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A project is defined as a permanent endeavor undertaken to build a unique product or service.
A project is defined as a permanent endeavor undertaken to build a unique product or service.
False
The life cycle of a project includes six main stages: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
The life cycle of a project includes six main stages: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
False
In project management, an increase in scope typically results in increased time and increased cost.
In project management, an increase in scope typically results in increased time and increased cost.
True
A Gantt chart is primarily used to display the budget allocations of a project.
A Gantt chart is primarily used to display the budget allocations of a project.
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A project backlog is a static list of tasks that does not change over time.
A project backlog is a static list of tasks that does not change over time.
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The planning phase of a project is not part of the project management process.
The planning phase of a project is not part of the project management process.
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Prototypes are used to test and validate ideas before full-scale production.
Prototypes are used to test and validate ideas before full-scale production.
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Constraints in a project only refer to time and not to cost or risk.
Constraints in a project only refer to time and not to cost or risk.
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The sprint in Scrum typically lasts between two to four months.
The sprint in Scrum typically lasts between two to four months.
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The Scrum methodology does not support self-organized teams.
The Scrum methodology does not support self-organized teams.
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Project management involves monitoring progress, but not necessarily controlling it.
Project management involves monitoring progress, but not necessarily controlling it.
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The product backlog in Scrum is a list of work packages that prioritizes tasks to be completed.
The product backlog in Scrum is a list of work packages that prioritizes tasks to be completed.
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Boards in Agile project management, such as those used in Scrum, do not consist of cards or lists.
Boards in Agile project management, such as those used in Scrum, do not consist of cards or lists.
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At the closure of a project, discussing lessons learned is considered an optional step.
At the closure of a project, discussing lessons learned is considered an optional step.
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Scrum includes specific roles such as product owner, scrum master, and team members.
Scrum includes specific roles such as product owner, scrum master, and team members.
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Developing solution options in project management means limiting brainstorming to only two alternatives.
Developing solution options in project management means limiting brainstorming to only two alternatives.
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Scrum teams are required to have a fixed number of team members for each sprint.
Scrum teams are required to have a fixed number of team members for each sprint.
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The role of the Product Owner in Scrum is to manage the team during the execution of the project.
The role of the Product Owner in Scrum is to manage the team during the execution of the project.
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A sprint retrospective in Scrum is focused on evaluating the team's performance and improving future sprints.
A sprint retrospective in Scrum is focused on evaluating the team's performance and improving future sprints.
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Monitoring and controlling progress in a project does not involve making modifications to the original plan.
Monitoring and controlling progress in a project does not involve making modifications to the original plan.
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The execution phase of a project only requires implementing the plan without any further communication.
The execution phase of a project only requires implementing the plan without any further communication.
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Scrum encourages long planning phases before project execution, often lasting several months.
Scrum encourages long planning phases before project execution, often lasting several months.
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The daily Scrum meeting, also known as the stand-up, is an essential component of Scrum that occurs at the start of each sprint.
The daily Scrum meeting, also known as the stand-up, is an essential component of Scrum that occurs at the start of each sprint.
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In Agile project management, boards are exclusively used to track the budget of the project.
In Agile project management, boards are exclusively used to track the budget of the project.
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A project is a permanent endeavor designed to produce a unique product or service.
A project is a permanent endeavor designed to produce a unique product or service.
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In project management, achieving tight time constraints always leads to reduced scope.
In project management, achieving tight time constraints always leads to reduced scope.
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The project life cycle consists of seven key phases including initiation and closure.
The project life cycle consists of seven key phases including initiation and closure.
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A Gantt chart provides a visual representation of a project's tasks and their dependencies over time.
A Gantt chart provides a visual representation of a project's tasks and their dependencies over time.
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A project backlog remains fixed and is not subject to changes over time.
A project backlog remains fixed and is not subject to changes over time.
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Project constraints can include risk, cost, and time restrictions.
Project constraints can include risk, cost, and time restrictions.
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Prototypes are full-scale models of products used for evaluating final designs.
Prototypes are full-scale models of products used for evaluating final designs.
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The establishment of PM infrastructure is the last step in the project management process.
The establishment of PM infrastructure is the last step in the project management process.
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Study Notes
Project Definition
- A project is a temporary undertaking to create a unique product or service.
- Projects address problems; poor problem definition can lead to failure.
- Projects are temporal endeavors.
- Projects aim to solve problems.
Project Management
- Project management plans, schedules, and controls project activities to achieve objectives.
- Key objectives include performance, cost, and time targets, while controlling scope.
- Scope defines project boundaries and deliverables.
- Increasing scope leads to increased time and cost. Tight time leads to increased costs and reduced scope. Tight budgets lead to longer times and reduced scope.
- Common project failures include scope creep, inadequate requirements gathering, unrealistic planning, and resource shortages.
- Project scope is a way to set boundaries on your project and define exactly what goals, deadlines, and project deliverables you'll be working towards.
Project Life Cycle
- A project progresses through distinct stages from start to finish.
- The stages are initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure.
- The project life cycle is a series of stages.
Project Backlog
- A project backlog is a prioritized list of project tasks or requirements, evolving over time.
- It encompasses features, bugs, and tasks.
- The backlog helps to organize, prioritize, and manage work throughout the project lifecycle.
- It is constantly updated based on priorities.
Visual Project Management Tools
- Gantt charts are visual tools depicting tasks on a timeline.
- They show task start and end dates, duration, and dependencies.
- Gantt charts aid in progress tracking and schedule management.
- Prototypes are early models of a product, used for testing ideas and gathering feedback before full-scale production.
- Prototypes help in identifying issues and refining concepts early on.
- Constraints are project restrictions, such as risk, cost, and time.
Project Management Process
- Establish PM infrastructure: Define resources, roles, and governance structure.
- Project definition: Finalize objectives, scope, and implementation approaches.
- Project plan: Create a detailed work plan.
- Project management and control: Implement controls (budget, risk management, team management, quality, risk reviews).
- Project close: Document project closure, complete reports, and discuss lessons learned.
Project Management Steps
- Define the problem: Understand the client's needs and desired outcomes.
- Develop solution options: Identify alternative solutions, evaluate costs, and brainstorm.
- Plan the project: Determine tasks, responsibilities, resources, and deadlines.
- Execute the plan: Implement the project plan.
- Monitor and control progress: Track progress, identify problems, and adapt the plan if necessary.
- Close the project: Formalize project completion and document lessons learned.
- Define the problem: What client need is being satisfied by the project? It helps to visualize the desired end result.
- Develop solution options: How many different ways might you go about solving the problem? Is it more or less costly than other alternatives? Brainstorm solution alternatives.
- Plan the project: Planning is answering questions. What must be done, by whom, how, for how much, when, etc…?
- Execute the plan: Implement the plan after being drafted. People sometimes go to great effort to put together a plan but fail to follow it.
- Monitor and control progress: The plan has to be monitored for it to succeed. As a manager you have to control, solve the problems and if it isn’t possible, modify the plan.
- Close the project: The project is finished, and you should think about the things that could be done better.
Agile Methodology - Scrum
- Scrum is a project management methodology, used for managing teams.
- Key Characteristics:
- Self-organized teams
- Time-boxed iterations (sprints) lasting 1-4 weeks, including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Execution, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
- Designated roles: Product owner, Scrum master, and team members
- Organized by sprint planning, sprint review, sprint retrospective, and daily Scrum meetings.
- Key elements: Product backlog, sprint backlog
- Scrum has been used by many organizations.
Project Management Tools and Boards
- Agile project management, like Scrum or Kanban, is supported by boards.
- Open project agile boards track tasks, features, risks, etc.
- Boards consist of lists (columns) and cards (work packages).
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of project management, including project definition, life cycle stages, and common pitfalls such as scope creep. Learn how to effectively plan, execute, and monitor projects to ensure successful outcomes.
