PIM

Question 1

baseline

Answer 1

• original plan + any approved changes

Question 2

historical information

Answer 2

OPA

• provide useful metrics
• used to validate assumptions
• prevent repeated mistakes

Question 3

lessons learned

Answer 3

OPA

@ end of each phase or project

planned, occurred, focus on variances

Question 4

regulation vs standard

Answer 4

• compliance w/ std may not be mandatory

Question 5

project success

Answer 5

• degree to which requirements are met

set boundaries of scope, cost, schedule, quality, & risk

Question 6

project context

Answer 6

• organizational environment where the project is carried out

Question 7

work authorization system (WAS)

Answer 7

• part of PMIS

* informal / formal

Question 8

47 processes vs methodology

Answer 8

• PMBOK not a methodology

* methodology may be a rich implementation of processes

Question 9

common EEF ?

Answer 9

• org structure
• culture
• values & work ethic
• laws & regulations
• stakeholder characteristics (risk & expectations)
• marketplace
• org infrastructure

Question 10

common inputs ?

Answer 10

EEF
OPA
PMP
project documents

Question 11

common OPA ?

Answer 11

• divided into processes, procedures, & org knowledge

• templates
• examples
• policies & procedures
• hardware/software (databases)
• estimating data
• lessons learned
• org competencies

Question 12

common tools ?

Answer 12

• analytical techniques
• expert judgment
• facilitation techniques
• group decision-making techniques
• meetings
• PMIS

Question 13

common outputs ?

Answer 13

• work performance data
• work performance info
• work performance reports
• change requests
• updates

Question 14

47 PMBOK processes

Answer 14

• composed of ITTOs
• performed for a specific purpose

• each has two homes: a process group & a knowledge area

Question 15

10 Knowledge Areas

Answer 15

• Integration
• Scope
• Time
• Cost
• Quality
• Human Resource
• Communications
• Risk
• Procurement
• Stakeholder

Question 16

5 process groups

Answer 16

NOT phases!

• Initiating (can be > 1)
• Planning
• Executing
• Monitoring & Controlling
   (compare results to planned, adjust)
• Closing

Question 17

business case

Answer 17

captures the business need & the analysis used to justify the project

Question 18

What is a validated change?

Answer 18

Properly executed task resulting from an approved change request

Question 19

What distinguishes work performance data from work performance information?

Answer 19

context

Question 20

What factors could determine the business need?

Answer 20

• market demand
• techological advance
• legal requirement
• government regulation
• environmental consideration

Question 21

Define business case?

Answer 21

business need + C/B analysis

Question 22

Once created, how should a WBS be used?

Answer 22

• evaluate change requests (PICC)

* communication tool

Question 23

What are the 6 processes in PIM process group?

Answer 23

4. 1 Develop charter
5. 2 Develop PMP
6. 3 Direct and Manage Project Work
7. 4 Monitor and Control Project Work
8. 5 Perform Integrated Change Control
9. 6 Close Project or Phase