PMI Framework & Process Groups Flashcards

According to PMI, how many Process Groups are defined in the PMBOK Guide?

Answer: 5

PMI defines 5 Process Groups: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing.

Which Process Group contains the 'Develop Project Charter' process?

Answer: Initiating

Develop Project Charter is the primary process in the Initiating Process Group, as it formally authorizes the project.

How many Knowledge Areas are defined in the PMBOK Guide?

Answer: 10

The PMBOK Guide defines 10 Knowledge Areas including Integration, Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Resource, Communications, Risk, Procurement, and Stakeholder Management.

The Monitoring & Controlling Process Group primarily involves which of the following activities?

Answer: Tracking, reviewing, and regulating project progress

Monitoring & Controlling involves tracking, reviewing, and regulating project progress and performance against the project management plan.

Which Process Group typically consumes the most resources in a project?

Answer: Executing

The Executing Process Group typically consumes the most time, money, and resources because it involves coordinating people and resources to carry out the project plan.

Which of the following processes belongs to the Planning Process Group?

Answer: Create WBS

Create WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) is a process in the Planning Process Group under Project Scope Management.

Which statement best describes the relationship between Process Groups and project phases?

Answer: Process Groups can be applied within each project phase

Process Groups can be applied within each project phase, so a single phase may utilize multiple process groups as needed.