9. Phases

Question 1

Explain what a project phase is.

Answer 1

A project phase is a discrete time period of the project sequence, which is clearly separate from other periods.

Question 2

What are milestones?

Answer 2

Defined and planned significant event (e.g. attainment of an objective)

Often associated with phase transitions

Question 3

What are quality gates?

Answer 3

Milestone, defined as a decision point:

Has the expected quality level been achieved? -> “quality gate”