Concept Flashcards
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What is meant by 'organizational process assets' in project management?
Answer: Plans, processes, policies, procedures, and knowledge bases from the organization
Organizational process assets are accumulated knowledge and artifacts from the organization's history that can be used to influence project success.
Which type of organizational structure gives the project manager the MOST authority?
Answer: Projectized
In a projectized organization, the project manager has full authority over project resources and decisions.
What does the term 'constraint' mean in project management?
Answer: A limiting factor that affects project execution
A constraint is any limiting factor — such as a fixed deadline, budget cap, or resource limit — that restricts project options.
A project manager notices that stakeholder requirements are continuously expanding beyond the original scope. This is an example of:
Answer: Scope creep
Scope creep is the uncontrolled expansion of project scope without corresponding adjustments to time, cost, or resources.
Which project management concept ensures that project work is broken down into manageable components?
Answer: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
The WBS decomposes total project scope into smaller, manageable work packages that can be planned and controlled.
What is the purpose of a stakeholder register?
Answer: To document information about identified project stakeholders and their interests
The stakeholder register captures details about each stakeholder including their interests, involvement, and potential impact on the project.
The concept of 'management by exception' in project management means:
Answer: Reporting and escalating only when variances exceed defined thresholds
Management by exception focuses a manager's attention only on issues where actual performance deviates significantly from the plan.