope may be defined early in the project. Detailed plans are created for each project constraint. The team adheres to the approved plan as closely as possible and minimizes changes.

Answer 9

Predictive - also called plan-driven, traditional, or waterfall

Question 10

Any person or organization whose interest may be positively or negatively impacted by a project or product of a project.

Answer 10

Stakeholder

Question 11

This organization structure is grouped by areas of specialization within functional areas. Projects generally occur within a single department.

Answer 11

Functional

Question 12

What are the (3) primary approaches to project management?

Answer 12

1. Predictive
2. Agile
3. Hybrid

Question 13

The __________ __________ is a repository of both assumptions and constraints. It is started at the time the project charter is developed.

Answer 13

Assumption Log

Question 14

These are similar to OPAs as they provide context within which to plan the project. However, they are generally outside the control of the project team.

Answer 14

Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEF)

Question 15

Provides a strategic framework to use and guide portfolio, program, and project management to achieve the organization’s strategic goals.

Answer 15

Project Management Organization (PMO)

Question 16

In this type of organization, the entire company is organized by projects. The PM has control of the project and personnel are assigned and report to them.

Answer 16

Project-oriented

Question 17

What are the (2) types of OPAs that an organization maintains?

Answer 17

1. Processes, procedures, and policies
2. Organizational knowledge repositories

Question 18

The __________ includes automated tools, such as scheduling software, a configuration management system, shared workspaces for file storage or distribution, work authorization software, time-tracking software, and procurement management software, as well as repositories for historical information.

Answer 18

Project Management Information System (PMIS)