Fundamentals of Project Management: Ch 3

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What is the purpose of a work breakdown structure (WBS)?

Detailing all the tasks that must be performed (correct)

Listing the major contributors to a project

Identifying stakeholders in a project

Creating schedules for project tasks

Why is it recommended to keep a project plan in a loose-leaf notebook with electronic backup?

To decrease the chances of stakeholders scrutinizing the plan

To ensure the plan is always available in both physical and digital formats (correct)

To complicate the plan review process

To prevent stakeholders from accessing it easily

Who should sign off on a project plan?

Only managers

Only financial people

Anyone who contributed to the plan (correct)

A cranky bunch of stakeholders

What does a signature on a project plan imply?

The signer agrees with scope of work and accepts valid specifications Signup and view all the answers

When should changes be made to a project plan?

Only if a significant deviation occurs Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to avoid scope creep in a project?

Avoid changes that result in additional work for the project Signup and view all the answers

What is a key barrier to good planning according to the text?

Prevailing paradigm Signup and view all the answers

What does control in the planning sense involve?

Comparing actual progress to planned progress Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered an ingredient to make a good plan?

Project mission statement Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of having exit criteria with milestones in project planning?

To ensure project progress is on track Signup and view all the answers

In project planning, what does the term 'logistics' refer to?

Arranging for people to have necessary resources Signup and view all the answers

What role does strategy play in planning a project properly?

It dictates how tactics are executed Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the basis project planning steps outlined in the text?

Define the problem Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of effective planning to anticipate unexpected obstacles?

Conducting a risk analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to avoid over analyzing risks during the planning process?

Identify every possible risk Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to involve the people who will implement the plan in its preparation?

To ensure buy-in and commitment to the plan Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after preparing a master schedule and budget in project planning, according to the text?

Get the plan signed off by all project stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

Why should the planning session itself be time-limited according to the text?

To keep people on track Signup and view all the answers

Fundamentals of Project Management: Ch 3 - Planning the Project

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