Common Causes of Project Failures
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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?

    <p>They lose control over the work</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Monitoring' and 'Controlling' are closely linked activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To address and correct deviations from the original plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>No available history</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Effective and efficient planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Essential parts of proper planning</p> 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?

    <p>'I don't have time for a map'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the common causes of project failures?

    <p>The project sponsor sets unrealistic constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the constraints of a project typically defined?

    <p>By the project sponsor only</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The interdependence of cost, time, and scope</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Project managers need to balance three variables effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The project manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To renegotiate the constraints with the sponsor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the last ingredient of the project risk plan?

    <p>Risk Register</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The team will live in a reactive world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Communications Management about?

    <p>Keeping everybody informed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Communication Plan?

    <p>To keep everybody informed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can living in a reactive world impact a project?

    <p>It jeopardizes the success of any project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of project communications management?

    <p>Acquiring and disseminating relevant information to stakeholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is deficient in omitting them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does project risk management involve?

    <p>Identifying, quantifying, analyzing, and responding to project risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is project risk management considered important in project management?

    <p>It helps in minimizing adverse events and maximizing positive outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Communicating directly with individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The omission of these skills in the guide</p> Signup and view all the answers

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