Project Management & Documentation Flashcards
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In a large-scale integration project, what is the primary purpose of a configuration management plan?
Answer: To establish procedures for identifying, controlling, and auditing configuration items
A configuration management plan governs how configuration items are identified, baselined, changed, and audited throughout the project lifecycle.
A project manager must communicate a significant schedule slip to senior executives. Which reporting format is most appropriate?
Answer: A concise status report with milestone summary and corrective action plan
Executive audiences need high-level summaries with key milestones, variance explanations, and proposed corrective actions rather than granular detail.
What is the purpose of a factory acceptance test (FAT) in a system integration project?
Answer: To test the integrated system at the vendor's facility before shipping to the customer site
A FAT validates system functionality and compliance with specifications at the manufacturer's or integrator's facility before site installation begins.
Which of the following best describes 'float' (also called slack) in project scheduling?
Answer: The amount of time a task can be delayed without delaying the project's final completion date
Float (total float) is the maximum delay allowable for a non-critical activity without pushing the project completion date past its deadline.
During an integration project, a quality audit is conducted to:
Answer: Independently verify that project processes and procedures comply with organizational standards
Quality audits are structured, independent reviews of project processes to confirm compliance with defined standards and identify improvement opportunities.
In project documentation for a system integrator, a traceability matrix links:
Answer: Customer requirements to specific design elements, tests, and deliverables
A requirements traceability matrix (RTM) ensures every requirement is addressed by a design artifact and verified by at least one test, preventing gaps.
When a project sponsor requests a reduction in project scope to recover schedule, what should the project manager document first?
Answer: A formal scope change request with impact analysis on cost, schedule, and quality
Any scope change, even a reduction, must go through formal change control with documented impact analysis before implementation to maintain baseline integrity.