Technology Project Management Flashcards

In telecom project management, what does the 'triple constraint' refer to?

Answer: Scope, schedule, and cost

The triple constraint (also called the iron triangle) balances scope, schedule, and cost — changes to one typically affect the others.

Which agile ceremony is specifically designed to identify process improvements at the end of each iteration?

Answer: Sprint retrospective

The sprint retrospective is held after each sprint to inspect the team's process and create an improvement plan.

A telecom company is deploying 5G infrastructure across 12 cities simultaneously. Which project structure is MOST appropriate?

Answer: Program management with multiple sub-projects

A program management approach coordinates multiple related sub-projects sharing resources and strategic goals, ideal for large multi-city rollouts.

What is the primary purpose of a RACI matrix in a telecom project?

Answer: Define roles and responsibilities for each task

A RACI matrix clarifies who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed for each project activity.

During a fiber network upgrade, the project manager discovers that equipment delivery will be delayed 3 weeks. What should be done FIRST?

Answer: Assess the impact on the critical path before escalating

Analyzing the critical path impact first gives the PM the data needed to communicate options and make informed decisions.

Which risk response strategy involves shifting the negative impact of a risk to a third party?

Answer: Transfer

Risk transfer shifts ownership of the risk consequence to another party, such as through insurance or vendor contracts.

In earned value management, if SPI > 1.0 and CPI < 1.0, what is the project status?

Answer: Ahead of schedule but over budget

SPI > 1.0 means the project is ahead of schedule; CPI < 1.0 means it is over budget.