Process groups

Question 1

Initiation

Answer 1

• Authorization
• Authorize project to get started, authorize project manager
• Project charter initiates the project
• has only 2 processes - Develop project charter & Identify stakeholders
• before creating charter, identify project needs, perform feasibility study, create product description

Question 2

Planning

Answer 2

• 24 processes that combine to form the project management plan
• objectives and how to get them done

Question 3

Execution

Answer 3

• Actual project work
• a lot to do with resources (getting and utilizing resources)

Question 4

Monitoring and Controlling

Answer 4

• Ensuring project plan is being implemented
• Making sure execution is happening as per plan
• Execution and monitoring & controlling happens in parallel

Question 5

Closing

Answer 5

• bring project to formal end
• product/service/result is delivered