1.1 Explain basic characteristics of projects, and methodologies & frameworks used in IT projects

Question 1

Framework that aims to control project management processes by creating clear project phases, clearly defining roles and responsibilities, predefining tasks to manage the project life cycle, and is the project management standard for the UK

Answer 1

PRINCE2

Question 2

Linear and sequential project management framework

Answer 2

Waterfall

Question 3

Lightweight, customer centric framework and it delivers iterative and adaptive value while covering the barest requirements

Answer 3

Scrum

Question 4

Framework used to control work in progress (WIP) levels and manage workflows in software

Answer 4

Kanban

Question 5

What methodology can the technician implement that emphasizes software engineering practices and creates a higher quality of life for developers?

Answer 5

Extreme Programming (XP)

Question 6

Controls the software engineering process and offers operational support, reducing team friction and improving cross-functional collaboration

NOT A FRAMEWORK OR METHODOLOGY

Answer 6

DevOps

Question 7

Improves the process through continual improvement, and incorporates vest practices and lessons learned

Answer 7

SDLC (Software development life cycle)

Question 8

Framework that incorporates multiple agile practices and visualizes all the prominent roles, practices, events, and artifacts on its interactive big picture

Answer 8

SAFe (scaled agile framewrok)

Question 9

Which of the following occurs when a project is part of a program?

Answer 9

• Collaboration with other project teams and the program manager required
• Increases responsibilities and might increase the project’s criticality

Question 10

What are elements of a project portfolio?

Answer 10

• Allows a company to operate more than one project at a time
• It goes through a more rigorous prioritization process

Question 11

What are characteristics of a project?

Answer 11

• Uniqueness
• Start/Finish
• Reason/Purpose