Project Management for IT Flashcards
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When applying the PI Behavioral Assessment results to form an IT project team, which behavioral factor is MOST associated with a preference for working independently with detailed technical tasks?
Answer: Low Extraversion and High Formality
Low Extraversion indicates a preference for independent work, while High Formality reflects a drive for structure and precision, both suited to detailed technical tasks.
An IT project is behind schedule, and the project manager wants to accelerate delivery. Which schedule compression technique involves adding more resources to critical path tasks?
Answer: Crashing
Crashing adds resources to critical path activities to shorten the schedule, typically at an increased cost.
From a talent optimization perspective, why is it important to assess a new IT project manager's 'cognitive ability' alongside behavioral traits?
Answer: Cognitive ability predicts how quickly someone can learn new skills and handle complex problem-solving
Cognitive ability assessments like the PI Cognitive Assessment measure learning agility, which predicts how effectively a project manager can handle complex, evolving IT environments.
A risk register in an IT project is BEST described as:
Answer: A document that identifies, analyzes, and plans responses to project risks
A risk register is a project management tool that records identified risks, their likelihood, impact, and planned mitigation or response strategies.
A TOC consultant helping an IT firm with talent strategy would define 'talent optimization' as aligning people strategy with:
Answer: Business strategy to drive organizational performance
Talent optimization is the practice of aligning people strategy with business strategy to maximize organizational performance.
During an IT project's execution phase, a key developer's PI profile shows High Dominance and Low Formality. Which management approach is MOST effective for this individual?
Answer: Give autonomy, clear goals, and minimal process constraints
High Dominance individuals are driven by results and control, while Low Formality means they resist strict processes, so autonomy with clear goals works best.
Which of the following BEST describes a 'project charter' in IT project management?
Answer: A formal document that authorizes the project and defines its high-level scope and objectives
A project charter formally authorizes a project, names the project manager, and outlines high-level objectives, constraints, and stakeholders.