Exam 3: Initiating Projects

There are usually several versions of a scope statement,and each one becomes more detailed as the project progresses and more information becomes available.

It is helpful to start preparing a stakeholder analysis during initiation and adding information to it during the ____ process.

It often makes sense to break large projects down into two or more smaller ____.

For a large training project,there is often a(n)____ project done first before investing in a larger project.

Both complex and smaller projects tend to have short scope statements.

Why is it important to have standards or guidelines for performing project management functions?

The PMBOK Guide does not provide detailed information on how project charter requirements should be created,when,or by whom.

Substantial effort should go into ____________________ projects to ensure that they get off to a good start.

____________________ processes include coordinating people and other resources to carry out the project plans and produce the deliverables of the project or phase.

One of the main tasks normally involved in project initiation is to identify and understand project ____.

Most time and money is normally spent on ____ because that is where the project's products and/or services (for example,the buildings for a construction project,the training courses for a training project,and so on)are produced.

The majority of project management processes occur as part of the ____________________ process group.

Part of creating and following a project management methodology includes the creation and use of ____.

If project managers have ____ management commitment,they will also have adequate resources and be able to focus on completing their specific projects.

A(n)____________________ is an organizational entity created to assist project managers in achieving project goals.

The term ____________________ describes the tendency for project scope to continually increase.

The PMBOK Guide is a ____ that describes best practices for what should be done to manage a project.

Projects involve five project management process groups: initiating,planning,____,monitoring and controlling,and closing.

A crucial part of the project charter is the ____ section,where key project stakeholders sign the document to acknowledge their agreement on the need for the project.

Describe the purpose,protocol,and planning of kickoff meetings.