IT Project Life Cycle Flashcards
IT Project Life Cycle
“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.”
Early stages of IT project life cycle
Project Initiation
Execution
Monitoring
Controlling
Closing
Feasibility Study Objectives
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.
Describe how to establish project objectives.
- Gather People: Get stakeholders involved together.
- Know What & Why: Understand what needs to be done and why.
- Be SMART: Make objectives specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.
- Get Creative: Brainstorm ideas with everyone.
- Pick Priorities: Choose the most important objectives.
- Polish & Confirm: Refine and make sure they’re realistic.
- Write It Down: Document the final objectives clearly.
- Share & Review: Tell everyone and keep checking if they’re on track.
Measures of success for Project objectives
Success for project objectives is measured by meeting deadlines, staying within budget, hitting milestones, maintaining quality, and satisfying stakeholders.
Describe basic steps in the project monitoring and control cycle
- Set Targets: Establish goals for time, cost, and quality.
- Measure Progress: Keep track of what’s happening.
- Spot Differences: Look for any gaps between plans and reality.
- Find Causes: Figure out why things aren’t going as planned.
- Take Action: Fix problems and adjust plans if needed.
- Keep Everyone Updated: Make sure everyone knows what’s going on.
- Review and Adapt: Check if fixes are working and adjust as needed.