PMBOK

Question 1

what does PMBOK stand for?

Answer 1

project management body of knowledge

Question 2

what does PMBOK describe?

Answer 2

the knowledge within the profession of project management

Question 3

the project manager works with the project team to…

Answer 3

…tailor the application of general recognized good practices for each project

Question 4

Is PMBOK a methodology?

Answer 4

No, it’s a foundation upon which organizations can build methodology, polices, procedures, rules, tools, and techniques e.c.t

Question 5

what is the definition of a project?

Answer 5

a project is a temporary endeavor-with a beginning and an end- undertaken to create a unique product, service or result.

Question 6

why is a project a temporary endeavor?

Answer 6

because a project has a definite beginning and end

Question 7

what is the definition of business value according to PMI?

Answer 7

business value is the net quantifiable benefit derived from a business endeavor

Question 8

project initiation context

Answer 8

1. meet regulatory, legal, or social requirements
2. satisfy stakeholder requirements or needs
3. implement or change business or technology strategies
4. create, improve, or fix products, processes, or services

Question 9

definition of project management

Answer 9

project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements

Question 10

definition of a program

Answer 10

a program is defined as a group of related projects, subsidiary programs, and program activities managed in a coordinated manner to obtain benefits not available from managing them individually.

Question 11

definition of portfolio

Answer 11

A portfolio is defined as projects, programs, subsidiary portfolios, and operations managed as a group to achieve strategic objectives

Question 12

what is an organizational perspective of project, program, and portfolio management?

Answer 12

1. program and project management focuses on doing programs and projects the “right” way,
2. portfolio management focuses on doing the “right” programs and projects

Question 13

crosspoints between operations and project management

Answer 13

1. when developing a new product, upgrading a product, or expanding outputs
2. while improving operations or the product development process
3. at the end of the product life cycle
4. at each closeout phase

Question 14

Definition of a Project Life Cycle.

Answer 14

a project Life cycle is the series of phases that the project passes through from its start to completion. The phases may be sequential, iterative, or overlapping. project life cycles can be predictive or adaptive

Question 15

definition of a project phase

Answer 15

a project phase is a collection of logically related project activities that accumulates in the completion of one or more deliverables

Question 16

what is a phase gate?

Answer 16

A phase gate is held at the end of the phase. The project’s performance and progress are converted to project and business documents and a decision is made as a result of this comparison to:
1. continue to the next phase,
2. continue to the next phase with modification,
3. end the project,
4. remain in the phase, or
5. repeat the phase or elements of it.

Question 17

name the five project management process groups

Answer 17

1. initiating process group
2. planning process group
3. executing process group
4. monitoring and controlling process group
5. closing process group

Question 18

Name the 10 knowledge areas described in PMBOK

Answer 18

project integration management
project scope management
project schedule management
project cost management
project quality management
project resource management
project communication management
project risk management
project procurement management
project stakrholder management

Question 19

which are the project management business documents according to PMBOK

Answer 19

project business case and project benefits management plan.

Question 20

who is responsible for developing and maintaining the project business case document?

Answer 20

the project sponsor

Question 21

definition of project charter

Answer 21

the project charter is defined as a document issued by the project sponsor that formally authorizes the existence of a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activities.

Question 22

definition of a project management plan

Answer 22

the project management plan is defined as a document that describes how the project will be executed, monitored, and controlled

Question 23

what are the project management metrics? how do you measure the success of a project?

Answer 23

traditionally, the project management metrics of time, cost, scope, and quality have been the most important factors in defining the success of a project

Question 24

What are the two major categories of influences on a project?

Answer 24

The two major categories of influences are Enterprise environmental factors (EEFs) and organizational process assets (OPAs)

Question 25

Where do EEFs and OPAs originate from?

Answer 25

Enterprise environmental factors originate from the environment outside of the project and often outside of the Enterprise. organizational process assets are internal to the organization.

Question 26

definition of enterprise environmental factors (EEFs)

Answer 26

Enterprise environmental factors (EEFs) refer to conditions, not under the control of the project team, that influence, constrain, or direct the project

Question 27

what are the internal Enterprise environment factors?

Answer 27

1. organizational culture, structure, and Governance
2. geographic distribution facilities and resources
3. infrastructure
4. information technology software
5. resource availability
6. employee capability

Question 28

what are the external Enterprise environmental factors to the organization?

Answer 28

1. marketplace conditions
   2.b social and cultural influences and issues
2. legal restrictions
3. commercial databases
4. academic research
5. government or industry standards
6. financial considerations
7. physical environmental elements

Question 29

what are the organizational process assets?

Answer 29

the organizational process assets are the plans, processes ,politics, procedures, and knowledge base specific to and used by the performing organization.

Question 30

what does the governance framework of an organization include?

Answer 30

rules, policies, procedures, norms, relationships, systems ,and processes

Question 31

definition of the project management office (PMO)

Answer 31

a project management office (PMO) is an organizational structure that standardizes the project-related governance processes and facilitates the sharing of resources, methodologies, tools, and techniques

Question 32

what are the three types of PMOs?

Answer 32

supportive, controlling, and directive. (υποστηρικτικό, ελεγκτικό, διευθυντικό)

Question 33

αν ο PM είχε πρόβλημα με το έργο σε ποιόν απευθύνεται;

Answer 33

απευθύνεται στον sponsor

Question 34

Αν ο PM έχει απορίες σχετικά με τη διαχείριση έργου σε ποιόν απευθύνεται;

Answer 34

Στο PMO