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What is the definition of cost overrun?

  • The initial estimated cost of the project
  • The total cost of the project
  • The percentage or dollar amount by which estimates exceed actual costs
  • The percentage or dollar amount by which actual costs exceed estimates (correct)

    • Why do many IT professionals believe that original cost estimates for IT projects are low?

  • They are prepared by project managers
  • They are based on unclear project requirements (correct)
  • They involve new technology or business processes
  • They are prepared by accountants

    • What is the primary focus of project cost management?

  • Maximizing project scope
  • Completing a project within an approved budget (correct)
  • Achieving the highest quality deliverables
  • Minimizing project duration

    • What is the purpose of earned value management in cost control?

    <p>To measure project performance and progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do IT projects often experience cost overruns?

    <p>Involvement of new technology or business processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of earned value management (EVM) in project cost management?

    <p>Integrating scope, time, and cost data to determine project performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of life cycle costing in project cost management?

    <p>Providing a big-picture view of the cost of a project throughout its life cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are direct costs in project cost management?

    <p>Related to process for creating products and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary output of the cost estimating process in project cost management?

    <p>Activity cost estimates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cash flow analysis determine in project cost management?

    <p>The estimated annual costs and benefits for a project and the resulting annual cash flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cost estimating involves developing an approximation of costs for resources needed to complete a project using techniques such as expert judgment and project estimating software.

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

    Life cycle costing provides a big-picture view of the cost of a project throughout its life cycle.

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

    Earned value management (EVM) calculates three values for each activity or WBS: the planned value (authorized budget), actual cost (cost for completed work), and earned value (PV for all completed work).

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

    Cash flow analysis is a method for determining the estimated annual costs and benefits for a project and the resulting annual cash flow.

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

    Cost control involves controlling changes to the project budget using monitoring cost performance, validating change requests, and informing stakeholders for authorization.

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

    Explain the concept of earned value management (EVM) and its significance in project cost management.

    <p>Earned value management (EVM) is a project performance measurement technique that integrates scope, time, and cost data to determine how well a project is meeting goals. It calculates three values for each activity or WBS: the planned value (authorized budget), actual cost (cost for completed work), and earned value (PV for all completed work). EVM provides a comprehensive view of project performance and helps in forecasting final project costs and completion dates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key components of a cost management plan, and why are they important in project cost management?

    <p>The key components of a cost management plan include level of accuracy, units of measure, organizational procedures links, control thresholds, reporting formats, process descriptions, and more. These components are important for ensuring that cost management activities are carried out effectively, and for providing guidelines on how project costs will be estimated, budgeted, and controlled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Discuss the importance of life cycle costing in project cost management and how it differs from traditional cost estimation approaches.

    <p>Life cycle costing provides a big-picture view of the cost of a project throughout its life cycle, taking into account not only the initial costs but also the costs incurred during the operation, maintenance, and disposal phases. This approach differs from traditional cost estimation, which often focuses solely on the initial costs of a project. Life cycle costing helps in making more informed decisions by considering the total cost of ownership over the project's life cycle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the concept of cash flow analysis in project cost management and its role in assessing project viability.

    <p>Cash flow analysis is a method for determining the estimated annual costs and benefits for a project and the resulting annual cash flow. It helps in assessing the financial feasibility and viability of a project by providing insights into the timing and magnitude of cash inflows and outflows. This analysis is crucial for ensuring that the project remains financially sustainable throughout its execution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Differentiate between direct costs and indirect costs in project cost management, and provide examples of each.

    <p>Direct costs are related to the process for creating products and services, such as labor and materials directly used in production. Indirect costs are indirectly related to performing work on the project, such as overhead costs, utilities, and administrative expenses. For example, direct costs in construction may include the cost of raw materials and labor, while indirect costs may include equipment depreciation and insurance premiums.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Cost management is a process used in project planning that involves estimating, determining budgets, and controlling costs.

    • Cost management policies, procedures, and documentation are determined to plan, execute, and control project costs.

    • Cost estimating involves developing an approximation of costs for resources needed to complete a project using techniques such as expert judgment and project estimating software.

    • Determining the budget involves allocating overall cost estimates to individual work items to establish a baseline for measuring performance.

    • Controlling costs involves controlling changes to the project budget by monitoring cost performance, validating change requests, and informing stakeholders for authorization.

    • Earned value management (EVM) is a project performance measurement technique that integrates scope, time, and cost data to determine how well a project is meeting goals.

    • Profits are revenues minus expenditures, and profit margin is the ratio of profits to revenues.

    • Life cycle costing provides a big-picture view of the cost of a project throughout its life cycle.

    • Cash flow analysis is a method for determining the estimated annual costs and benefits for a project and the resulting annual cash flow.

    • Direct costs are related to process for creating products and services, while indirect costs are indirectly related to performing work on the project.

    • Sunk costs are money that has been spent in the past.

    • Important considerations in preparing cost estimates include providing supporting details, labor costs, and potential inaccuracies.

    • The cost budgeting process involves determining the cost to individual material resources or work items over time based on activities in the WBS.

    • Cost control involves controlling changes to the project budget using monitoring cost performance, validating change requests, and informing stakeholders for authorization.

    • EVM calculates three values for each activity or WBS: the planned value (authorized budget), actual cost (cost for completed work), and earned value (PV for all completed work).

    • Cost management plan includes level of accuracy, units of measure, organizational procedures links, control thresholds, reporting formats, process descriptions, and more.

    • Cost estimating process outputs include activity cost estimates, basis of estimates, and project documents updates.

    • Cost control process outputs include work performance information, cost forecasts, change requests, project management plan updates, and project documents updates.

    • Cost management is a process used in project planning that involves estimating, determining budgets, and controlling costs.

    • Cost management policies, procedures, and documentation are determined to plan, execute, and control project costs.

    • Cost estimating involves developing an approximation of costs for resources needed to complete a project using techniques such as expert judgment and project estimating software.

    • Determining the budget involves allocating overall cost estimates to individual work items to establish a baseline for measuring performance.

    • Controlling costs involves controlling changes to the project budget by monitoring cost performance, validating change requests, and informing stakeholders for authorization.

    • Earned value management (EVM) is a project performance measurement technique that integrates scope, time, and cost data to determine how well a project is meeting goals.

    • Profits are revenues minus expenditures, and profit margin is the ratio of profits to revenues.

    • Life cycle costing provides a big-picture view of the cost of a project throughout its life cycle.

    • Cash flow analysis is a method for determining the estimated annual costs and benefits for a project and the resulting annual cash flow.

    • Direct costs are related to process for creating products and services, while indirect costs are indirectly related to performing work on the project.

    • Sunk costs are money that has been spent in the past.

    • Important considerations in preparing cost estimates include providing supporting details, labor costs, and potential inaccuracies.

    • The cost budgeting process involves determining the cost to individual material resources or work items over time based on activities in the WBS.

    • Cost control involves controlling changes to the project budget using monitoring cost performance, validating change requests, and informing stakeholders for authorization.

    • EVM calculates three values for each activity or WBS: the planned value (authorized budget), actual cost (cost for completed work), and earned value (PV for all completed work).

    • Cost management plan includes level of accuracy, units of measure, organizational procedures links, control thresholds, reporting formats, process descriptions, and more.

    • Cost estimating process outputs include activity cost estimates, basis of estimates, and project documents updates.

    • Cost control process outputs include work performance information, cost forecasts, change requests, project management plan updates, and project documents updates.

    • Cost management is a process used in project planning that involves estimating, determining budgets, and controlling costs.

    • Cost management policies, procedures, and documentation are determined to plan, execute, and control project costs.

    • Cost estimating involves developing an approximation of costs for resources needed to complete a project using techniques such as expert judgment and project estimating software.

    • Determining the budget involves allocating overall cost estimates to individual work items to establish a baseline for measuring performance.

    • Controlling costs involves controlling changes to the project budget by monitoring cost performance, validating change requests, and informing stakeholders for authorization.

    • Earned value management (EVM) is a project performance measurement technique that integrates scope, time, and cost data to determine how well a project is meeting goals.

    • Profits are revenues minus expenditures, and profit margin is the ratio of profits to revenues.

    • Life cycle costing provides a big-picture view of the cost of a project throughout its life cycle.

    • Cash flow analysis is a method for determining the estimated annual costs and benefits for a project and the resulting annual cash flow.

    • Direct costs are related to process for creating products and services, while indirect costs are indirectly related to performing work on the project.

    • Sunk costs are money that has been spent in the past.

    • Important considerations in preparing cost estimates include providing supporting details, labor costs, and potential inaccuracies.

    • The cost budgeting process involves determining the cost to individual material resources or work items over time based on activities in the WBS.

    • Cost control involves controlling changes to the project budget using monitoring cost performance, validating change requests, and informing stakeholders for authorization.

    • EVM calculates three values for each activity or WBS: the planned value (authorized budget), actual cost (cost for completed work), and earned value (PV for all completed work).

    • Cost management plan includes level of accuracy, units of measure, organizational procedures links, control thresholds, reporting formats, process descriptions, and more.

    • Cost estimating process outputs include activity cost estimates, basis of estimates, and project documents updates.

    • Cost control process outputs include work performance information, cost forecasts, change requests, project management plan updates, and project documents updates.

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