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What is a project phase?
PMs divide projects into phases to provide better management control.
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What is a project life cycle?
All phases are known as a project life cycle.
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What is the difference between the project phases of a cycle and the the Project Management Process Groups?
- The process groups define the action in the project.
- The phases are just the map...?
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What is fast tracking?
Fast tracking is when a phase begins prior to the apporval of the previous phase's deliverales.
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How many phases does a project life cycle have?
- 1. Initial Phase
- 2. Intermediate Phase
- 3. Final Phase
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When is the ability of the stakeholders to influence the final characateristics of the project's product and the final cost of the project the highest?
At the start.
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What is a deliverable?
A deliverable is a measurable, verifiable work product such as a specification, feasability study report, detailed design doc., or working prototype.
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Does formal phase completion include authorizing the subsequent phase?
NO.
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What does full project sponsorship include?
Full project sponsorship includes providing financial and political support.
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What is the difference between positive and negative stakeholders?
- Positive stakeholders are normally those who would benefit from a successful outcome from the project.
- Negative stakeholders are those who see negative outcome from the project's outcome.
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Can stakeholders' responsibilities overlap?
YES.
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What is very difficult for the project managers to manage?
PMs must manage stakeholders' expectations, which can be difficult because stakeholders often have very different or conflicting objectives.
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What is a strong matrix organization?
When the staff and the project manager report to different authorities.
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