Technology Project Management Flashcards

What is the critical path in a project network diagram?

Answer: The longest sequence of dependent tasks that determines the project's minimum duration

The critical path is the longest path through the network diagram; any delay on it directly delays the project finish date.

A development team is using Test-Driven Development (TDD). In what order do they write code?

Answer: Write tests, then write code to pass the tests, then refactor

TDD follows a red-green-refactor cycle: write a failing test first, write minimal code to pass it, then refactor.

Which conflict resolution technique produces a temporary solution by negotiating a middle ground?

Answer: Compromising

Compromising involves each party giving up something to reach an agreement, though neither party is fully satisfied.

A project manager wants to identify all the work needed to complete the project. Which tool is most appropriate?

Answer: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

The WBS decomposes the total scope of work into smaller, manageable deliverables and work packages.

In Agile, what is the purpose of a retrospective ceremony?

Answer: To inspect the team's process and identify improvements

The sprint retrospective is a time-boxed meeting where the team reflects on its working process to continuously improve.

Which type of project organizational structure gives the project manager the LEAST authority?

Answer: Functional

In a functional organization, authority rests with functional managers; the project manager typically has little to no formal power.

A technology project is in execution and a key vendor fails to deliver a critical component on time. This is an example of which type of project event?

Answer: A risk that has occurred (an issue)

When a risk event actually happens during the project, it becomes an issue that must be actively managed and resolved.