Project Execution

Question 1

Executing process group

Answer 1

processes performed to compete the work defined in the project management plan to satisfy the project requirements

can generate change requests that trigger one or more planning processes

Question 2

Execution process group: processes

Answer 2

1. direct and manage project work
2. manage project knowledge
3. manage quality
4. acquire resources
5. develop team
6. manage team
7. manage communications
8. implement risk responses
9. conduct procurements
10. manage stakeholder engagement

Question 3

Direct and manage project work

Answer 3

1. leading and performing the work defined in the project management plan and implementing approved changes to achieve project’s objectives
2. executing the planned project activities to complete project deliverables and accomplish established objectives
3. also requires review of the impact of all project changes and the implementation of approved changes

Question 4

Work performance data

Answer 4

provides information about completion status of deliverables and other relevant details about project performance

Question 5

Direct and manage project work Outputs

Answer 5

1. deliverables
2. work performance data
3. issue log
4. change requests
5. project management plan updates
6. project documents updates
7. ortanisational process assets updates

Question 6

Manage project knowledge

Answer 6

The process o using existing knowlege and creating new knowledge to chieve the project’s objectives and contribute to organizational learning

Question 7

Manage project knowledge outputs

Answer 7

1. lessons learned register
2. project management plan updates
3. organizational process assets udpates

Question 8

Knowledge management is concerned with

Answer 8

managing both tacit and explicit knowledge for two purposes:

1. reusing existing knowledge
2. creating new knowledge

achieved by using a mixture of knowledge management tolls and techniques (interaction) and information management tools and techniquest (documentation)

Question 9

Knowledge management: bigger picture

Answer 9

Make sure that skills, experience and expertise of the project team and other stakeholers are used before, during and after the project

Question 10

Most important part of knowledge management

Answer 10

creating an atmosphere of trust so that people are motivated to share their knowledge.

Pay attention to what people know and what others know

Question 11

Manage quality

Answer 11

Process of translating the quality management plan into executable quality activities that incorporate the organization’s quality policies into the project

Question 12

Manage quality Outputs

Answer 12

1, Quality reports
2. test and evaluation documents
3. change requests
4. project management plan updates
-> quality management
-> scope basline
-> schedule baseline
-> cost baseline
5. project documents updates

Question 13

Quality assurance vs Quality management

Answer 13

QA: using porject processes effectively, folowing and meeting the standards to assure stakeholders that the final produce wil meet their needs, expectations and requirements

QM + concerned with the product design aspects and process improvements

Question 14

Acquire resources

Answer 14

process of obtaining team members, facilities, equipment, materials, supplies and other resources necessary to complete project work

Question 15

Key benefits of acquire resources

Answer 15

outlines and guides the selection of resources and assigns them to their respective activities

Question 16

Internal vs external resources

Answer 16

1. internal are acquired from functional or resource managers
2. external are acquired through the procurement processes

Question 17

Factors to consider during resource procurement

Answer 17

1. project management / team should effectively negotiate and influence others who are in a position to provide the required team and pyhsical resources
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Question 18

Develop team

Answer 18

process of improving competencies, team member interactions and the overall team environment to enhance project performance

Question 19

Key benefit of team development

Answer 19

results in improved teamwork, enhanced interpersonal skills and competencies, motivated employees, reduced attrition and improved overall project performance

Question 20

High team performance can be achieved by

Answer 20

1. use open and effective communication
2. create team-building opportunities
3. develope trust among team members
4. manage conflicts in a constructive manner
5. encourage collaborative problem solving
6. encourage collaborative decision making

Question 21

Objectives of developing a project team include

Answer 21

1. improve the knowledge and skills of team members to increase their ability to complete project deliverables
2. improve feeling of trust and agreement among team members to raise morale, lower conflict and increase teamwork
3. create a dynamic, cohesive and collaborative team culture to improve individual and team productivity, team spirit and cooperation
4. empower the team to participate in decision making and take ownershipf of the provided solutions to improve team productivity for more effective / efficient results

Question 22

Tuckman ladder

Answer 22

1. Forming
2. storming
3. norming
4. performing
5. adjourning

nb
1. can regress to an earlier stage
2. can stuck in a particular stage

Question 23

Manage team

Answer 23

the process of tracking team memger performance, providing feedback, resolving issues and managing team changes to optimize project performance

A pm should
1. provide provide challenging assignments to team memgers and give recognition for high performance