IT Project Life Cycle Flashcards

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IT Project Life Cycle

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“The IT project life cycle is a series of phases that an IT project goes through from initiation to closure, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.”

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Early stages of IT project life cycle

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Project Initiation
Execution
Monitoring
Controlling
Closing

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Feasibility Study Objectives

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whether the project can be done.

whether the final product will benefit its intended users.

What are the alternatives among which a solution will be chosen.

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Describe how to establish project objectives.

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  1. Gather People: Get stakeholders involved together.
  2. Know What & Why: Understand what needs to be done and why.
  3. Be SMART: Make objectives specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.
  4. Get Creative: Brainstorm ideas with everyone.
  5. Pick Priorities: Choose the most important objectives.
  6. Polish & Confirm: Refine and make sure they’re realistic.
  7. Write It Down: Document the final objectives clearly.
  8. Share & Review: Tell everyone and keep checking if they’re on track.
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Measures of success for Project objectives

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Success for project objectives is measured by meeting deadlines, staying within budget, hitting milestones, maintaining quality, and satisfying stakeholders.

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Describe basic steps in the project monitoring and control cycle

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  1. Set Targets: Establish goals for time, cost, and quality.
  2. Measure Progress: Keep track of what’s happening.
  3. Spot Differences: Look for any gaps between plans and reality.
  4. Find Causes: Figure out why things aren’t going as planned.
  5. Take Action: Fix problems and adjust plans if needed.
  6. Keep Everyone Updated: Make sure everyone knows what’s going on.
  7. Review and Adapt: Check if fixes are working and adjust as needed.
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