Project Planning & Execution Flashcards
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In packaging project management, a 'lessons learned' document is most valuable when:
Answer: Compiled throughout and finalized at project close to inform future projects
Lessons learned capture knowledge from current projects to improve planning and execution of future ones.
Which statement best describes the difference between a project manager and a functional manager in a packaging organization?
Answer: Project managers focus on temporary, unique outcomes; functional managers oversee ongoing departmental operations
Project managers lead time-limited initiatives with defined goals, while functional managers run ongoing operational departments.
A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in a packaging project is best described as:
Answer: A hierarchical decomposition of total project scope into manageable deliverables
The WBS organizes the full project scope into a hierarchy of deliverables, sub-deliverables, and work packages.
During packaging project planning, 'three-point estimation' for task duration uses:
Answer: Optimistic, most likely, and pessimistic estimates to calculate expected duration
Three-point estimation uses O, M, and P values—often via PERT formula—to produce a statistically weighted duration estimate.
What is the purpose of a project communication plan in packaging development?
Answer: To define who receives what information, when, and through which channel
A communication plan ensures stakeholders receive timely, relevant information in the appropriate format.
A packaging project is in the monitoring and controlling phase. The primary focus during this phase is to:
Answer: Track performance against the baseline and manage changes
Monitoring and controlling involves measuring actual performance against the plan and implementing corrective actions when deviations occur.
Which of the following best represents a 'deliverable' in a packaging project?
Answer: A completed die-cut prototype approved by the client
Deliverables are tangible, verifiable outputs or results produced as part of a project.