Project+ Test Study Flashcards

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What is a Project?

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A project is a temporary work endeavor that creates a unique product, service or result.

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What needs to happen in order for a project to be considered successful?

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When the specified objectives are met within the specified duration and budget and with the required quality.

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What is a Subproject?

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A subproject is an independently manageable component of an existing project.

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What three things are accomplished to indicate a project has ended?

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When the project’s objectives have been met, the need for the project no longer exists, and/or it is determined that the objectives cannot be met.

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What is Project Management?

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Project management is a planned effort for executing and monitoring a project in order to accomplish it’s defined goals and objectives.

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What five things does managing a project involve?

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  1. Scheduling
  2. Identifying requirements
  3. Establishing objectives
  4. Balancing quality, scope, time and cost
  5. Addressing the concerns and expectations of stakeholders
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Operations Management include disciplines such as?

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Human resources
Purchasing
Sales
Maintenance

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What are operations?

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The ongoing, repetitive tasks that produce the same outcome every time they are performed. The purpose of operations is to carry out day-to-day organizational functions, generate income to sustain the business, and increase the value of organizational assets.

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What is a program?

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A program is a group of related projects that have a common objective. It offers great control over constituent projects and delivers benefits that the organization can use to meet its goals.

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Who manages a program?

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A program manager

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Who manages projects?

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Project managers

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What is a portfolio?

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A portfolio is a collection of projects, programs and operational work to achieve the strategic business objectives of an organization. They can be related or unrelated to one another.

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Who manages portfolios?

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A senior management or senior management teams.

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Program management includes the overseeing of what types of projects?

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Related and/or interdependent

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What’s a PMO?

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Project Management Office. The Project Management Office (PMO) is a centralized, permanent, ongoing administrative unit or department that serves to improve project management performance within an organization.

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The PMO may publish their policies, templates and other documentation on what?

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An intranet site or a Wiki library. The Wiki can be structured to provide links to specific procedures that should be followed to comply with the directives of the PMO.

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What is a Project Stakeholder?

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A project stakeholder is a person who has a vested business interest in the outcome of a project or who is actively involved in its work. They provide input, expertise, and help steer the project.

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