Overview

Question 1

What is a project?

Answer 1

A
temporary organization that is
created for the purpose of delivering
one or more business products
according to an agreed business case

Question 2

Characteristics of a project

Answer 2

Change
Temporary
Cross-functional
Unique
Uncertainty

Question 3

Aspects of project performance - Tolerance

Answer 3

Scope
Benefits
Quality
Sustainability
Cost
Time
Risk

Question 4

Project context

Answer 4

Organisation
Commercial
Scale
Delivery Method
Sustainability

Question 5

Project Board

Answer 5

Executive
Senior User
Supplier

Project Manager

Question 6

Organisation Context

Answer 6

Portfolio
Programme
Project

Question 7

Delivery Method

Answer 7

• Linear
  sequential approach
• Iterative
  incremental approach
• Hybrid approach

Question 8

Principles

Answer 8

1> Ensure
continued
business
justification
2> Learn from
experience
3> Define roles,
responsibilities,
and
relationships
4> Manage
by
stages
5> Manage
by
exception
6> Focus on
products
7> Tailor to
suit the
project

Question 9

Practices

Answer 9

1> Business
case
2> Organising
3> Plans
4> Quality
5> Risks
6> Issues
7> Progress

Question 10

Processes

Answer 10

1> Starting
Up
a
project
2> Directing
a project
3> Initiating
a project
4> Controlling
a
stage
5> Managing
product
delivery
6> Managing
A
stage
boundary
7> Closing
a project