PMP Certification Training - Define Activities

The video tutorial explains the process of defining activities in project management, highlighting the importance of identifying and documenting specific actions to produce project deliverables. It covers the inputs, tools, techniques, and outputs involved in this process, as outlined in the PMBOK Guide. Key inputs include the scope baseline and organizational assets, while tools and techniques like decomposition and rolling wave planning are used. Outputs such as the activity list and milestone list are crucial for project scheduling and may lead to change requests if new work is identified.

What is the primary purpose of defining activities in project management?

• To create a budget for the project

• To finalize the project scope

• To assign team members to tasks

• To identify and document specific actions for project deliverables

Which document provides guidance on the level of detail for recording project activities?

• Risk Management Plan

• Quality Management Plan

• Schedule Management Plan

• Project Charter

What is the role of the WBS in defining activities?

• It defines the project quality standards

• It outlines the project budget

• It helps in decomposing work packages into activities

• It provides a list of project risks

Which technique involves breaking down work packages into smaller units?

• Brainstorming

• Benchmarking

• Decomposition

• Prototyping

What is rolling wave planning?

• A method for estimating project costs

• A technique for planning work in detail for the near term while keeping future work at a higher level

• A strategy for managing project risks

• A process for defining project quality standards

What is included in the activity list?

• All scheduled activities with descriptions and identifiers

• A list of project risks

• The project quality standards

• The project budget

What might trigger a change request during the activity definition process?

• Finalization of the project budget

• Approval of the project charter

• Completion of a project milestone

• Discovery of work not initially part of the project baseline