Project Management Flashcards
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What does PMBOK stand for in the context of project management?
Answer: Project Management Body of Knowledge
PMBOK stands for Project Management Body of Knowledge, published by PMI as the standard guide for project management practices worldwide.
Which certification is widely regarded as the premier credential for experienced project managers globally?
Answer: Project Management Professional (PMP)
The PMP certification from PMI is globally recognized as the gold standard professional credential for experienced project managers.
What is the purpose of a lessons learned register in project management?
Answer: To capture knowledge and insights gained during a project for future use
A lessons learned register captures both positive and negative project experiences to inform and improve performance on future projects.
What is 'gold plating' in project management?
Answer: Adding features or quality beyond what was requested by the customer
Gold plating occurs when the project team adds enhancements beyond the agreed scope, potentially wasting resources on unrequested value.
What does 'fast tracking' mean in project schedule compression?
Answer: Performing activities in parallel that were originally planned sequentially
Fast tracking compresses the schedule by overlapping activities originally planned in sequence, which can increase risk and rework.
What is a Project Management Office (PMO) primarily responsible for?
Answer: Standardizing project governance and providing support across projects
A PMO standardizes project governance processes, provides methodological support, and shares resources, tools, and best practices across the organization's projects.
Which Agile framework uses a product backlog and sprints with defined roles such as Product Owner and Scrum Master?
Answer: Scrum
Scrum is an Agile framework that uses a prioritized product backlog, time-boxed sprints, and defined roles including Product Owner and Scrum Master.