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Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
What is a project? - ANS--has a unique purpose
-is a temporary endeavor
-has a beginning and an end
-is developed using progressive elaboration
-requires resources, often from various areas
-should have a primary customer or sponsor
A project is a way to create... - ANS--a product
-an improvement
-a service
-a result
Portfolio - ANS-a collection of projects, programs, and operations managed as a group
to support strategic objectives
Program - ANS-is grouped within a portfolio
Project Management - ANS-The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques
to project activities to meet the project requirements
The 5 process groups (Project life cycle) - ANS-1. Initiating
2. Planning
3. Executing
4. Monitoring and Controlling
5. Closing
the knowledge area of Project Integration Management - ANS-Ensure that all the
project's components are properly coordianted
the knowledge area of Project Scope Management - ANS-Define the processes that
limit and control the work included in a project
the knowledge area of Project time Management - ANS-Manage the activities to
complete the project within the allotted time
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Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
What is a project? - ANS--has a unique purpose
-is a temporary endeavor
-has a beginning and an end
-is developed using progressive elaboration
-requires resources, often from various areas
-should have a primary customer or sponsor
A project is a way to create... - ANS--a product
-an improvement
-a service
-a result
Portfolio - ANS-a collection of projects, programs, and operations managed as a group
to support strategic objectives
Program - ANS-is grouped within a portfolio
Project Management - ANS-The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques
to project activities to meet the project requirements
The 5 process groups (Project life cycle) - ANS-1. Initiating
2. Planning
3. Executing
4. Monitoring and Controlling
5. Closing
the knowledge area of Project Integration Management - ANS-Ensure that all the
project's components are properly coordianted
the knowledge area of Project Scope Management - ANS-Define the processes that
limit and control the work included in a project
the knowledge area of Project time Management - ANS-Manage the activities to
complete the project within the allotted time
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