project management: initiating process group - lesson 1

Initiating Process Group

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Question #1

Question: This is known as a repetitive process that is part of an organization’s existing procedures.

a)Projectb)Systemc)Ongoing workd)Project plan

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Q#1 Answer

c) Ongoing work

Explanation: Ongoing work is described as regular activities that sustain the organization, such as accounts payable, tech support, and janitorial services.

Process Group: Initiating Source: PMBOK® (5th, p. 3) Difficulty: Level 1

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Question #2

Question: The PMBOK® states the meaning of “temporary” to be how long relative to projects?

a)At least 3 monthsb)At least 1 yearc)Longer than 1 yeard)Must have beginning and an end

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Q#2 Answer

Explanation: There is no specific timetable for a project, but it must be unique (different from operational work) and have a specific start and end date.

Process Group: Initiating Source: PMBOK® (5th, p. 3) Difficulty: Level 1

d) Must have beginning and an end

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Question #3

Question: Which of the following is NOT considered a project?

a)Writing a textbook for a microbiology classb)Conducting five performance appraisalsc)Erecting a water tower for a rural townd)Planning a family vacation to Yosemite National Park

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Q#3 Answer

Explanation: Conducting performance appraisals is an ongoing process of the management team, and not unique.

Process Group: Initiating Source: PMBOK® (5th, p. 4) Difficulty: Level 1

b) Conducting five performance appraisals

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Question #4

Question: The following process group precedes the planning process.

a)Initiating b)Work breakdown processc)Executing d)Closing

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Explanation: The process groups stated in the PMBOK® include Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing. We must first initiate the project before we create the project management plan, which is part of the Planning Process Group.

Process Group: Initiating Source: PMBOK® (5th, p. 5) Difficulty: Level 1

a) Initiating

Q#4 Answer

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Question #5

Question: Which of the following is NOT a constraint faced by project managers?

a)Scopeb)Qualityc)Budgetd)Benefit

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Q#5 Answer

Explanation: The PMBOK® lists the following project constraints: scope, quality, schedule, budget, resources, and risks. The benefit choice is a distractor.

Process Group: Initiating Source: PMBOK® (5th, p. 5) Difficulty: Level 1

d) Benefit

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