PMP_Process_Domain_Advanced_Brainscape Flashcards
What are the five process groups in PMP?
- Initiating
- Planning
- Executing
- Monitoring & Controlling
- Closing
What are the 10 Knowledge Areas in PMP?
- Integration
- Scope
- Schedule
- Cost
- Quality
- Resource
- Communication
- Risk
- Procurement
- Stakeholder
What are the three most important baselines in a project?
- Scope Baseline
- Schedule Baseline
- Cost Baseline
What is the key difference between predictive and adaptive (agile) lifecycles?
- Predictive: Fixed scope, flexible schedule/cost
- Adaptive: Flexible scope, fixed time/cost
What is the most important output of Identify Risks?
Risk Register
What is the key tool used in Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis?
Probability & Impact Matrix
What is the Monte Carlo Simulation used for?
Predicting project outcomes using probability modeling.
What is the main output of Plan Risk Responses?
Updated Risk Register & Risk Response Plan
What is the Ishikawa Diagram (Fishbone Diagram) used for?
Identifying the root cause of project issues.
What are the three types of dependency relationships in project scheduling?
- Mandatory Dependencies (Hard Logic)
- Discretionary Dependencies (Soft Logic)
- External Dependencies
What is Fast Tracking in schedule compression?
Performing tasks in parallel to reduce time.
What is Crashing in schedule compression?
Adding more resources to reduce time at higher costs.
What are the primary forecasting techniques in Earned Value Management?
- Estimate at Completion (EAC)
- Estimate to Complete (ETC)
- Variance at Completion (VAC)
What is the formula for Estimate at Completion (EAC) if current cost variances are expected to continue?
EAC = BAC / CPI
What is the formula for Estimate to Complete (ETC)?
ETC = EAC - AC
What is the key output of Monitor Communications?
Work Performance Information
What are the three types of Performance Reviews?
- Status Review
- Progress Review
- Forecasting Review
What is the Delphi Technique used for?
Gathering expert opinions anonymously to make decisions.
What is the key difference between Quality Assurance and Quality Control?
- Quality Assurance: Process-focused (proactive)
- Quality Control: Deliverable-focused (reactive)
What are Control Charts used for in quality management?
Tracking process stability over time.
What is a Pareto Chart used for?
Prioritizing issues based on frequency (80/20 Rule).
What is the key output of Close Project or Phase?
Final Product, Service, or Result Transition
What is the key output of Manage Stakeholder Engagement?
Change Requests & Stakeholder Engagement Plan Updates
What is the key tool used in Collect Requirements?
Interviews, focus groups, surveys, benchmarking, observations.
What is the MoSCoW Prioritization technique?
Must Have, Should Have, Could Have, Won’t Have
What is the Kano Model used for?
Prioritizing customer needs based on satisfaction levels.
What is Earned Schedule (ES)?
A schedule analysis technique that improves upon SPI.
What is the key tool used in Control Procurements?
Procurement Audits
What is the key output of Control Quality?
Verified Deliverables
What are the three main conflict resolution techniques recommended in PMP?
- Problem-Solving
- Collaboration
- Compromise
What is Servant Leadership?
A leadership style where the project manager serves the team’s needs first.
