APM 6 Advanced Topics in Planning and Scheduling

What traditional method is discussed in the second part of the topic?

• Agile methodology

• Critical path method

• Lean methodology

• Six Sigma

What is the main focus of Agile Project Management?

• Reducing costs

• Software development

• Increasing team size

• Marketing strategies

What is one of the key takeaways regarding following a methodology?

• It complicates project control and delivery.

• It makes everyone’s life easier by creating a consistent framework for project control and delivery.

• It eliminates the need for any form of project control.

• It increases project costs.

What is the purpose of adopting a defined approach to scheduling?

• To increase project costs

• To create consistency from one project to the next

• To reduce the number of temporary staff

• To extend project deadlines

What must project management practitioners ensure about the method they adopt?

• It is the most popular method

• It is fit for purpose

• It requires the least amount of training

• It is the simplest method available

Which of the following is NOT a component of a project management methodology?

• A repeatable process to give structure and allow decisions to be made

• An organisation structure with clearly defined roles and responsibilities

• Document templates to capture the right information

• A system for managing personal finances

How does a standard methodology help with the mobility of staff between projects?

• It makes it harder for staff to move between projects

• It allows project managers to move quickly from one project to the next

• It increases the time needed for staff transitions

• It reduces the number of available projects

What is a benefit of PRINCE2® being widely understood?

• It can be hard to scale down to smaller projects.

• It provides a mechanism for scrutiny and review.

• More than one million candidates have sat PRINCE2® exams.

• It uses very specific terminology.

What does the term 'Agile' with a capital 'A' mean in the context of software development and project management?

• A linear approach to project management

• An iterative approach to software development and/or project management

• A traditional approach to project management

• A random approach to project management

What is the name of the group that formed after the meeting in Utah in 2001?

• Agile Group

• Agile Team

• Agile Alliance

• Agile Network