PMD Pro 4
What is the primary purpose of the project implementation plan? - ANS-Ensures the
deliverables arrive on time, on budget and according to scope.
How does a project implementation plan differ from a project proposal? - ANS-It focuses on the
needs of the project team
What is meant by Rolling Wave Plan? - ANS-It is an iterative process that provides increasing
levels of detail to the project implementation plan over time
What is the main purpose of ensuring the project implementation plan is iterative? - ANS-To
ensure that the implementation plan is treated as a living document that can evolve and change
over time
What are justifications for using iterative project planning? - ANS-2, 3, 4:
a. Continually provide insights and learning
b. Increase and enhance the control that project managers have over the project
c. Ensure that the logic, of the project remains accurate and up-to-date
When is a project implementation plan called comprehensive? - ANS-When it sufficiently
identifies the activities and resources required to complete both the direct and indirect work
What are the 5 principals of project management? - ANS-Balanced, comprehensive, iterative,
integrated, participatory
What are the three elements of the triple constraint triangle? - ANS-a. Costs/resources
b. Scope/quality
c. Time/schedule
What are the advantages of Rolling Wave Planning? - ANS-Provides greater detail on schedule,
costs and resources required to meet the defined project scope. Helps collect more
comprehensive information
What are the 8 components of a comprehensive plan? - ANS-a. Scope management
b. Finance management
c. Time management
d. Risk management
e. Justification management
f. Stakeholder management
g. Supply chain management
h. Coordination management
What is the primary purpose of the project implementation plan? - ANS-Ensures the
deliverables arrive on time, on budget and according to scope.
How does a project implementation plan differ from a project proposal? - ANS-It focuses on the
needs of the project team
What is meant by Rolling Wave Plan? - ANS-It is an iterative process that provides increasing
levels of detail to the project implementation plan over time
What is the main purpose of ensuring the project implementation plan is iterative? - ANS-To
ensure that the implementation plan is treated as a living document that can evolve and change
over time
What are justifications for using iterative project planning? - ANS-2, 3, 4:
a. Continually provide insights and learning
b. Increase and enhance the control that project managers have over the project
c. Ensure that the logic, of the project remains accurate and up-to-date
When is a project implementation plan called comprehensive? - ANS-When it sufficiently
identifies the activities and resources required to complete both the direct and indirect work
What are the 5 principals of project management? - ANS-Balanced, comprehensive, iterative,
integrated, participatory
What are the three elements of the triple constraint triangle? - ANS-a. Costs/resources
b. Scope/quality
c. Time/schedule
What are the advantages of Rolling Wave Planning? - ANS-Provides greater detail on schedule,
costs and resources required to meet the defined project scope. Helps collect more
comprehensive information
What are the 8 components of a comprehensive plan? - ANS-a. Scope management
b. Finance management
c. Time management
d. Risk management
e. Justification management
f. Stakeholder management
g. Supply chain management
h. Coordination management
