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Project Management Fundamentals Flashcards

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  1. A stakeholder requests a significant change to project scope after the project has begun. What is the correct first step?

    Answer: Evaluate the change impact and submit it through the change control process

    All scope changes must be assessed for impact on cost, schedule, and quality, then submitted through the formal integrated change control process.

  2. Which project management process group includes activities to complete the work defined in the project management plan?

    Answer: Executing

    The Executing process group encompasses the work performed to satisfy project requirements and produce the project deliverables.

  3. What does a negative Schedule Variance (SV) indicate in Earned Value Management?

    Answer: The project is behind schedule

    A negative SV (EV minus PV) means less work has been accomplished than was planned, indicating the project is behind schedule.

  4. A project manager holds a kickoff meeting at the start of a project. What is its primary purpose?

    Answer: To formally introduce the project to all stakeholders and align expectations

    A kickoff meeting formally communicates the project's objectives, scope, and team roles to all stakeholders to establish a shared understanding.

  5. Which document authorizes the project and formally recognizes the project manager's authority?

    Answer: Project charter

    The project charter is the document issued by the project sponsor that formally authorizes the project and grants the project manager authority to apply resources.

  6. What is the purpose of a RACI matrix in project management?

    Answer: To clarify roles and responsibilities for project activities

    A RACI matrix defines who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed for each project task to prevent confusion about roles.

  7. Which type of project organizational structure gives the project manager the MOST authority?

    Answer: Projectized

    In a projectized organization, team members report directly to the project manager, who has full authority over resources and decisions.