MSI Chapter 1

The more data reviewed the effective the [] is

Decision Tree

A [] is a task that is locked together

Dependency

Informed roles traditionally make decisions in a project and need to be kept updated on the progress

False

A [] should contain Stakeholder Names, Departments, Roles in the project, State holder types, Communication and Expectations

Stakeholder Register

2. Members of a team, typically project managers or team leaders assist in reviewing and ensuring each individual or team member follows through on tasks and milestones in a timely manner fall under the [] section of the RACI Matrix

Accountable

In a Fishbone Diagram the Skeleton represents the []

Cause

During the ___________ phase resources and roles are allocated to begin work on a project

Execution

Resources and roles are allocated. Team members will be kept on task, and baselines will be measured in the phase known as [].

Execution

In the Stakeholder Register, members can be Internal or []

External

[] can consist of legal and governmental regulations, economic growth or recession, suppliers, customer demographics, outside sources of funding, financial and product market trends, and innovations in technology

External Factors

This type of diagram is a Cause-and-Effect decomposition tool used in project management (Select all that apply)

Fishbone, Ishikawa

6. A [] can analyze how engaged the stakeholders are and if any stakeholders desire to be more engaged

Stakeholder Matrix

A [] is a significant event that is reached in the project schedule.

Milestone

RAID Analysis identifies [], [], [], []

Risks Assumptions Issues Dependencies

[] is a planning tool used to identify internal and external factors within an organization or project that are key to achieving project objectives

SWOT Analysis

A [] should set a fixed start date for a project

Schedule Baseline

A __________ is the formal deadline to complete projects or more costs will be incurred

Schedule Baseline

The WBS, WBS Dictionary and the Scope Statement is included in the []

Scope Baseline

In project management, the project aim, goal, product, or service is known as a

Deliverable

What type of plan is used when you have just completed a project and are ready to implement it?

Deployment Plan

A document containing all recorded issues is known as an [].

Issue Log

A [] lifecycle refers to the process that takes a product from conception, through development, to maturity, and finally to retirement.

Product

A [] lifecycle is what defines the process or phases of a project from conception to completion.

Project

A [] is a draft that outlines the scope, aims, cost, and resources of a project.

Project Charter

A _____________ is a draft that outlines the scope, aims, cost and resources of a project

Project Charter

A document issued by the project initiator or sponsor that formally authorizes the existence of a project and provides the project manager with authority to apply organizational resources to project activities. []

Project Charter

A Stakeholder _________ is a document used to identify and record the key players of a project

Register

Requirements imposed by a governmental body. These requirements can establish product, process, or service characteristics, including applicable administrative provisions that have government-mandated compliance []

Regulations

Materials and personnel assigned in a project are known as a [].

Resource

An assignment that can be delegated within a project management plan such that the assigned resource incurs a duty to perform the requirements of the assignment []

Responsibility

These tasks are ones assigned directly to specific individuals or teams who are in charge of completing them

Responsible

[] tasks are ones assigned directly to specific individuals or teams who are in charge of completing them

Responsible

A place where all of the risk management processes are recorded is known as a [].

Risk Register

[] is a document developed over the course of a project with a summation of risks specific to a project.

Risk Report

SWOT stands for [][][][]

Strengths Weakness Opportunities Threats

Iterative, Incremental Adaptive, and Hybrid lifecycles are more flowing and can have varying aspects of [] as the progress of the project.

Change

During this phase, analyze what happened and suggest improvements to future projects. []

Closing

The [] covers Responsibility, Respect, Fairness and Honesty

Code of Ethics

To have an effective method of contacting internal and external stakeholders good project manager implements a [].

Communications Plan

During the [] phase, resources and roles are allocated to begin work on a project.

Execution

The [] diagram is a Cause-and-Effect decomposition tool used in project management

Fishbone

A Plan Based methodology is also known as a [].

Predictive Life Cycle

[] are goals try to reach or strive to uphold

Aspirational Standards

The Triple Constraint states that the success of a project is influenced by [] Scope and Time.

Cost

This tool usually lists tasks on the left and the member roles on the top row []

RACI Matrix

Drag and drop the steps of a Project Management Process Groups Chart into the correct order

1. [Initiating] 2. [Planning] 3. [Executing] 4. [Monitoring & Controlling] 5. [Closing]

[] are external factors such as tax incentives or economic stability that would give the business a competitive advantage

Opportunities

An __________ Lifecycle is more flowing and can have varying aspects of change in a project

Agile

3. People who have an interest in a project and are asked to contribute with feedback or suggestions reside under []

Consult

A project [Budget] should be created that considers hourly pay rates and any material or resource costs in order for a []

Cost Baseline

The approved version of the time-phased project budget, excluding any management reserves, which can be changed only through formal change control procedures and is used as a basis for comparison to actual results.

Cost Baseline

In RAID a Risk Assumption Issue and Dependency can be [] to the successful completion of a project

Critical

This _________________tool is used to visually evaluate the consequence of an option taken in a project

Decision Tree

[] are visual tools that a project manager can use to evaluate options and potential [] associated with certain project decisions

Decision Trees Outcomes

This allows you to compare actual performance with your plan with a project trend analyzed and the probability of problems happening predicted in the future

Earned Value

[] is used to compare actual performance to a plan and analyze a projects trend

Earned Value

In a Cause-and-Effect diagram the [] represents the problem

Effect

Maria placed the wrong event date for an open house in the newspaper so the [] meant an open house was cancelled

Effect

A better understanding of where a project has over or underperformed helps with []

Future Planning

A [] shows project tasks and the schedule to do the tasks

Gantt Chart

A bar chart of schedule information where activities are listed on the vertical axis, dates are shown on the horizontal axis, and activity durations are shown as horizontal bars placed according to start and finish dates.

Gantt Chart

Devised in the early 1900s this tool is set up as a horizontal bar chart to show project tasks and the schedule to do the tasks

Gantt Chart

4. [] roles traditionally don't make decisions in a project but need to be kept updated on the progress

Inform

A Predictive Lifecycle begins with [], which is used to define what you intend to accomplish.

Initiation

A Budget Manager from the company's finance department is considered an [] stakeholder

Internal

[] consist of examples such as human resources, financial resources, equipment and facilities maintenance

Internal Factors

The key concept of cause-and effect diagrams is that there can be multiple [] reasons an effect occurred

Interrelated

A _____________ Lifecycle begins with Initiation which is used to define what you intend to accomplish

Predictive

The Stakeholder Matrix analyzes a Stakeholder's [] of engagement. The level of [] is High to Low, and the Stakeholder project view could be [] or negative

Level Impact Positive

This is a requirement that will prohibit certain actions []

Mandatory Standards

[] are requirements that will prohibit certain actions and must be followed

Mandatory Standards

During the [] and Controlling phase, project managers must address and resolve issues related to personnel and resources if they arise.

Monitoring

Analyzing progress takes place in the ____________ phase.

Monitoring and Controlling

Each baseline can be monitored separately or combined in a _________________

Performance Measurement Baseline

Integrated scope, schedule, and cost baselines used for comparison to manage, measure, and control project execution.

Performance Measurement Baseline

A *Project Manager* will sometimes oversee multiple projects and create a [] to manage them.

Portfolio

Receiving multiple orders after placing Julias art online is a [] outcome

Positive

A [] outlines all the steps necessary to execute, monitor, control, and complete the project.

Project Management Plan

A document describes how the project will be executed, monitored, controlled, and closed.

Project Management Plan

A document that describes how the project will be executed, monitored, controlled, and closed []

Project Management Plan

A successful _____________ will establish strong relationships with team members and stakeholders.

Project Manager

The person assigned by the organization leads the team responsible for the project objectives.

Project Manager

The person assigned by the organization to lead the team that is responsible for the project objectives []

Project Manager

The person to enforce project baselines is the []

Project Manager

When handling multiple projects, a project manager will create a ___________________.

Project Portfolio

After a date is set, the baseline for the [] can be determined

Project Schedule

Deliverables, Timelines, and a *Budget* are included in the

Project Scope

______________ is an in-depth plan of the work needed at the beginning of a project.

Project Scope

The [] should include deliverables start and end times and even what is not included in a project.

Project Scope Statement

5. One advantage of the [] is simple and visual representation of project tasks and responsibilities

RACI Matrix

One advantage of ______ is it supports brainstorming

SWOT

This [] analysis tool is used to identify internal and external factors within an organizational project

SWOT

An individual, group, or organization that may be affected by or perceive itself to be affected by a decision, activity, or outcome of a project, program, or portfolio.

Stakeholder

An individual, group, or organization that may be affected by, or perceive itself to be affected by a decision, activity, or outcome of a project, program, or portfolio []

Stakeholder

7. A [] is a document used to identify and record the key players of a project

Stakeholder Register

[] detail how a project is behind the competition while *Strengths* detail how a projects goals are better than the competition

Weaknesses

The key concept in a Cause and Effect diagram is team members need to understand the following (Select all that apply)

What happened, When it happened, Where it happened, Why it happened

A [] is a hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work to be carried out by a team.

Work Breakdown Structure

This is a hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work to be carried out by a team.

Work Breakdown Structure

The document that supports the Work Breakdown structure and defines keywords is known as a _________

Work Breakdown Structure Dictionary