Project Execution & Delivery Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of managing project knowledge during execution?

Answer: To leverage existing knowledge and create new knowledge to improve outcomes

Managing project knowledge uses existing knowledge and creates new knowledge to improve current performance and future projects.

Schedule crashing differs from fast tracking in that crashing:

Answer: Adds resources to critical path activities to shorten duration

Crashing adds resources (cost) to critical path tasks to reduce duration, whereas fast tracking overlaps tasks.

A project manager is conducting a team performance assessment. Which factor is LEAST relevant to this assessment?

Answer: Stakeholder satisfaction scores from external surveys

External stakeholder satisfaction surveys measure project performance, not team development effectiveness.

During execution, which conflict resolution technique is considered MOST effective for long-term resolution?

Answer: Collaborating/problem solving

Collaborating addresses the root cause and finds a win-win solution, making it the most durable conflict resolution approach.

When implementing approved changes during project execution, the project manager must ensure:

Answer: All relevant project documents and plans are updated for consistency

Approved changes must be reflected across all affected project documents to maintain consistency and integrity.

A project manager uses a RACI chart during execution. What does the 'I' stand for?

Answer: Informed

In a RACI chart, 'I' stands for Informed — those who are kept up-to-date on progress but do not make decisions.

Which of the following best describes the role of the project manager during the execution phase?

Answer: Coordinator of project work while managing stakeholder expectations

During execution, the PM coordinates team efforts, manages stakeholders, and ensures alignment with the project management plan.