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Project Management & Documentation Flashcards

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  1. During a system integration project, the customer requests a feature not covered in the original scope. What process should the project manager follow?

    Answer: Submit a formal change request and assess impact on schedule and budget

    Formal change control processes ensure scope changes are evaluated for cost, schedule, and risk impact before approval.

  2. Which document type formally authorizes a project and names the project manager?

    Answer: Project charter

    The project charter officially authorizes the project's existence and grants the project manager authority to apply resources.

  3. In a CSI project, the integration acceptance test plan should be developed:

    Answer: During the design phase before coding or configuration begins

    Developing acceptance test plans during design ensures that testability is built in and criteria align with requirements from the start.

  4. What is the primary purpose of a project communication plan?

    Answer: To define who receives what information, how often, and through which channel

    A communication plan specifies stakeholder information needs, delivery frequency, format, and responsible parties to avoid miscommunication.

  5. A project manager notices the earned value (EV) is $80,000 and the planned value (PV) is $100,000. What does this indicate?

    Answer: The project is behind schedule

    When EV < PV, the schedule performance index (SPI) is less than 1.0, meaning less work was accomplished than planned — the project is behind schedule.

  6. Which technique is used to identify the longest path of dependent activities that determines the minimum project duration?

    Answer: Critical path method (CPM)

    CPM identifies the critical path — the sequence of activities with zero float — which sets the earliest possible project completion date.

  7. During project closeout for a system integration engagement, which document captures lessons learned and best practices for future projects?

    Answer: Project closure report

    The project closure report (or lessons-learned register) documents what worked well, what didn't, and recommendations to improve future projects.