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What is a Project? |
Unique processes, consisting of a set of coordinated and controlled activities with start and finish dates, undertaken to achieve an objective conforming to specific requests, including the constraints of time, cost and resources. |
A group of activities to be undertaken with limited resources to yield specific objectives in a specific time in a specific locality. |
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What are the attributes of a Project? |
1. One goal 2. Specified time 3. Within budget 4. According to specs |
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What are the three major Characteristics of a Project? |
1. Projects are temporary 2. Projects have interdependencies 3. Projects are unique |
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Who is a Project Stakeholder? |
An individual or an organization actively involved in a project whose interest may be affected as a result of a project execution |
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Give examples of project stakeholders |
1. Project manager 2. Customer/end user 3. Performing organization 4. Project management team 5. Project team members 6. Sponsor |
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Who are the relevant stakeholders of a Project? |
1. Owners and sponsors 2. Suppliers 3. Society 4. Employees 5. Regulators 6. Customers |
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What are the classes of project types? |
1. Public safety 2. Transportation 3. Utilities 4. Education 5. Recreation 6. Research 7. Development 8. Defense 9. Conservation |
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What environments can be affected by a project? |
1. Cultural & Social Environment 2. International and Political Environment 3. Knowledge and Physical Environment |
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What are the three major areas that make up the triple constraint of project management? |
1. Scope Goal 2. Cost Goal 3. Time Goal |
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What's the difference between Operations and Projects? |
Operations are on-going and repetitive whiles projects are temporary and unique. |
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What is Project Management? |
Application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities in order to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations from a project |
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List examples of project management |
1. Developing a new product or service 2. Running a political campaign 3. Sending a power project in the Northern area 4. Designing a compensation system 5. Negotiating a collective agreement 6. Setting up an e-commerce internet site |
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What are the importance of project management? |
1. Improve results 2. Decrease costs 3. Improve customer service 4. Time |
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What are the various phases of a project? |
1. Define the problem and deliverables 2. Plan the project 3. Execute the plan 4. Monitor and control progress 5. Implement/close project |
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