Common Causes of Project Failures

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What does a 'product' refer to in the context of technical work?

Solely software or services

Can include software, services, or intangible results (correct)

Only physical hardware or buildings

Strictly tangible deliverables

Why is having a project plan crucial in project execution?

To easily abandon the plan when facing difficulties

To maintain control over the work (correct)

To shift responsibility to other team members

To prevent any challenges from arising

What does executing a project refer to in the context provided?

Creating difficulties for the team

Planning and visualizing the project

Implementing the project plan (correct)

Completing the project without a plan

What happens if a project team abandons the project plan at the first sign of difficulty?

They lose control over the work Signup and view all the answers

How can 'Monitoring' and 'Controlling' be viewed in relation to project management processes?

'Monitoring' and 'Controlling' are closely linked activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of corrective action in project management?

To address and correct deviations from the original plan Signup and view all the answers

What questions need to be answered when planning a project, according to the text?

Who/what/when/where/why/how-much/how-long Signup and view all the answers

What is the major challenge in answering some planning questions according to the text?

No available history Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of project planning involves the overall method chosen to carry out the job?

Strategy Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as crucial when a project has tight deadlines?

Effective and efficient planning Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the task of attending to strategy, tactics, and logistics in project planning?

Essential parts of proper planning Signup and view all the answers

What analogy is used in the text to illustrate the importance of planning when arriving late for a meeting in an unfamiliar city?

'I don't have time for a map' Signup and view all the answers

What are the common causes of project failures?

The project sponsor sets unrealistic constraints Signup and view all the answers

How are the constraints of a project typically defined?

By the project sponsor only Signup and view all the answers

What does the formula C = f(x)(P, T, S) represent in project management?

The interdependence of cost, time, and scope Signup and view all the answers

In project management, what practical rule can be derived from the triangle analogy mentioned?

Project managers need to balance three variables effectively Signup and view all the answers

Who determines the cost of achieving required project results based on the text?

The project manager Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the project manager when the sponsor dictates project constraints?

To renegotiate the constraints with the sponsor Signup and view all the answers

What is the last ingredient of the project risk plan?

Risk Register Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if a thorough risk analysis is not developed?

The team will live in a reactive world Signup and view all the answers

What is Communications Management about?

Keeping everybody informed Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of a project manager's job is spent on communication?

90% Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Communication Plan?

To keep everybody informed Signup and view all the answers

How can living in a reactive world impact a project?

It jeopardizes the success of any project Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of project communications management?

Acquiring and disseminating relevant information to stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

Why does the PMBOK® Guide not document the necessary skills in project management?

It is deficient in omitting them Signup and view all the answers

What does project risk management involve?

Identifying, quantifying, analyzing, and responding to project risks Signup and view all the answers

Why is project risk management considered important in project management?

It helps in minimizing adverse events and maximizing positive outcomes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a part of project communications management?

Communicating directly with individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is deficient according to the text when it comes to documenting necessary project management skills?

The omission of these skills in the guide Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What does a 'product' refer to in the context of technical work?

Why is having a project plan crucial in project execution?

What does executing a project refer to in the context provided?

What happens if a project team abandons the project plan at the first sign of difficulty?

How can 'Monitoring' and 'Controlling' be viewed in relation to project management processes?

What is the main purpose of corrective action in project management?

What questions need to be answered when planning a project, according to the text?

What is the major challenge in answering some planning questions according to the text?

Which aspect of project planning involves the overall method chosen to carry out the job?

What is emphasized as crucial when a project has tight deadlines?

How does the text describe the task of attending to strategy, tactics, and logistics in project planning?

What analogy is used in the text to illustrate the importance of planning when arriving late for a meeting in an unfamiliar city?

What are the common causes of project failures?

How are the constraints of a project typically defined?

What does the formula C = f(x)(P, T, S) represent in project management?

In project management, what practical rule can be derived from the triangle analogy mentioned?

Who determines the cost of achieving required project results based on the text?

What is the primary role of the project manager when the sponsor dictates project constraints?

What is the last ingredient of the project risk plan?

What will happen if a thorough risk analysis is not developed?

What is Communications Management about?

What percentage of a project manager's job is spent on communication?

What is the main purpose of the Communication Plan?

How can living in a reactive world impact a project?

What is the main focus of project communications management?

Why does the PMBOK® Guide not document the necessary skills in project management?

What does project risk management involve?

Why is project risk management considered important in project management?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a part of project communications management?

What is deficient according to the text when it comes to documenting necessary project management skills?

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