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Project Planning & Execution Flashcards

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  1. A performance improvement project is running 15% over budget at the midpoint. Which metric from earned value management best describes this situation?

    Answer: Cost Performance Index (CPI) below 1.0

    A CPI below 1.0 means the project is getting less value per dollar spent than planned, indicating a cost overrun.

  2. Which stakeholder analysis tool maps individuals based on their level of interest AND power relative to the project?

    Answer: Power-interest grid

    A power-interest grid categorizes stakeholders into quadrants to guide appropriate engagement strategies for each group.

  3. A CPT is leading a cross-functional team with members from IT, HR, and Operations. Which leadership approach is MOST effective when team members have deep domain expertise?

    Answer: Collaborative leadership that leverages expert input while maintaining direction

    Collaborative leadership respects domain expertise while the project manager maintains overall direction and accountability.

  4. In the context of CPT project execution, what is the purpose of a lessons learned session?

    Answer: To document what worked and what did not for use in future projects

    Lessons learned sessions capture knowledge from the current project to improve planning and execution of future projects.

  5. A performance technologist identifies a risk that could delay delivery by 3 weeks. The team decides to develop an alternate vendor relationship as a backup. This risk response strategy is called:

    Answer: Risk mitigation

    Developing an alternate vendor reduces the probability or impact of the risk, which is the definition of risk mitigation.

  6. When developing a project communication plan, which factor should FIRST be determined?

    Answer: Who needs what information and when

    Identifying information needs by stakeholder is the foundation of an effective communication plan before deciding on tools or frequency.

  7. A change request is submitted mid-project to add a new performance metric to the evaluation framework. A CPT should route this through:

    Answer: The integrated change control process with impact analysis

    Integrated change control ensures all changes are evaluated for impact on scope, schedule, cost, and quality before approval.