APM Project Fundmentals
6 Main Objectives of Projects - ANS-1. Scope (What + How?) 2. Quality 3. Time 4. Risk 5.
Benefit 6. Cost - all interlinked and affect each other
A procurement strategy includes what kind of decision - ANS-make or buy
advantages and disadvantages of communication methods (face to face/ virtual / physical) -
ANS-face to face - richest form of communication, non-verbal cues can be used
An estimate is - ANS-an approximate calculation
Analytical (Bottom-up) Estimating - ANS-- relies on WBS being produced
- cost of each work package is added up to give total cost
- only used for cost estimating
At what level of a project is leadership required? - ANS-at all levels
Bar/Gantt charts are primarily used to - ANS-give an overview of a projects tasks against a
calendar
Can a project office be combined with a programme office - ANS-yes in certain circumstances
contents of communication plan - ANS-- derived from stakeholder analysis
- stakeholder list and contact details
- what info is required
source of info
format of info
frequency
method of distributions
feedback
barriers
jargon buster
project team
Define benefits management - ANS-the identification, definition, planning, tracking and
realisation of benefits
Define communication - ANS-the process of exchanging information and confirming if there is a
shred understanding
, Define issue - ANS-A problem that is now breaching, or is about to break, delegated tolerance
for work on a project or programme. Issued require support from the sponsor to agree a
resolution
Sever problem that must be escalated
Define leadership - ANS-the ability to establish vision and direction to influence and align others
towards a common purpose and to empower and inspire people to achieve success
Define portfolio - ANS-A collection of projects, programme and BAU activities used to structure
and manage investments at an organisational/functional level to optimise strategic benefits or
operational efficiency
Define Programme - ANS-A unique transient endeavour undertaken to achieve beneficial
change and incorporates a group of related projects and BAU activities
Define Programme - ANS-A unique transient endeavour undertaken to achieve beneficial
change and incorporates a group of related projects and BAU activities. 'Collection of related
projects'
Define Programme Management - ANS-The coordinated management of projects and BAU
(change management) activities to achieve beneficial change.
Define programme management - ANS-The coordinated management of projects and change
management activities to achieve beneficial change.
Define Project - ANS-A unique transient endeavour undertaken to bring about change and
achieve planned objectives
Define project management - ANS-The application of processes methods knowledge and skills
and experience to achieve specific objectives for change
Define quality - ANS-The fitness for purpose or the degree of conformance of the outputs of a
process or the process itself.
Define Quality Planning - ANS-Takes the defined scope and specifies the acceptance criteria
used
to validate that the outputs are fit for purpose to the sponsor.
Define risk - ANS-The potential of an action or event to impact on the achievement of specific
objectives
Define Scope - ANS-The totality of the outputs, outcomes and benefits and the work required to
produce them.
6 Main Objectives of Projects - ANS-1. Scope (What + How?) 2. Quality 3. Time 4. Risk 5.
Benefit 6. Cost - all interlinked and affect each other
A procurement strategy includes what kind of decision - ANS-make or buy
advantages and disadvantages of communication methods (face to face/ virtual / physical) -
ANS-face to face - richest form of communication, non-verbal cues can be used
An estimate is - ANS-an approximate calculation
Analytical (Bottom-up) Estimating - ANS-- relies on WBS being produced
- cost of each work package is added up to give total cost
- only used for cost estimating
At what level of a project is leadership required? - ANS-at all levels
Bar/Gantt charts are primarily used to - ANS-give an overview of a projects tasks against a
calendar
Can a project office be combined with a programme office - ANS-yes in certain circumstances
contents of communication plan - ANS-- derived from stakeholder analysis
- stakeholder list and contact details
- what info is required
source of info
format of info
frequency
method of distributions
feedback
barriers
jargon buster
project team
Define benefits management - ANS-the identification, definition, planning, tracking and
realisation of benefits
Define communication - ANS-the process of exchanging information and confirming if there is a
shred understanding
, Define issue - ANS-A problem that is now breaching, or is about to break, delegated tolerance
for work on a project or programme. Issued require support from the sponsor to agree a
resolution
Sever problem that must be escalated
Define leadership - ANS-the ability to establish vision and direction to influence and align others
towards a common purpose and to empower and inspire people to achieve success
Define portfolio - ANS-A collection of projects, programme and BAU activities used to structure
and manage investments at an organisational/functional level to optimise strategic benefits or
operational efficiency
Define Programme - ANS-A unique transient endeavour undertaken to achieve beneficial
change and incorporates a group of related projects and BAU activities
Define Programme - ANS-A unique transient endeavour undertaken to achieve beneficial
change and incorporates a group of related projects and BAU activities. 'Collection of related
projects'
Define Programme Management - ANS-The coordinated management of projects and BAU
(change management) activities to achieve beneficial change.
Define programme management - ANS-The coordinated management of projects and change
management activities to achieve beneficial change.
Define Project - ANS-A unique transient endeavour undertaken to bring about change and
achieve planned objectives
Define project management - ANS-The application of processes methods knowledge and skills
and experience to achieve specific objectives for change
Define quality - ANS-The fitness for purpose or the degree of conformance of the outputs of a
process or the process itself.
Define Quality Planning - ANS-Takes the defined scope and specifies the acceptance criteria
used
to validate that the outputs are fit for purpose to the sponsor.
Define risk - ANS-The potential of an action or event to impact on the achievement of specific
objectives
Define Scope - ANS-The totality of the outputs, outcomes and benefits and the work required to
produce them.
