Section 4: Integration Management

Question 1

What is the primary role of project managers?

Answer 1

Integration management

This role is considered the main responsibility of project managers, although they have roles in other knowledge areas as well.

Question 2

Which knowledge area has processes in all five process groups?

Answer 2

Integration management

This is unique to integration management among all knowledge areas.

Question 3

How many processes are there in the integration management knowledge area?

Answer 3

Seven processes

These processes cover different aspects of project management.

Question 4

What is the first process in the integration management knowledge area?

Answer 4

Develop project charter process

This is categorized as an initiating process.

Question 5

What is the second process in the integration management knowledge area?

Answer 5

Develop project management plan

This process falls under the planning category.

Question 6

Which processes are included in the executing process group of integration management?

Answer 6

Direct and manage project work, Manage project knowledge

These processes are essential for executing project tasks.

Question 7

What are the monitoring and controlling processes in the integration management knowledge area?

Answer 7

Monitor and control project work, Perform Integrated Change Control

These processes help in overseeing project performance.

Question 8

What is the final process in the integration management knowledge area?

Answer 8

Close project or phase

This is the only process in the closing process group.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The develop project charter process is an _______.

Answer 9

initiating process

Question 10

True or False: Integration management is the only knowledge area with processes in all process groups.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What is a project charter?

Answer 11

A formal document that authorizes the project manager and the project team to start the project and execute the project tasks.

Question 12

What is the typical length of a project charter?

Answer 12

3 to 4 pages, although it may vary based on project size.

Question 13

What information is included in a project charter?

Answer 13

It may include the project name, description, project manager, authority level, sponsors, approval date, business case summary, estimated budget, project objectives, project approval requirements, high level product description, key stakeholders, high level assumptions, constraints, risks, milestones, project exit criteria, and project success criteria.

Question 14

Who signs the project charter?

Answer 14

The project sponsor.

Question 15

True or False: There can be more than one project sponsor.

Answer 15

True.

Question 16

What is a business case?

Answer 16

A business document that answers why the project is initiated, typically 15 to 20 pages long.

Question 17

What is the iterative process related to the business case?

Answer 17

The creation of the business case, which may be reviewed and updated during the project life cycle.

Question 18

What key information is found in the business case?

Answer 18

• Business need
• Contribution to key objectives
• Strategic and operational benefits
• High level business risks
• Linkage of benefits and risks to objectives
• High level constraints and assumptions.

Question 19

What are project objectives as described in the project charter?

Answer 19

The benefits resulting from the project, including scope, total duration, and budget.

Question 20

What is included under project approval requirements in a project charter?

Answer 20

Information about what approvals are needed and who approves them.

Question 21

What are high level assumptions, constraints, and risks in a project charter?

Answer 21

These are not detailed but provide a summary of potential issues that may affect the project.

Question 22

What is an assumption log?

Answer 22

A document created at the beginning of a project to track assumptions and constraints.

Question 23

What is an assumption in project management?

Answer 23

A belief about a future event or condition that is taken for granted during project planning.

Question 24

What is a constraint in project management?

Answer 24

Boundaries that limit project options, such as time or budget limits.

Question 25

What are the three major constraints often referred to as the triple constraint?

Answer 25

* Schedule * Cost * Scope.

Question 26

True or False: If one of the triple constraints changes, the others will remain unaffected.

Answer 26

False.

Question 27

What additional important constraints may affect a project?

Answer 27

* Quality * Risk * Customer satisfaction * Resources.

Question 28

Who is responsible for determining project constraints?

Answer 28

The project manager, project team, and project sponsor.

Question 29

Fill in the blank: The project charter influences almost all of the _______ areas of the project.

Answer 29

[knowledge]

Question 30

What is included in the project exit criteria?

Answer 30

Conditions under which the project will be terminated or closed.

Question 31

What does the project success criteria define?

Answer 31

What conditions must be met for the project to be considered successful.

Question 32

What essential information is included in the project charter?

Answer 32

Business case summary

Question 33

What document is needed to develop the project charter?

Answer 33

Business case document

Question 34

What two elements are included in the assumption log?

Answer 34

Assumptions and constraints

Question 35

Who is responsible for creating the business documents?

Answer 35

Project sponsor

Question 36

What role does the project manager play concerning business documents?

Answer 36

Ensures project execution according to documents

Question 37

Can project managers change business documents?

Answer 37

No, but they can recommend changes

Question 38

What agreements are used to create the project charter?

Answer 38

Agreements between the organization and the customer

Question 39

What are organizational process assets?

Answer 39

Documents, templates, procedures, policies, and historical information provided by the organization

Question 40

What is an example of an organizational process asset?

Answer 40

WBS templates

Question 41

What type of information might you need from historical data?

Answer 41

Manpower amounts for specific activities

Question 42

What are enterprise environmental factors?

Answer 42

Factors that affect project management and are beyond team control

Question 43

What is an example of an internal enterprise environmental factor?

Answer 43

Company culture

Question 44

What is an example of an external enterprise environmental factor?

Answer 44

Governmental standards

Question 45

What tools and methods are helpful in creating the project charter?

Answer 45

Expert judgment, meetings, data gathering methods

Question 46

What type of expertise is needed for developing the project charter and assumption log?

Answer 46

Expert judgment

Question 47

What is one way to gather data while creating the project charter?

Answer 47

Brainstorming

Question 48

What interpersonal skills can assist in the project charter development?

Answer 48

Meeting management, conflict management, facilitation

Question 49

Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for the maintenance of business documents.

Answer 49

Project sponsor

Question 50

True or False: Project managers have the authority to change business documents.

Answer 50

False

Question 51

What is the role of meetings in creating the project charter?

Answer 51

Provide better coordination and discussion of project details

Question 52

What should be discussed during meetings for developing the project charter?

Answer 52

Success criteria, high-level requirements, milestones