Starting a Project

Question 1

Purpose of Starting a Project process

Answer 1

To ensure pre-requisites for starting a project are in place by answering “Do we have a viable and worthwhile project”

Question 2

Objective of Starting a Project

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Answer 2

Ensure:
1.business justification to initiate a project
2.proj brief - to define proj scope
3.proj mgmt team appointment
4.options explored and approach selected
5.stage plan for initiating a proj
6.no unsound assumptions leading to wasted time

Question 3

———- is the trigger for a PRINCE2 Project.

Answer 3

Project Mandate

Question 4

Starting Up a Project: Activities

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Answer 4

I.corporate appoints executive and PM
II.capture lessons
III.appoint proj mgmt team
IV.prep outline business case
V.select approach and prep proj brief
VI.plan initiation stage

Question 5

—- represents business interests of the three primary project stakeholders.

I.appoint executive and PM

Answer 5

executive

Question 6

appointment of —— is a prerequisite for the project to be justified.

I.appoint executive and PM

Answer 6

executive

Question 7

To appoint executive, corporate has to do…

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I.appoint executive and PM

Answer 7

1. establish RnR
2. time and effort needed for role
3. identify candidates and select
4. confirm selected person’s availabiliy, acceptance and commitment
5. assign selected person as executive

Question 8

who appoints PM

Answer 8

executive

Question 9

To appoint PM, executive has to do…

Answer 9

1. establish RnR
2. time and effort needed for role
3. identify candidates and select
4. confirm selected person’s availabiliy, acceptance and commitment
5. assign selected person as PM
6. confirm PM appointment to corporate

Question 10

where does PM capture project info not captured anywhere else

Answer 10

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