MSI Post Assessment 4

After identifying a quality issue, the project manager's immediate steps include understanding the extent and impact of the issue, promptly communicating the issue to stakeholders, developing an action plan, and __________ , a step that involves identifying root causes and developing solutions.

Prioritizing Defect Resolution

A __________ is a document that is developed over the course of the project. It is a summation of the risks specific to the project and the overall project risk level.

Risk Report

Once the change is implemented, the next step in change management is to __________ , which involves assessing whether the change achieved the desired outcomes and whether any unintended consequences or lessons learned have emerged.

Evaluate and Learn

In the process of change management, the first step is to __________ , which can arise due to various reasons such as changes in project requirements, emerging risks, stakeholder feedback, or new opportunities.

Identify the Need for Change

In project management, baselines are divided into three components: scope baseline, schedule baseline, and __________ baseline, which essentially evaluates what it costs to fulfill the project objectives.

Cost

After identifying the need for change and assessing its implications, it is crucial to __________ , which outlines the strategy, activities, resources, and timeline required to execute the change effectively.

Develop a Change Management Plan

An essential part of change management is to __________ , which includes updating project documentation, such as the project management plan, requirements documents, and any other relevant artifacts, to reflect the implemented changes.

Document and Communicate

By comparing actual costs, schedule, or scope to a baseline, project managers can gain a better understanding of where a project has under or overperformed, allowing for more accurate planning and estimation of__________ projects.

Future

__________ is a phenomenon where project team members go beyond the defined deliverables of a project and add extra features or enhancements that were not requested. This can cause schedule delays, increased costs, decreased efficiency, and scope confusion.

Gold Plating

Quality assurance in project development begins during the __________ phase and involves developing a quality management plan that outlines the processes, methodologies, and tools to be employed for quality control and assurance throughout the project.

Project Planning

A __________ system will provide stakeholders and team members with policies, processes, and all intended resources, helping to ensure a quality project.

Quality Management

__________ refers to the gradual expansion of a project's scope beyond its initial boundaries, often leading to schedule delays, budget overruns, reduced quality, and stakeholder dissatisfaction.

Scope Creep