CS 6250 Exam 2 Actual Exam 2026
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overplanning
when too much time is spent refining the plan, delaying execution and
adding little value
- "Paralysis of Analysis" progress stalls due to overthinking options
- drive by fear of failure, perfectionism, or unclear decision-making authority
planning is sufficient when...
- Scope is defined; Project deliverables are agreed upon
- Activities are sequenced, durations estimated, and resources allocated
- Major risks are identified and addressed
- Contingency plans are in place for key uncertainties
- The team knows who is doing what, when
- Stakeholder communication plans are in place
- The team has what it needs to move forward
signs you're overplanning
- Updating the plan without new information
- Planning details far into the future where uncertainty is high
- Holding back execution until you have all the information
how to avoid it...
- Allocate a fixed time for planning and move on
- Embrace iteration: Refine the plan as you go
- "A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next
week"
how long do we plan?
length of the planning phase depends on the size, complexity, and risk
level of the project
- 5-15% of the project time is devoted to planning
- Small projects: weeks to a month duration
- Medium projects: several months
- Large or complex projects: many stakeholders, high risk, a year of more
project execution
process of completing the work defined in the project management plan to
satisfy the project requirements
,project monitoring and controlling
processes required to track, review, and regulate the progress and
performance of the project and identify areas where changes to the plan
are required
PM's focus during execution
- Lead the Team
- Managing Project Communication
- Track Progress
- Monitor Project Quality
- Managing Risks and Issues
- Manage Change
project kick-off meeting
Who: PM & Sponsor, Key Stakeholders, Project Leads
- Introductions
- Review of Project Scope
- Review Project Management Plan
- Do you have any concerns?
project communication
- Keep the project team & stakeholders informed through regular updates,
meetings, and reports
- Ensure the right information flows to the right people at the right time
project team daily standup meetings
- Safety/Env. Issues & Concerns
- Announcements
- Quick update on status from each team member-
- Any blockers, issues, or risks?
- Log Issues! Save deep dives for follow-up meetings
Guidelines
- Held at the start of each day
- Everyone Stands Up!
- Quick (15 minutes)
construction daily standup meetings
- Safety Issues & Concerns
- Contractor update
- Look Ahead Concerns & Issues
Guidelines
- Held at the end of each day
- Everyone Stands Up!
- Quick (15 - 30 minutes)
project team weekly meetings
,- Safety/Env. Issues
- Status Updates
- KPIs Review
- Risk & Issues
- Change Requests
Guidelines
- Held at the end of each week
- Standing Agenda
- 30-45 minutes
- Meeting Notes by PM
project monthly reports
- Executive Summary (1/2 page)
- Project Status
- Financial Summary
- Activities This Month
- Planned Activities for Next Month
- Risk & Issue
% complete
refers to the estimated progress made toward completing a task, phase, or
the entire project, expressed as a percentage
milestone-based % complete
progress tracking method that assigns specific weights or percentages to
key milestones in a project
- Define Major Milestones
- Assign Weights to Milestones
- Track Completion based on Milestone Achievement
project control
is the process of monitoring, recording, and controlling all costs associated
with a project to ensure it stays within budget
- It provides real-time visibility into spending and supports decision-making
- based on three main elements: Project Budget, Tracking the Project Cost,
Forecasting the Final Cost
project budget
built by assigning the cost to the deliverables Scope and cost elements
from the WBS
- composed of both direct costs (labor, materials) and indirect costs
(overhead, administration)
- Assign Costs to Activities
- approved by management for the project
track in project cost
, - Spent
- Committed Cost
- Cost to Complete (CTC)
- Variance
trend cost analysis
involves evaluating cost (spent) against the budget to identify patterns that
can be used to forecast future spending and anticipate potential overruns
or savings
predicting the future
monitoring trends and adopting a proactive approach in project
management are critical for maintaining effective control and minimizing
unforeseen issues
- Trends reveal highlight issues before they become critical
- Trends support informed decisions; They help prioritize actions
- Analyzing performance trends allows the team to learn and adapt -->
Trend visibility keeps teams focused!
trend analysis
involves evaluating actual costs against the budget and comparing the
current schedule to the planned schedule to identify patterns that forecast
future spending and the anticipated completion date
earned value management (EVM)
a method to assess whether a project is on track with respect to both
schedule and budget
- Performance Measurement: EV quantifies how much work has been
completed, in terms of the project's budgeted cost
- Forecasting Tool: EV helps in predicting the future performance and
outcome of the project
planned value
budgeted cost of scheduled work
actual cost
cost of scheduled work (from accounting); Sum of all actual costs incurred
to date
earned value
budgeted cost of the work that has actually been completed at a specific
point in time
budget at completion
total planned budget for a specific task or project. It represents how much
money was originally allocated to complete the work
critical ratio
Computer Networks Exam Questions and
Correct Answers Verified Answers Brand
New Version
overplanning
when too much time is spent refining the plan, delaying execution and
adding little value
- "Paralysis of Analysis" progress stalls due to overthinking options
- drive by fear of failure, perfectionism, or unclear decision-making authority
planning is sufficient when...
- Scope is defined; Project deliverables are agreed upon
- Activities are sequenced, durations estimated, and resources allocated
- Major risks are identified and addressed
- Contingency plans are in place for key uncertainties
- The team knows who is doing what, when
- Stakeholder communication plans are in place
- The team has what it needs to move forward
signs you're overplanning
- Updating the plan without new information
- Planning details far into the future where uncertainty is high
- Holding back execution until you have all the information
how to avoid it...
- Allocate a fixed time for planning and move on
- Embrace iteration: Refine the plan as you go
- "A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next
week"
how long do we plan?
length of the planning phase depends on the size, complexity, and risk
level of the project
- 5-15% of the project time is devoted to planning
- Small projects: weeks to a month duration
- Medium projects: several months
- Large or complex projects: many stakeholders, high risk, a year of more
project execution
process of completing the work defined in the project management plan to
satisfy the project requirements
,project monitoring and controlling
processes required to track, review, and regulate the progress and
performance of the project and identify areas where changes to the plan
are required
PM's focus during execution
- Lead the Team
- Managing Project Communication
- Track Progress
- Monitor Project Quality
- Managing Risks and Issues
- Manage Change
project kick-off meeting
Who: PM & Sponsor, Key Stakeholders, Project Leads
- Introductions
- Review of Project Scope
- Review Project Management Plan
- Do you have any concerns?
project communication
- Keep the project team & stakeholders informed through regular updates,
meetings, and reports
- Ensure the right information flows to the right people at the right time
project team daily standup meetings
- Safety/Env. Issues & Concerns
- Announcements
- Quick update on status from each team member-
- Any blockers, issues, or risks?
- Log Issues! Save deep dives for follow-up meetings
Guidelines
- Held at the start of each day
- Everyone Stands Up!
- Quick (15 minutes)
construction daily standup meetings
- Safety Issues & Concerns
- Contractor update
- Look Ahead Concerns & Issues
Guidelines
- Held at the end of each day
- Everyone Stands Up!
- Quick (15 - 30 minutes)
project team weekly meetings
,- Safety/Env. Issues
- Status Updates
- KPIs Review
- Risk & Issues
- Change Requests
Guidelines
- Held at the end of each week
- Standing Agenda
- 30-45 minutes
- Meeting Notes by PM
project monthly reports
- Executive Summary (1/2 page)
- Project Status
- Financial Summary
- Activities This Month
- Planned Activities for Next Month
- Risk & Issue
% complete
refers to the estimated progress made toward completing a task, phase, or
the entire project, expressed as a percentage
milestone-based % complete
progress tracking method that assigns specific weights or percentages to
key milestones in a project
- Define Major Milestones
- Assign Weights to Milestones
- Track Completion based on Milestone Achievement
project control
is the process of monitoring, recording, and controlling all costs associated
with a project to ensure it stays within budget
- It provides real-time visibility into spending and supports decision-making
- based on three main elements: Project Budget, Tracking the Project Cost,
Forecasting the Final Cost
project budget
built by assigning the cost to the deliverables Scope and cost elements
from the WBS
- composed of both direct costs (labor, materials) and indirect costs
(overhead, administration)
- Assign Costs to Activities
- approved by management for the project
track in project cost
, - Spent
- Committed Cost
- Cost to Complete (CTC)
- Variance
trend cost analysis
involves evaluating cost (spent) against the budget to identify patterns that
can be used to forecast future spending and anticipate potential overruns
or savings
predicting the future
monitoring trends and adopting a proactive approach in project
management are critical for maintaining effective control and minimizing
unforeseen issues
- Trends reveal highlight issues before they become critical
- Trends support informed decisions; They help prioritize actions
- Analyzing performance trends allows the team to learn and adapt -->
Trend visibility keeps teams focused!
trend analysis
involves evaluating actual costs against the budget and comparing the
current schedule to the planned schedule to identify patterns that forecast
future spending and the anticipated completion date
earned value management (EVM)
a method to assess whether a project is on track with respect to both
schedule and budget
- Performance Measurement: EV quantifies how much work has been
completed, in terms of the project's budgeted cost
- Forecasting Tool: EV helps in predicting the future performance and
outcome of the project
planned value
budgeted cost of scheduled work
actual cost
cost of scheduled work (from accounting); Sum of all actual costs incurred
to date
earned value
budgeted cost of the work that has actually been completed at a specific
point in time
budget at completion
total planned budget for a specific task or project. It represents how much
money was originally allocated to complete the work
critical ratio
