Intro to Project Management

What is typically a characteristic of a project?

• Repetitiveness

• Uniqueness

• Permanence

• Standardization

What is a project?

• An ongoing effort that does not have a defined end.

• A routine operation that involves performing the same tasks daily.

• A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.

Which of the following is an example of a project?

• The development and launch of a new smartphone model.

• The daily production of an automotive manufacturing plant.

• Monthly payroll processing.

• Customer service operations.

True or False: A project can continue indefinitely without a specified end date.

• True

• False

True or False: Projects require resources like people, tools, and technology.

• True

• False

Which process group focuses on defining a new project or a new phase of an existing project by obtaining authorization to start the project or phase?

• Controlling

• Execution

• Planning

• Initiation

During which process group does the detailed scope, objectives, and course of action required to achieve those objectives get defined?

• Planning

• Initiation

• Monitoring and Control

• Closing

This process group includes finalizing all activities across all Process Groups to formally close the project or phase.

• Planning

• Initiation

• Monitoring and Control

• Closing

In which process group are project performance measured and corrective actions taken to ensure project outputs match the project management plan?

• Planning

• Initiation

• Monitoring and Control

• Closing

True or False: The Execution phase involves making amendments to the project plan.

• True

• False