Project Management Framework Flashcards
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Which of the following is the BEST example of a deliverable in a construction project?
Answer: A completed building foundation approved by the inspector
A deliverable is a unique, verifiable product, result, or capability; a completed, inspected foundation is a tangible project deliverable.
What is the key difference between a project constraint and a project assumption?
Answer: Constraints are limiting factors; assumptions are factors held to be true without proof
Constraints limit the project manager's options (e.g., fixed budget), while assumptions are factors believed to be true for planning purposes but not confirmed.
A project manager notices that the schedule variance (SV) is negative. This indicates:
Answer: The project is behind schedule
A negative Schedule Variance (SV = EV − PV) means the Earned Value is less than Planned Value, indicating the project is behind schedule.
Which process group is responsible for obtaining final acceptance of project deliverables from the customer or sponsor?
Answer: Closing
The Closing process group includes obtaining formal acceptance of deliverables and formally closing the project or phase.
A PMO that provides templates, best practices, and training but does not control projects directly is BEST described as which type?
Answer: Supportive PMO
A Supportive PMO provides templates, best practices, training, and access to information and lessons learned but has low control over projects.
Crashing a project schedule involves which of the following trade-offs?
Answer: Adding resources to critical path tasks in exchange for increased cost
Crashing adds resources (people, equipment, overtime) to critical path activities to shorten their duration, which typically increases project cost.
Which of the following BEST describes the role of a project manager in an agile or hybrid project environment according to PMI?
Answer: The project manager acts as a servant leader, enabling the team and removing impediments
PMI emphasizes that in agile and hybrid environments, the project manager shifts toward a servant leader role, focusing on enabling the team and removing obstacles.