Purpose of each process

Question 1

What is the purpose of the starting up a project process ?

Answer 1

To ensure that the prerequisites for initiating a project are in place

Question 2

What question does the starting up a project process answer ?

Answer 2

Is the project viable and worthwhile ?

Question 3

What is the purpose of the directing a project process ?

Answer 3

To enable the project board to be accountable for the project success by exercising overall control, while delegating day to day management of the project to the project manager

Question 4

What is the purpose of the initiating a project process ?

Answer 4

To establish solid foundations for the project, understand what work needs to be done before committing a significant spend

Question 5

What is the purpose of the controlling a stage process ?

Answer 5

To assign work to be done, monitor, manage issues, report progress and take corrective action to ensure project remains within tolerance

Question 6

What is the purpose of the managing product delivery process ?

Answer 6

To control the link between the project manager and the team manager, by agreeing requirements for acceptance, execution and delivery

Question 7

What is the purpose of the managing a stage boundary process ?

Answer 7

To enable the project manager to provide the project board with sufficient information for approval and review

Question 8

What is the purpose of the closing a project process ?

Answer 8

To provide a fixed point at which acceptance of the project product is confirmed, and to recognise that objectives set out in the PID have been achieved