What is a project?
A temporary endeavor with a definite beginning and end, creating a unique product, service, or result.
What is a Project Deliverable?
The unique product, service, or result produced by a project
What is the Final Deliverable?
The overall output or completed result of a project, such as a finished building.
What is Software Project Management?
Essential part of software engineering to ensure projects meet constraints like budget and schedule and deliver high-quality software.
What is a Project Life Cycle?
A series of stages a project passes through from initiation to closure to produce deliverables.
What is the Initiating Phase?
The first phase of a project life cycle, focused on starting the project.
What is the Planning Phase?
The phase involving organizing and preparing the project plan.
What is the Executing Phase?
The phase where project work is carried out.
What is the Closing Phase?
The final phase where the project is formally closed.
What is a Predictive Life Cycle?
A life cycle where scope, time, and cost are determined early
What is an Iterative Life Cycle?
A life cycle where the product is built through repeated cycles, adding features with each iteration.
What is an Incremental Life Cycle?
A life cycle where software is developed in standalone stages, each adding functionality.
What is an Adaptive Life Cycle?
Used in rapidly changing environments
What is Product Scope?
Describes the features and functions of the product or deliverable (e.g., an iPhone app’s capabilities).
What is Project Scope?
Includes all work required to deliver the product, including management activities like meetings and planning.
What is the Traditional/Classical Approach?
Another term for the predictive life cycle, focusing on detailed upfront planning.
What is the Waterfall Model?
A popular example of a predictive life cycle with sequential phases.
What is an Iteration?
A repeated cycle in iterative development that produces a specific deliverable and allows for feedback.
What is Stakeholder Involvement in Adaptive Life Cycles?
High in adaptive life cycles due to changing requirements and rapid iterations.
What does it mean for a project to be a Temporary Endeavor?
A key characteristic of a project
What is the Unique Output of a project?
A project creates a unique product, service, or result, unlike routine operations.
How can Deliverables be used as Inputs?
Deliverables within a project can be used as inputs for other project processes.
What are the Project Management Process Groups?
Initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing
What is the difference between Life Cycle and Process Groups?
Life cycle focuses on ‘what’ work is done
