Technology Project Management Flashcards
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Agile project management differs from traditional waterfall in digital imaging projects primarily because Agile:
Answer: Delivers working increments iteratively with frequent stakeholder feedback
Agile delivers value in short iterations (sprints) and continuously incorporates stakeholder feedback rather than following a rigid sequential plan.
A project manager is creating a communication plan for a multi-vendor digital imaging rollout. Which factor most directly determines the complexity of communications management?
Answer: Number of stakeholders
The number of communication channels grows with the number of stakeholders, calculated as n(n-1)/2.
During procurement planning for imaging equipment, a fixed-price contract is most appropriate when:
Answer: Scope is well-defined and stable
Fixed-price contracts transfer cost risk to the vendor and work best when scope is clearly defined upfront.
A project manager uses a probability and impact matrix during risk planning for a diagnostic imaging deployment. Its primary purpose is to:
Answer: Prioritize risks based on likelihood and potential effect
The probability-impact matrix helps teams rank risks so high-priority ones receive attention and resources first.
A scope baseline in a digital imaging project consists of which three components?
Answer: WBS, WBS dictionary, and project scope statement
The scope baseline comprises the approved scope statement, WBS, and WBS dictionary used to measure scope performance.
When managing a digital imaging project, a project manager observes that team velocity has dropped during the last two sprints. The best immediate action is to:
Answer: Hold a retrospective to identify and address impediments
Retrospectives are the Agile mechanism for inspecting and adapting team performance and removing impediments.
Earned Value Management (EVM) integrates which three project dimensions?
Answer: Scope, schedule, and cost
EVM measures project performance by integrating scope accomplished, time elapsed, and costs incurred.