PMP - Project Management Processes & Knowledge Areas Flashcards

Question 1

What is a Project Charter?

Accepted Answer

A document issued by the project initiator or sponsor that formally authorizes the existence of a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activities. It establishes the project's purpose, objectives, and high-level requirements.

Question 2

What is a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

Accepted Answer

A hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work to be carried out by the project team to accomplish project objectives and create the required deliverables. It organizes and defines the total scope of the project, breaking it down into manageable work packages.

Question 3

Define the Critical Path in project management.

Accepted Answer

The sequence of activities that represents the longest path through a project, which determines the shortest possible duration for the project. Any delay on a critical path activity will delay the entire project.

Question 4

List the key Earned Value Management (EVM) formulas for Variance Analysis.

Accepted Answer

The key EVM formulas for Variance Analysis are:
*   **Cost Variance (CV)**: $CV = EV - AC$ (EV: Earned Value, AC: Actual Cost)
*   **Schedule Variance (SV)**: $SV = EV - PV$ (PV: Planned Value)
A positive variance indicates a favorable condition, while a negative variance indicates an unfavorable condition.

Question 5

List the key Earned Value Management (EVM) formulas for Performance Indices.

Accepted Answer

The key EVM formulas for Performance Indices are:
*   **Cost Performance Index (CPI)**: $CPI = EV / AC$
*   **Schedule Performance Index (SPI)**: $SPI = EV / PV$
An index greater than 1 indicates better-than-planned performance, while less than 1 indicates worse-than-planned performance.

Question 6

What is Stakeholder Engagement?

Accepted Answer

The process of identifying project stakeholders, analyzing their interests, influence, and potential impact, and developing strategies to effectively involve them in project decisions and execution throughout the project lifecycle. It aims to foster appropriate participation.

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of the Initiating Process Group?

Accepted Answer

To define a new project or a new phase of an existing project by obtaining authorization to start the project or phase. It involves defining the project at a high level and obtaining formal authorization.

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of the Planning Process Group?

Accepted Answer

To establish the scope of the project, refine the objectives, and define the course of action required to attain the objectives that the project was undertaken to achieve. It involves developing the project management plan and its subsidiary plans.

Question 9

What is the primary purpose of the Executing Process Group?

Accepted Answer

To complete the work defined in the project management plan to satisfy the project specifications. It involves coordinating people and resources, managing stakeholder expectations, and integrating and performing the project activities.

Question 10

What is the primary purpose of the Monitoring & Controlling Process Group?

Accepted Answer

To track, review, and regulate the progress and performance of the project; identify any areas in which changes to the plan are required; and initiate the corresponding changes. It ensures project objectives are met.

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of the Closing Process Group?

Accepted Answer

To formally complete or close the project, phase, or contract. It involves finalizing all activities across all Process Groups to formally close the project or phase, or to formally close a contractual agreement.

Question 12

Key ITTOs for the "Develop Project Charter" process (Initiating)?

Accepted Answer

*   **Output**: Project Charter
*   **Key Inputs**: Business Documents (e.g., Business Case), Agreements
*   **Key T&T**: Expert Judgment, Data Gathering (e.g., brainstorming), Meetings

Question 13

Key ITTOs for the "Develop Project Management Plan" process (Planning)?

Accepted Answer

*   **Output**: Project Management Plan
*   **Key Inputs**: Project Charter, Outputs from other planning processes
*   **Key T&T**: Expert Judgment, Data Gathering (e.g., brainstorming), Meetings

Question 14

Key ITTOs for the "Direct and Manage Project Work" process (Executing)?

Accepted Answer

*   **Outputs**: Deliverables, Work Performance Data, Issue Log, Change Requests
*   **Key Inputs**: Project Management Plan, Approved Change Requests
*   **Key T&T**: Expert Judgment, Project Management Information System (PMIS), Meetings

Question 15

Key ITTOs for the "Create WBS" process (Planning)?

Accepted Answer

*   **Output**: Scope Baseline (includes WBS, WBS Dictionary, Project Scope Statement)
*   **Key Inputs**: Project Management Plan (Scope Management Plan), Project Documents (Project Scope Statement)
*   **Key T&T**: Decomposition, Expert Judgment

Question 16

Key ITTOs for the "Develop Schedule" process (Planning)?

Accepted Answer

*   **Outputs**: Schedule Baseline, Project Schedule, Schedule Data
*   **Key Inputs**: Schedule Management Plan, Activity List, Activity Attributes, Network Diagrams, Activity Duration Estimates
*   **Key T&T**: Critical Path Method, Resource Optimization, Data Analysis (e.g., what-if scenario), Schedule Compression

Question 17

Key ITTOs for the "Determine Budget" process (Planning)?

Accepted Answer

*   **Outputs**: Cost Baseline, Project Funding Requirements
*   **Key Inputs**: Cost Management Plan, Scope Baseline, Activity Cost Estimates, Risk Register
*   **Key T&T**: Data Aggregation, Data Analysis (e.g., reserve analysis), Funding Limit Reconciliation

Question 18

Key ITTOs for the "Plan Risk Management" process (Planning)?

Accepted Answer

*   **Output**: Risk Management Plan
*   **Key Inputs**: Project Charter, Project Management Plan (e.g., Scope, Schedule, Cost Management Plans), Stakeholder Register
*   **Key T&T**: Expert Judgment, Data Analysis (e.g., stakeholder analysis), Meetings

Question 19

Key ITTOs for the "Identify Risks" process (Planning)?

Accepted Answer

*   **Outputs**: Risk Register, Risk Report
*   **Key Inputs**: Project Management Plan, Project Documents (e.g., Scope Baseline, Requirements Documentation)
*   **Key T&T**: Data Gathering (e.g., brainstorming, interviews), Data Analysis (e.g., SWOT), Prompt Lists

Question 20

Key ITTOs for the "Plan Stakeholder Engagement" process (Planning)?

Accepted Answer

*   **Output**: Stakeholder Engagement Plan
*   **Key Inputs**: Project Charter, Project Management Plan, Project Documents (e.g., Stakeholder Register)
*   **Key T&T**: Expert Judgment, Data Gathering (e.g., benchmarking), Data Analysis (e.g., stakeholder analysis), Decision Making

Question 21

Key ITTOs for the "Manage Stakeholder Engagement" process (Executing)?

Accepted Answer

*   **Outputs**: Change Requests, Project Management Plan updates, Project Documents updates
*   **Key Inputs**: Stakeholder Engagement Plan, Communications Management Plan, Stakeholder Register
*   **Key T&T**: Communication Skills, Interpersonal and Team Skills, Meetings

Question 22

Key ITTOs for the "Close Project or Phase" process (Closing)?

Accepted Answer

*   **Outputs**: Final Product, Service, or Result Transition; Organizational Process Assets Updates; Final Report
*   **Key Inputs**: Project Management Plan, Accepted Deliverables, Business Documents
*   **Key T&T**: Expert Judgment, Data Analysis (e.g., trend analysis), Meetings

Question 23

Key ITTOs for the "Control Quality" process (Monitoring & Controlling)?

Accepted Answer

*   **Outputs**: Quality Control Measurements, Verified Deliverables, Work Performance Information
*   **Key Inputs**: Quality Management Plan, Quality Metrics, Test and Evaluation Documents, Deliverables
*   **Key T&T**: Data Gathering (e.g., checklists, sampling), Data Analysis (e.g., statistical sampling, performance reviews), Inspection

Question 24

Key ITTOs for the "Perform Integrated Change Control" process (Monitoring & Controlling)?

Accepted Answer

*   **Outputs**: Approved Change Requests, Change Log, Project Management Plan updates
*   **Key Inputs**: Project Management Plan, Change Requests, Work Performance Reports
*   **Key T&T**: Expert Judgment, Data Analysis (e.g., alternative analysis), Decision Making (e.g., voting, autocratic), Meetings (e.g., Change Control Board)

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