APM PMQ Study Guide Questions with
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Linear Life Cycle
A life cycle that aims to complete a project within a single pass through a set of distinct
phases.
Defined outputs
Concept, definition, deployment, transition
Iterative Life Cycle
Time and cost estimates are routinely modified as the project team's understanding of the
product increases. Iterations develop the product through a series of repeated cycles, while
increments successively add to the functionality of the product.
Evolving objectives
Strengths and weaknesses of a linear life cycle
Strengths:
Clear structure
Stable cost
Weaknesses:
Not flexible
May miss issues
Strengths and weaknesses of iterative life cycle
Strengths:
Flexible
,Early feedback to catch issues
Weaknesses:
Risk of increased cost
Lack of certainty of duration and cost
Hybrid Life Cycle
A combination of predictive and an adaptive life cycle. Those elements of the project that are
well known or have fixed requirements follow a predictive development life cycle, and those
elements that are still evolving follow an adaptive development life cycle.
Strengths and weaknesses of hybrid life cycle
Strengths:
Additional guidance
Weaknesses:
Requires more management and skill
Extended life cycle
A life cycle model that includes adoption and realisation of benefits
Change is embedded
Governance Arrangements
Functional manager - full control, already know each-other, good for small projects
Project structure - create teams for specific projects, no project means no job.
, Matrix structure - 2 bosses, allocated to multiple projects, in and out of BAU
Project Sponsor
The person who provides the direction and funding for a project, own the BC.
Project sign off
Product Owner
A person responsible for maximizing the value of the product and accountable for the end
product. Defines scope.
Project Manager
The person assigned by the performing organization to lead the team that is responsible for
achieving the project objectives. Approve gates.
Project Team Members
The staff who actively work on the project, at some stage, during the lifetime of the project;
technical experience. Apply change control.
RACI Model
Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed
project
A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.
programme
Combine BAU with project to meet an organisations strategic priorities
portfolio
Correct Answers
Linear Life Cycle
A life cycle that aims to complete a project within a single pass through a set of distinct
phases.
Defined outputs
Concept, definition, deployment, transition
Iterative Life Cycle
Time and cost estimates are routinely modified as the project team's understanding of the
product increases. Iterations develop the product through a series of repeated cycles, while
increments successively add to the functionality of the product.
Evolving objectives
Strengths and weaknesses of a linear life cycle
Strengths:
Clear structure
Stable cost
Weaknesses:
Not flexible
May miss issues
Strengths and weaknesses of iterative life cycle
Strengths:
Flexible
,Early feedback to catch issues
Weaknesses:
Risk of increased cost
Lack of certainty of duration and cost
Hybrid Life Cycle
A combination of predictive and an adaptive life cycle. Those elements of the project that are
well known or have fixed requirements follow a predictive development life cycle, and those
elements that are still evolving follow an adaptive development life cycle.
Strengths and weaknesses of hybrid life cycle
Strengths:
Additional guidance
Weaknesses:
Requires more management and skill
Extended life cycle
A life cycle model that includes adoption and realisation of benefits
Change is embedded
Governance Arrangements
Functional manager - full control, already know each-other, good for small projects
Project structure - create teams for specific projects, no project means no job.
, Matrix structure - 2 bosses, allocated to multiple projects, in and out of BAU
Project Sponsor
The person who provides the direction and funding for a project, own the BC.
Project sign off
Product Owner
A person responsible for maximizing the value of the product and accountable for the end
product. Defines scope.
Project Manager
The person assigned by the performing organization to lead the team that is responsible for
achieving the project objectives. Approve gates.
Project Team Members
The staff who actively work on the project, at some stage, during the lifetime of the project;
technical experience. Apply change control.
RACI Model
Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed
project
A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.
programme
Combine BAU with project to meet an organisations strategic priorities
portfolio
