CAC Project Management and Planning Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a Configuration Management Plan in an acceptance project?
Answer: To control changes to the product's design baseline and maintain traceability of all approved modifications
Configuration Management ensures that only authorized changes are made to the product baseline and that all stakeholders are working from the same current specifications.
In stakeholder management, what is the primary goal of creating a Stakeholder Engagement Matrix?
Answer: To plan communication strategies that move stakeholders from their current engagement level to the desired level
A Stakeholder Engagement Matrix maps stakeholders' current vs. desired engagement levels, guiding targeted communication and involvement strategies.
What is a 'gate review' in a phased project lifecycle?
Answer: A formal decision point at the end of each phase where management decides whether to proceed, redirect, or stop the project
Gate reviews are structured go/no-go decision points that evaluate phase deliverables against predefined criteria before authorizing transition to the next phase.
Which communication method is most appropriate for formally documenting a project decision that all stakeholders must acknowledge?
Answer: Written memo or formal meeting minutes distributed to all stakeholders
Formal written communication with distribution to all affected stakeholders creates an auditable record of decisions and ensures acknowledged understanding.
What does 'float' (also called 'slack') represent in a project schedule?
Answer: The amount of time a task can be delayed without delaying the project completion date
Float is the scheduling flexibility available for non-critical tasks; tasks with zero float are on the critical path and cannot be delayed.
When a change to the acceptance project scope is requested, what is the correct process under formal change control?
Answer: Submit a formal change request, evaluate impacts on scope/schedule/cost, obtain approval, and update project documents
Formal change control ensures all scope changes are evaluated for full impact, properly authorized, and reflected in updated project baselines before implementation.