PMP Flashcards for PMBOK 4th Edition

Set of flashcards to prepare for PMP certification.
Based on PMBOK 4th Edition

15 cards   |   Total Attempts: 183
  

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What does managing a project include?



Chapter 1
Identifying requirements
Adapting the project to conflicting stakeholder expectations
Deciding which processes are applicable
Balancing the triple constraints plus quality, risk and resources
What is a Project Manager?


Chapter 1
The person assigned to by the performing organization to achieve the project objectives
What is Project Management?


Chapter 1
The application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements
What are the two kinds of projects?


Chapter 1
Progressive Elaboration
Clear Definition of the End Project.
What is the generic project life cycles as it relates to the process groups?

Chapter 2
Starting the project -- Initiating
Organizing and Preparing -- Planning
Carrying out the project work -- Executing
Closing the project -- Closing
What are the functions of the Program Management Office (PMO)?


Chapter 1
Portfolio Management Mentoring
Project Management Software Training
Establish project life cycles Standards
Resource Sharing Risk Audits
Quality Assurance Archivist
Clearinghouse (Project Initiation)
What is a Project Management Office (PMO)?


Chapter 1
An organizational body or entity assigned various responisbilites related to the centralized and coordinated management of those projects under its domain
What is a project?


Chapter 1
A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result
What are functional managers?



Chapter 2
Key individuals who play a management role within an administrative or functional area of the business, such as human resources, finance, accounting or procurement.

They are assigned their own permanent staff to carry out the ongoing work, and they have a clear directive to manage all tasks within their functional area of responsibility
Define the 'Collect Requirements' Process.

What Project Management Process Group and Knowledge Area does the 'Collect Requirements' Process belong to?

What are the inputs of outputs of the 'Collect Requirements' Process?

Chapter 3
The process of defining and doucmenting stakeholders' needs to meet project objectives.

Process Group --> Planning
Knowledge Area --> Project Scope Management

Inputs: Project Charter and Stakeholder Registry

Outputs: Requirements Specification, Requirements Management Plan, and Requirements Traceability Matrix
Define the 'Develop Project Charter' Process.

What Project Management Process Group and Knowledge Area does the 'Develop Project Charter' Process belong to?

What are the inputs of outputs of the 'Develop Project Charter' Process?

Chapter 3
The process of developing a document that formally authorizes a project or a phase and documenting initial requirements that satisfy the stakeholders' needs and expectations.

Process Group --> Initiating
Knowledge Area --> Integration Management

Inputs: Project SOW, Business Case, Contract

Outputs: Project Charter
Define the 'Identify Stakeholders' Process.

What Project Management Process Group and Knowledge Area does the 'Identify Stakeholders' Process belong to?

What are the inputs of outputs of the 'Identify Stakeholders' Process?

Chapter 3
The process of identifying all people or organizations impacted by the project, and documenting relevant informaiton regarding their interests, involvement, and impact on project succrss.

Process Group --> Initiating
Knowledge Area --> Communications Management

Inputs: Project Charter

Outputs: Stakeholder register and Stakeholder Management Strategy
Define the 'Develop Project Management' Process.

What Project Management Process Group and Knowledge Area does the 'Develop Project Management Plan' Process belong to?

What are the inputs of outputs of the 'Develop Project Management Plan' Process?

Chapter 3
The process of documenting the actions necessary to define, prepare, integrate, and coordinate all subsidiary plans.


Process Group --> Planning
Knowledge Area --> Integration Management

Inputs: Project Charter and Subsidiary Plans

Outputs: Project Management Plan
Define the 'Define Scope' Process.

What Project Management Process Group and Knowledge Area does the 'Define Scope' Process belong to?

What are the inputs of outputs of the 'Define Scope' Process?

Chapter 3
The process of developing a detailed description of the project and product.


Process Group --> Planning
Knowledge Area --> Scope Management

Inputs: Project Charter and Requirements documentation

Outputs: Scope Statement
Define the 'Create WBS' Process.

What Project Management Process Group and Knowledge Area does the 'Create WBS' Process belong to?

What are the inputs of outputs of the 'Create WBS' Process?

Chapter 3
The process of subdividing a project deliverables and project work into smaller, more manageable components.

Process Group --> Planning
Knowledge Area --> Scope Management

Inputs: Project Scope Statement and Requirements Documentation

Outputs: WBS and WBS Dictionary