PMP General Flashcards

PMP General Information

1
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What are the 3 main constraints of a project?

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Time, Money, and Scope

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What does PERT stand for?

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Program Evaluation and Review Technique

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What is PERT?

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The longest series of interdependent project activities form a critical path. Used in the Critical Path Method.

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PRINCE2)

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(Projects in Controlled Environments) This model is based on the Waterfall approach and is governed by six aspects, seven principles, seven themes, and seven processes

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Critical Chain Project Management

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Based on the Critical Path Method. Places greater emphasis on resources, such as team members, tools, and software

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Agile

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In an Agile project management model, a project is carried out in iterations using sprints

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Scrum

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Ideally suited for Agile projects. Built to work in sprints, making it agile and adaptable. Scrum has clearly defined Scrum roles.

A Scrum master
A Scrum product owner
A Scrum team

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Six Sigma method

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A set of tools and techniques used for process improvement. Refers to the original goal of having an extremely low rate of product defects.

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Lean 

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Lean means delivering value while minimizing waste

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Kanban

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Real-time communication about capacity and complete transparency related to work. A Japanese word that means “visual board.” Work assignments are visually represented on a board.

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11
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What are the PM phases?

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Initiation
Planning
Execution
Monitor and Control
Closing

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Predictive Approach

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Characteristic: Lower scope and delivery frequency

3 steps: Planning, Implementing,
Closing

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Incremental Approach

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Successive Elements
Developed in Increments
Earlier Modifications

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14
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Iterative Approach

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Frequent Deliverables
ongoing improvements

4 Steps: Define, Measure, Analyze, Implement

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Agile Approach

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Used when there are multiple project deliverables and many changes

4Steps: Defines user stories, Sprints, Review, Retrospect

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16
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Stacey’s Matrix

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A tool for representing and managing complexity in projects

Requirement uncertainty- level of agreement between stakeholders

Technical degree of uncertainty- Tech required to implement the project

17
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What is a PMO?

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Project Management Office

Supports Project Managers at a strategic level.

18
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Benefits of a PMO

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Standardizes Processes
Facilitates Distribution
Improves Project Management

19
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What does a PMO do?

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Identifies efficiencies
Provides support
Standardizes
Allocates resources

20
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What are the types of PMOs?

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Supporting- Low lvl control, but distributes information.

Controlling- Decision making capabilities, but not absolute control. Reviews PM’s work.

Directive- High degree of control. Manages all resources.