PMP Certification Training - Environments Where Projects Operate

The video tutorial explains the role of Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEF) and Organizational Process Assets (OPA) in project management. EEFs are conditions that influence projects but are not under the project team's control, and they can be internal or external. OPAs are internal assets like processes and knowledge bases that guide project management. Both EEFs and OPAs are crucial inputs in planning and executing projects, affecting outcomes positively or negatively. Understanding these influences is essential for successful project management.

What are enterprise environmental factors (EEF) in project management?

• Knowledge bases specific to the organization

• Plans and policies used by the organization

• Conditions not under the control of the project team

• Conditions under the control of the project team

Which of the following is an example of an internal enterprise environmental factor?

• Organizational culture

• Market share

• Currency exchange rates

• Political climate

Which of the following is NOT an external enterprise environmental factor?

• Employee capability

• Government standards

• Competitors

• Legal restrictions

What are organizational process assets (OPA)?

• External conditions affecting the project

• Internal conditions affecting the project

• Plans, processes, and knowledge bases used by the organization

• Market conditions and financial constraints

Which category do organizational process assets NOT fall into?

• Historical information

• Processes and procedures

• Corporate knowledge base

• External market conditions

How can project team members interact with organizational process assets?

• They cannot update them

• They can update and add to them as necessary

• They can only view them

• They must create new ones for each project

What is the role of the PMO in relation to organizational process assets?

• To create new ones for each project

• To ignore them

• To update them during project work

• To establish processes, policies, and procedures