Examen de Gestión de Proyectos

What are the 5 process groups that comprise the project life cycle? What is the purpose of each one?

• Define, Plan, Execute, Control, Close

• Initiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor and Control, Close

• Schedule, Plan, Develop, Track, Finish

• Initialize, Design, Implement, Manage, Finish

What are the 10 knowledge areas in project management?

• Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Integration, Human Resources, Risk, Communication, Procurement, Stakeholders

• Scope, Schedule, Budget, Risk, Quality, Team, Communications, Procurement, Scope Creep, Changes

• Project Life Cycle, Resources, Cost, Quality, Risk, Integration, Strategy, Communications, Processes, Procurement

• Budget, Scope, Schedule, Resources, Human Resources, Communications, Procurement, Risk, Time, Control

What are the types of business environmental factors? Organizational process assets?

• External factors, Internal processes

• Project scope, Budget assets

• Organizational culture, Market conditions, Legal regulations; Policies, Procedures, Templates

• Economic factors, Business tools, Organizational resources

What are the differences in the following types of organizational structures? How are projects managed within each type of organizational structure?

• Projectized, Functional, Matrix; Each has different levels of authority

• Functional, Matrix, Divisional; Each team works independently

• Functional, Projectized, Matrix; Different levels of authority and resource control

• Projectized, Functional, Hybrid; Managers work closely with employees

In which organizational structure does the project manager have the most authority?

• Functional

• Matrix

• Projectized

• Divisional

What is the mnemonic that the class uses to remember the 10 Knowledge Areas?

• See high cars passing quickly on Friday night

• I see poorly programmed costs that really harm the plan

• I saw some people criticize rainy days on Fridays

• I see chocolate cupcakes, quickly, ice cream

At what point is the project manager selected?

• During the Initiation phase

• During the Planning phase

• Before the project starts

• When the project is in the Execution phase

In which group of processes is the project team recruited?

• Executing

• Planning

• Initiating

• Monitoring and Controlling

What sections are included in the project charter?

• Project objectives, Stakeholder list, Budget summary, Timeline, Key risks

• Detailed project plan, Risk management, Key deliverables, Stakeholders

• Scope, Risk management plan, Quality control, Budget breakdown

• Key tasks, Dependencies, Scope, Resources, Team structure

Describe the approaches to estimate the duration and costs of tasks.

• Expert judgment, Analogous estimation, Parametric estimation, Three-point estimation

• Benchmarking, Brainstorming, Historical analysis

• Duration estimates, Cost estimation, Duration evaluation, Work effort measurement

• Range estimation, Progressive analysis, Statistical sampling