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What is the purpose of a documented direction for executing project work?
What is the purpose of a documented direction for executing project work?
What does preventive action aim to accomplish in project management?
What does preventive action aim to accomplish in project management?
What is the function of defect repair in project management?
What is the function of defect repair in project management?
Which of the following is NOT an element that may be updated in the project management plan?
Which of the following is NOT an element that may be updated in the project management plan?
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Which document may be updated to reflect new ideas or content?
Which document may be updated to reflect new ideas or content?
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Among the listed documents, which is part of project document updates?
Among the listed documents, which is part of project document updates?
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What is the basis for changes to project documentation and plans?
What is the basis for changes to project documentation and plans?
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Which of the following is a key benefit of having a risk management plan?
Which of the following is a key benefit of having a risk management plan?
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What is the primary purpose of the statement of work (SOW)?
What is the primary purpose of the statement of work (SOW)?
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Which of the following components is NOT explicitly referenced in the statement of work?
Which of the following components is NOT explicitly referenced in the statement of work?
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Who typically provides the statement of work for internal projects?
Who typically provides the statement of work for internal projects?
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What type of document typically contains a cost-benefit analysis to justify a project?
What type of document typically contains a cost-benefit analysis to justify a project?
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The strategic plan of an organization documents:
The strategic plan of an organization documents:
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From which type of document can the statement of work be obtained for external projects?
From which type of document can the statement of work be obtained for external projects?
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What aspect is not typically considered when creating a product scope description?
What aspect is not typically considered when creating a product scope description?
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What is a common reason for developing a project based on business needs?
What is a common reason for developing a project based on business needs?
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What is the purpose of periodically reviewing the business case in the early stages of a project?
What is the purpose of periodically reviewing the business case in the early stages of a project?
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Which of the following is considered an input when a project is being done for an external customer?
Which of the following is considered an input when a project is being done for an external customer?
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Which of the following is NOT an enterprise environmental factor that can influence the Develop Project Charter process?
Which of the following is NOT an enterprise environmental factor that can influence the Develop Project Charter process?
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What organizational process asset might include standardized process definitions for use in the organization?
What organizational process asset might include standardized process definitions for use in the organization?
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Who might provide expert judgment in the process of developing a project charter?
Who might provide expert judgment in the process of developing a project charter?
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What type of knowledge can historical information provide in the context of developing a project charter?
What type of knowledge can historical information provide in the context of developing a project charter?
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Which factor is NOT considered an organizational process asset?
Which factor is NOT considered an organizational process asset?
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What is the role of expert judgment in the Develop Project Charter process?
What is the role of expert judgment in the Develop Project Charter process?
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What is included in a performance report for the Monitor and Control Project Work process?
What is included in a performance report for the Monitor and Control Project Work process?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of an enterprise environmental factor?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an enterprise environmental factor?
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What is a purpose of performance reports in project management?
What is a purpose of performance reports in project management?
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Which of the following statements best describes organizational process assets?
Which of the following statements best describes organizational process assets?
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Which tool is NOT typically considered a part of project management information systems?
Which tool is NOT typically considered a part of project management information systems?
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What would be a likely consequence of not adhering to governmental or industry standards in project work?
What would be a likely consequence of not adhering to governmental or industry standards in project work?
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What does the risk control procedure in organizational process assets include?
What does the risk control procedure in organizational process assets include?
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Which of the following is a necessary component of the project management plan cited in the inputs for monitoring and controlling project work?
Which of the following is a necessary component of the project management plan cited in the inputs for monitoring and controlling project work?
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What is the primary goal of the Perform Integrated Change Control process?
What is the primary goal of the Perform Integrated Change Control process?
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Which documents may be affected by the Perform Integrated Change Control process?
Which documents may be affected by the Perform Integrated Change Control process?
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What is a crucial action during the Perform Integrated Change Control process regarding change requests?
What is a crucial action during the Perform Integrated Change Control process regarding change requests?
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What should be maintained to ensure changes do not compromise project integrity?
What should be maintained to ensure changes do not compromise project integrity?
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Which statement best describes the coordination of changes in the Perform Integrated Change Control process?
Which statement best describes the coordination of changes in the Perform Integrated Change Control process?
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During what stage of the project life cycle does Perform Integrated Change Control occur?
During what stage of the project life cycle does Perform Integrated Change Control occur?
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What is one of the essential activities of Perform Integrated Change Control?
What is one of the essential activities of Perform Integrated Change Control?
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What may be a negative consequence of a slow decision-making process in handling change requests?
What may be a negative consequence of a slow decision-making process in handling change requests?
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Study Notes
Project Integration Management
- Documented Direction: These are instructions to modify the project work to bring expected future performance in line with the project management plan.
- Preventive Action: These are documented activities to reduce the probability of negative consequences associated with project risks.
- Defect Repair: These are formally documented identifications of a defect in a project component with a recommendation to either repair the defect or fully replace the component.
- Updates: These are changes to formally controlled documentation, plans, etc. to reflect modified or additional ideas or content.
Project Management Plan Updates
- Requirement Management Plan
- Schedule Management Plan
- Cost Management Plan
- Quality Management Plan
- Human Resource Plan
- Communications Management Plan
- Risk Management Plan
- Procurement Management Plan
- Project Baselines
Project Document Updates
- Requirement Documents
- Project Logs
- Risk Register
- Stakeholder Register
Develop Project Charter
- Inputs:
- Statement of Work (SOW): This is a narrative description of the products or services to be delivered by the project.
- Business Case: Documents justifying the required investment for the project.
- Contract: This is an input when the project is being done for an external customer.
- Business Need: This may be based on market demand, technological advancement, legal requirement, or government regulation.
- Product Scope Description: Documents the characteristics of the product to be created by the project and how it relates to the business need.
- Strategic Plan: Documents the organization's strategic goals. Projects are aligned with the strategic plan.
- Enterprise Environmental Factors:
- Governmental or Industry standards
- Organization infrastructure
- Marketplace conditions
- Organizational Process Assets:
- Organizational standard processes, policies & standardized process definitions for use in the organization
- Templates (e.g., project charter template)
- Historical information & lessons learned knowledge base
- Tools and Techniques:
- Expert Judgment: This is used to assess inputs required to develop the project charter. Such expertise is provided by any group or individual with specialized knowledge, including:
- Other units within the organization
- Consultants
- Stakeholders (including customers or sponsors)
- Professional and technical associations
- Industry groups
- Subject matter experts
- Project management office (PMO)
- Expert Judgment: This is used to assess inputs required to develop the project charter. Such expertise is provided by any group or individual with specialized knowledge, including:
Monitor and Control Project Work
- Inputs:
- Project Management Plan
- Performance Reports: These reports detail activities, accomplishments, milestones, identified issues, and problems.
- Current status
- Significant accomplishments for the period
- Forecasts
- Issues
- Enterprise Environmental Factors:
- Governmental or industry standards (e.g., regulatory agency regulations, product standards, quality standards, and workmanship standards)
- Company work authorization system
- Stakeholder risk tolerances
- Project management information systems
- Organizational Process Assets
- Organization communication requirements
- Financial controls procedures (e.g., time reporting, accounting codes, expenditure and disbursement reviews, and standard contract provisions)
- Issue and defect management procedures
- Risk control procedures including risk categories, probability definition and impact, and probability and impact matrix
- Process measurement database used to make available measurement data on processes and products
- Lessons learned database
Perform Integrated Change Control
- The process of reviewing all change requests, approving changes and managing changes to the deliverables, organizational process assets, project documents, and the project management plan.
- The Perform Integrated Change Control process is conducted from project inception through completion.
- The project management plan, the project scope statement, and other deliverables are maintained by carefully and continuously managing changes, either by rejecting changes or by approving changes thereby ensuring that only approved changes are incorporated into a revised baseline.
- The Perform Integrated Change Control process includes the following change management activities in differing levels of detail, based upon the progress of project execution:
- Influencing factors that circumvent integrated change control so that only approved changes are implemented
- Reviewing, analyzing, and approving change requests promptly
- Managing the approved changes
- Maintaining the integrity of baselines by releasing only approved changes
- Reviewing, approving, or denying all recommended corrective and preventive actions
- Coordinating changes across the entire project
- Documenting the complete impact of change requests
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Test your knowledge on Project Integration Management, covering essential aspects such as documented direction, preventive actions, and defect repairs. This quiz also delves into project management plan updates and various management plans vital for project success.
